End-of-term reflection.

On your blog, write a reflection on your work this term.
It is possible that what you write will be quoted in your comments so be thoughtful and check your writing.
Be sure to comment on the following...

What were your biggest sucesses this term? Why was ____ such a success?
What were your biggest challenges this term? Why was _____ so challenging?
How did your artistic/creative process change this term? (if you took mixed media last term you could write about that here too and think of the year as a whole)

Do NOT just answer these questions one after another. Write a thoughtful paragraph that seamlessly touches on these questions.

Planning for The Symbolic Still Life project.

Describe briefly your plan for The Symbolic Still Life project. Explain what kinds of objects you think you will use and why...how do they relate to some aspect of your theme. How will you arrange them and why? What materials will you use for this project and how big will you be working and why?

Don't forget...in addition to writing here on your blog make three thumbnail sketches in your SB to plan the composition of the work.

Planning for Opposites project

Describe briefly what you plan to do for the Opposites project. Be sure to describe your intentions, how your concept relates to your theme, and technically how you plan to create the work.

Thematic Portfolio #2: Images From Images Project

Post a photo(s) of your Images From Images Project.
Then...write a short reflection about how the work turned out. What do you think are the successful aspects of your work?

Thematic Portfolio #1: Tiny Pictures Project

Post a photo of your index cards.

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?

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?