SMALL GROUP PRESENTATIONS: Spring 2004
Presentation Dates:
1110-01: Feb. 9, 10, 12, 17, 19
1110-02: Feb. 9, 10, 12, 17, 19
1110-91: February 18, 25 (Overflow on the 25th)Assignment: Students will work in small groups (2-4 students per group) to make short presentations about a topic of their choice. Some topic ideas are listed below. You do not have to choose one of the topics listed below.
Time Limit: Each student in your group will have three minutes to present his/her part of the presentation. You will be penalized if you go over your allotted time limit, so check your times before you present in class.
Sources: Each student will need three sources for his/her presentation. One of these sources can be your Living with Art textbook, if you choose. Only one of your three sources can be an Internet source. Please document these three sources clearly on your notes.
Notes: Your typed notes will be handed in immediately following your presentation. Your notes do not have to be in research paper format. However, they should be clear and comprehensive enough to cover the content of your presentation. Each student is responsible for his/her own notes, with clearly marked sources (see above). Do not turn in group notes.
Visuals: Each student in your group is responsible for his/her own Visuals. Ideas for Visuals: power point, collage, poster, handouts, video, etc.Evaluation:
Content 10 points Clarity/Organization 10 points Notes (typed please) 10 points Three Sources 10 points Visuals 10 points Total 50 points *If you go over your allotted three minutes, you will automatically lose four points.
Some things to consider:
- Exchange contact information with every member of your small group beforehand to make certain you can communicate with each other and plan together outside class.
- Let me know if you need any special equipment for your presentation ahead of time.
- Make sure you know how to use any special equipment for your presentation (example: slide projector, power point presentation, VCR, etc.)
- Time yourself before you present in class. Make sure the information you present is clear and succinct.
- Make sure each student in your group is responsible for his/her own typed notes, three sources and visuals.
SMALL GROUP TOPIC CHOICES:
I. WHAT DO ARTISTS DO? (Chapter 1)
- Record
- Give tangible form to the unknown
- Give tangible form to feelings
- Enable us to experience a different way of seeing.
Give examples and discuss.
II. CREATIVITY: What is it? (Chapter 1)
- Sensitivity
- Flexibility
- Originality
- Playfulness
- Productivity
- Fluency
- Analytical Skill
- Organizational Skill
What does current research tell us about "creativity?" What is it? Can it be learned? What are the results of some current studies? How does this affect the way we teach art in schools and/or in museums? Give examples.
III. VINCENT AND THEO VAN GOGH (Page 11 and Page 29)
- What was their relationship and how did this affect Vincent's art work?
- Explore and discuss the correspondence between Vincent and Theo.
IV. REPRESENTATIONAL, ABSTRACT AND NONREPRESENTATIONAL ART (Chapter 2)
- Define, discuss, and give examples for each.
V. EDVARD MUNCH (Pages 38-39)
- Who was he?
- Why do you think his work is (or is not) important?
- Give examples. Discuss.
VI. ICONOGRAPHY (Chapter 2)
- What is "iconography?"
- How does this apply to works of art?
- Present both western and nonwestern examples. Discuss.
VII. ART RESTORATION (Chapter 4)
- Give examples of recent restoration projects.
- What is Art Watch International?
- What are some of the issues?
- What are your opinions?
- Why is this topic important?
VIII. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN(Chapter 5)
- Unity and Variety
- Balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical)
- Emphasis and Subordination
- Scale and Proportion
- Rhythm
Give examples for each of the above, using works of art not shown in our textbook (use your own examples). Discuss, summarize.
IX. PAINTING (Chapter 7)
- Encaustic
- Fresco
- Tempera
- Oil
- Watercolor
- Gouache
- Acrylic
- Painting-Related Techniques (Collage, Mosaic)
Give examples for some or all of the above. Discuss: properties, advantages, disadvantages.
X. PRINTS (Chapter 8)
- Relief
- Intaglio
- Lithography
- Screenprinting
- Recent Directions: the Photo Image and Printmaking (pages 200-201)
Discuss the process for each. Give examples.
XI. THE CAMERA ARTS (Chapter 9)
- Photography (early development and early subject matter)
- Camera Obscura and its use by artists (page 203)
- Photojournalism
- Alfred Stieglitz (page 216)
- Dorothea Lange (page 213)
- Contemporary Photographers (Cindy Sherman, Andreas Gursky, etc.)
- Robert Mapplethorpe and Censorship (pages 222-223)
- FILM (Chapter 9, continued)
- Early development of film.
- Special Effects and Animation — early development through contemporary.
- Video (artists such as Nam June Paik, Bill Viola)
Discuss. Give examples.
XIII. GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION (Chapter 10)
- Signs and Symbols
- Typography and Layout
- Posters and Advertisements
- Illustrations
- Digital Realm
Discuss. Give examples.
XIV. SCULPTURE (Chapter 11)
- Modeling
- Casting
- Carving
- Assembling
- Relief Sculpture
- Sculpture in-the-round
- Rodin's Burghers of Calais (page 265)
XV. PUBLIC SCULPTURE (Chapter 11, continued)
- Public Art: Richard Serra's Tilted Arc
- Public Art: Christo and Jeanne-Claude
- Public Art: Jeff Koons
- Public Art as Memorial (Maya Lin's Vietnam Memorial, Rachel Whiteread's Holocaust Memorial, plans for the World Trade Center Memorial, etc.)
XVI. CRAFTS (Chapter 12)
- Clay (Maria Martinez, Peter Voulkos)
- Glass (Dale Chihuly, Harvey Littleton, Lino Tagliapietra)
- Metal
- Fiber
- Wood
- Jade & Lacquer
XVII. JUDY CHICAGO'S DINNER PARTY (page 291)
- What is it?
- What is its symbolism or iconography?
- Why was it controversial?
- Do you think it is an effective and meaningful work of art?
XVIII. ARCHITECTURE (Chapter 13)
- Load-bearing architecture
- Post-and-lintel
- Round arch and vault
- Pointed arch and vault
- Dome, and Corbelled Arch and Dome
- Balloon-frame construction
- Steel-frame construction
XIX. WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF ARCHITECTURE (Chapter 13, continued)
- Sacred (places of worship)
- Work spaces/office buildings
- Dwellings
- Museums, Universities, etc.
- Architect Louis Sullivan insisted that "form follows function." (page 323). What does this mean? How do your examples support (or not support) this dictum?
XX. BUCKMINSTER FULLER (Page 315)
- Who is he?
- What did he invent/discover?
- How are his inventions important to architectural structures?
- Give examples of his work.
XXI. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (page 324-326)
- Who is he?
- Why is he often called the "father of modern architecture?"
- Give examples of his works to illustrate/support your comments.
XXII. PABLO PICASSO (he is discussed throughout the book)
- Who is he?
- Why is he considered so important to the history of art? What do you think?
- Give examples of some of his works of art. Discuss.
XXIII. ANYTHING ELSE THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU!
- Do you have a favorite artist whom we have not discussed in class?
- Do you have a special interest you might want to discuss?
- Do you or any members of your family make art?
- Have you traveled somewhere interesting that would be relevant to class?