Week 7

Tuesday 10/7:    
Introduction to Artists Presentations 
Each of you will be required to deliver a research presentation next week. You are provided with a list of topics and artists to choose from, located on our blog.  Your presentation should be no more than 10 minutes in length and it should outline the key ideas and/or information surrounding your chosen topic as they apply to 2D Design. Please use images to support your talk. Please site your sources on the last page of your presentation. You may use PowerPoint or www.prezi.com.
 
Color Scheme and Text Project (8x10)

Screen: Helvetica

Screen: Ed Ruscha

• Choose ONE WORD from the English Language. In your sketchbook, define it.
• Choose ONE FONT from Microsoft Word. In your sketchbook, rationalize that choice by discussing its visual cues and the contextual references imbedded in it. Your font may be Black or White. 
• Choose ONE COLOR. In your sketchbook, rationalize that choice by discussing its visual cues and the cultural emotional references imbedded in it.
• Develop a series of thumbnail sketches. Choose one to further develop in preparation for your final composition.

HOMEWORK:
Research Presentation Topics and bring in your top 3 choices. You will sign up for your chosen topic on Thursday!

Thursday 10/9: STUDIO-Color Scheme and Text Project &
Mid Term Sketchbook Check!!!

• Create a monochromatic design containing these three elements. The design should conceptually & visually support your investigation of these three elements. You will most likely need to trace your font as to accurately represent it in your composition. (8x10)
  

TOOLS: Pencils, Brushes, Acrylic Paint, Masking Tape, 11x14 Sketchbook


Homework:

• Chapter 2 Quiz (Open Book) Print and bring to class on Tuesday.
• Prepare your presentation.