ART I

Assignments

Due Friday 11-21-08
GIFT REFLECTION
Write a one paragraph reflection on your plaster fetish object and the act of giving it away. Include your original intent for what feeling, power, etc. you wanted your object to embody and how you think it worked out. Also recount how you gave your sculpture away: the relationship to you of the person you gave it to (mother, friend, aquaintance, stranger, etc.), how you did it and their reaction. Hand-written or typed. If hand-written - it must be readable!

Due Friday 10-17-08
Research a talisman/protection object. Write one page discussing the history of the object, what culture(s) it stems from, and the meaning of the object - both original and evolved. Cite at least 2 sources. Paper must be typed and include a description and picture.

Due Monday 10-6-08
Download, read the instructions, and write your Kinetic Artist Statement. Make sure you print and fill out the Rubric too!

Due Friday 9-19-08
Bring in 5 objects to incorporate into your kinetic junk sculpture. (3pts)

Due Tuesday 9-16-08
DOWNLOAD and READ the kinetic history handout. Be prepared for a 5 question quiz during block.

Due Friday 9-12-08
SIGNED CONTRACT - Read pages 1 and 2. Print page #2, sign, have a parent sign and return to me. (3pts)
Contract page #1
Contract page #2

Due Friday 9-05-08
NAME PROJECT - Create your name using non-traditional household objects. No pens, pencils, markers, paint, etc. (3pts)

Extra Credit

MUSEUM REPORT: You can turn in a report a maximum of once per quarter.
Download the instructions and self-evaluation (PDF).

Useful Links

Museum of Contemporary Art
The Art Institute of Chicago
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Smart Museum of Art
Museum of Holography