November 19, 2023 We were tasked to create a piece of art that was inspired by and related to the Baroque art period based on the week’s readings and learning. We were allowed to use any form of media, as long as our interpretation showcased Baroque techniques and characteristics. My work is Baroque-inspired, and it…Continue Reading Baroque Through My Eyes
Multimedia Filmmaking
November 17, 2023 Put into groups, we were assigned to make a portrait of a historical event or memory through the process of multimedia filmmaking. We were introduced to many types of stop-motion animation and were set off to come up with a concept and execute the film. RESEARCH Project Proposal Our project proposal was…Continue Reading Multimedia Filmmaking
Perspective & Space
November 16, 2023 This group of assignments dealt with perspective and environments. Perspective Studies We started by studying and sketching 1-point perspective and then moved on to 2-point perspective (below). This wasn’t entirely new to me, as I’ve worked with perspective in previous art classes, but I’d never done projects based on learning perspective, so…Continue Reading Perspective & Space
Movement Within the Frame
November 9, 2023 For Project 4, we were given the choice of three thematic prompts to make a short film. I chose the following prompt: “Students will make a short video that responds to an artist of their choice. The work can emulate, critique, celebrate or otherwise respond to the work of another contemporary or…Continue Reading Movement Within the Frame
Ceremonial Mask-Making
October 25, 2023 This project focused on the art of ceremonial adornment with a focus on traditions and rituals that are passed down from generation to generation, that use memory to recall their importance and value. Assigned to create masks based on significant iconography, whether it be from our partner’s hometown or culture, we interviewed…Continue Reading Ceremonial Mask-Making