Inspiration: Concept Sketches

Homework + Supplies due Sat., 11.2

Homework:

3 concept sketches of Accessory for a place (see previous post)

Supplies for next week:
Glue stick

Color Media

Sketchbook

Pencils

Erasers

Xacto Knife

Scissors

Micron Pens

Scrap Paper
Drawing Paper
Scotch Magic Tape

*Optional: Extra $ for paper to be used in construction of final accessory project (we will travel to NY Central Art Supply to look at options)

Assignment #2: Accessory for a place

Accessory for a place: Create a fashion accessory made out of paper inspired by a place

Part I.

Choose a place that is particularly interesting to you. It can be any place from your bedroom, a childhood home, a place you once visited while traveling, your school, a park, deli, bus, etc.. Spend some time journaling and drawing this place in your sketchbook. What are the details that you associate with this place? Be as specific as possible!

Part II.
Create several concept sketches exploring ways that you can create a wearable accessory made of paper that is inspired by this place. What will it be? Previous students have created: scarves, glasses, hats, jewelry, belts, bags, shoes, etc.. It’s wide open! Also, what characteristics of the place will you refer to in your design?  [For ex. The Union Sq. Subway station is loud – perhaps you could design a hooded scarf that shields the wearer from the noise from passing trains]. Come to class next week with 3 of your best concept sketches completed in color media on 14 x 17 drawing paper.

Homework + Supplies due Sat. 10.26

Homework:
1. Complete Accordion Zine Chronology
2. Post at least 3 process images from the AZC to your personal blog. Describe briefly what is happening in each image (a caption or 1 sentence is fine - more is great too)

Supplies:
Sketchbook
Something to sketch w/
1 sheet of illustration board
Eraser
Xacto Knife
Tape
Scissors

Homework + Supplies for Sat., 10.19

Come to class with your 3 paper prototypes and all the materials you'll need to create your accordion zine chronology (pencils, paints, computer - if going digital, etc., - the materials depend on the media you choose for this project). 

At this point you should have very clear ideas about the form of the zine and the images you'll use to describe your experiences.

If you wish to check in on your progress before then, send an email to: cannonj@newschool.edu.

See you Sat!

Homework + Supplies due Saturday, 10.12

Homework:
1. While at Printed Matter you should have taken note of one or more artist books that interest you. Research the artist and their work and create a blog post about them: Why did their work inspire you?

2. Create 3 paper prototypes for your accordion zine chronology. These prototypes can be rough - they are only to determine the pagination (page # order) and form of the zine. Look at the previous post for inspiration.

Next Class*** - PORTFOLIO REDEFINED
Plan to meet at the Museum of Art and Design at 9am for a full day (9am - 4pm) portfolio workshop. Instead of meeting at Parsons our class will be held at the MAD Museum. MAD is located at 2 Columbus Circle with the 59th Street A, B, C, D and the 57th Street N, Q, R close by. A breakfast snack and a bag lunch are provided. 

Supplies for Next Class:

• HW Assignment - 3 paper zine prototypes for a quick check-in while at MAD
• Sketchbook
• Something to sketch w/
• Camera (cel phone is ok)
• Metrocard

Inspiration: Book + Zine Forms

accordion zine

zig-zag zine

traditional booklet zines

cutout zine

& EXCELLENT zine pinboard on pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/2040762302311692/