Four Major Projects
Project 1: One Thousand Lines
Using one thousand lines make a large drawing based on related themes such as: order/chaos, utopia/dystopia, light/dark and sublime/ridiculous. There are no limits on size. However, students should use traditional instruments such as pencil, crayon, chalk or pen and ink in completing their work. Critique for this project is in class. Below you can see some examples of previous project from students. Please do not try to copy these in concept or form but use a new original idea. In the first image you can see a duality between crowded and sparse using a spirograph template. In the second image the student used a coat hanger to give the illusion of curved lines by overlapping straight lines.
Using one thousand lines make a large drawing based on related themes such as: order/chaos, utopia/dystopia, light/dark and sublime/ridiculous. There are no limits on size. However, students should use traditional instruments such as pencil, crayon, chalk or pen and ink in completing their work. Critique for this project is in class. Below you can see some examples of previous project from students. Please do not try to copy these in concept or form but use a new original idea. In the first image you can see a duality between crowded and sparse using a spirograph template. In the second image the student used a coat hanger to give the illusion of curved lines by overlapping straight lines.
Project 2 - Abstraction in Nature
Beginning with examples of flora and fauna, crystals, microscopic images of crystals or other natural structure, complete a series of three drawings on good paper that explore aspects of their form and function. Students should consider all kinds of natural growth forms. This could include patterns of animal markings like zebras, giraffes, snakes, hair etc.
Beginning with examples of flora and fauna, crystals, microscopic images of crystals or other natural structure, complete a series of three drawings on good paper that explore aspects of their form and function. Students should consider all kinds of natural growth forms. This could include patterns of animal markings like zebras, giraffes, snakes, hair etc.
Project 3 - Patterns and Textures
Collect fabric, papers with patterns and textures, like wrapping paper, wallpaper, cardboard. Cut and paste these elements onto a large sheet of paper at least 24”x 36”. Then select an area to draw using: pastels, conté, charcoal, gouache.
Collect fabric, papers with patterns and textures, like wrapping paper, wallpaper, cardboard. Cut and paste these elements onto a large sheet of paper at least 24”x 36”. Then select an area to draw using: pastels, conté, charcoal, gouache.
Project 4 – Independent
For your final project, develop an abstract series of drawings with 2-3 in the series. Record your process in your sketchbook including the source of your ideas, your research and notes on the development of your drawing process, concepts, observations and conclusions. Use good paper and at least one in the series should be approximately 36” x 48”. You may use any medium for drawing.
For your final project, develop an abstract series of drawings with 2-3 in the series. Record your process in your sketchbook including the source of your ideas, your research and notes on the development of your drawing process, concepts, observations and conclusions. Use good paper and at least one in the series should be approximately 36” x 48”. You may use any medium for drawing.