Final Assignment Art 115
Professor Zeggert, SUNY Broome Community College
Professor Zeggert, SUNY Broome Community College
I'm sure you'll agree that throughout the term
the area of study has included and been based on developing observational
skills with the focus on the examination of value and illumination with the
goal of establishing sculptural weight.
Your final project encompasses the fundamental areas of
study in addition to a conceptual component that's based on
the authentic art movement, Surrealism.
View the conceptual aspect of this assignment as an exercise in critical thinking and problem solving.
In order to be successful with this assignment and before you begin the drawing process, it is critical that you research Surrealism, also it's important that you pay close attention to the detail(s) of the assignment.
View the conceptual aspect of this assignment as an exercise in critical thinking and problem solving.
In order to be successful with this assignment and before you begin the drawing process, it is critical that you research Surrealism, also it's important that you pay close attention to the detail(s) of the assignment.
Introduction:
Surrealism is considered an
art movement or style often seeking to express what is in the subconscious mind
or psyche and it often features the element of surprise including unexpected
juxtapositions.
For inspiration, you should look at the following artists: Hieronymous Bosch, Salvador Dali, René Magritte, Brad Holland, Rafal Olbinski, Jack Unruh, Sterling Hundley, in addition you should research Surrealism using Mark Harden’s artchive. (http://artchive.com/)
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/surr/hd_surr.htm
For inspiration, you should look at the following artists: Hieronymous Bosch, Salvador Dali, René Magritte, Brad Holland, Rafal Olbinski, Jack Unruh, Sterling Hundley, in addition you should research Surrealism using Mark Harden’s artchive. (http://artchive.com/)
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/surr/hd_surr.htm
Assignment:
Your assignment is to complete a black and white drawing consisting of the 9 achromatic values based on the content and direction outlined below.
Reason for the Assignment:
Modeled after the visual discipline defined as Editorial illustration.
Your assignment is to complete a black and white drawing consisting of the 9 achromatic values based on the content and direction outlined below.
Reason for the Assignment:
Modeled after the visual discipline defined as Editorial illustration.
The Function or Real-Life
Scenario:
This type of editorial assignment represents the process often used in the publishing industry whereas the drawing and story will be presented together and function as a centerpiece ultimately appearing on a section front of the local paper or other media. Requesting an artist to start the drawing (illustration) before the article is complete is common practice in the editorial world, especially when dealing with assignments like an obituary or for an assignment with a looming deadline. Subsequently, it does require the artist to create a drawing based on the peg or main idea of a story that does not yet exist forcing you to critically examine the subject and come to a rationale conclusion based on what you know and what you anticipate. The ability to arrive at a solution is based on available content, your research and imagination in the context of the specifications of the assignments.
The subject:
Edward Fillman, a highly distinguished citizen of Goose Creek, South Carolina and owner of the longstanding Fillman Taxidermy died last week.
The Goose Creek Gazette, a local newspaper, is writing an obituary article and paying tribute to the passing of Fillman.
This type of editorial assignment represents the process often used in the publishing industry whereas the drawing and story will be presented together and function as a centerpiece ultimately appearing on a section front of the local paper or other media. Requesting an artist to start the drawing (illustration) before the article is complete is common practice in the editorial world, especially when dealing with assignments like an obituary or for an assignment with a looming deadline. Subsequently, it does require the artist to create a drawing based on the peg or main idea of a story that does not yet exist forcing you to critically examine the subject and come to a rationale conclusion based on what you know and what you anticipate. The ability to arrive at a solution is based on available content, your research and imagination in the context of the specifications of the assignments.
The subject:
Edward Fillman, a highly distinguished citizen of Goose Creek, South Carolina and owner of the longstanding Fillman Taxidermy died last week.
The Goose Creek Gazette, a local newspaper, is writing an obituary article and paying tribute to the passing of Fillman.
Main Idea and what we know:
Currently, what we know about Edward Fillman was provided by J
Ford Chapman, Gazette reporter, who is still in the process of gathering
information and crafting the story. So far, Chapman’s reporting has
revealed that Fillman serviced the rich and poor from all over the world and was
regarded as having character and humility, treating all his clients with great
respect. His motto (No job is too big or too small) was painted in large,
white, san serif letters located on the back wall of his shop and
rather noticeable as you walked through the front door.
His work included a range
of animals provided by a Montana big game hunter, who would ship an assortment
of moose, deer, mountain goats and other exotic creatures from around the globe
to the Goose Creek shop.
Fillman gave special care to the little
jobs too, several years ago, Fillman completed with great detail, a prize winning, cock fighting
rooster owned by Miss Baseman, a Goose Creek local. However, no one in
town was more appreciative of Fillman’s work than Little Earl Trumbull, proud owner of Peter, his pet
frog. Unfortunately, one humid August day, Peter fell ill and slipped
away. Fillman forever preserved Peter’s external form and fond memories proving
once again that no job is too small, making Little Earl Trumbull a happy boy
again.
Construct sound composition:
Read chapter seven, pages 147-174, review link(s)
http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/principl/principl.htm
Read chapter seven, pages 147-174, review link(s)
http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/principl/principl.htm
Identify a formal and noted compositional model(s) that you applied to construct your drawing- (ie; symmetrical, asymmetrical, etc.)
Objectives:
Integrate the picture elements and objects achieving a desired balance that advances the idea of your drawing.
Research Surrealism and become familiar with the named Surrealist.
Create a drawing informed by Surrealism that would accompany the Goose Creek tribute article.
Demonstrate a command and understanding of value and illumination.
Incorporate an element of drapery and demonstrate that you have a command of drawing and structuring folds.
Incorporate and demonstrate that you have a command of the proportions of the human head.
Remember, one of the functions of editorial art is to inform the reader, have impact and the drawing should be accurate to the content.
Consideration should be given to the entire picture plane and all the elements arranged within it.
Evaluate the detail of the assignment.
Create a drawing that represents the academic level of a college final.
Integrate the picture elements and objects achieving a desired balance that advances the idea of your drawing.
Research Surrealism and become familiar with the named Surrealist.
Create a drawing informed by Surrealism that would accompany the Goose Creek tribute article.
Demonstrate a command and understanding of value and illumination.
Incorporate an element of drapery and demonstrate that you have a command of drawing and structuring folds.
Incorporate and demonstrate that you have a command of the proportions of the human head.
Remember, one of the functions of editorial art is to inform the reader, have impact and the drawing should be accurate to the content.
Consideration should be given to the entire picture plane and all the elements arranged within it.
Evaluate the detail of the assignment.
Create a drawing that represents the academic level of a college final.
Things to consider:
Students should examine how to establish form without line.
Students should examine how values of different degrees placed next to one another can create the illusion of line.
Be aware of how many artists use Surrealism as a technique to illustrate their ideas.
Be creative.
Evaluate this assignment. Is it Surreal?
Medium/Size:
Pencil /the image size will be 14 X 20” with a 2” margin on all sides defined by a border,
page size 18 x 24 inches
Sketches:
Suggested practice, thumbnail sketches
http://www.explore-drawing-and-painting.com/thumbnail-sketch.html
http://drawsketch.about.com/library/bl-thumbnail-sketching.htm
Suggested practice, thumbnail sketches
http://www.explore-drawing-and-painting.com/thumbnail-sketch.html
http://drawsketch.about.com/library/bl-thumbnail-sketching.htm
Example of
thumbnails
https://richardsolomon.com/artists/tyler-jacobson/#work-process
Written statement:
Describe how you arrived at the main idea of the assignment, used picture making fundamentals to craft the drawing and describe how a named surrealist inspired you. Also, cite the compositional model and any other relevant information from your text. The statement should be 400 words typed and printed, use the MLA style guide as the formatting and citation source.
Due: 05/19 at 1:00 pm, worth 100 points
https://richardsolomon.com/artists/tyler-jacobson/#work-process
Written statement:
Describe how you arrived at the main idea of the assignment, used picture making fundamentals to craft the drawing and describe how a named surrealist inspired you. Also, cite the compositional model and any other relevant information from your text. The statement should be 400 words typed and printed, use the MLA style guide as the formatting and citation source.
Due: 05/19 at 1:00 pm, worth 100 points
Due dates:
Thumbnails due:
At least three solid thumbnails due TBA
Submit thumbnails for approval before you proceed, (25 percent of grade)
Progress submission:
The progress submission is defined as the final drawing completed to at least 50 percent or half way-
Due: T/Th-TBA at the end of class, (25 percent of grade)
The progress submission is defined as the final drawing completed to at least 50 percent or half way-
Due: T/Th-TBA at the end of class, (25 percent of grade)
Final Drawing due:
05/19 at 1:00 pm for crit. (50 percent of grade).
I will not accept late work.
05/19 at 1:00 pm for crit. (50 percent of grade).
I will not accept late work.
