The Ice Book: Miniature Theatre Show!

The Ice Book (HD) from Davy and Kristin McGuire on Vimeo.

Info from the artists, Davy & Kristin McGuire:

The Ice Book is a miniature theatre show made of paper and light. An exquisite experience of fragile paper cutouts and video projections that sweep you right into the heart of a fantasy world. It is an intimate and immersive experience of animation, book art and performance.

For more information on the making of and the artists please visit: www.theicebook.com

Our next show will be a theatrical adaptation of Howl's Moving Castle at Southwark Playhouse in London. 28th November 2011 to 7th of January 2012: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/the-vault/howls-moving-castle/

Student Work! Propaganda Poster Project

Here is a poster that has been turned in early. Great job, Jordan!



Please remember, all posters are due on Friday, January 20th, 2012

Urban Abstract

Urban Abstract from Musuta Ltd. on Vimeo.

Quote o' the Week

How it works:
Read the quotes below and write about how one (or more) applies to your life or how you can learn from it (10 points)

-OR-

Make a visual representation of a quote - drawing, painting, etc.


The Quotes:

“Always have the courage to stand up for what you believe in; even if you stand alone.”
~ Unknown

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear."
~ Ambrose Redmoon

Upper Level Art Students

Upper level art students must have their art proposal signed within one class day and logged in the red notebook. If the art proposal is not signed and logged within one day, then said student is assigned to a three page artist research paper. All art projects and art proposals are to be logged in the red notebook. Thank you.

New Extra Credit Policy

Extra credit: You may complete up to 10 points extra credit per assignment, but extra credit cannot replace an assignment. All extra credit must be done outside of class. Thank you.

Printmaking Project Requirements

Requirements for Linocut Project:

1. You MUST use the linocutter tools SAFELY!

Any student that is caught playing with, gesturing with, or using the linocutter inappropriately will IMMEDIATELY be taken off the project and required to create a bookmaking project.

Serious physical injury is a possibility when using linocutters. Be careful!

SAFETY FIRST!


2. You must demonstrate knowledge of negative and positive space.

3. Include all the elements and principles we have learned about so far (refer to your rubric):
Value (and/or contrast)
2/3rds Rule or "fill the frame"
Shape/Form
Line - pay attention to your line quality
Symbolism


4. Subject matter is up to you.

5. Craftsmanship and originality!

6. You will turn in at least ONE perfectly printed linocut print, complete with correct signature and edition (see handout).

DUE: January 20th, 2012