SW 3

Overview 

• Complete two sequential iterations of an art investigation resulting in two separate works of art that relate to each other AND two process images (one for each artwork) that provide insight into how you created these artworks.  To do this, determine what your intent is for your first artwork.  What do you want to investigate and create?  One constraint for this assignment is that the content of your work should not obviously derive from the work of another artist.  This means no "fan" art, or use of characters or imagery created by another designer.  

Instructions

Proceed sequentially through the steps below for SW 3 Artwork 1 and 2:

 SW 3  Artwork 1

• • plan it - research, brainstorm, etc. and document your planning in your sketchbook

  • execute your idea - design and produce your artwork  

  • record your process -- again, document your work by taking notes, photograph working process 

  • reflect and evaluate  

    • Create two digital images: 1 of the actual art, and 1 process image*

    • Create your own Google document using the template at this link and complete the 3 self-reflection questions (also written below).

  • submit by due date per the Canvas assignment 

    • 1 well-focused well-lit jpg or jpeg image of completed artwork

    • 1 image that shows your process for making the artwork

    • Create and submit a Google document with responses to the 3 self-reflection questions.  You will use this same Google document for your written reflections for each piece you produce this year.

Once you have completed Artwork 1, create a second artwork, Artwork 2, that continues your investigation based on what you learned and new questions or ideas raised by your first artwork as recorded in your reflection.  Remember: Artwork 1 must relate to and inform Artwork 2.  

For Artwork 2:

SW 3 Artwork 2 

• plan it -- research, brainstorm, etc. and document your planning in your sketchbook. Refer to the 3 self-reflection questions for Artwork 1 for insights on what you might do for this new artwork.

• execute your idea - design and produce your artwork

• record your process -- again, document your work by taking notes, photograph working process

• reflect and evaluate 

  • Create two digital images: 1 of the actual art, and 1 process image*

  • Complete the self-reflection questions in your Googledoc for this artwork. 

• submit by due date per the Canvas assignment 

  • 1 well-focused well-lit jpg or jpeg image of completed artwork

  • 1 image that shows your process for making the artwork

  • Add to your Google document with responses to the 3 self-reflection questions for Artwork 2.  Be sure to label the responses so we know which artwork to which you are responding.

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*WHATS A "PROCESS IMAGE"?

A process image can be a single image or a digital collage of images that visually documents the PROCESS of creating an artwork, not just the progress toward completion. Your PROCESS can include HOW you

Developed your ideas

Chose and worked with materials

Designed your composition

Developed your skills and craft

Here's a quick list I brainstormed:

• sketchbook drawings

• thumbnail sketches

• layers or editing experimentation in digital work

• photos of the physical act of making a thing if it helps clarify the work

• color mixing experimentation

• materials experimentation

• artist research/notes/images

• visual and written brainstorming in sketchbook

• photos of reference images

• pieces that were discarded but were learning experiences

• photos of stages of works in progress on a piece if the process may not be obvious (experimental processes, layering etc.)

This student-made collage is an example of what you could do: