Assignments

PROJECT #3 HANDOUT
Motion/Animation
Theme: Heaven and Hell
Due: December 1st - AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.

Assignment
Create an animated work using any method you wish. The piece must be at least 30 seconds long.

Specifications

  • Theme must have something to do with heaven and hell. This can be a literal, poetic, or abstract interpretation.
  • Must use a storyboard.
  • Must be at least 30 seconds long and no more than 2 minutes. Must be presented as a QuickTime movie. This will require that you export it into .mov extension from the software you are using.
  • Should include audio.

What is a storyboard?
“Storyboards are graphic organizers such as a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of previsualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence.”  -Wikipedia

Goals

  • Learn basic animation/editing techniques.
  • Explore using sequential images to tell a story or convey a message.
  • Learn to use a storyboard to organize you ideas
  • Application of design skills acquired in class.

Techniques

  • Flipbook (must be filmed)
  • Stop motion animation
  • White board animation
  • Diaporama
  • Digital animation

DV cameras can be checked out at the Duke Link (http://link.duke.edu/)

SCHEDULE

November 3
Introduction to the project.

November 10
Group A start with Bill in RM 200.
Group B start with Raquel in RM 228.

November 17
Continue working on project.
Visit by Shambhavi Kaul.

November 24
Continue working on project.
Visit by Bill Seaman

December 1
PROJECT DUE.
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PROJECT #2  HANDOUT
3D Sculpture Project
Theme: Abstract Design – Can as Material and Subject
Due: November 3 - AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.

Assignment
There are two parts to this project.
Part 1: Create a sculpture using aluminum soda cans and wire as the primary materials.
Part 2: Design a can structure using a 3D graphics software (Maya). Pay attention to the “Rules” in design to create the final image. (unity, balance, contrast, emphasis…)

Part 1 Specifications (can sculpture)

  • Must be 3-dimensional.
  • Size: Limited to your designated space and not violating the building fire code.
  • Color: Use the color of the cans. Be resourceful – look for different colored cans so you can work with an expanded color palette.
  • Subject: An abstraction. You can base it on something but the final result must be abstract. Think about form, shape, texture, pattern, balance, scale, and proportion.
  • Must be able to be displayed in the Smith Warehouse. Placement of your sculpture in your designated space will be an important part of your design.
  • The piece must be titled (“Untitled” can be a title).

Part 2 Specifications (virtual can)

  • Dimensions: Open
  • Color: Your choice. Think about how colors are used with real cans.
  • Subject: Relating to the can sculpture from part 1 is optional.
  • Use individual cans as building blocks whose geometry cannot be altered. (Similar to building with Lego blocks). You can choose or create the labels of the cans.
  • Must be mounted on mat or foam board and ready to hang in the Smith Warehouse hallways.

Goals

  • Learn basic 3D sculptural methods.
  • Create an object that occupies and activates a specific space.
  • Learn to use cans and wire (the materials) as a building blocks for making sculpture.
  • Learn to be resourceful when gathering materials.
  • Being creative when limited by assignment specifications.
  • Learn to use image manipulation/transformation techniques (by hand and digitally).

Techniques
Cutting, wiring, meshing, pinning, hanging, basic 3D software.

Materials
Scissors, wire, awl, punch, pins, 3D Maya.

No glue, paint or strings

SCHEDULE
October 6
No class – Fall break.
Assignment: Read chapters 8, 9, 10. Collect cans. Get materials. Read NY Times article about Ghanaian artist El Anatsui.

October 13
Introduction to the project. View locations for placing sculpture.
Group A start with Bill in RM 200
Group B start with Raquel in RM 228
Assignment: Read chapters 11, 12. Continue working on project. Post on your idea and progress.
Journal Book deadline (See image below)

October 20
Nasher Museum visit. Meet at the main entrance. Please do not be late.
Assignment: Continue working on project. Update your post.

October 27
Visit by Casey Alt. Work on project. Open studios.
Assignment: Continue working on project. Post the final statement with an image of your work.

November 3
PROJECT DUE.
Hang work and discuss.
Visit by Bill Noland

Projects can be worked on in place. Make sure to clean up.

Photoshop size specifications for Journal Page:

size specifications

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POST #4:  Final Statement on your collage
Due: SEPTEMBER 29
Post the final statement of your collage and upload a high quality image with it.

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POST #3:  Progress on your collage
Due: every week
Post your ideas, sketches and work in progress related to this project.
Next time you update the information, edit the existing post instead of creating a new one so we can see the evolution of the work.
Make sure you select “project #1″ category in order to classify your post.

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POST #2:  Collage Artists
Due: SEPTEMBER 15

Choose a piece from one of the following artists and discuss how they work with collage in their design and how their pattern and texture is used:
- George Braque
- Kurt Schwitters
- Hannah Höck
- Barbara Kruger
- Romare Bearden
Provide a link or image so we know which artwork you are referring to.

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PROJECT #1: 2D Collage project
Theme: The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Due: SEPTEMBER 29 – AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.

Assignment:
Create a collage that uses handmade and digital techniques. Use the fall of the Berlin Wall as inspiration for your design. This work will be displayed in the Smith Warehouse hallways.

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, which was constructed in 1961, dividing a city and a country. In November 1989, the border was finally opened.

Specifications:
•    Dimensions: 22” x 17” (horizontal or vertical).
•    Color: Black/white and values in between.
•    Must incorporate handmade elements and digital manipulation.
•    Must be mounted on board and ready to hang in the Smith Warehouse hallways.
•    The piece must be titled (“Untitled” can be a title).

Goals:
•    Learn basic compositional methods.
•    Create an image that deals (directly or metaphorically) with a specific event.
•    Learn to use image manipulation/transformation techniques (by hand and digitally).

Techniques:
Drawing, cutting, pasting, taping, scanning, printing, using graphic tablet, Photoshop and Illustrator techniques.

Materials:
Pencils, markers, metal ruler, scissors, mat knife, tape, glue stick, paper, printed material for making your collage (magazines, newspapers, etc), source material for scanning.

SCHEDULE:
August 25
Introduction to the course. Tour of Smith Warehouse.
Assignment: Zen exercise. Get book and materials. Post #1 (comment on artwork)

September 1
Introduction to the project.
Assignment: Read chapters 1,2,3. Continue working on project.

September 8
Lee Sorensen visit.
Assignment: Read chapters 4,5. Continue working on project.

September 15
Merrill Shatzman visit. Open studios.
Assignment: Read chapters 6,7. Continue working on project.

September 22
 Victoria Szabo visit.
Mounting workshop with both groups. Open studios.
Assignment: Finish project.

September 29
PROJECT DUE.
Hang work and discuss.
Visit by guest critic Merrill Shatzman.