Saturday, November 23, 2013

Homework + Supplies due Sat. 12.7

1. Finish object memory map
2. Document all of your projects from this class and have the images loaded on a flash drive
3. Email Jessica your blog address (if you haven't already): cannonj@newschool.edu

Saturday, November 16, 2013

National Portfolio Day

For those of you interested in getting some feedback on your portfolios, National Portfolio Day is happening this weekend @ The Javits Center. Follow the link below for more info:

http://www.portfolioday.net/2013-14-schedule

Inspiration: Object-based Memory Maps






Friday, November 15, 2013

Next Assignment - Object-based Memory Map

Object-based Memory Map


Materials:
18 x 24 Drawing or Sketch Paper
Micron Pens
Sharpie
Graphite Pencils
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
X - acto knife


For our next project you will create an object-based memory map similar to the examples below. You'll begin in pencil and go over your map in micron + Sharpie.

1. Begin by choosing an interesting object that is meaningful to you. That object will be drawn at the center of the map.


Pooja Thacker

Kate Binghaman-Burt




2. From there, you will explore various details about your object that you can branch out to (ie. where did you find the object? Who do you associate with the object? How is the object made? etc.). Note** - the object and each detail about the object should be a drawing with some text. Pay attention to the text you're including and draw the letters so that they match the drawing (see Kate Binghaman-Burt ex. above). Create five branch out drawings from the center object.

3. After you draw the object and branch out to five detail drawings about the object, you will repeat the same branch-out process again, creating two branches for each of the five details for a total of 10 new details.

4. Once you've completed the 10 details in step 3, you'll branch out again, creating three branches for each of the 10 new details for a total of 30 new details.

5. Once all the details have been drawn out in pencil, check your layout. Is your map filling the page in an interesting way? If not, how can you achieve a dynamic composition? Erase  + redraw any parts that need editing.

6. Once you are satisfied w/your drawings + layout, go over the map in micron + sharpie.



Saturday, November 9, 2013

Homework + Supplies due Sat. 11.16

Homework
1. Complete wearable accessory inspired by a place.

2. Referring to the examples in the previous inspiration posts, photograph accessory as it's worn on the body. As we discussed in class you don't want these photographs to feel like straightforward catalog images. You want them to tell a story through the composition, lighting, how the model is styled, etc.. Feel free to look at Vogue, Flaunt, and other fashion magazines for additional inspiration.

Next week you will present your project along with your photograph(s). Plan to photograph your piece using the large image settings on your camera so that the photos can eventually be printed. To arrive at 3 strong images you should take 100+ photographs (most of which will be deleted). Shoot as much as possible and pull the best options for presentation.

Supplies
  • sketchbook
  • something to sketch w/
  • color media
  • scissors
  • Xacto knife
  • tape
  • glue stick

Inspiration - Fashion Editorials - Students










Inspiration: Fashion Editorials - Part I - The Pros






Saturday, November 2, 2013

Inspiration: Wearable Accessories in Paper







Homework + Supplies due Sat., 11.9

Homework

1. Complete at least 3 materials studies in paper that will inform your final place-inspired wearable accessory.

2. If you are satisfied w/the paper studies try to begin work on the finished piece.


Supplies

  • All materials you will need to complete your place-inspired wearable accessory
  • Sketchbook
  • Something to sketch w/


Inspiration: Paper Studies