9/15 & 9/16

Agenda:

1. Ice Cream Critiques
• Look at your composition.  Where does your eye go first?  Was this intentional?
• What type of balance did you use? How engaging and interesting is your composition?
• Where did you create strong contrast?
• Analyze your craftsmanship.  What is strong? Are there weaknesses?
• How original do you think your image is?
• On a scale of 1-5, 1 being extremely, how proud of your work are you?
2. New out of class assignment
• Brainstorm a list of things that create a sensation of feeling overwhelmed. When do you feel stuck in a corner?
• What words come to mind? What imagery?
• When people feel hopeful or excited for the future?
• What words come to mind? What imagery?
• What are some things that cause anxiety for the future?
• What words come to mind? What imagery?
3. Concentrations
1. Look at list on syllabus
2. Journal ideas this weekend:
• Make a list of things you love to do / things that interest you.
• Make a list of causes you are passionate about.
• Make a list of objects you think are engaging or interesting.
• Make a list of ways you can spread positive thoughts, love or encouragement in the world.
• Make a list of artists you admire or styles of art you enjoy creating.
• What do you want your personal voice to be? What do you want to say with your artwork?
3. Look at more past student examples
4. Portfolio 1 requirements.
• Due: October 11th & 12th - late portfolios will not be graded
• 9 class periods from today
• 6 pieces of art will be due.  One concentration and 4 breadth.