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Draw and submit sketchbook for art extra credit before the end of the
quarter.
Do the
research for your musical genre and obtain resources outside of the
classroom, as we will need all the time in class to work on the
project.
Be prepared with a plan for how you want to approach
your sculpture, what materials you plan to use, etc.
Brainstorm--Talk about your ideas with others.
I would like to see an outline of your ideas and materials before
we begin working on these next week so that you are ready to
begin. Please e-mail a plan!
We will provide basic sculpting materials, should you
want to alter the form of your chair (Styrofoam that can be shaped,
modeling clay, plaster adhesive to create a permanent surface, scrap
wood.
We will also provide paint and adhesives. It is
important for us to know what colors you plan to use, and we can
advise you of what materials might best work with your ideas. We have
lots of “STUFF” stashed away. You can
complete this project without having to buy anything!
EXTRAS:
Given the uniqueness of your project, you might want to
gather additional resources, depending on your idea. We can also try
to help find things for you, too….but you might have an idea that
includes something that we don’t have. It is important that any
expense for additional supplies be kept to a minimum, as the basic
idea is that we are using “found” materials as much as possible.
For instance, I have been looking for “broken” instruments to add to
sculptures. I wouldn’t want anyone to ruin a perfectly good musical
instrument, etc., for your sculpture.
RESTRICTIONS:
-It shouldn’t be too big!
-There should be nothing sharp or dangerous on the
chair.
-Everything on the chair has to be secured well so that
it doesn’t fall apart!
-While one might not be able to actually sit in the
chair sculptures, it should retain some semblance of it being a chair!
RESOURCES, if needed:
-SCRAP (Scrounger’s Center for Reusable Art
Parts) http://www.scrap-sf.org/
Tuesday thru Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
801 Toland Street
Entrance is on Newcomb Avenue
Between Toland & Selby 415) 647-1746
sells or gives away recycled materials of all kinds.
It is frequented by teachers and artists.
-Thrift Stores
that sell more than just clothing
Town Clothes Closet , Thriftown, Salvation Army,
Goodwill, etc
-Hardware Stores
We have lots of random hardware items, so they should
check with us before buying anything.
-Flea Markets and/or garage sales
I had a great time hunting down some things at Alemany
Flea Market last Sunday.
-The Internet
Research their genre, listen to sample music,
explore web sites.
Terrific images are available online that could
be printed at school and collaged on the surface of the sculpture. We
can scan books/magazines and print the images.
-Paper/Fabric Stores
For interesting textures and patterns that might
reflect the musical genre.
-Sheet Music, Music Calendars, etc—we
have generic sheet music…but nothing particular to one genre.
-the Community
There might be someone in our community/family who
might want to throw out the one thing that you are looking for.
Spread the word and ask around!
-Instrument Repair shops…for small parts or
broken pieces.
I haven’t actually pursued this yet…but maybe?
-Old Records, etc
We have some sources…. |