Installation: Model Collage

Objective:

To explore materials. techniques and processes to produce quality outcomes.

Tasks:

• Experiment with a variety of materials to create 3D models of your sound 'splodges'.
• Photograph your models on the light box from various angles, including 'viewer' angles
• Use Photoshop to create experiential collages combining your photographs of the existing space, your model photographs, any of your sketches and any textures you might wish to make / import.

Time needed:
8hrs (4 lessons + 4hrs own time)

Deadline:
November 29th

Installation: Case Study

Objective:
To build analytical and critical research skills.


Tasks:

• Create a pinboard and fill it with lots of examples of installation art.
• Screenshot your Pinterest board, print and stick in your sketchbook.
• Choose one installation artist who appeals to you and produce a case study to explore their work. Use the Research Case Studies sheet and the Ways of Looking sheet to help your case study structure and questioning.

It is important that your annotation is well researched, thought out and expressed. It is also vitally important that your pages are presented in a creative and interesting way.
N.B There must be NO copy and paste from the internet. It stands out and makes you look like you have no imagination or creativity. Ask yourself... could anyone else have written what is in your research? If the answer is yes, it is not personal enough.

Have fun with it. Presentation is vitally important - it communicates your creativity before your words do.

Time needed:
4hrs (2 lessons + 2hrs own time)

Deadline:
October 18th

Illustration Diorama

Objective:
To build up drawing and Photoshop skills.

Tasks

• Create a pinboard and fill it with examples of tunnel books / diorama illustrations.
• Brainstorm potential ideas using a spidergram, list or mind map.
• Draft ideas for a complete image.
• Draft split layers for your preferred idea.
• Create final drawings, scan and finish in Photoshop.
• Print, cut and assemble illustration layers.

Your sketchbook should be filled with exciting ideas - not too neat - just get the ideas flowing. To begin with you want loads of ideas without worrying which one you will develop into the final piece.

Time needed
  6hrs

Deadline
October 11th

Initial Presentation