Artist Research

 

Choose one of the following artists, keep in mind that each student much select a different artist. If you decide on one, please sign your name on the artist list sheet.

Chuck Close
Annie Leibovitz
Ron English
Shepard Fairey
Jean Michel Basquiat
Keith Haring
Frida Kahlo
Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Warhol
Georgia O'Keeffe
Ansel Adams
Robert Capa
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Dorothea Lange
Pablo Picasso
Vincent Van Gogh
Leonardo Da Vinci
Salvador Dali
Jackson Pollock
Michelangelo
Roy Lichtenstein
Jacob Lawrence
M.C. Escher
Wassily Kandinsky
Edvard Munch
Alexander Calder
Claes Oldenburg
(If you already have an artist that you are interested in, it is a possibility to complete this project on that person. Just ask)

Artist Research Assignment

For the artist you choose, you must make a new post on your blog that contains the following:

Place/date of birth and death (if applicable)
Primary type of artwork (ex. painting, drawing, sculpture, photo)
Media (what materials are used)
Style or period of art
Short definition of that style or period (see artlex or artcyclopedia)
Interesting/Personal information on the artist (must list 3 facts)
Quote from artist (optional)
At least 3 images of their work
*Extra Credit - Complete a piece of art that mimics your artist's style
List References

Movie Scene

After learning several adjustment techniques, students will have the chance to place themselves in a movie scene. They must provide a statement that gives the viewer the foundation on which they chose this scene. Students will have to conduct a photo shoot, in order to capture the exact pose they will need to successfully blend themselves into the image. They will then have to make certain adjustments that may include lighting, clothing, animation, etc.

Vector Portrait

Students will use the pen tool to create paths, of which will define the portrait. They will then use the burn and dodge tools for details to give the portrait some depth/

Who is a person that you look up to? Why is this person important, or serve as a role model? This person can also be yourself. Use this person as your subject to create a vector portrait.

Association

We automatically have our own thoughts/opinions on certain objects or people. Our first look at them, an image is placed in our head. For instance, the ipod and Obama

Now, what if you could display your own perspective on these subjects. Take a look at these examples, representing the same object or person.

ipod as a heartbeat

Now, in your groups, come up with your own perspective on one of the following:

12 shot narrative

How do you perceive certain objects or people? Students will use the same object or person to complete 12 different photos that will be combined on one sheet. These photos must depict a narrative of the object or person. The viewer should walk away with knowledge and association of that object or person.

How do music lyrics effect peoples thoughts and opinions?

Every human knows of a piece of music that touches them. There is association with emotions, stories, people, places, memories, etc. Music is an international connection.

How can you pick apart an album cover, so that it relates to the artist and title?

Creating a flow of text that portrays the meaning of the lyrics

How can you relate a song to your portrait?

Students will be shooting a portrait of which they will then be choosing a song with lyrics that can relate to the photo. They will then create text paths, so that the flow of lyrics relate to the photo.

Apocalypse Close Reading

The city still looks intact, but yet the streets are empty. What could be a possible outcome in the next scene? Notice the objects that stand out, why those objects?

Apocalypse Intro

"Destruction as a form of creation"

Obsession with this idea (End of the World)

Why? Think of our values, do we lack compassion, logic, awareness, self[preservation?
More people show up to a zombie rally versus an anti-war rally? Why?
What is this saying about our society?

Give a possible reason why this artist would include wild animal, lions at that, in this scene?

Why this color scheme? How does choosing motion to depict this scene change the overall feeling when viewing this image?

What compositional technique (rule of thirds, leading line, framing, macro, extreme angles) did this artist use? Why not see the face?

What does incorporating living things do to the point of view to this apocalyptic scene?

The image on the top imitates the image on the bottom, stained glass. Where do we typically see this image? How do these two images relate to each other?

Apocalypse at Chavez

Students will utilize all the tools and techniques they have learned in the first quarter to create an apocalypse scene at Cesar Chavez. They will include three photos that they have taken around the school, and these photos will be included in their final scene.

Photoshop Painting Techniques

Students will learn about the quality of a brush stroke. They will be using photoshop filters to bring out the detail in their image, and then use painting techniques to create a digital painting.

Abstract Nature

Students will use one of their photos that they have taken of nature. They will learn how to download custom brushes, and use preset brushes to apply effects. Their final image will look more like an abstract painting than an actual photo.

Intro to Self Portraits

Portrait photography can be tough at first because the human face changes from moment to moment. Capturing the best moment requires some persistence and skill, but learning the basics isn't too difficult and can improve the quality of your portraits significantly. Here's a quick overview of what we're going to cover:

• Use shallow depth of field to keep your subject in focus and your background out of focus. If you have a DSLR, certain lenses (like a 50mm or 85mm prime lens) will be more effective.
• Compose your photo well, drawing the eye to the right places and using an interesting setting to create a more interesting portrait.
• Consider color regardless of whether or not the final photo will be in color.
• Make sure you have good lighting, whether you're relying on available light or using an artificial setup.
• Keep your subjects engaged (capture that moment you are looking for, maybe a certain emotion, or facial expression) Capture their personality

Students will be assigned a celebrity, of which they will closely examine their portrait.As they work in pairs, they will answer the following questions. Once they have finished, we will share thoughts, ideas, and opinions with the class.

Questions:

1. What kind of expression\mood is being displayed? How do you know? (Talk about the posture, lighting, setting, etc)

2. If you were to have a re-shoot (meaning you were going to conduct your own photo shoot with this person), what would you change? Why?

3. Now, think about yourself. Ask your partner, and classmates for ideas. What would your self-portrait look like? Where would it be? Lighting? Setting? Posture? and Why?

Celebrity Portraits - Find the celebrity that your group chose (answer questions 1&2 about this photo)

Chris Brown

Derek Rose

George St. Pierre

Albert Einstein

John Mayer

Justin Bieber

Lady Gago

Lil Wayne

Lindsay Lohan

Obama

Oprah

Quentin Tarantino

Ray Charles

Will Smth

Rhiana

RG3

Marilyn Monroe

Selection Tools Portrait Edit

Students will be using selection tools in Photoshop to learn how to manipulate and edit a self portrait. They will be working with adjustments, lasso tool, pen tool, copy and paste options, and several uses of transforming options.

Contact Sheet

Students will design a contact sheet including their photos using the five compositional techniques. This will be their first introduction to Photoshop.

Extreme Angles

There’s always more than one way to photograph a subject. Using different camera angles can make an otherwise boring image really stand out. The more you practice using different angles, the quicker you’ll know what works and what doesn’t.