Classes

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#1
Questions

• Where did the organic nature of your work come from?
• How do you choose the places and objects you shoot? 
• What is the primary medium for your sculpture?
• Is that a real armadillo or a cast? 
• Why did you choose to use a cast?

•  A lot of organic work.
•  Seems to embrace nature. 
• Animals seems to be a theme.
• Casts are interesting.
• Most pics aren't moving. 

3 Frames:

Google Images, Mike Tyson, boxing

Squares:

2 Squares, Circles, Rectangles:

UPC Code:

It's a camera

World Record:

Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain scored the most points in a single game in NBA history. He scored 100 points by himself and the record has stood for 38 years. I tried to portray that by Wilt acting as a 1 and the two basketballs he's holding as 0's. 

Point of View:

Zazzo, Connor A., Gallone, Dominic L.

"Heads Up"

The away team is behind by one point and it is the last minute of the game. They have the opportunity to bring it back and tie the game to go into overtime. This one kick gives them the chance that they have been waiting for all season. The kicker is ready to take the shot, and send both teams into overtime. The winner of this game, will be crowned conference champions.

Ranking Groups:

1. Berkeley/Jeslin- most creative/out of the box
2. Michael/Dom/Connor- gave you a real feel for a game situation
3. Micaela's group- multiple views with back drop
4. Wendy's group- different type of perspective/ also out of the box
5. Andrea/Peter- interesting perspective from worker's point of view 
6. Kofi/Liz- didn't understand the point of view 
7. Stevie/Megan- didn't understand the pic without explaination
8. Tara's group- good idea but not executed well
9. Erin's group- too simple
10. Ben/Spencer- boring, also simple

Transcending Numbers:

Step A.

Step B. 1.

B. 2.

Step C. 1.

C. 2.

Final

Group Project

GROUP PROJECT

Peter Insdorf- Photographer

Morgan Rudd- Conceptualization

Frank Calo- Photoshop

Michael Ciluffo- Ideas/Modeling

Peer evaluation

Morgan- A I contributed with conceptualization. Also I helped with the angling of the photos and editing.

Frank- A He did a lot of the editing and allowed all of our work to tie in together nicely.

Michael-A He understood and directed which angle of our photo would express our intended message the best. 

Peter- A He brought a lot of uniqueness to the idea and altered it in interesting ways. 

Process

We came across the idea of religion because it's a concept that is prevalent in our everyday lives. We then decided that we should focus on two specific religions (Catholicism and Muslim). These two religions often collide, so we wanted to show that people are people and shouldn't be judged because of their preference in religion. Peace is represented in the chapel regardless of what our group members believed in.

Synopsis

Each photo has a different meaning and representation of how we view the world in religion.  Our photos consist of the cross, which is a worldwide symbol for catholicism, with hands praying cropped on the photo, representing prayer and religion. The other photos are through the vision of a hijab, which represents the muslim religion. That is a combination of 3 photos.  We edited all of the photos to be in black and white to show that religion isn't a black and white issue. Religion isn't something that can devalue or add value to an individual. It's a play off of that idea. The final photo of the chapel, representing the neutral views of religion, there is no specific faith that goes into that place.  It then shows life and death by the haunting ghost-like figure as well as the contrast of black and white which represents life and death. Also, the creepy organ player in the back playing obvious sound.

Symbolism of the Catholic faith. This photo of the cross was taken in front of the basilica in Rome, one of the most famous basilica's in italy. 

Double Entendre, Metaphor, Reduction Form/Symbol

This represents the Muslim's view from their hijab. It shows the progression of this person religiously following their faith in the chapel. 

Multi-Frame, POV/Perspective, Framing of the image

This photo is taken in the chapel in order to symbolism peace. The chapel is a place where all religions are welcomed to worship according to their own choosing. It is meant to symbolize harmony amongst religion and represent how all people are equal. We can all find common ground regardless of our differences in life styles/views. Also the presence of the ghost-like figure represents life and death. A chapel is usually a place full of life and we contrasted this notion with the ghost in this photo.

Life and Death, Implied Sound

Assignments

Shape: an enclosed area defined by other elements of art, such as line or color.

Emphasis: the point of focus in a composition

Texture: refers to the tactile quality of an object, whether real or perceived

Balance: the sense of visual equilibrium in a work of art; how components of an image are arranged around a focal point

Harmony: the balanced use of similar elements throughout a work of art

Variety: the use of different, often contrasting, elements that provide visual interest

Movement: the way shapes, lines, colors, and forms direct the eye around a composition

Proportion: the relative scale of objects and shapes in an image to one another and to the viewer

Rhythm: the path along which the eye follows a regular or repeating arrangement of motifs (such as colors or shapes) around a composition.

Unity: the way the elements of art work together to create a harmonious whole

Color: The full visible light spectrum (rainbow) and black and white, plus all possible combinations.

Space: the area around, between, or within components of a work of art

Line: a continuous mark width and height, but no depth, made with a moving point

Partners: Womack, Michael P. ,  O'Connor, Tara L.



Life & Death

Google images, Cavs, Lebron, traitor, basketball, Cleveland

Color Assignment:

Personally I really like this color because it reminds me of the sunset and when I was a little kid my parents used to look up into the sky when the sun was setting and call it "Pink Time". Ever since then that's what I called it and the color gives me a chill vibe.

 Elements of Art Observations 

Megan, Liz, Kofi 

1. Shape picture looks too 3d to be effective.
2. Color photo does not show all colors.
3. Harmony example is very effective!
4. The movement photo is very effective.

Orlando, Connor, Erin

1.  Movement idea is the greatest in the class!
2. The unity picture is clearly staged. 
3. The emphasis photo is not obvious enough.
4. The line example is not defined. (unclear)

Jennifer, Wendy, Andrea

1. The line photo is definitely thinking outside the box.
2. The photo with the canvases in NW might work better as color over space.
3. Using the tree as texture was a great idea!

Peter, Ben, Micaela

1.  The picture labeled space would have been more effective as texture.
2. The movement photo is lacking. There are better examples on campus.
3. The proportion photo should probably show more depth.

Alex, Morgan, Jeslin

1. Using carpet as texture was a great idea. Very effective.
2. The color photo is almost monotone. There are only 3 colors represented and one main one.
3. The unity example is lacking.

Berkley, Spencer, Elizabeth

1. The white wall example is a great example of texture.
2. The emphasis example doesn't really work. Our eyes are drawn to the overpowering street light over the Spartans sign.
3.  Not all colors are represented
4. The proportion photo is cool.

Stevie, Frank

1. The pizza picture was the most effective example of shape in the class.
2. The photo showing texture is way too blurry. 
3. The fruit photo might be more effective as harmony over balance.
4. The cubes do not convey balance within harmony.

"Notice what you notice":

1. My pen is blackish/grey
2. It has chrome accents
3. It has some rubber for grip
4. It has writing on it
5. It is sitting on a table
6. The pen is clicked in
7. It is sitting at an angle
8. It is bigger than my middle finger by about an inch
9. The pen curves kind of like the bottom of a foot
10. It looks light and is 
11. It can be taken apart
12. It is not bendable
13. Can break with little force
14. It would sink it water
15. It would burn in fire
16. It is thicker than a No. 2 pencil
17. It is skinnier than my finger
18. The silver parts can show reflections like a mirror
19. Thicker at the start and end of the pen, then in the middle
20. Made by Paper Mate
21. It is 1.0 M
22. When you push the top down it clicks
23. It rolls, but not completely
24. It has a clip
25. Its made out of plastic and rubber
26. It can be held
27. It can be thrown
28. It does not have a sharp point
29. You could probably stab someone with it if you really wanted to
30. The letters on it are white
31. It contains black ink
32. It has two hearts indented on the end of the clip
33. It kind of looks like an eel or snake
34. You can screw the top off
35. It has a spring inside
36. The part of the pen that holds the ink is white
37. That same part is skinnier than an iPhone cord
38. The spring has 3 thick curled parts and two not so thick
39. It is a classy pen, fit for a king
40. The back of the pen is heavier than the front
41. It cannot make on its own
42. The rubber is a darker grey than the plastic
43. The rubber near the head looks a little squished 
44. The plastic is just light enough to see through
45. The head is probably no bigger than an inch
46. It is 550 RT
47. It is an InkJoy
48. The clip is arched
49. The top is cut off at an angle
50. The screw has 4 rings around it

Tim Roda Art:

5 Observations-

1. The home page catches my eye right away. It's interesting because it's not something you'd see everyday.
2. The Butcher's Block reminds me of the circus.
3. All the series seem to be taking place a long time ago.
4. Every series seems like it's based on how people were raised in different countries and places at different times.
5. Everybody oops like they're building something in every series.

5 Questions-

1. Why do you use the same people for every series?
2. Why did you choose the places/countries you chose to shoot?
3. Why are the families always building something?
4. Why is Watermill 2013 named that?
5. Which series was your personal favorite and why?

I found the Skype interview to be extremely helpful and insightful. You got to see where these crazy pictures came from and why. Because like he said, anyone who's just looking at it for the first time is probably like what the hell is going on?! So I thought it was really cool to see the method behind the madness. I just wish the connection was better so we could have picked his brain a little more, but that does happen quite a bit with Skype. I would like to do this again, whether it's with another artist or Mr. Roda again.

Jason Hackett Q's & O's

5 Observations:

1.     The smaller pieces have a background

2.     Some faces are covered with a web-like design

3.     Looks like religion is involved

4.     A lot of the items look collected and thrown together

5.     A lot of work with ceramics

5 Questions:

1.     Why do the smaller pieces have a background?

2.     Is there a religious theme?

3.     Why is ceramics your favorite medium?

4.     Why do you cover the faces?

5.     Do you make the plates yourself or collect them?
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j Claire Sherwood 5 Q’s & O’s:

Observations

1.    Many objects appear to look like a dessert.

2.    A lot of the objects look like something you’d find near a pier or dock

3.    Either use icing or cloth as an accessory

4.    Likes to use excess objects

5.    Either black or white, or an Easter type color, no in between

      Questions

1.    What is your inspiration behind using the icing?

2.    Do you use your own family in your work?

3.    Why do you prefer to use concrete objects?

4.    Is dessert your favorite kind of meal/

5.    Why did you name the video Begin?