Summer IB Art Assignment (upcoming 11th grade) - Mr. CarsonSummer Assignments Due: August 17th

These assignments will be reviewed in class, therefore it is expected that you understand the expectations before leaving for break.

Summer Assignment 1 (45 points)Self Portrait Progression: To be completed in workbook. Complete 3 mini self-portraits that progress from realism to abstraction (use artists as a basis), a series of self-portrait recreations (you as Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, etc.), you with different animal characteristics, or you taking on different gender roles (Cindy Sherman, Yasumasa Morimura, etc. These mini artwork experiments should be about 4x3 inches so 3 fit across the top page of one workbook page. This leaves space below each experiment to explain why you chose this portrait progression, what were you goals in creating this experiment, its connection to an artist, style, and/or movement, a mini critique on your successful use of this media and technique and/or how to overcome any areas where improvement is needed. You may use any media.

Summer Assignment 2 (100 points)Complete a work of art in your area of concentration in any media.

Extra Credit: Completed in Workbook (15 points) Visit a museum or gallery over the summer. Document your experience: Name of museum or gallery, 3 favorite artworks viewed with small photos including names and titles and state why they were your favorite. Then name the artwork (artist name/title/media) that inspired you the most or gave you ideas toward one of your next artworks. Why did you pick this particular artist or artwork, how did it inspire you? What media does the artist use and how do they use it? Describe the technique, how they achieved it, and how it looks.What is the subject matter and explain how they portray it (visually/emotionally realistic/abstract)?What style is the work in? (Photo-Realism, Nonrepresentational, Photo Documentary, etc.)How did the artist use the elements and principles of design to make their work successful (critique)?

Make sure to include a drawing study of the work and a strong connection as to how it will influence your future ideas or next artwork. In detail: What is the connection between what this artist has done and what you want to do in your future work based on the information you learned?

Summer IB (upcoming 12th grade) Senior Assignment - Mr. Carson

Summer Assignment 1 (15 points) Due: 8-8

Directions: Develop your research question at the end of your junior year and over the summer. Complete Slide 1 Introduction/Investigation Planning. Email me this 1 page word doc by 8-8. Students summarize the scope of the investigation from which the focus artworks, objects and artifacts have been selected, and any thematic or conceptual framework used to draw the investigation together.

Choose at least 2 different artists to compare and contrast from contrasting cultural contexts (local, national, international), along with a minimum of 3-4 artworks to analyze. Make one of the artwork choices a work you have viewed in person (gallery/museum) and complete a sketch of it. You must intend to create work with specific connections to the artists you are researching.

Checklist/Rubric: ___/15 Formative

□ Title: Comparative study and your name.

□ Name the 2 artists and at least 3 artworks you will use for the comparative study.

□ Specifically, why did you choose these artists and artworks to study?

□ What is the thematic or conceptual framework used to draw the investigation together?

□ How will this comparative study inform you and influence the artwork you intend to create?

□ Identify how the works are from at least 2 different cultural origins.

□ Sources: where information was attained. Images cited with artist, title, media, date.

□ Sketch- to be added on another page.

A comparative study is a research assignment that compares and contrasts at least 2 different artists from at least 2 different cultures, with at least 3 different artworks, while showing connections how this study has affected your work and process.

Comparative Study Research Examples:

Jean-Michel Basquiat (Haitian-American 1960–1988) Irony of Negro Policeman (1981) acrylic and crayon on canvas, 183 × 122 cm.

Keith Haring (American, 1958–1990) Untitled (mural in the cafeteria of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp, Belgium, 1987), mural.

Banksy (British, unknown) Untitled (Keith Haring tribute, The Grange, Bermondsey, London). Street graffiti, spray enamel via stenciling.

Crime to Commodity

The student was interested in graffiti/street art and was posing questions through their own work about the definition of art versus vandalism.

To broaden the field of the student’s investigation, the teacher directed the student to the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, both of whom were in the graffiti scene before transitioning to the status of respected visual artists.

The student explores the cultural context of the world in which each of the artists worked/work and the

significance of the political commentary in the work.

The student was particularly pleased to find a Bansky image that paid homage to Keith Haring.

Sandro Botticelli (Italian, Early Renaissance: c. 1445–1510), Nascita di Venere (Birth of Venus, 1486), tempera on canvas, 172.5 × 278.9 cm

Alexandre Cabanel (French, 1823–1889), Naissance de Venus (Birth of Venus, 1963), oil on canvas, 130 × 225 cm

Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883) Olympia (1863), oil on canvas, 130.5 × 190 cm

ORLAN (Mireille Suzanne Francette Porte, French, born 1947), The Reincarnation of Sainte Orlan (1990), series of plastic surgeries on the artist’s body.

Visions of Venus

This comparative study emerged from the student’s own art-making practice, which focused on representations of the human form and changing notions of beauty.

The comparative study provides a survey of key works representing the female form in Western art.

In analysing, interpreting, evaluating and comparing the works, the student adopted a feminist critical methodology, which identified how feminist theory informed the interpretation of imagery in the works and the evaluation of the significance of the works within the context in which they were created and to the broader canon of Western art.

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669), Self-Portrait with Two Circles (c. 1665–1669), oil on canvas, 114.3 × 94 cm.

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890), Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, Easel and Japanese Print (1889), oil on canvas, 60 × 49 cm.

Frida Kahlo de Rivera (Mexican, 1907–1954), Self-portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird (1940), oil on canvas, 61.25 × 47 cm.

Brett Whiteley (Australian, 1939–1992), Art, Life and the Other Thing (1978) (Triptych), oil, glass eye, hair, pen and ink on cardboard, plaster, photography, oil, dried PVA, cigarette butts, hypodermic syringe on board, 90.4 × 77.2 cm, 230 × 122 cm, 31.1 × 31.1 cm.

Self Portraits

The artworks explored in this study were originally investigated when the student was working on a series of her own self-portraits. As her own portraits were being completed rapidly, as a series over a specified period of time, she was particularly interested in artists whose bodies of work included numerous self-portraits.

Her comparative study considers the changing conventions of portraiture within the context of the time and place in which the works were created.

Her analysis and interpretation considered the ways in which meaning was conveyed through the use of formal and symbolic codes, and in the case of the Whiteley, written codes aslo.

The number of works examined compelled the student to rely on the thoughtful and considered use of annotated images and other visual organizers to convey her understandings in a succinct manner.

Summer Assignment 2 (100 points) Due: 8-17ART- Complete a work of art in your area of concentration in any media. Make this a companion piece to a work you have already created or with specific connections to research you have already completed.

PHOTO- Print at home or upload a folder upon your return to school labeled as your last name, first initial, S.A.2. Turn in at least 4 contact sheets that have at least 25 images on them each and are in at least 4 different settings/environments. Within each setting think about changing the models clothes, makeup, angles/perspectives, time of day, etc. Also take photos that would be companion pieces with specific connections to research you have already completed. Something else to think about: try to use different cameras/lenses if you have them.

Not all of these images must relate to your area of concentration, but the majority of them should. Either way these images are to be artistic in nature focusing on the proper use of the elements and principles of design.

The idea is that you will have a large amount of images to choose from upon your return to school. Think about experimenting and take your time to get excellent photos. Credit will not be given for photos that are obviously from the same location, time period, or are just random snap shots.

Extra Credit: Completed in Workbook (15 points) Visit a museum or gallery over the summer. Document your experience: Name of museum or gallery, 3 favorite artworks viewed with small photos including names and titles and state why they were your favorite. Then name the artwork (artist name/title/media) that inspired you the most or gave you ideas toward one of your next artworks. Why did you pick this particular artist or artwork, how did it inspire you? What media does the artist use and how do they use it? Describe the technique, how they achieved it, and how it looks.What is the subject matter and explain how they portray it (visually/emotionally realistic/abstract)?What style is the work in? (Photo-Realism, Nonrepresentational, Photo Documentary, etc.)How did the artist use the elements and principles of design to make their work successful (critique)?

Make sure to include a drawing study of the work and a strong connection as to how it will influence your future ideas or next artwork. In detail: What is the connection between what this artist has done and what you want to do in your future work based on the information you learned?

Summer IB Photo Assignment (upcoming 11th grade) – Mr. CarsonSummer Assignments Due August 17th

These assignments will be reviewed in class, therefore it is expected that you understand the expectations before leaving for break.

Summer Assignment 1 (45 points)Self Portrait Progression: To be completed in workbook. Complete 3 mini self-portraits that progress from realism to abstraction (use artists as a basis), a series of self-portrait recreations (you as Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, etc.), you with different animal characteristics, or you taking on different gender roles (Cindy Sherman, Yasumasa Morimura, etc. These mini artwork experiments should be about 4x3 inches so 3 fit across the top page of one workbook page. This leaves space below each experiment to explain why you chose this portrait progression, what were you goals in creating this experiment, its connection to an artist, style, and/or movement, a mini critique on your successful use of this media and technique and/or how to overcome any areas where improvement is needed. You may use any media.

Summer Assignment 2 (100 points)Print at home or upload a folder upon your return to school labeled as your last name, first initial, S.A.2. Turn in at least 4 contact sheets that have at least 25 images on them each and are in at least 4 different settings/environments. Within each setting think about changing the models clothes, makeup, angles/perspectives, time of day, etc. Also take photos that would be companion pieces with specific connections to research you have already completed. Something else to think about: try to use different cameras/lenses if you have them.

Not all of these images must relate to your area of concentration, but the majority of them should. Either way these images are to be artistic in nature focusing on the proper use of the elements and principles of design.

The idea is that you will have a large amount of images to choose from upon your return to school. Think about experimenting and take your time to get excellent photos. Credit will not be given for photos that are obviously from the same location, time period, or are just random snap shots.

Pick one Extra Credit assignment: Extra Credit: Completed in Workbook (15 points) Visit a museum or gallery over the summer. Document your experience: Name of museum or gallery, 3 favorite artworks viewed with small photos including names and titles and state why they were your favorite.

Then name the artwork (artist name/title/media) that inspired you the most or gave you ideas toward one of your next artworks. Why did you pick this particular artist or artwork, how did it inspire you? What media does the artist use and how do they use it? Describe the technique, how they achieved it, and how it looks.What is the subject matter and explain how they portray it (visually/emotionally realistic/abstract)?What style is the work in? (Photo-Realism, Nonrepresentational, Photo Documentary, etc.)How did the artist use the elements and principles of design to make their work successful (critique)?Make sure to include a drawing study of the work and a strong connection as to how it will influence your future ideas or next artwork. In detail: What is the connection between what this artist has done and what you want to do in your future work based on the information you learned?

Extra Credit 2 (20 points)Read On Photography, by Susan Sontag. Write down detailed facts or ideas expressed in the book that you could use as a basis for your own research or that could influence your work (basically a summary with a personal reflection) OR write down at least 5 example pairs of the names of 2 photographers that would be good to compare/contrast and why.

Summer Pre-IB Art Assignment (upcoming 10th grade) – Mr. CarsonDue: August 17th

Summer Assignment 1 80 points (each hand drawing worth 20 points)In your WB draw your hand in 4 different positions or holding different objects. The drawings should be life size and show the texture, form, lighting (range of blk - white shading) and details of your hand. These should be completely shaded (no outlines) and well detailed drawings.

Summer Assignment 2 100 points (each portrait worth 50 points)In your WB draw 2 self portraits using a mirror only (NO PHOTOGRAPHS). One must be from the waste up while the other can be only focused on your face if you choose. Find a comfortable way to sit facing a mirror, so you can continually go back to this position and work on your drawing. You have been given the techniques to greatly improve your direct observation skills, do not forget these over the summer. Remember to think about proportions, angles, where objects line up, and use your pencil to measure. Do not leave outlines and use shading to show the three-dimensional form of your face and features. Use individual lines for hair.

Summer Pre-IB Art Assignment (upcoming 10th grade) – Mr. CarsonDue: August 17th

Summer Assignment 1 80 points (each hand drawing worth 20 points)In your WB draw your hand in 4 different positions or holding different objects. The drawings should be life size and show the texture, form, lighting (range of blk - white shading) and details of your hand. These should be completely shaded (no outlines) and well detailed drawings.

Summer Assignment 2 100 points (each portrait worth 50 points)In your WB draw 2 self-portraits using a mirror only (NO PHOTOGRAPHS). One must be from the waste up while the other can be only focused on your face if you choose. Find a comfortable way to sit facing a mirror, so you can continually go back to this position and work on your drawing. You have been given the techniques to greatly improve your direct observation skills, do not forget these over the summer. Remember to think about proportions, angles, where objects line up, and use your pencil to measure. Do not leave outlines and use shading to show the three-dimensional form of your face and features. Use individual lines for hair.

Summer Pre-IB Art Assignment (upcoming 10th grade) – Mr. CarsonDue: August 17th

Summer Assignment 1 80 points (each hand drawing worth 20 points)In your WB draw your hand in 4 different positions or holding different objects. The drawings should be life size and show the texture, form, lighting (range of blk - white shading) and details of your hand. These should be completely shaded (no outlines) and well detailed drawings.

Summer Assignment 2 100 points (each portrait worth 50 points)In your WB draw 2 self-portraits using a mirror only (NO PHOTOGRAPHS). One must be from the waste up while the other can be only focused on your face if you choose. Find a comfortable way to sit facing a mirror, so you can continually go back to this position and work on your drawing. You have been given the techniques to greatly improve your direct observation skills, do not forget these over the summer. Remember to think about proportions, angles, where

objects line up, and use your pencil to measure. Do not leave outlines and use shading to show the three-dimensional form of your face and features. Use individual lines for hair.

Summer Pre-IB PHOTO Assignment (upcoming 10th grade)- Mr. CarsonDue August 17th

Summer Assignment 1 60 pointsA Month of Me Assignment- Digital Before starting your month of me assignment look online at the many examples that others have already completed. Use search terms such as 365, 365 photos, 365 a year of me, etc.

WHY DO IT? Taking a photo a day is a big undertaking with big payoffs. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider doing it:

* Imagine being able to look back at any day of the month and recall what you did, who you met, what you learned… (Often we find it hard to remember what we did just yesterday or even last night, let alone during a particular month!) * Your month-long photo album will be an amazing way to document the diversity of your looks, emotions and thoughts. * Taking a photo a day will make you a better photographer. Using your camera every day will help you learn its limits. You will get better at composing your shots, you’ll start to care about lighting, and you’ll become more creative with your photography when you’re forced to come up with something new every single day.

TIPS ON HOW TO DO IT: Here are 4 tips on how to create your own Project 365 or Month of Me:

1. Bring Your Camera EverywhereYes, everywhere. Get in the habit. Grocery stores, restaurants, parties, work, and school.

2. Vary Your ThemesTry to capture the day’s events in a single photo. Perform photographic experiments. Take a photo at different times of the day, of something that describes you, or something you just learned how to do.

3. Tell a StoryWrite a few quick sentences each day as to what happened, is occurring, or about to happen. Maybe the photos could even translate into a logical order in your life. For example; start day 1 when you wake up and progressively take images a half hour later each day.

4. Don’t Stop, No Matter WhatThis is perhaps the most important tip of all. You might get tired of taking a photo every single day. Some days, you will consider giving up. Don’t. The end result is worth the effort. There will be times you’ll think there’s nothing interesting left to take a photo of, and times you’ll think you didn’t do anything exciting enough to take a photo of. There’s always a great photo to be made.- Experiment and get creative.

Turn in a computer printed contact sheet showing 30 images in sequential order.

Summer Assignment 2 (36 points)

Pick an object or subject matter (a hand, leg, face, realistic looking toy, egg, etc.), something that you can carry around with you easily. Photograph this object in as many different perspectives, angles, types of lighting, and environments as you can. The objective is to get creative in how

you can photograph a single subject matter in multiple contexts or environments. Think creatively and artistically. Turn in a contact sheet showing your 12 best images.