IWB Assignments One Page per month
One of the following research activities must be completed each month. Do not consistently select one avenue to pursue. You should try to have one from each category per month.
Artist Research
· Compare/Contrast art works by a single artist. Pick an artist to review based on what you are currently interested in visually, conceptually or technically.
· Look at the life of an artist and explore the relationship between their personal and professional life. What artists did they admire, and is that influence evident in the work. How did the time in which the artist lived influence the work created?
· Compare/Contrast the work of different artists. Examine and compare the work of artists from different times, places and cultures, using a range of critical methodologies. Consider the cultural contexts (historical, geographical, political, social and technological factors) influencing their own work and the work of others.
· Explore ways of communicating through visual and written means by curating an imaginary exhibition, identifying an appropriate exhibition context, selecting a particular artist’s work or using artwork from a selected movement, culture or tradition and producing appropriate accompanying documentation. (minimum 3 page spread--must be completed 3 times throughout your 1st year)
· Identify different curatorial strategies used by galleries and museums to present works of art by investigating the role of the curator and curatorial practices through visits to galleries and artists’ studios, reviewing catalogues for local exhibitions, presentations by visiting artists and exploration of alternative display spaces—this is supported by individual research with entries in the visual arts journal and shared oral feedback. (this will be completed after we attend an artist lecture and museum/gallery together)
Cultural Research
· Compare/Contrast artwork within a single culture. Pick a culture to review based on what you are currently interested in visually, conceptually or technically.
· Look at the culture and explore how the traditions and belief systems influenced the work created?
· Compare/Contrast the work between different cultures. This research could center upon cultures interested in the same subject matter, or technique.
· Compare/Contrast your work to cultural works.
Historical Art Research
· Compare/Contrast artwork within a single artistic movement. Pick a historical art movement to review based on what you are currently interested in visually, conceptually or technically.
· Look at the movement and explore how the traditions and belief systems influenced the work created.
· Compare/Contrast the work between different historical art movements. This research could center upon movements interested in the same subject matter, or technique but from different time periods. You could also compare/contrast very different historical art movements, a historical movement with a contemporary movement/etc.
· Compare/Contrast your work to historical works.
· Examine and compare the work of artists from different times, places and cultures, using a range of critical methodologies. Think about including contextual background (such as historical and sociopolitical influences, cultural and technological achievements and events).
Curricular/Non Art Research
· Does another passion fuel your work? Science, psychology, math, English, sports, music, history, etc. If so provide images and information related to this area you wish to use to inform your work.
Technical Research
· Create thumbnail sketches depicting compositional ideas. You should be working through ideas multiple times, and describe your idea development. Reference prior investigation.
· Collect information about new techniques you would like to try in class. What do you want me to show you how to do? If I don't know how to do it, we can figure it out.
· Photograph works in progress, reflect on what was done, has your idea been altered as you have worked on it? If so, how?
· Look at different techniques for making art. Investigate and compare how and why different techniques (that relate to your process) have evolved and the processes involved. Research the methods, processes and conventions involved in the media you are working in, investigating how processes have changed, media or techniques have developed or technologically evolved over time.
One of the following research activities must be completed each month. Do not consistently select one avenue to pursue. You should try to have one from each category per month.
Artist Research
· Compare/Contrast art works by a single artist. Pick an artist to review based on what you are currently interested in visually, conceptually or technically.
· Look at the life of an artist and explore the relationship between their personal and professional life. What artists did they admire, and is that influence evident in the work. How did the time in which the artist lived influence the work created?
· Compare/Contrast the work of different artists. Examine and compare the work of artists from different times, places and cultures, using a range of critical methodologies. Consider the cultural contexts (historical, geographical, political, social and technological factors) influencing their own work and the work of others.
· Explore ways of communicating through visual and written means by curating an imaginary exhibition, identifying an appropriate exhibition context, selecting a particular artist’s work or using artwork from a selected movement, culture or tradition and producing appropriate accompanying documentation. (minimum 3 page spread--must be completed 3 times throughout your 1st year)
· Identify different curatorial strategies used by galleries and museums to present works of art by investigating the role of the curator and curatorial practices through visits to galleries and artists’ studios, reviewing catalogues for local exhibitions, presentations by visiting artists and exploration of alternative display spaces—this is supported by individual research with entries in the visual arts journal and shared oral feedback. (this will be completed after we attend an artist lecture and museum/gallery together)
Cultural Research
· Compare/Contrast artwork within a single culture. Pick a culture to review based on what you are currently interested in visually, conceptually or technically.
· Look at the culture and explore how the traditions and belief systems influenced the work created?
· Compare/Contrast the work between different cultures. This research could center upon cultures interested in the same subject matter, or technique.
· Compare/Contrast your work to cultural works.
Historical Art Research
· Compare/Contrast artwork within a single artistic movement. Pick a historical art movement to review based on what you are currently interested in visually, conceptually or technically.
· Look at the movement and explore how the traditions and belief systems influenced the work created.
· Compare/Contrast the work between different historical art movements. This research could center upon movements interested in the same subject matter, or technique but from different time periods. You could also compare/contrast very different historical art movements, a historical movement with a contemporary movement/etc.
· Compare/Contrast your work to historical works.
· Examine and compare the work of artists from different times, places and cultures, using a range of critical methodologies. Think about including contextual background (such as historical and sociopolitical influences, cultural and technological achievements and events).
Curricular/Non Art Research
· Does another passion fuel your work? Science, psychology, math, English, sports, music, history, etc. If so provide images and information related to this area you wish to use to inform your work.
Technical Research
· Create thumbnail sketches depicting compositional ideas. You should be working through ideas multiple times, and describe your idea development. Reference prior investigation.
· Collect information about new techniques you would like to try in class. What do you want me to show you how to do? If I don't know how to do it, we can figure it out.
· Photograph works in progress, reflect on what was done, has your idea been altered as you have worked on it? If so, how?
· Look at different techniques for making art. Investigate and compare how and why different techniques (that relate to your process) have evolved and the processes involved. Research the methods, processes and conventions involved in the media you are working in, investigating how processes have changed, media or techniques have developed or technologically evolved over time.