CLASS 11/29
Tonight we will be drawing a single figure composition for the whole hour. So come dressed in something comfortable. Feel free to bring a pillow or something to make this more relaxing.
You will be working from you 18"x24 Strathmore pad with your entire range of graphite pencils.
What I will be looking for in your compositions is the following:
Use of visual measurement to determine proportion, and placement of figures.
Attention to relationships between figure and ground (forms and environment)
Contrast and an expressive use of value and line.
FINAL CRITIQUE
Tuesday the 4th
Cierra J., Dillon, John, Cierra H., Matt, Pat, Ariel, Tiffany
Thursday the 6th
Tatiana, Walter, Kolby, Cory, Sean, Destiny, Christian, Hannah.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Student Show
Submissions for the Longview Student Exhibition are this coming Tuesday Nov. 20th. Please bring a work that you would like to submit for the show. This is an annual show that takes place in the Cultural Arts Center Gallery and would be a great experience.
I will have submission forms available in class on Tuesday.
Thanks,
B.
I will have submission forms available in class on Tuesday.
Thanks,
B.
Schedule for the remainder of semester
Hey class,
Below you will find the schedule for the remainder of this semester.
Tuesday November 20th - Critique Self-Portraits (entire class) & Show Submissions
Thursday Nov. 22nd - No Class (Fall Break)
Tuesday Nov. 27th - Figure Drawing Sessions
Thursday Nov. 29th - Figure Drawing Sessions
Tuesday Dec. 4th - Assemblage Project Critique
Thursday Dec. 6th - Assemblage Project Critique
e-mail me if you have any questions.
Below you will find the schedule for the remainder of this semester.
Tuesday November 20th - Critique Self-Portraits (entire class) & Show Submissions
Thursday Nov. 22nd - No Class (Fall Break)
Tuesday Nov. 27th - Figure Drawing Sessions
Thursday Nov. 29th - Figure Drawing Sessions
Tuesday Dec. 4th - Assemblage Project Critique
Thursday Dec. 6th - Assemblage Project Critique
e-mail me if you have any questions.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Assemblage/Collage Intro - 11/6
Tonight we will be discussing the nature of drawing and what exists at the core of the discipline. We will be discussing again, what is it that you value most about the act of drawing. What are the attributes of drawing that endure within the other disciplines? How does the act of drawing change as we introduce non-traditional media?
For our most recent project, we are using these ideas to create a drawing using non-traditional drawing materials. The key to this work will be your ability to create an expressive drawing by exploring the collage and assemblage of your chosen medium.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Prepared for class on 10/30
Hey Everyone,
The last two class periods we have been working on portraiture. We have discussed the use of principles in aiding with accurate representations of the human face. We have done a series of drawings of faces as a way of preparing for the self-portrait we will be doing this coming week.
Please print the photo that we took in class and bring it on Tuesday 10/30.
Thanks,
B.
The last two class periods we have been working on portraiture. We have discussed the use of principles in aiding with accurate representations of the human face. We have done a series of drawings of faces as a way of preparing for the self-portrait we will be doing this coming week.
Please print the photo that we took in class and bring it on Tuesday 10/30.
Thanks,
B.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October 11th - REVIEW + NEW ASSIGNMENT
Hey gang,
Last class period we discussed several approaches to drawing the human figure. We discussed anatomy and considering rules to help us create a framework for understanding proportions. Primarily though we discussed how the use of visual measurement should inform a structural mark making. We also discussed the idea of setting pivot points for parts of the body such as shoulders, elbows and other joints. These "pivots" represent areas of the human figure where angles diverge from one another, for example; a bent knee that is perpendicular to the thigh. Using visual measurement can help determine those angles so that they are easily translated to the flat surface of your page.
We did several timed drawings in the last class, including gestures and contour lines. We also used several types of media.
Tonight, October 11th, we will continue doing exercises to help us better understand the human figure and how to approach it in terms of figure/ground. We will also work towards more expression in our mark making.
Next Tuesday, October 16th, class is cancelled due to MCC instructional service meetings.
Next Thursday, October 18th, class will be cancelled due to personal meetings.
Assignment/due October 23rd: Since we will have next week off from class, I am asking you to do two, one-hour figure drawings. You can use friends, classmates, family or strangers as models, its up to you. You may also draw in whatever setting you see fit (a coffee shop or a living room for example). What I will be looking for in your drawing is an understanding of figure proportion as well figure ground relationships and an understanding of value & texture contrasts. These drawings should be as accurately rendered as possible. I will be grading them when we return on the 23rd
Thanks,
B.
Last class period we discussed several approaches to drawing the human figure. We discussed anatomy and considering rules to help us create a framework for understanding proportions. Primarily though we discussed how the use of visual measurement should inform a structural mark making. We also discussed the idea of setting pivot points for parts of the body such as shoulders, elbows and other joints. These "pivots" represent areas of the human figure where angles diverge from one another, for example; a bent knee that is perpendicular to the thigh. Using visual measurement can help determine those angles so that they are easily translated to the flat surface of your page.
We did several timed drawings in the last class, including gestures and contour lines. We also used several types of media.
Tonight, October 11th, we will continue doing exercises to help us better understand the human figure and how to approach it in terms of figure/ground. We will also work towards more expression in our mark making.
Next Tuesday, October 16th, class is cancelled due to MCC instructional service meetings.
Next Thursday, October 18th, class will be cancelled due to personal meetings.
Assignment/due October 23rd: Since we will have next week off from class, I am asking you to do two, one-hour figure drawings. You can use friends, classmates, family or strangers as models, its up to you. You may also draw in whatever setting you see fit (a coffee shop or a living room for example). What I will be looking for in your drawing is an understanding of figure proportion as well figure ground relationships and an understanding of value & texture contrasts. These drawings should be as accurately rendered as possible. I will be grading them when we return on the 23rd
Thanks,
B.
Monday, October 1, 2012
What is Art Criticism?
Art Criticism is crucial to an artist’s growth and ability to
contribute to a larger dialog within art. In our class, critique happens both
through the daily formative assessment of the instructor but also in the conversation
between classmates. Through constructive analysis the individual artist should
gain a more complete perspective concerning their own work.
After a project is completed we will conduct class critiques where students will display their work in front of their peers. The class will discuss each piece individually addressing both formal and conceptual aspects of work. Within these critiques students will be focusing on the successes of the work as well as potential room for improvements. Each individual viewer/critic must participate in the class conversation as it will have a direct reflection on class grade.
There are four major characteristics of art criticism that must be taken into consideration as we conduct critiques: description, analysis, interpretations and evaluation.
Description: In this step you will be asked to discuss formal aspects of the work that you can identify while viewing the work. This should not necessarily include personal opinion but describe the subject matter as well as artistic elements used within the composition.
Analysis: In this step you will discuss how the compositions formal elements have been organized and are interrelated. How do the components of the work interact? What are the similarities or contrasting elements? How are basic principles or techniques being used within a work.
Interpretation: The information described and analyzed is used to identify meaning or sub-text within the work. Through "interpretation" the viewer may seek to understand the ideas and expressive qualities of the work as experienced by the artist. The viewer/critics primary focus should be on how the work affects their personal thoughts. Personal interpretation should always be justified by evidence gathered from analysis.
Evaluation: Based on ones description, analysis and interpretation, how does the viewer judge the quality or success of the work? The following criteria may affect ones personal judgment: execution of technique, expressiveness, personal response, originality or position within cultural and historical contexts.
Regardless of how one responds to a work, constructive dialog must be the result. Through critical dialog artists’ grow and are stretched to consider their work less subjectively and with greater intention.
After a project is completed we will conduct class critiques where students will display their work in front of their peers. The class will discuss each piece individually addressing both formal and conceptual aspects of work. Within these critiques students will be focusing on the successes of the work as well as potential room for improvements. Each individual viewer/critic must participate in the class conversation as it will have a direct reflection on class grade.
There are four major characteristics of art criticism that must be taken into consideration as we conduct critiques: description, analysis, interpretations and evaluation.
Description: In this step you will be asked to discuss formal aspects of the work that you can identify while viewing the work. This should not necessarily include personal opinion but describe the subject matter as well as artistic elements used within the composition.
Analysis: In this step you will discuss how the compositions formal elements have been organized and are interrelated. How do the components of the work interact? What are the similarities or contrasting elements? How are basic principles or techniques being used within a work.
Interpretation: The information described and analyzed is used to identify meaning or sub-text within the work. Through "interpretation" the viewer may seek to understand the ideas and expressive qualities of the work as experienced by the artist. The viewer/critics primary focus should be on how the work affects their personal thoughts. Personal interpretation should always be justified by evidence gathered from analysis.
Evaluation: Based on ones description, analysis and interpretation, how does the viewer judge the quality or success of the work? The following criteria may affect ones personal judgment: execution of technique, expressiveness, personal response, originality or position within cultural and historical contexts.
Regardless of how one responds to a work, constructive dialog must be the result. Through critical dialog artists’ grow and are stretched to consider their work less subjectively and with greater intention.
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