FUNDAMENTALS September 22nd, 25th (Day 6)

WARM UP

Acquire your accordion books and review the first five Art Synectic Triggers that we have explored.

SUBTRACT

COMBINE

REPEAT

ADD

FRAGMENT

After reviewing the work you will determine which of your sketches has the most potential to be developed into a final artwork. You will need to have your selection made at the start of class. Be on time, be prepared, and be smart about your choice. you are going to take your chosen sketch and refine it into a finished drawing.

LESSON FOR THE DAY

You will have two tasks that need to be completed within the first 40 minutes of class.

1.

The first task is to completely resolve your FIGURE/GROUND REVERSAL design that has been produced over the past two studio sessions. You will finish painting in order to complete this work with a high degree of craftsmanship.

2.

The second task is a 6x9 pencil drawing based on the example of Art Synectics that you chose from your accordion book. This work will require you to examine your sketch and develop a large final drawing based on the specific Art Synectic trigger represented. For your reference before beginning this drawing you will need to understand the following expectations:

• Your drawing must clearly show the original image altered to highlight the Art Synectic trigger.

• Your drawing must fill the entire picture plane.

• Your drawing must be well crafted and free from unsightly errors

• Your drawing must show evidence of original thought and risk taking.

AFTER PARTY

We will finish class with a critique of both completed works.  For our critique process you will need to grade yourself and reflect upon your work in writing. This is a task that requires willingness to speak aloud about your work in front of the whole class. The critical process is an important part of artmaking and will be a constant part of our coursework. As this is our first critique you will be taught how to participate effectively. We will evaluate our works based on the following rubric, make every effort to read through this before our class:

Come prepared for class with a sharp pencil and a sharp intellect.

Mr. Voelker