Thursday, October 2, 2014

CREATE a new WORLD!!

Designing for the Web

Now that you have completed your research on Surrealism and are familiar with Photoshop, it is time for you to create your own unique work of art.  Your artwork could make a statement about a global issue or you could focus on something more personal.  Some students in the past have created light-hearted works of art and others delve into more somber issues...it is totally up to you.  We will be animating this photoshop image in Flash so think about ways you will add movement and sound in the future.  The images you see below all include the artist...you can be in your art as well. 
Please read the Surrealistic Lesson Document for more details on the assignment.

Jamie G 2011

Walter K 2011

Josh D 2010

Monday, September 29, 2014

Describe and Analyze



2 Steps of Critique, “Describe and Analyze”

Search for an image of a ceramic piece that uses line as a prominent  design element.  An example of this is the piece below (don't use this one for your critique).   Once you find the piece you like copy and paste it into a word document, then complete the first two steps of critique.  You must use the critique terms, elements and principles of design list, critique checklist, and the critique rubrics to guide you.  BE very thorough with your description. 

This will be counted as a sketchbook grade.



Animal Morph Journal Entry



Journal Entry 2

1.       View all of the animal’s created by the class.  Which image successfully represents the merging of two different species in a seamless manner?  

2.       View your own work.  What do you think is successful and why?  Is there room for improvement? If so what would you improve?






Sunday, September 28, 2014

What is Surrealism?

Designing for the Web

Surrealistic works of art create a dream-like environment. To learn more about this art movement research this intriguing style of art...then start thinking about an image you can create in Photoshop.  Complete the following journal entry on Surrealism and view previous student work for inspiration.


Created by Luke S

Created by Tim O.
Created by Brandon M.