Artwork samples are attached
1. Carefully read ALL of the assignment directions, for artwork and writing as well as my class emails this week specific to Fantasy and You. Brainstorming Video for this assignment:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_hseIUvw1I&t=1s
Rubric(200 points)As you begin formulating ideas for your assignment, it is very important that you carefully look through the assignment rubric in Canvas to have clear understanding of how your assignment will be assessed. This rubric is divided into three parts, evaluating your artwork and writing interrelationship, artwork and writing.
Artwork/Writing Interrelationship (20 points)
The connection between your writing and artwork. Evaluates how your artwork reflects your writing concepts and how your narrative explains your artwork.
Artwork: Content and Execution (70 points)
Artwork Concept – the story behind your artwork – its main message (20)Skill – how your artwork was executed (20)Composition – the way your image was composed/arranged visually (10)Craftsmanship – attention to how your piece is made and presented (avoiding finger prints, smudges, tears, excess glue, etc) (10)Image Quality – how your artwork is documented (lighting, background clarity, cropping) (10)
Writing: Content and Quality (110 points)
Narrative Concept – the main story of your narrative (20)Research – the research you conduct about the chosen topics in addition to the content available in the course commentary (20)Vocabulary – how vocabulary terms from the textbook were integrated into your writing (10)Artwork Process – explanation of how your artwork was created (mediums and techniques) (10)Critical Thinking – your personal opinions about what you have learned in your research and your art making (20)Organization/Clarity – how your paper is composed, its clarity and flow (10)Citing – proper citations of your research in the paper and in the Bibliography or Works Cited section (10)Grammar/Spelling – use of proper grammar and spelling in your writing (10)You will notice that each category contains a distribution of points describing it as “excellent”, “good”, “satisfactory”, “keep experimenting” or “absent”. Please review the rubric carefully prior to submitting your assignment.When evaluating your work, we are especially looking at your effort, creativity, execution, craftsmanship, presentation, understanding of the assignment requirements, personal insight, and ability to discuss your ideas and opinions about art in a constructive and informed manner. We look forward to your submissions!
Creating Artwork
Directions for Artwork Creation
Closely examine the work of the covered Fantastic, Dada, and Surrealist artists, using them as sources of inspiration for your own artwork. You may use any techniques to approach this assignment, such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpting, etc. Scrap book materials like stickers, rhinestones, and glitter are discouraged. There are no size limitations or restrictions.
- Think about the story you are trying to tell and ideas you would like to explore in your work. Creating a wide range of sketches can help you with brainstorming.
- You can create a two-dimensional or three-dimensional artwork.
- Methods of Automatism (chance collage, frottage, grottage, and decalcomania) or Veristic Surrealism may be employed.
- Choose an appropriate and meaningful title for your artwork.
- Have fun with this artwork while you examine your own dreams and subconscious thoughts.
- Challenge your ideas, pushing the limit of this assignment, and experiment with various media.
- Carefully consider the medium and paper you want to use (using better quality drawing paper always makes the work more professional). Combining several mediums such as photography, collage, and painting can be a good approach to this assignment.
- You should provide (1) full-view image and (2) close-up images of your artwork. All of them should be different. Also, feel free to include images that inspired your ideas, such as photographs, found objects, and personal belongings.
- If your artwork is three-dimensional or has a significant amount of detail on its back and/or sides, you may provide additional views of the artwork.
- When photographing your work, aim the camera straight down at your image. If you still have some visible background, crop your image in Photoshop.
- Please review these tips on photographing your art: Download Photographing Art
- Pay close attention to the craftsmanship of your piece, which means no excess glue, finger prints, torn edges or wrinkles in the paper.
- Remember that art and science magazines are a great source for images that you could utilize to compose your artwork. In these magazines you will find materials especially useful for Fantastic Art.
- Take a look at the Student Artwork Gallery.
- FYI, you may NOT use Photoshop to create your image (just to crop/resize it), since this course focuses on the handmade.
- These are small details but they will significantly improve the quality of your piece.
Remember to check out the Demonstration Videos. There are many videos that can help you with creating your artwork.
