Doug + Mike Starn on the Roof: Big Bambú @ The Met in NYC April 27, 2010–October 31, 2010 (weather permitting) The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
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For this class, you'll need to create a blog that you will use for this class only, and where you will post the writing and research i will ask you to do about the course readings.
The following is an outline of the course.It is subject to alterations at the discretion of the instructor.There will be working drawings and additional homework assignments that will follow the rhythm of the class.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #1
You are to write your expectations of the class in narrative form.This includes what you expect from the class, the instructor, and yourself.This should be a minimum of 500 words and typed. Use Spell-check. This assignment is due WED. AUG. 25
ARTIST PRESENTATION
Choose two contemporary artists who use sculpture as their main creative process.You are to research these artists and compare/contrast them to each other.5-10 minute presentation to the class. This assignment is due M/W Oct. 4 or 6
SCULPTURE ASSIGNMENT #1
READ: “Ars Ex Machina : Digital Sculpture”, by William V.Ganis; “The Digital Stone Project”, by William V.Ganis; “Formtography”, by Harry Abramsom.
WRITE: 1- A one-paragraph summary of each reading. What would you tell someone who knows nothing about art what the article is about and what the author’s main points are—be sure to discuss the author’s main points. Make sure to include the title of the article, the author’s name, and the year it was written in your summary. 2- Write three discussion questions for each reading. These questions can be questions you actually have about the reading—things you don’t understand--or they can be devil’s advocate questions in which you challenge the author or the idea. 3- Write a one-paragraph discussion about how the grouping of readings relate, reinforce, challenge, or contradict each other.
RESEARCH: Find 25 Digital sculptures or Sculpture that used some sort of digital technology that inspire you. Include artist Name, Title, Date. Also note what you like or don’t like about each piece.
You will use 3D Wings (a three-dimensional modeling program) to create 5 Digital sculptures on the computer.You can download this program for free. An alternate program to use is Google Sketch-up, which is also a free download. The writing and research & this ASSIGNMENT is due MON AUG 30.
SCULPTURE ASSIGNMENT #2: METAL
READ: “Sculpture in the Age of Doubt, by Thomas McEvilley. Chapters 1 & 2
WRITE: 1- A one-page summary of each chapter. What would you tell someone who knows nothing about art what the article is about and what the author’s main points are—be sure to discuss the author’s main points. Make sure to include the title of the article, the author’s name, and the year it was written in your summary. 2- Write three discussion questions for each chapter. These questions can be questions you actually have about the reading—things you don’t understand--or they can be devil’s advocate questions in which you challenge the author or the idea.
RESEARCH: Find 25 Images of Sculptures that inspire you and use metal as the main element or use a contrast of hard and soft. Include artist Name, Title, Date. Also note what you like or don’t like about each piece. Drawings/Ideas for your piece should also be include in research.
You are to create a sculpture with metal as the main element.Consider mixing the metal with soft sculpture, using metal as the main element and creating a piece that uses some form of soft sculpture, including, but not limited to, string, rope, fabric, canvas, cotton, thread, hair, etc.... the materials can be used together or separate in the final presentation. You will also turn in a ten point assignment that will demonstrate your ability to weld 3 types of joints The writing and research for this piece is due Weds. September 1, The critique is Wed. Sept.29 (3 types of joints, reading and response and completed metal project)
SCULPTURE ASSIGNMENT #3: CASTING
READ: Sculpture in the Age of Doubt, by Thomas McEvilley. Chapter 3; Watch: Rachel Whiteread: Ghost
WRITE: 1- A one page summary of each reading and video. What would you tell someone who knows nothing about art what the article is about and what the author’s main points are—be sure to discuss the author’s main points. Make sure to include the title of the article, the author’s name, and the year it was written in your summary. 2- Write three discussion questions for each chapter. These questions can be questions you actually have about the reading—things you don’t understand--or they can be devil’s advocate questions in which you challenge the author or the idea.
RESEARCH: Find 25 Images of Sculptures that inspire you and use casting as the main element or use a multiples. Include artist Name, Title, Date. Also note what you like or don’t like about each piece. Drawings/Ideas for your piece should also be include in research. Also look on You Tube for iron pours to give you ideas of what you will be doing
1. Plaster mold making - using a 2 part mold to create a piece that
deals with multiples. Your piece should include at least 20 similar pieces that work together. You may use more than one mold to change the sizes if desired.You may also combine them with other materials.The materials for casting are open; you may use plaster, resin, cement, paper, silicone, wax, clay, jello, chocolate, etc…
2. Sand mold making- using a one or 2-part mold to create an iron piece. This may be separate from your plaster mold-making project or it can work in conjunction with it.
IRON POUR: SAT OCT. 23, @ Master Craftsman Studios, FSU in Tallahassee. Please make arrangements now to have off from work to come to this amazing event!
• The writing and research for this piece is due MONDAY Oct. 11
• The critique is MONDAY Nov. 1
SCULPTURE ASSIGNMENT #4: WOOD
READ: Sculpture in the Age of Doubt, by Thomas McEvilley. P.67& EITHER CHAPTER 5, 6 OR 7
WRITE: 1- A one-page summary of each reading. What would you tell someone who knows nothing about art what the article is about and what the author’s main points are—be sure to discuss the author’s main points. Make sure to include the title of the article, the author’s name, and the year it was written in your summary. 2- Write three discussion questions for each reading. These questions can be questions you actually have about the reading—things you don’t understand--or they can be devil’s advocate questions in which you challenge the author or the idea.
RESEARCH: Find 25 Images of Sculptures that inspire you and use wood as the main element or use scale as a focal point. Include artist Name, Title, Date. Also note what you like or don’t like about each piece. Drawings/Ideas for your piece should also be include in research.
Using wood as the main element, you will create a sculpture using the additive method.You may combine the wood with other materials.Consider scale with this piece and how the size you choose influences the interpretation of the concept.You may decide to be ironic, shocking, intimate etc… You will also turn in a ten point assignment that will demonstrate your ability to make3 types of joints (Due with project on ) The writing and research for this piece is due WEDS. Nov. 3, The critique is MONDAY Nov. 22
SCULPTURE ASSIGNMENT #5: ASSEMBLAGE
READ: Sculpture in the Age of Doubt, Thomas McEvilley. P. 273, Chapter 19, 20 & 22.
WRITE: 1- A one-page summary of each reading. What would you tell someone who knows nothing about art what the article is about and what the author’s main points are—be sure to discuss the author’s main points. Make sure to include the title of the article, the author’s name, and the year it was written in your summary. 2- Write three discussion questions for each reading. These questions can be questions you actually have about the reading—things you don’t understand--or they can be devil’s advocate questions in which you challenge the author or the idea. 3- Write a one-paragraph discussion about how the grouping of readings/videos relate, reinforce, challenge, or contradict each other.
RESEARCH: Find 25 Images of Sculptures that inspire you and use FOUND OBJECT OR ASSEMBLAGE as the main element. Include artist Name, Title, Date. Also note what you like or don’t like about each piece. Drawings/Ideas for your piece should also be include in research.
Found object / assemblage, using found objects whether found, bought, natural or manufactured combined with any of the processes and Techniques used in previous pieces to create a sculpture that focuses on the history of the objects themselves and the processes of manipulation. The writing and research for this piece is due MON. NOV. 29, The critique is WED. DEC. 8
BLOG: SEMESTER DOCUMENTATION & REASEARCH
Over the course of the semester, you will be expected to create and maintain a blog for this class. It should include all research, drawings and written responses for each assignment, as well as documentation for each assignment—which includes process, and final piece. You are to turn in a written statement that reflects your accomplishments over the semester.This should take into consideration the expectations that you outlined at the beginning.• TO BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT FRIDAY DEC. 10
The concepts for the sculpture assignments are open for you to choose those ideas and themes that interest you most.The concepts behind the work will be an important part of this class and discussed throughout the process and during critiques.The concept also plays a significant role in the final grade of the piece.
