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ART 338 / Controlling Materials/ Duplicating a
plaster study Due Tuesday, Sept. 9 Assignment: Duplicate in clay one of the plaster
face details provided and write a 2-page reflection about your
experience. This sculpture should
be the exact size of the original. Utilize observation aids and good modeling
practicing as outlined below to help you achieve exact likeness. Your 2 page
commentary should address the challenge and ÔartÕ of representation from
direct observation including past experiences, the role, if any, of
subjectivity in the process, and what methods/ approaches helped and hindered
you the most. Also include a summary estimation of the result. What aspects
of your clay object do not match the plaster and why do you think that
happened. Observation aids
include: Proportion: the comparative relation between
things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio. How to
observe proportions: á
Sighting á
Calipers,
rulers, or story sticks as a way of comparing distances/ sizes. Measurement: Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as
ascertained by comparison with a standard (an agreed unit such as inches).
How to use direct measurement: á
If same
size: calipers, rulers, story sticks á
If changing
scale: measurement with mathematical scaling Alignment: The process of adjusting parts so
that they are in proper relative position. How to observe alignments: á
Finding and
sketching axial lines á
Sighting
verticals and horizontals Layout:
A schematic arrangement of parts or areas. How to use layout: á
Finding and
sketching, underlying geometries á
Superimposing
a grid or other simple divisions (such as quadrants) as a means to observe. Good modeling
practices include: The
use of physical notations
(marks, lines, coils of clay) that aid observation including:
Employing
good vantage point practices
including:
Developing
your sculpture in a consistent
progressive manner including:
Submitting the Work: Bring the sculpture
to class with your name on the back and email your commentary as an attached
word doc named yourlastname_claystudy.docx Evaluation: This assignment will be graded based
solely on exact likeness to the original and your insights into methods that
helped you get there and what habits Ôgot in your wayÕ. |