Create an Embarrassing Object
Contributor:
University of Missouri
PROJECT INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS
Where?
Course level
3D Design\3D Foundations
Why?
Conversation points for instructors
I adapted this open-ended exercise from PBS video series “The Art Assignment” as a low-stakes way for my 3-D Design students to keep making when we were forced online this past Spring. Rather than requiring a specific technique\material\process (like I normally would do in my f2f classes), I let my students choose what made the most sense to them\what they had ability to do in their homes.
Acknowledgements:
based on the PBS video series “The Art Assignment”
PROJECT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
What?
Project Prompt / Challenge
The following exercise is based on the PBS video series “The Art Assignment.” Begin by watching the video on artist Geof Oppenheimer and follow the instructions below to make a 3-dimensional object using the materials of your choice. After documenting what you made, post the images to our discussion board, and do a short write-up on the experience.
How?
Strategy
Instructions:
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Create a 3-D object that makes you feel uncomfortable, out of a material or group of materials (object can stand on its own or interact with your body)
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Document your object (3 views on neutral backdrop) and post to discussion board
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Post a 300-400 word essay about why you were drawn to this topic, why you made what you made, and what you learned from the process.
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Now go back to the discussion board and check out images of what four of your fellow classmates made and read their write-ups. Submit a substantive comment (3-4 sentence minimum) for each of the 4 people on their work\statement.
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Finally, read and reply to all the comments made to you about your piece and write a thoughtful reply (2 sentences minimum).
Materials:
Open
Timeline:
1 week
FURTHER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Online / Video Resources:
Additional Tips:
This assignment is part of a series of challenges. Links to others below:
Joe Pintz WDWDN.art Project Shares:
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