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Friday, 31 August 2012
Monday, 27 August 2012
UK Art students - BBC
Sometimes we think we are working in isolation down here at the bottom of Africa. It's good to have a look at other students' sourcebooks and work (from the UK) - thanks to the BBC for running this site.
UK - Art & Design link
UK - Art & Design link
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Dunywa - New Media and Stereotypes
But is this Art?
This question is often overheard in a gallery showing New Media like Performance Art.
Use your analysis skills to answer this.
Look at the presentation if necessary. Remember - my opinions are not 'right' - they are just mine!
Link to presentation questions
Link to presentation questions
Zama Dunywa
Ufunani kimi?
(What do you want from me?)
(performance still)
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Colour and clay
It's possible to create illusions of form with your pencil crayons. Look at this pencil crayon drawing I did of Rebecca Matibe's pot.
Remember - work on the highlights first with white / yellow ochre. The darks of the form shadow can have some blue in them - this often darkens the colour value. I intensified the terracotta colour with bright orange and vermilion.
Remember - work on the highlights first with white / yellow ochre. The darks of the form shadow can have some blue in them - this often darkens the colour value. I intensified the terracotta colour with bright orange and vermilion.
Terrence Bray at KZNSA - Fashion
For those of you who are interested in Fashion Design ...................tonight is the opening.
Link to the KZNSA site
reminder
- exhibition opening - where we live - tuesday 21 august - 6pm
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KZNSA
Main Gallery
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This new exhibition is a collaboration between artist Jeannie Kinsler and
the renowned Durban fashion designer Terrence Bray. A serendipitous meeting
with Terrence led to the collaboration, which resulted in Terrence using
paintings on fabric and as inspiration for his Spring/Summer 2012 collection.
Jeannie was in turn inspired by his vision and creative energy - and by
seeing her work moving through fabric on bodies - to produce a new series of
paintings. While her work is widely associated with images of the female
form, the human head and still life – this new body of work further explores
the human form fragmented by light, shadow, fabric and movement. The opening will showcase the official Durban launch of the Spring/Summer 2012 collection by Terrence Bray - a couture-style version of Bray’s new ready-to-wear range – a highly styled high-fashion presentation of 10 looks from the collection – and an opportunity to view this fusion of fashion and art. |
Friday, 17 August 2012
Stereotypes - 'The Third Force'
I was listening to the news of the 'Marikana Massacre' this morning and wondering who the infamous 'Third Force' was this time!
Third force link
"During this time, the African National Congress Youth League echoes [the Congress of SA Trade Unions'] call for workers to exercise maximum discipline and restraint in the face of faceless and nameless provocation."
News24 link
Is this an age-old stereotype that Humans use to put blame on the 'Scapegoat'?
"It's not OUR conflict - we can't resolve it - it's somebody else's fault/responsibility"
Grade 9s - we will discuss this in class as part of our Conflict Resolution investigation, and you can also comment here by signing in as yourself.
Third force link
"During this time, the African National Congress Youth League echoes [the Congress of SA Trade Unions'] call for workers to exercise maximum discipline and restraint in the face of faceless and nameless provocation."
News24 link
Is this an age-old stereotype that Humans use to put blame on the 'Scapegoat'?
"It's not OUR conflict - we can't resolve it - it's somebody else's fault/responsibility"
Grade 9s - we will discuss this in class as part of our Conflict Resolution investigation, and you can also comment here by signing in as yourself.
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Stereotypes and Gender Issues - Weakley
Refreshing to assess something different! Have a look at Weakley's blog / documentary for PAT 3. Great photography.
Beauty / Conformity link .......... blog
Beauty / Conformity link .......... blog
Prezi question - stereotypes
I had to find out if a Prezi infographic can have sound added to it!
Apparently YES, but it sounds quite complicated.
Let me know if you manage it by sharing your Prezi with me.
Link to tutorial
Apparently YES, but it sounds quite complicated.
Let me know if you manage it by sharing your Prezi with me.
Link to tutorial
Monday, 13 August 2012
Stereotypes - Hanson
Watch this video on Hyper-realistic sculptors
Hanson - Shopper 1970 |
This task is worth 10 credits.Make sure you include the following:-
- The name and date of the artwork
- A short explanation of the artist's intention
- A consideration of the possible stereotype.
(Hint: What is the 'American Dream'?) - A short summary of the materials and techniques used in the work.
- Don't forget the design impact of your infographic.
Link to good images of Hanson's sculptures
Link to Hanson site
On-line photo editor
Something to try out on the netbooks after you have taken your photos......
Link to Fotoflexer
Remember that the netbooks do not have enough RAM to use Photoshop to edit your photos.
Link to Fotoflexer
Remember that the netbooks do not have enough RAM to use Photoshop to edit your photos.
Sunday, 12 August 2012
Nesta Nala infographic
For my Grade 12's ...........
Craft and Applied Art
Have a look as this demo infographic that I have made for you.
I used my Powerpoint as a base and then used Juliet Armstrong's website as well. I found it very interesting and informative.
Nesta Nala Infographic link
Thanks as well to the Magwasa family who demonstrated these skills for Prof. Armstrong.
Website link - to Prof Armstrong
When I assessed the Grade 12 infographics, I found the following to be common problems:-
Craft and Applied Art
Nesta Nala holding an uphiso |
Have a look as this demo infographic that I have made for you.
I used my Powerpoint as a base and then used Juliet Armstrong's website as well. I found it very interesting and informative.
Nesta Nala Infographic link
Black izinkhambo |
Thanks as well to the Magwasa family who demonstrated these skills for Prof. Armstrong.
Website link - to Prof Armstrong
When I assessed the Grade 12 infographics, I found the following to be common problems:-
- The chunks were too short with little discussion. Try and aim for at least 100 words per infographic (for 10 marks).
- The chunks were poorly sequenced, and so were confusing to read. Remember - you need to write a coherent essay on this topic for your final.
- Many of the Grade 12's simply copied and pasted my Powerpoint or another website. Bad news! Please analyse and re-synthesise the information to show your higher order thinking skills.
- The generic infographic rubric was ignored - not even used as a checklist. Let me give it to you AGAIN.
Monday, 6 August 2012
Deborah Bell - Journey Pots
For my grade 12s.......
Bell's Journey Pots are interesting examples to consider for the theme: 'Craft & Applied Art'.
Journey Pots link
Make an infographic on ONE of these pots - don't forget to look at the rubric below!
Infographic rubric link
Are these pots 'Art', 'Craft', or 'Applied Art'? Discuss this first and then explain your reasoning in FULL sentences. You can do this by posting a comment.(Remember to log in as YOU)
Bell's Journey Pots are interesting examples to consider for the theme: 'Craft & Applied Art'.
Journey Pots link
Make an infographic on ONE of these pots - don't forget to look at the rubric below!
Infographic rubric link
Are these pots 'Art', 'Craft', or 'Applied Art'? Discuss this first and then explain your reasoning in FULL sentences. You can do this by posting a comment.(Remember to log in as YOU)
Deborah Bell - Journey Pot IV - 1999 |
Stereotypes - Community Punching Bags
For my Grade 9's ...........
Here is a link to your lessons on the Community Punching Bags.
Link to Presentation
Here is a link to your lessons on the Community Punching Bags.
Link to Presentation
Template for a punch bag |
Mrs Moore as a punch bag! |
Paper collage to show the opposites
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Surrealism
Here is a link from Anna T on Surrealism in the Tate Museum.
Thanks! The link is relevant to my last post about the intentions of the Surrealists.
Ernst's Cities
Thanks! The link is relevant to my last post about the intentions of the Surrealists.
Ernst's Cities
MediumOil on paper laid on canvas
Dimensionssupport: 502 x 613 mm frame: 696 x 798 x 47 mm
Collection
Tate
MediumOil on paper laid on canvas
Dimensionssupport: 502 x 613 mm frame: 696 x 798 x 47 mm
Collection
Tate
Surrealism - Dali
For my Grade 11s ....
Let's think about the intentions of some of the Surrealists and their followers.
Dali - 1937 Metamorphosis of Narcissus - link |
- Look at the art work shown here - record the artist, the work title and the date.
- What/who influenced THIS work? What was the context - what was going on at the time?
- What do you think the artist's intention could have been? Open the link on a new tab to research this - but you must THINK about this.
- Discuss Dali's technical skills and their impact on 'reality'.
I found the Tate's site to be very valuable.
Tate link
Dali's poem ....
“When that head splits
When that head bursts
When the head shatters in pieces
It will be the flower,
The new Narcissus,
Gala,
My narcissus.”
A link for the Dali fans ......
And a link to the Tate - Poetry and Dream
.... good for your own practical work.
A whole website on surrealism ....www.surrealists.co.uk
Tate link
Dali's poem ....
“When that head splits
When that head bursts
When the head shatters in pieces
It will be the flower,
The new Narcissus,
Gala,
My narcissus.”
A link for the Dali fans ......
And a link to the Tate - Poetry and Dream
.... good for your own practical work.
A whole website on surrealism ....www.surrealists.co.uk
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