Assignments 5 & 6
Guidelines #5
Photomontage
Emphasis/Texture/Scale
After exploring the art of photomontage, create a unique composition that includes at least 5 separate photographic elements.
1. one element must be out of scale, and will act as the focal point of the compostion.
2. one to three elements will make up the background, ground, surroundings. to add visual interest to your project.
3. an additional element will be incorporated into your project as a surprise. Something unexpected and unusual and out of place.
Mount your collage on matboard, measuring at least 8" by 8".
Include a short statement addressing how you've created emphasis in your composition and what the 5 photo elements are.
Due 11/21
100 points
Guidelines Artist Essay
Assignment #6
Return to 49 Geary to find a work of art on which to write a 2 page response. The paper should describe and analyze the artwork in the context to color theory and design.
Questions to answer in your essay:
Who is the artist?
In what gallery is it being exhibited?
What does the work of art look like?
Identify and explain how the artwork is unified and balanced.
Identify the color scheme and textures and explain how these characteristics contribute to the effectiveness of the artwork as a whole.
How does the work of art make you feel? And what aspects of the art work contribute to that feeling?
What do you think the artist is trying to express in the work? Explain.
Remember to consult your vocabulary list and use language appropriate to art and design.
Due 12/5
Points 100
