THE REPLICATED ART PROJECT
Your project is the most important part of this course; it consists of
three parts if you choose the replication option:
I. Replicated object
II. Web page/Journal
III. Presentation
Traditional
forms of learning - reading, writing and speaking - are important and will be
addressed primarily in your journal, exams and presentation. But there are
other ways of learning and communicating; for us that will be in replicating an
object from ancient Greece. Clint Swink, a replicator of Anasazi pottery sums
up replication this way:
"to reproduce as closely as possible to the original in all aspects
including
the use of only materials, tools and techniques originally available."
Certainly, you may have to compromise some, but try to be
reasonably pure.
Hopefully, thinking will accompany all that you do. Think
about who these ancient Greeks were. Think about yourself, your culture. How
are we the same? different?
Also, good
planning should accompany all that you do. At the end of this page, you
will find a schedule that should help you pace yourself. If you allow yourself
adequate time, this project could one of the most rewarding of your life; if
not, it could be total drudgery.
I. REPLICATED OBJECT
You will
attempt to replicate an object from c. 3000 – 1 BCE made in the Aegean Sea
area. Find a challenging, yet
reasonable, object to replicate in your texts, my sources, library, web, etc.
Materials, tools and processes should be as authentic as possible. You will
want to consult with me early and choose carefully. Your piece should be
submitted to the Student Art Show and is due Thursday, 4/15.
II. WEB PAGE
Your web page
should consist of the following:
A. JOURNAL: Pictorial and written record of your project including the
following:
> images of possible objects to replicate; other related
images may be included
> notes & working drawings/photos of your replicas in
progress
B. Your research of the object (process,
historical context, mythological connections, iconography, etc.).
C. MLA citations of others’ written and visual work.
·
Your may create a paper
journal, but you will want to digitize it (scan, digital photo) into your web
page.
·
Completed web page is
due at the time of your presentation (4/26 – 30).
III. PRESENTATION (4/26-30)
After having
spent countless hours on your project, you will have only ten to fifteen
minutes to communicate your experiences (pros & cons) to your colleagues
& me in a projected computer format (web page). This will require you to
find the essence in what you've done and to write, rehearse and time your
presentation. When it's your turn, project your voice.
In addition to
speaking, you will need to include the following in your presentation:
A. Web page ... You will present your web
page, which should include a journal of drawings, photos and comments of &
about your replicated pieces; be sure you show (an) image(s) of the original.
It should also include significant research into an aspect of the original
piece (process, historical context, mythological connections, iconography,
etc.).
B. Replicated Objects. Show your replica to
its best advantage. Also be sure to bring the tools that you used.
I am aware that you may not be as
strong in some of the above areas as others; in that case you'd want to
compensate. For example, if your replicated objects aren't very challenging or
don't turn out as well as expected, perhaps you could create an impressive
journal and web page.
PROJECT SCHEDULE spring 2004
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1/12-20 |
Find a
challenging, yet reasonable, object to replicate in your texts, my sources,
library, web, etc. You may choose objects made in the Aegean area from 3000 –
1 BCE. |
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Wednesday, 1/21 |
Announce
your project's topic in class. Show pictures of the original. Submit what
materials & tools you’ll use and whether you anticipate problems
obtaining them. (oral & written) |
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Friday, 1/30 |
Project design,
dimensions and materials due. (written) |
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Friday, 2/6 |
Studio time for
projects |
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Wednesday, 2/18 |
Project
Progress Report due (show class) |
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Friday, 3/5 |
Studio
time for projects |
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Wednesday, 4/7 |
Studio time for projects |
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Thursday, 4/15 |
Replicated object
due for Student Show* |
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Monday, 4/19 -
Friday, 4/30 |
Student Art Exhibit (Reception
date and time TBA) |
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4/26 - 4/30 |
Presentations
(T24) |
PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Your presentation will be at one of the following times:
Mon, 4/26,
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Wed, 4/28,
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Fri, 4/30,
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