VJ content checklists #4 surface visual journal checklist [due Dec 10-11]

imagine collab

1. documentation of finished project - photographs (1-2) of project
2. five (5) things you learned from others during crit
3. critique write up (self evaluation -- cover form, concept, presentation, craft, and materials) 

big idea  

1. documentation of finished project - photographs (1-2) of project
2. five (5) things you learned from others during crit
3. critique write up (self evaluation--cover form, concept, presentation, craft, and materials) 

color triptych

1. documentation of finished project - photographs of project (one of whole set plus at least one of some important detail)
2. critique write up (self evaluation -- cover the role of color in how it worked as a whole set, then evaluate each piece -- form, concept, craft, presentation, materials)  

Lecture Exam #2 Review

Download Review Sheet

Readings

Art Fundamentals

chapters 7 (emphasis on properties, aesthetic relationships, role of color and balance)--8 (space)

Themes in Contemporary Art

chapters 5--8 (place, language, science)

In the Making

chapters 4--6 (expressing an artistic attitude, choosing a mission, measuring success)

Text Images/Artists

You will not be asked to identify specific dates or titles. You should be able to recognize these artists in terms of medium and overarching themes of their work and any significant processes. Expect to see these artists both in the multiple choice/matching sections as well as potential artists for essay[s]. Use book index to focus reading and images for the following artists:

Themes in Contemporary Art | Ann Hamilton, Betsy Damon, Eduardo Kac (GFP Bunny {Alba}), Kara Walker, Lorna Simpson, Mel Chin (Revival Field, Safe House), Patricia Piccinini (Children Series), Rebecca Horn, Shirin Neshat

In the Making | Betsy Damon (The Living Water Garden of Chengdu, China), Shirin Neshat (Woman of Allah), Lorna Simpson (Call Waiting)

Art Fundamentals | Ann Hamilton, Rebecca Horn

PLUS Ernesto Nato and Leandro Erlich (google and class notes)

Identify + Define Artistic Themes/Ideas/Trends

tension, sampling, gaze, grand narrative, identity, body, time, place, installation, science [soft+hard], language, spirituality, neutrality [looking, making, language, memory, history]

trends (1) gender (2) identity sexuality (3) race/heritage (4) national politics/war/governing bodies (5) sense of otherness (6) sense of oppression/resistance (7) expression of pain (8) awareness (either creating for self or for the viewer) (9) documentation/historical connections (10) call for social change

Inside the Artist Studio [identify materials, themes, teaching area]   

Annie Strader, Becky Finley Martin Amorous, Pat Lawler

Student Presentation Notes [focus on artists listed from texts above]

Vocabulary

see handout 

surface crit schedule

Monday/Tuesday (12/3-4) = Big idea crit + surface project wish list for exhibition.

Wednesday/Thursday (12/5-6) = Color triptych crit

Friday = final review +  art cards due.

weekEND 12 to-do checklist

COLOR

1. Review [p9] building mood; building with value handout
2. Complete Found Color [phase 1] 

Measurements: 4" x 12" Color Relationship: Monochromatic {one color + shades + tints} based on one of the colors chosen for your overall color scheme 

Materials: Free color swatches, scissors, exacto knife and new blades, clear drying glue, modge podge, 2 copies properly sized Xerox or laser copy of image, 4" x 12" masonite board, single hole punch (optional). 

Technique: Transfer or securely modge podge source image to surface. Collage thin rectangular slices and simple shaped pieces of your color swatches (monochromatic- -one hue, many values) to the surface based on source image values. You will cover the entire piece of masonite with this collage and have the option of coating the surface with modge podge, matte medium or gloss medium when completed.  

Frame: PICK UP WOOD + BRING TO NEXT STUDIO [~12' in length and 1 to 4" wide and 1-2"thick] You will build a cradle frame, so the piece extends off the wall. The depth of the frame, along with the treatment of frame’s surface {paint, collage, stain, natural} is up to you. Mentors will help cutting the wood and advice you on frame building.  

Label BACK: your first + last name, must be on the back, not the front of work  

Timeline: Mini-critique over phase one, Nov 19/20

3. Hand Created Color Library
   Preparation for Torn+Mixed Color [phase two]

   Measurements: 12" x 12"
   Color Relationship: Monochromatic based on overall color scheme. Do not use hue used in phase one. 

   Materials: Several bristol paper sheets, and other experimental paper surfaces, masonite, acrylic house paint SAMPLER (~$3 at hardware store, Walmart, paint store) that matches your selected color, variety of mark making/texture creating tools (as in mark making) and a couple of cheap brushes, clear drying glue, modge podge or matte medium, wood glue and wood for framing, NO SCISSORS! 

   Technique: For your selected color create a value library of varied surface treatments. Each swatch should be ~6x6 on heavy weight paper like bristol. First generate a series of at least 5 tints, one pure hue, and 5 shades by mixing your color with white and black acrylic paint. Create a second series (at least 10 swatches) of value explorations that are varied due to implied surface texture (think mark making) treatment. TEST + EXPLORE -- Thick, thin, textured, expressive, watery (wash), as well as a variety of values {tints=adding white; shades=adding black} with in your color palette.

    Nov 19/20 are color work days, mini phase one crit and big idea pitches

Big Idea

1. Review [p] Big Idea project sheet
2. Prepare Big Idea Elevator Pitch

Include: overall description and sketches, theme and relationship to identity essentials project, materials and binding agents, facility needs, images of other artists that influence this piece.

content checklists #3 surface visual journal checklist [Nov 12-13]

1. photographs - white space photo series (4)
2. crit write up - [p4] human comp collab
3. photo - human comp collab collection of team photos as seen on the wall
4. crit write up - human comp collab crit PLUS list 3 1/2 items you learned from [p4] crit to apply to identity essential
5. photographs - walk the line series (4)
6. listings for mood mark characteristics: Anger--Joy--Sadness--Laughter--Boredom--Fear--Control [see blog checklist weekend 7 for details]
7. write up - [p6] imagine collab -- harvesting from artist questions on handout
8. sketches/proposal/evelvator pitch - [p6] imagine collab proposal
9. storyLINE story version 1
10. storyLINE story version 1 peer feedback
11. storyLINE version 1 corrected
12. storyLINE initial research -- list dominate or sample of each of the following from story, written or inferred -- Mood/emotion;Sensory experience;Body movement; Word – verb, noun, adjective;Materiality;Ground (substructure);Metaphor/symbol
13. storyLINE version 2 
14. sketches/proposal/elevator pitch - [p7] storyLINE ARTifact proposal
    (list of things to be included)
15. crit write up - TYPED write up addressing ALL items on guide for identity essentials project
16. crit write up - fill out on storyLINE self crit guide
17. write up - five things learned from storyLINE crit
18. photographs - of storyLINE ARTifact


19. all grade sheets

WEEKend 10 to-do list

1. completion, 85-90%,  of storyLINE ARTifact, installed in WASH house.
2. interesting well documented process picture POSTED on WASH facebook page by 9 pm
   (Sunday for MW crew + Monday for TTH crew)
3. progress on imagine collab

WEEKend 9 to-do

Read/Respond/Review

1. Both storyLINEs version 1 + 2 
2. storyLINE ARTifact project sheet 
3. Discussed proposal 
4. Add to your research (many of you were give specific directives)

Make

1. Collect materials for storyLINE ARTifact 
2. Observable testing + fabrication on storyLINE
   (collection of materials does not qualify as observable testing/progress)  

Materials

storyLINE proposal, sketches, photographs, materials, binding systems, BLUE tape, specialty tools as needed, initial fabricated storyLINE ARTifact

midWEEK 9 - storyLINE ARTifact proposal development

Read/Respond/wRite

Review team notes on three ARTifact pitches for your storyLINE.
Develop your own proposal for your storyLINE ARTifact (this may be taken from team ideas or your own idea). THIS IS FOR A GRADE.

Proposal + Elevator Pitch [a copy in your VJ and a copy for me]

1. sketches
2. photos of other artists' works that might be similar or inspirational
3. description 
4. include each of the following with your description and describe how it relates to your story

• mood
• movement
• metaphor
• materials
• sensory experience
• key words
• how it emphasizes line
• presentation method

lost? review some of pinterest collections [they all apply] for idea generation.

WASH storyLINE, WASH body, WASH mm,
WASH body as site of conflict, WASH dot/map scapes,
WASH lump art here, some past WASH projects.

Materials

collect potential materials to test, BRING, including possible binding agents/systems, and bring both proposal copies (VJ + KK copy) to surface studio.

Wednesday / Thursday is a storyLINE studio WORKDAY. Bring materials to start your storyLINE ARTifact.

SEVEN!

bring seven (7) copies of storyLINE version #2 are needed for Monday/Tuesday! pass this on to your table mates, please. 

surface WEEKend 8 to-do list

Reading/Responding/wRiting

1. Identity Essentials self evaluation using crit guide; address each item; be thorough; TYPE up. Due m/t.


2. StoryLINE version #1 revisions/corrections should be in VJ.


3. StoryLINE version #2 write; bring 7 copies next studio [m/t].
   Options for rewrite (choose only 1):
• Reverse storyline
• Write from the other person’s perspective
• Write from perspective of inanimate object or space
• Change tense (past/present/future)
• Exaggerate an unexpected or mundane portion
• Sensualize it (not sexualize)
• Rearrange it based on some system
• Twist it
• Reverse the meaning
• Remove noun(s) and replace with descriptions
• Write it as though it happened 60 years later (as though it had occurred in old age)


4. Generate storyLINE list of words, one for each of the following relative to your story (in it or inferred):
• mood
• p 
• meaning/metaphor 
• materials


5. READ storyLINE ARTifact project sheet.
6. Put together a storyLINE ARTifact pitch (with two options) for two possible directions for the piece to go. Include: sketches, photographs of related work, how it relates to your story in terms of mood, movement, meaning/metaphor, materials AND LINE.


7. READ big IDEA project sheet


8. Gather materials for imagine collab, put some independent workdays on your calendar.

Materials
Bring Identity Essential write up (2 copies--one to turn in; one for VJ)
storyLINE artifact elevator pitch support,
storyLINE version #2 (2 copies),
storyLINE artifacts material samples to test and for elevator pitch

CHANGE for Thursday Identity Essential install

important notice of change due to WIND! pass it on to the rest of your table mates!

when

• prior to 9:30 am.

location

• install will need to be INSIDE on walls.
• choose a wall area that allows crit access
• present your work more vertically vs horizontally to allow room for peers

mounting system

options
hot glue string/wire across back
be sure it is centered and exactly same distance from top for each picture

create a thin cardboard (cereal box thickness) tab on back to hang
be sure it is centered and exactly same distance from top for each picture

put flat style thumbtack in wall and hang work. be sure images are arranged intentionally and level

midWEEK 8 to-dos (due W/TH)

read/review/write

• Revise/correct storyLINE version #1 (due next studio) 
• StoryLINE artifact project development (from storyLINE #1)
  LIST dominate or sample of EACH of the following from your story, written or inferred. 

1. Mood/emotion 
2. Sensory experience 
3. Body movement 
4. Word (one for each) – verb, noun, adjective 
5. Materiality 
6. Ground (substructure) 
7. Metaphor/symbol 

• Read storyLINE revise handout and select method for storyLINE version #2 (remember you are telling the same story/experience just in alternate way)  
• Preview identity essentials crit guide
  

make

independent drawing series 3 - ghost drawings  

materials

1. magnets preattached to backs (via hot glue or Velcro) of each identity essential photo 
2. name label (tape will work) on back of EACH identity essential photo AND number of vertical viewing order (top #1 - bottom #5) 
3. tape, paper 
4. camera to document identity essential display of your work 
5. as always, VJ  

Friday -- lecture major EXAM. do not be absent--no make ups. check out blackboard WASH lecture > course documents for study guide + plus quiz 1 & 2

WEEKend 7 to do checklist

read/review/write

1. Review/read imagine collab project sheet 
2. Complete human comp collab write up-include image of entire set. 
3. Prepare imagine collab proposal (elevator pitch, precise facility request, sketches)
   sketches, description, material, presentation, precise facility location request.
   be prepared to meet one on one for your elevator pitch with above support material
   PROPOSAL SHEET
4. Read storyLINE project sheet 
5. Write storyLINE, proof, refine, type, print SEVEN (7) copies 
6. Mood mark characteristics: develop a list of mark/line 4 to 5 qualities or characteristics as general principles for define each of the following moods. Next to each characteristic list a body movement that parallels the feeling of the mark. Example: anger--heavy, dark, large but concentrated (mark); raising of arm and shaking fist in specific direction (body). 

Anger--Joy--Sadness--Laughter--Boredom--Fear--Control 

make

1. StoryLINE 
2. Walk the line photo series (no posts to fb); print real photographic prints (no ink or bubble jet) 
3. Imagine collab proposal   
4. Identity essential photo series (due w/th)

materials

• All previous drawings
• 7 copies of your storyLINE
• Imag collab proposal (copy for you and me)
• CHARCOAL (soft and dark, messy, smeary)
• KNEADED ERASER
• RAG
• PAPER

week 8 coming DUE 

M/T
walk the line photo series + story version 1
Imagine collab proposal + elevator pitch

W/TH
identity essentials photo series crit

Friday lecture exam

midWEEK 7 to do

Review/Read/wRite 

1. Using  human comp collab crit guide to determine content, writing in paragraph form and complete sentences, self reflect on your teams project. 
2. LIST 3 1/2 things you learned that you should consider for identity essentials 
3. Review storyline story handout (story due 10/15-16—7 copies) 

MAKE

1. Drawing series 2
2. Review both drawings series 1 & 2 AND drawings from class. 
3. Choose line drawing that best represents  EACH of the following (write your name and the emotion in bottom corner [VERY SMALL] of each drawing):
   

   1. anger
   2. joy
   3. boredom
   4. fright/fear
   5. laughter
   6. sadness
   7. control 

4. BURN KATHY…
   a CD/DVD or bring on USB with human comp collab final presentation set [1 per team]

MATERIALS

1. LOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGG STICK or ruler, something that will extend your reach 2 to 3 feet.
2. INK + wide mouth container for ink, 
3. crazy non-art objects to dip in ink (bring 15 items minimum)
4. lots of PAPEr (quality that will handle ink)
5. tape to secure paper

human comp collab install

1. IDENTIFICATION
   put your name, MW or TTH, table number on the back each of your individual comps. write on tape or label and secure to back.
   
2. INSTALLATION
   

   ROLLING WALLS each table team is to use ONE SIDE of one rolling walls.
   
   PRESENTATION install the entire teams work paying attention to formal and conceptual relationships and sequencing
   
   NAME TAG create a small table team tag. include table team number and each team members first name.
   
   ATTACHMENT use sticky velcro dots to secure pictures to plywood walls.
   if strategically placed, each image should only need one dot.
   NO other types of sticky stuff may be used.
   
   WHEN work should be installed prior to 9 pm crit day (10/8 - MW; 10/9 - TTH)

1. DEINSTALLATION
   AFTER space studio is fully dismissed by Valerie, remove velcro from team wall. if a residue is left on wall, your team will need to remove it with goobe gone before 5 pm.
   
   KK will photographs

WEEKend 6 to-do checklist

Read/Research/Write

update VJ--due Oct 8-9

content for check up #2 surface visual journal

1. dot or square comp--selected for [p3] mapscapes
2. sketches--12 polished topographic + magnetic sketch studies
3. research evidence--additional research for mapscapes. see WEEKend #4 checklist
4. brainstorming lists--[p4] human comp collab
5. calendar/schedule--[p4] human comp collab
6. research--[p4] human comp collabs individual research (see blog posting week 5)
7. crit notes--[p3] mapscapes (5 things you learned from others plus crit notes)
8. crit write up--use mapscape crit guide
9. gradesheets--dots, squared blitz, mapscapes
10. photographs--[min] three photos of [p3] mapscapes; 1-both together; 1-topo only; 1 mag only; recommend some detail shots as well
11. photographs--your two [p4] human comp collab 

Make

• complete human comp collab. crit 10/8-9 (install night prior).
• complete independent line drawings Series One Drawings 

Tony Orrico

Remember to not hold your marking utensil based on writing habits. Explore holding multiple tools at once (ie 5 pencils instead of one). If too large create a cardboard sandwich to protect them. Bring all drawings to studio.

Complete each on separate paper. Repeat until you find the results interesting AND pleasing. Recommend using good paper.

1. Draw 100 parallel lines with your eyes closed. 
2. Attack the page with a mark-making tool 
3. Attack the page with an alternate mark-making tool 
4. Draw 200 lines. 100 with each hand at the same time. 
5. Crumple paper and smooth, then draw repetitive lines for 4-8 minutes. 
6. Fold paper and smooth, then draw repetitive lines for 4 minutes. 
7. Tape your page down, write your name 100 or more times with your eyes closed. 
8. Tape your page down, write a thought over and over until the page is full (10 minutes or more).

Materials

PENCILS (presharpened)...consider some with softer (dark) lead, INK, wide mouth container for ink, crazy non-art objects to dip in ink (bring 15 items minimum), lots of PAPEr (quality that will handle ink), tape to secure paper

midWEEK 6

Read/Research/Write [VJ] 

• mapscape critique WRITE up (guided)
• review and prep KK questions for these independent projects
  

  [p5] identity essentials -- crit Oct 17 + 18
  [p6] imagine collab -- proposal due Oct 15 + 16; crit Nov 16

Make

• photo document mapscapes [3 photos; see notes on dry erase board]
• mount photos in VJ by crit write up
• VJ due next week

Materials

• SPACKLE, sanding sponge
• VJ as usual
• paper [white, larger than 8.5 x 11] , 50 plus sheets
• pencils [~20, sharpen before coming to class]

2nd studio this week

• Q&A on independent projects
• finish mapscape crit
• PCA for mapscapes (be sure you signed the plates prior to studio)
• sensory translation explorations (lots of papers & pencils)
  music > movement > mark > mood
• deinstallation and wall restoration
• secure and store mapscapes for end of semester exhibition

Friday Lecture Week 5 -- the plan

1. Turn in Writing #3 Harvesting from Life
2. Project handout: Imagine (artist) Collaboration
3. Student artist presentations: Letty Perez — Roxy Paine; Ben P. — Chuck Close;
   Courtney W. — Chris Burden; Chris J. — Pepon Osorio; James E. — Mark Bradford;
   Brandyn H. — Mel Chin; Andrew M. — Tim Hawkinson; Amanda R. — Dan Flavin;
   Shin H. — Matthew Ritchie
4. Lecture: That's pretty good...for a girl —body + feminism [Essentialism, Anti-Essentialism, Transnational Feminism]
5. Project handout: Identity Essentials

WEEKend 5 surface to-do checklist can't wait to see the scapes fully realized!

WASH house is closed this weekend for BFA review.

You may return to the WASH house after 5 pm on Sunday.

Read/Research/Record [VJ]

• review [p3] mapscape project sheet; confirm parameters
• [p4] eye candy: last semester, pinterest
• research [p4] human comp collab [evidence of research should be in VJ--image sampling from other artists, research relative to questions, and personal expanded research]
  RESEARCH human comp collab

1. human theme silly or serious (mood?)? why?
   is that the strongest direction for the theme? how so or not?
2. how does the manner in which you create the dots support the theme and the silliness or serious degree? explain. is that best solution to support concept and mood? how does the manner or location for the white space support the theme and mood? does it strengthen? weaken? or is it neutral? explain.  
3. independently research your theme (historical references, contemporary samples, personal examples, connections to other ideas, stereotypes, etc).
4. is the piece calling viewer to a light moment of laughter, create an awareness about a real issue, activating viewer to respond? what is the point of the work? what are you saying with it? anything worth hearing?
5. add some independ research based on your interests relative to the theme your team has choosen
6. list 5 ways you think the team could improve the project conceptual and formally.

• preview [p3] crit guide and skim

Make

• [p3] mapscape #1 to WOW level-blow us away and yourself with your ambitiousness and thoughtful use of materials and craft
• [p3] mapscape #2 to WOW level-blow yourself away with with ambition, thoughtfulness and craft
• installing your crews mapscape exhibition for crit
  NO HAMMERING! this can knock other work off the wall even if 15 or more feet away!
  Bring the hardware to hang your work and some alternatives just in case. Sheet rock screws work fine. You do not need super sized screws. Depth range from 1 5/8 to 2 inches should work fine. Three drills are available during tool room hours as well as levels.
  

  MW crew - install on east walls and rolling walls
  Sunday night beginning at 6 pm through Monday morning at 9 am.
  
  TTH crew - install on west walls
  Monday 5pm -Tuesday 9 am.

  

  
  Your top mapscape should be just above 57".
  Note height of work already on wall. Coordinate.
  Your work should be put up like an exhibition and consider what is on either side.
  
  Don't forget your fortune cookie sized name tag.

• Touch base with team on human comp collab

Materials

VJ and a fully awake brain. Bring brainstorming and supplies for [p4] Human Comp Collab just in case their is time to continue working on.

Week 5

M/T surface studio

mapscape #1 brought in finished state
work on scape #2

HW
refine scape #1 based on in studio feedback
complete 50% scape #2
human comp collab brainstorming

W/TH in surface studio

review scape #2 and gather feedback.
workday for #2

Weekend checklist will be posted

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Friday 9/28 Artist Presentations

(1) Raiel, (2) Letty, (3) Ben, (4) Courtney W, (5) Chris J, (6) James E, (7) Brandyn, (8) Andrew, (9) Amanda R, (10) Shin H

visual presentation support

PDF format via USB or CD

MW studio crew-due surface studio WEDNESDAY
TTH studio crew-due surface studio THURSDAY

Mentors will transfer your file to WASH computer during surface studio. It is your responsibility to confirm transfer of file with them and that it works.

Powerpoint and Keynote conversion to PDF
file > print > PDF (bottom left corner of print dialog box) > save as acrobat PDF

after saving, open file to confirm it works and is as you expect.