,Project Overview
In this project you will create a painting that uses color to convey specific ideas and emotions
Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Step 1 -
Do the following:
Step 1 Assignment:
In this project you will create a painting that uses color to convey specific ideas and emotions
Essential Questions:
- What is color?
- How can color communicate ideas?
- How can we manipulate viewers using color?
Objectives:
- Develop skills using acrylic paint OR Photoshop manipulation
- Understand color theory
- Use color theory to communicate specific ideas
- Understand how color changes meaning
Step 1 -
Do the following:
- Read through the color research handout given in class (see below)
- watch the video below
- visit and read through the website: http://www.webexhibits.org/colorart/
Step 1 Assignment:
- Create 2 sketchbook research pages that visually represents your research. Due Thursday, 10/19.
- Research and prepare a brief presentation about an artist who uses color and/or color theory in their work. Choose either a painter or a photographer. Due Thursday, 10/19.
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Step 2 - The plan
Create your plan for your project, meeting the above objectives. Your plan is due Wednesday, 10/25
Step 3 - the project
Create your plan for your project, meeting the above objectives. Your plan is due Wednesday, 10/25
Step 3 - the project
- The final project is due Monday, November 6
- Complete an artist statement that addresses the following ideas, in a cohesive, paragraph form. Your artist statement is due Monday, November 6
. Process - Think about the choices you made along the way. Why did you make those choices? What is guiding you in developing your composition
or concept?
. Aesthetics - How is your composition effective? How does it address the AP Principles of Design? How are you using color and simultaneous
contrast effectively?
. Concept - What is your message? How is your color aiding in sending that message?
. Technique - Talk about your technique and what skills you used/developed to make the piece. Anything unique?