PROJECT INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS
Where?
Course level
3-D Design\3-D Foundations
Why?
Conversation points for instructors
The following exercise is based on the PBS video series “The Art Assignment.” Begin by watching the video on artist Lenka Clayton 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
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 Lenka Clayton 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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Think of an object that you cherished as a child. Make a full-page sketch of that object
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Create the object 3D in the material of your choice
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Document your object (3 views on neutral backdrop) and post images and your sketch 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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