Open project

Due dates:

2-3 Initial design variations: 4/22

Final piece: 4/29 (last day of class). Print + file. Or other appropriate format (video, for example).

Print specs.: RGB, 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 14; 300 dpi.

Identify an artist or work from the textbook that you find intriguing. Research as much as you can about that artist, specifically what you find interesting. Can be with regard to techniques, concepts, visual strategies, style, etc. You decide. Just be as specific as you can. Write a short description of these aspects. Can be in list form. I will even accept mixed notes/drawings (we are, after all, visual thinkers)! Plan to turn this in with your piece.

Using inspiration* from what you've learned from your "artist friend" above, create a digital art piece. The subject matter, concept, approach/technique is entirely up to you, but it should be something you can be proud of; something that could be displayed in public.

It might also be helpful to think about what we've covered in the class so far and expand on it:

• photo
• photo manipulations
• photo montages
• sequences
• photo to movie
• vector art; hand drawn, live-trace (Illustrator)
• vector and raster together (Illustrator)
• video
• design and layout

also... try scanning objects or textures. This is called a scanogram... using the scanner as a camera. Try layering scanned elements over photos, drawings, etc.

Feeling adventurous? Try a 3-D application like sketch-up or blender, or...? (Entirely up to you)

*Studying the work of an artist you admire can be one of the best ways to learn and stretch into new territory. Talk to any artist and most likely they have their heroes. The idea is not to copy this person's work (although I've seen it done), but to allow yourself to respond to it, be engaged, be provoked or challenged by it. Whether you are responding to their technique, concept, formal concerns, or simply their level of ambition, that's fine. Just be able to identify some sort of connection. And then make art of your own.