Summer homework
Art is an on going process that helps the growth of student work and often it is a compulsion that must be fed. To direct work toward AP requirements, summer homework is assigned.
Choose any 5 of the assignments and complete as:
They should not be smaller than 11x14
The whole paper (or surface) will be used.
The medium and the type of surface used are up to the individual student.
Don’t forget the elements and principles of art as you work
Grading will be based on idea, craftsmanship, and a visually successful work
They are due the first week of school.
Summer assignment to choose from:
1. a mythical event – animals, computers, flowers, etc., revolt against mankind; make a convincing illustration of the event
2. a drawing of your worldly possessions coming to life, animate them ie. Your alarm clock with legs tip toeing out of your room.
3. a self portrait of yourself doing a imagined activity that holds special meaning; have a dramatic lighting situation.
4. a self portrait depicting an expressive mood that you have be in; rage, glee, panic etc.
5. a still life with reflective surfaces glass, shinny cans or any aluminum, don’t forget to include what they are reflecting. Eggs, cans, crumpled paper, fruit on drapery are some examples of what could be included in your still life
6. explore 1,2,and/or3 point perspective doing a futuristic cityscape
7. use at least 3 different mediums (wet, dry, collage) to create a landscape, portrait or still life.
8. use of negative space. Pretend (or really do it) that you are looking through the slats of blinds, prison bars, or looking through the slats of a chair. Concentrate on the positive images behind the slats. Remember the slats are to be considered negative space
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AP 2-D photography summer homework
Summer assignments will prepare students for the AP 2-d Design portfolio for the coming year. These assignments are chosen tso help you with your portfolio that will be sent in to the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board to be graded. This is separate from the grade I will be giving you.
Your summer assignments will give me an indication of your ability to work independently. They will count as your first 5 grades for the semester.
INTRODUCTION:
2-D Design is a focus on surface arrangement and how the elements and principles of art interact to create order in a work of art and fine photographs. The elements and principles of art are: line, shape, form, space, color, value and texture, rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, emphasis, harmony, unity, and variety.
These assignments should help you discover who you really are as a photographer and what type of subject matter you want to photograph.
ASSIGNMENT #1
Complete a journal (sketchbook, 8x10 is fine).
I want at least 20 pages of good, solid work. This work consists of clippings (these are photos that you love or hate for some reason, or maybe try to emulate) from magazines or other sources, old photographs, your ideas, thoughts, doodles, bran-storming lists, sketches for ideas. Notes on why you chose the clippings you did, why were you drawn to it? Discuss the strongest design elements you see. Investigate compositional styles of other photographers past and present.
ASSIGNMENT #2
You will be investigating the design and art elements: line, shape, pattern and texture found in nature and man-made environments.
Buy black and white film c-41 so you can have it developed at your favorite spot. Remember to vary your perspective and camera angles. Get in as close as you can. Remember you are selecting interesting compositions that emphasize line, shape, pattern and textures in the environments that you are in.
The first week back you will choose 3 of your favorites and enlarge to 8x10 size for critiquing.
ASSIGNMENT #3
Photo montage (but different than we did last year)
Take a roll of colored film of one thing, have it developed. Now rearrange the subject by cutting, tearing etc. and put it back together in a creative, abstract way. Your finished product should be a striking composition that draws the viewer into the image and holds their attention. This montage does not have to take up the whole paper just be sure that it is placed well on the paper.
There are many photomontage artists on the web to look up for examples: Johannes Baader, Thomas Barbey, Romare Bearden (great for any collages), David Hockney, John McHale, Scott Mutter, Jerry Uelsman and Gustav Hockney. There many more out there too.
ASSIGNMENT #4
Creative interpretation of a subject or topic of your choice.
This assignment may be done with film or digital.
This assignment is about catching a mood or feeling in a photographic composition that demonstrates thought and preplanning. Consider what elements would work the best to draw attention to your subject and to set the mood. Think about trying different camera angles or alternative points of view and consider what they might do to enhance the mood.
ASSIGNMENT #5
Research
Pick 3 of the following artists. They are each known for their artistic style. Do not just do biographical information but stress their careers, style of work as well as the type of images they preferred. Use the provided sheet for guidance on what to look for.
You may type this and place it in your journal or just write it in your journal.
Artists:
Ansel Adams Cindy Sherman
Richard Avedon Man Ray
Robert Capa Jacob Riis
Paul Aponigro August Sander
Bill Brandt Edward Steichen
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