FUNDAMENTALS September 11th, 12th (Day 2)

WARM UP

We will begin class continuing our investigation of Art Synectics.  Remember; Art Synectics is about making connections,  mentally taking things apart and putting them back together to furnish insight into new solutions to visual problems.

In short, Art Synectics will expand your creative options in art making.

When you enter class you will acquire the accordion book you assembled during our previous session and open to the second page. On the projection screen will be the following image:

You will, on today's page, alter the images through some form of COMBINATION. You are being asked to spend 10 minutes copying and changing the images by COMBINING them. Consider the following in preparation for this activity:

Your artwork will be an alteration of this image that clearly demonstrates SUBTRACTION. At the end of this activity some students will be asked to share their work with the class. You may be chosen at random so be prepared.

LESSON FOR THE DAY

For our studio activity you will need to begin with an understanding of two important terms.

The first is SHAPE. Shape is an art element that we will define as: a two dimensional area with a defined boundary; may be geometric, organic, or free-form.

The second term is SPACE. Space is an art element that we will define as: the length, area, or depth shown in a work of art; the open areas between, around, or inside shapes and lines.

The following work by Henri Matisse is an excellent example of shapes and spaces in a composition.

So for our studio activity you will need to demonstrate your understanding of SHAPE and SPACE.

AFTER PARTY

We will finish class with a brief critique of our work and submit a written reflection of what learning took place. And just like last class, you will grade yourself. There will be established criteria and you will reason your way to a fair grade.

I look forward to our next session. Remember, always come to class prepared with a sharpened pencil.

Mr. Voelker