Trimming a Mug & Handles Video

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Ms. Long

Here’s some extra help if you need more after my trimming demo in class!

Styrofoam Sculpture: Engaging the Space

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Ms. Long

Consider the Elements and Principles of 3D Art & Design.

Generating Ideas:
- Choose 3 areas to work on in the Studio Habits of Mind Rubric.
- Begin by exploring this new material.
- Try out different ways to manipulate, cut, attach, and glue the pieces together.
Researching:
1. Think about your Theme/Subject
  Google Search: Styrofoam Cup Sculpture
  Google Search: Styrofoam Cup Relief
2. What type of sculpture do you want to make?:
  1. Relief: Sculpture that extends from a surface, like the wall
  2. In the Round: Sculpture that can be viewed from all sides
3. What techniques will you use?
Visual Development
Create a sketch in your sketchbook for your design.
Final Design
Requirements:
Must create an artwork that shows:
a. experimentation with materials
b. intentional Positive & Negative Space development
c. completed artwork with a completed design
d. artwork is interesting from all sides
e. Constructed neatly and carefully
Refinement:
- When you have completed the majority of your project, make sure you begin refining your design. Think about the following things:
  - Clean up your glue areas, making sure there are no messy areas that is tract from your design.
  - Make sure that you have GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP in your cut out areas.
  - Make sure that you have GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP when gluing/attaching the project together (construction). Ask three people around the room if they notice any areas that need attention.
  - Continue to analyze your project to see if any areas need to be refined or changed to fit the project rubric requirements (refer to the Studio Habits of Mind and your chosen 3 areas).
Evaluation:
- Turn in pictures of your completed work on Your Edublogs.org Blog.

AP 3D Design Portfolio: Concentration Ideas

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Ms. Long

Create pottery vessels both handmade and wheel thrown
Build assemblages based on the works of Louise Nevelson
Design and construct theatrical set models
Build a series of wood constructions showing movement through space
Build kinetic sculptures based on Alexander Calder
Create a series of soft sculptures
Build found object figurative sculptures based on Marisol
Carve soap stone memorial/monument sculptures
Use foam core to create a park landscape sculpture
Coil built sculptural humanoid forms
Do a series of wheel works that are raku fired
Throw a set of dishes based on textures found along a rough coastline
Sculpt a series of naughty children
Design and illustrate pop-up books
Do a series of fiber works, such as weavings, feltings, etc…
Do your personal history depicted in bas relief
Design and construct educational toys
Design and build a theatrical set: actual size
Do a series of installations
Create a series of artist’s books
Cast a sculptural series of simplified forms based on Constantin Brancusi
Experiment with slips and Japanese surface decorations on simplified wheel ware
Do a sculptural series of environments
Do a series of found object sculptures
Do a series of earth works in the style of Andrew Goldsworthy
Develop some special effects
Create masks for a movie production
Work with neon and terra cotta
Sculpt distorted human forms inspired by Fernando Botero
Sculpt the heroes of literature
Sculpt the goddesses of different primitive or indigenous religions
Design a car from paper to clay
Design an amusement park inspired by physics
Do a ceramic series building and firing in the technique of Maria Martinez
Do a series of sculptures with found objects that emphasize movement
Work with the figure and plaster
Use fiber as a sculptural form in human depictions
Do a series of wrappings based on the works of Christo
Draw a fantasy boxes giving homage to the media darlings in the style of Joseph Cornell
Do a series of personality furniture

Concentration Caution List

Although some of the concentration ideas are on the previous…this teacher was suggesting that concentrations contain more depth and cautioned against over used themes.

In 2007, over 30,000 AP portfolios were graded in one week. After viewing hundreds of portfolios, it is easy to spot recurring themes. Below is a list of very popular subjects for concentration. There is not a taboo on the following subjects, but a warning that they have been done OVER and OVER. It would be easier to find a new topic rather than find a completely new way to address these tired, overused concentrations. Be creative: think of something specific and unique. If you must use the following ideas, find an exceptional, distinctive approach to them.

PROCEED WITH CAUTION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

provide more focus and depth to the subject and progression of work

* portraits of emotions

* people who shape me

* nature

* memories

* shocking viewers with bizarre

* surrealism

* faces

* flowers

* eyes

* family and friends

* reflective gears

* illustration of inner thoughts

* moments I was happy

* self portraits

* music

* everyday life objects

* goddess/myth

* “different cultures”

* guitars

* reflections

* “ideas of beauty”

* dance

Daring Greatly

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Ms. Long

A book by Brené Brown. I am thoroughly enjoying this book that is helping me become more vulnerable and shame resilient. Here are some key points that I think relate to art class in high school.

First Day of Class

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Ms. Long

Empty Bowls

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Ms. Long

emptybowls

North Texas Food Bank Website

North Texas Food Bank Facebook

Empty Bowls is a fundraiser for the North Texas Food Bank. People pay to attend and pay extra to get a handmade bowl specifically made and donated by area schools and artists. They have an auction for the really awesome bowls and vases donated to the cause. People come and enjoy food from vendors and pick out their bowls and give money to feeding the hungry. We are going to participate this year in making bowls for this occasion. The bowls need to have smooth edges (nothing left sharp) and be finished in some way with glaze, paint, or stain. They need your signature on the bottom and will represent your school.

Assignment:

Create at least 2 bowls with smooth edges and finished with glazes. Preferably ^6 (cone 6) glazes for durability. Pick the best one to donate to Empty Bowls.