Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Statement of Purpose

On your blog write a statement of purpose for the term using the following questions as a guide:

What questions can you formulate about your theme (at least 4)?

How does your theme connect to your life?

How does your theme connect to the world around you?

What kinds of images come to mind when you think about your theme?

What kinds of art or visual information (advertising, tv, film) have you seen that relates to your theme?

Why did you choose this theme and how can you envision exploring it through works of art over the course of the term?

Monday, March 1, 2010

Essential Questions

On your blog do some writing in response to the essential questions for the course:


How do artists develop content and ideas for their work?


What kinds of techniques, behaviors, and habits allow artists to turn their ideas into meaningful works of art that engage the viewer?