Assignment:
- Organize a sheet of 18”x24” paper by creating a 1” border on all four sides.
- Within this new picture plane, design a composition that is arranged so that there is a clear focal point using emphasis.
- Using cut and pasted greyscale paper, construct your composition using organic and/or geometric shapes and lines.
- This time, I don’t mind if some of your shapes are representational, but don’t lean so heavily on representation that you ignore your exploration of emphasis.
- Assignments (Emphasis & Rhythm/Repetition) due: Monday, February 20.
Notebook:
- Research two artists who use emphasis to create a focal point. One of these two artists can be someone we discussed in class today. Place your notes, images, and any articles into the notebook.
Sketchbook:
- Create at least 3 possible compositions in the sketchbook BEFORE beginning work on the full-sized collage. You may use the materials of your choice for these sketches (pencil, charcoal, ink, paint, collage, etc.).
- Choose the composition you’ll use for the assignment and write some notes about WHY you chose it.
- Find at least two images by artists who use emphasis to create a focal point in their work. Paste these images into your sketchbook and write notes and draw over the images to explain how you see that artist creating emphasis. No more than ONE of them may be artists mentioned in class today.
- Choose one image and do a master study of it.
Remember that the notebook and sketchbook are turned in with every assignment.
