TRANSFORM through drawings and photographs

By definition, something that is alive is mutable, changeable, capable of transforming.
-Art of the Natural World- Valerie C. Doran
Objective:

Identify an object to study, analyze and TRANSFORM through drawings and photographs.
Drawings + Photographs = Transformed Image
(Traditional or Digital Canvas)

Part A:

1. Identify an object that is of interest to you in the spirit of Chinese nature art. This object must be portable because you will be bringing it to class.


2. Write down a list of 15 –20 words that you think of when you look at the object. What are its transforming qualities? What attracted you to this object?

Write a 2-paragraph response. Post words and response on blog.

Part B:

Make 30 drawings of this object. Choice of materials used is up to you.

10-5x7 paper
10-18x24 paper
10-11x14 paper

You may use these techniques but are not limited to them.

Point or dots Point of View
Line Collage Approaches
Shape Movement
Value Contour
Texture Color

Post min. 3 drawings on blog.

Part C. Digital Photographs

You will make 30 photographs of this object using the digital camera. How does the way you photograph the object help to reinforce your ideas about it? You may use these approaches but are not limited to them.

Composition
Point of View
Perspective
Emphasize scale

Guidelines:
-Make 5 photographs using shallow depth of field
-Make 5 photographs using great depth of field
-Other photos are your choice

Print out 3-5 8x10”.

Post min. 3 photos on blog.

DUE- MON. Nov. 17:

BRING OBJECT, ALL DRAWINGS & PHOTOS TO CLASS FOR GROUP MEETINGS