Tuesday, December 15, 2009

1st Semester AP EXAM



AP EXAM


Yes, you have an exam. No you are not exempt because of your senior status. This is a college level class and there is much to be done. Your exam will consist of:


1. Updating your blog. Include not only pictures of all of your works, but explanations about techniques, glazes and reflections. Make sure to proofread.


2. Sketch book with new ideas and sketches. You can also include copies of inspirational pieces.


3. Visit an art gallery or go to an art show. The current exhibit at The Manatee Art Center has two very good ceramic artists. There are many galleries in Village of the Arts. Please write about where you went, what you saw, what you learned and your thoughts about the art in a blog posting.


4. Breadth Assignment:

Complete a plaster carving over winter break. (Pick a block from the box) This is totally a subtractive process. Look at these examples. Clay loop tools and modeling tools as well as ordinary kitchen utensils will work for tools.


5. Make something out of clay that you wouldn’t expect to be made of clay. example: a toaster, a jacket This needs to be ready for firing after winter break and totally complete by exam date.


Everything needs to be completed by the last day of exams on January 21st.

SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS 2


FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

There are many artists that create sculptures that tell stories. Open up my drop box and drag the ceramic links document to your desktop. Use this time to view the different sculptures. Write out ideas, draw sketches and plan how you would construct this artwork.

image: Googe images: Marilee Hall

Sunday, December 6, 2009

CERAMIC 2 ASSIGNMENT: TREE OF LIFE


Create your version of a Mexican Tree of Life. View the
slide show for examples and techniques. You need to have your sketch approved before beginning.