Class,
I was incorrect when I last wrote you on Tuesday regarding the schedule for next week.
DCC is on holiday (Teacher Workday, officially) next Tuesday, 10/13, so there will be no classes, which means there will be no drawing activities with guest instructor Kevin Chrystie! We'll have to have him back another day.
So we will not meet officially again for a whole week! Therefore, due when we return next week:
1) Write a mini-saga about the picture above answering the question, "What's their story?" Answer in 50 words, no more no less; as usual, post your response in the comments section below.
2) Make sure you have finished A Whole New Mind, Chapter 6, "Symphony" and do the following activities:
- "Draw" activity on page 151: Only do the 5-line self-portrait activity, but do it 5 times. Try different poses or expressions if you need to mix it up. Bring your self-portraits to class.
- "Keep a Metaphor Log" activity on page 152: Compile a list of at least 10 metaphors, 2 of which you must invent yourself. Email me the list.
3) Do a DeBono! This week's activity is this:
- MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS
- Obtain Two Random Words.
- See how many ways you can make a connection between the two random words.
- Define clearly the basis for each connection.
- Do this on your own, individually.
- Email me the list.
eg DESK; SHORTS
...both are functional and aid a type of activity, such as business or sports
...both should be designed for freedom of activity
...desks have "knee holes" and shorts expose the knees
Do NOT invent a story about the items to make a connection. Dig deep to really think about a connection of purpose, function, value, utility, etc that already exists.
Your random words are: TAPESTRY; DOUGHNUT
4) Send me a note about which of the Longwood University art workshops you plan to attend this month. As was mentioned last class, there will be 4 Saturday morning workshops at the SVHEC this month, October 17th - printmaking and tshirt-making workshop; October 24th - bookmaking, printmaking and tshirt workshop. All workshops are FREE. You only need to attend ONE. Each workshop is an hour long and they run from 10-12 each weekend. Send me notes now if you have conflicts.
That's all! I'll see you next Thursday, at which time I'll also have mid-term grades to hand out. Remember, you can always redo an assignment for re-grading if you show improvement.
~mrc
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ReplyDeletePeople walk on me every day, and never even know that I'm there. All but one old lady and her dog. I don't know if they stop because they know I'm there or if they're just tired. 37 Bad news though, I've heard they're gonna replace us soon.
ReplyDeleteSigned,
The Stairs.
Lynette sat on the stairs of the subway. She hadn't been able to find enough change to return home. Her golden years as a supermodel had long passed, and years of drug abuse had begun to take its toll. The scores of fans had now been replaced by her affectionate dog, Charlie. Lynette couldn't be happier.
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