Student Projects...
Poster Design Project
These are examples of posters designed for events at San Dimas High School. Most images were made in a teacher/student collaboration, where the students would create the images in their chosen medium, and I would scan it or photograph it. Finally, in conference with the student, I would finish the project using graphic design software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
SD ROCKS the 1980s. June 2024.
Surrealism Project
Creating an image in the SURREALIST style. On a scratch piece of paper, fill in the following list:
1. Three Objects (inanimate):
2. One occupation:
3. One location:
4. One animal name:
5. One verb, or action word
If possible, switch completed lists with another student from class, or have someone else fill in the list for you. Your task is to create an image on paper in PENCIL, (or colored pencil, or paint, if you have it), utilizing all of the elements from your list. You may add more items than what is on the list. The point is to create a well-drawn, somewhat nonsensical image reminiscent of the Surrealist movement in art history. See www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrealism for examples of famous works in this style.
1. Three Objects (inanimate):
2. One occupation:
3. One location:
4. One animal name:
5. One verb, or action word
If possible, switch completed lists with another student from class, or have someone else fill in the list for you. Your task is to create an image on paper in PENCIL, (or colored pencil, or paint, if you have it), utilizing all of the elements from your list. You may add more items than what is on the list. The point is to create a well-drawn, somewhat nonsensical image reminiscent of the Surrealist movement in art history. See www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrealism for examples of famous works in this style.
Extreme Close Up Project - in pencil or charcoal.
Select a very small object and select a portion of it to render as technically detailed as possible. Look for every detail. This is to be done in pencil, (or charcoal if you have it). Try to use a large size paper, if possible. Use a magnifying glass, if possible, to see details.
Microfossil Lab Inspired Artworks - artworks created in response to an in-class lab about microfossil sorting, utilizing fossil-laden matrix on loan from the La Brea Tar Pits Museum.
Album Cover Design Project - create an album cover for an original musical act.
Collage Project - use images cut from magazines to create a new picture.
Abstract Divisional Landscape/Design Forms Project.
Famous Faces Project.
