PROJECTS

Three Week Projects- Due by the end of January

Project #1:

Create a self portrait of only your face wherein one half of your face is realistic color and the other half is an animal. The animal should be one that you feel best identifies you with the main character of that animal. For instance, if you choose to be a leader you would choose a lions face, etc. This project is produced in only with color pencils in order to teach you how to create skin tones using primary colors.

Project#2:

Out of the many artists that we have discovered choose two that you like the most and write a two page report on them. Explain why you like these artists in an in-depth manner. Each report should be two pages long, single spaced. Then produce a copy of one of their masterpieces in class as well using any medium. You may use the library to do your report.

Project#3:

Produce a painting or drawing depicting one half of a subject in a realistic manner and the other half in a surrealist manner. Any medium.

Project#4:

Produce a political work of art that has meaning to you.

Project#5:

Produce a work of art the depicts two opposites coming together.

Project#6:

Choose a culture or country around the world and produce a work of art that reflects that culture.

Project#7:

Produce an individual project or projects according to your desire as related to your favorite subjects, careers, and art direction.

Project#8:

A fashion project, design a line of clothing, or a pair of sneakers using templates, sketches and illustrations.

Project#7:

Design a series of ads for a product demonstrating the usage of drawing skills and the usage of type.

Project#8:

Design a piece of architecture that is a personal space such as a tree house as a home, or a unique tent for camping, a house or any functional building.