Week 1
What are the top 5 materials you would like to work with?
Write about the materials you are hoping to work with this semester. Do you have a favorite media already? What is it about this material that appeals to you? You probably have more than one media that you like so go ahead and write about 5 of them.
To Do :
Click on + Create and select google docs to create a new document.
Open the google docs titled "What are the top 5 materials you would lie to work with? that appears right above the + create and Turn In icon and write about 5 of the materials that appeal to you.
When you have finished writing, click on turn in at the top corner of the doc and on the coursework stream.
Write about the materials you are hoping to work with this semester. Do you have a favorite media already? What is it about this material that appeals to you? You probably have more than one media that you like so go ahead and write about 5 of them.
To Do :
Click on + Create and select google docs to create a new document.
Open the google docs titled "What are the top 5 materials you would lie to work with? that appears right above the + create and Turn In icon and write about 5 of the materials that appeal to you.
When you have finished writing, click on turn in at the top corner of the doc and on the coursework stream.
Week 2 Research Sculptors
There are people working in the arts in any city you can name. For example, did you know that right in Clio there is a sculptor who creates life size bronze sculptures of famous historical figures? If you want to check it out, here is a link to an article on Joe Rundell.
To Do:
Research a sculptor whose work inspires you. Search for sculptors working in media that you are interested to learn more about. Write a half page summary in google docs of what was surprising, enlightening, encouraging or inspiring about their story. include a link to the article or web pages you reference in your summary. Link your google docs to this assignment.
Have a great week!
To Do:
Research a sculptor whose work inspires you. Search for sculptors working in media that you are interested to learn more about. Write a half page summary in google docs of what was surprising, enlightening, encouraging or inspiring about their story. include a link to the article or web pages you reference in your summary. Link your google docs to this assignment.
Have a great week!
Week 3 Armature Introduction
An armature is used to support the moveable/ pose-able sculpture. Research 3 different materials that you can use to create an Armature. What are the advantages to each material?
To Do:
Research 3 different materials you can use to create an armature
List the three materials you found and write about the advantages of each using google docs
Attach your google docs to this activity
Have a great week!
To Do:
Research 3 different materials you can use to create an armature
List the three materials you found and write about the advantages of each using google docs
Attach your google docs to this activity
Have a great week!
Week 4 Safety
When working with any materials, especially when working hands on with materials for extended periods, it is important to know if precautions are needed in handling the media. This week, I ask that you research the safety of the materials you want to work with. As many of you expressed interest in working in a vast variety of materials, I want you to make your own list of materials. List three materials you would like to work with and research the Material Safety Data Sheets. Manufacturers are required to make Material Safety Data Sheets ( or MSDS) available to the public for every product, compound or ingredient they make or sell. Do a search for each of the items on your list along with the letters MSDS. Navigate to the MSDS page for the product and copy the link and paste it into a google docs that you attach to this activity. Look over the sheets and see if you find any precautions or special handling instructions. Copy the handling instructions on the google docs with your link and the item name. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the MSDS.
To Do:
List 3 Items you work with or would like to work with
Search for MSDS sheets for each item
Copy the link and handling instructions for each item on your list.
Attach your google docs to this activity.
To Do:
List 3 Items you work with or would like to work with
Search for MSDS sheets for each item
Copy the link and handling instructions for each item on your list.
Attach your google docs to this activity.
Week 5 Research Wire Armature
Some of you have started building your wire armature in class and some possibly have not started yet. For this week the activity is to research to find a resource that you think is most helpful in learning how to create a wire armature. Your resource can be an article, video or another resource. While I think that teachers are great resources, I want you to choose a resource that you could share the link for. So, don't list a persons name for your resource. Write a half page about why you think the resource is helpful. You can mention the specific time stamp that you found helpful if you are listing a video.
To Do;
Research Wire Armature building and copy the link to the most helpful resources you found
Write a half page on google docs about why you though it was a good resource for someone who wants to learn how to create a wire armature.
Attach your google docs to this activity.
Have a great week!
To Do;
Research Wire Armature building and copy the link to the most helpful resources you found
Write a half page on google docs about why you though it was a good resource for someone who wants to learn how to create a wire armature.
Attach your google docs to this activity.
Have a great week!
Week 6 Adding Clay to an Armature
If you have not started already, you will soon be adding clay to your armature. While art really doesn't have many rules, there are some tips and techniques to help you get the results you are trying to create. As many of your characters are very different from your classmates sculpture, you will want some specific tips and techniques for adding clay to the armature to achieve the results you want. Research some online articles or video tutorials for adding clay to the armature keeping in mind the result you want. You may have to search through a few sources before you find the information that is most helpful to you.
To Do:
Research the topic Adding clay to an armature.
Save helpful links from your research to a google docs.
Write your findings in the same google docs above
Attach your google docs with the links and your findings to this activity and turn it in.
Don't forget to answer the weekly question.
Have a great week!
To Do:
Research the topic Adding clay to an armature.
Save helpful links from your research to a google docs.
Write your findings in the same google docs above
Attach your google docs with the links and your findings to this activity and turn it in.
Don't forget to answer the weekly question.
Have a great week!
Week 7 Anatomical Proportion
In your studio class you will soon be working on adding clay to your armature. Getting the right amount of clay in the right form in the right place will make your sculpture look like your plan. Getting the proportions worked out before you add details and textures will save you hours of work and will set you up for success. So how do you know how much clay to add? How do you know where to add it? How do you check your work? Your job this week is to research how sculptors build up their sculpture. There isn’t just one way to carry out creative work and your activity this week is to check out two different sculptors to see their process.
To Do:
Research two sculptors process for adding clay in proportion to a maquette.
Write a half page about the process you observed. Be sure to include some of the tips for getting the proportions right and checking your work. Copy and paste any links to the research you use in your writing. Attach your google docs to this activity and click turn in. Have a great week!
To Do:
Research two sculptors process for adding clay in proportion to a maquette.
Write a half page about the process you observed. Be sure to include some of the tips for getting the proportions right and checking your work. Copy and paste any links to the research you use in your writing. Attach your google docs to this activity and click turn in. Have a great week!
Week 8 Sculpture
For the next few weeks you will be sculpting in your class. The activity for this week is to write specific plans or goals of what you want to accomplish on your sculpture for each of the next three weeks. Do not generalize your response for this activity. Write two or more sentences for specifically what you want to get accomplished each week for the next three weeks on your sculpture.
Week 9 Adding Texture
This week you will be researching how to create the texture effects that you want your character sculptures to have. There are many techniques for adding textures to sculptures. Each artist has their preferred methods for creating textures. One artist may have a very slow deliberate process and other artists may use a less predictable technique. The approach you take will depend on the look you are trying to create and your personal style or approach to art making.
To Do:
Research the topic of how to create _________ textures in sculpture. You should fill in the blank with the type of textures you are using on your character sculpture. For example you might search how to create fur textures in sculpture.
Write a half page google docs. describing the techniques, tools and steps that you found helpful in creating textures in sculpture.
Past links to your research in the google docs and turn it in.
Have a great week!
To Do:
Research the topic of how to create _________ textures in sculpture. You should fill in the blank with the type of textures you are using on your character sculpture. For example you might search how to create fur textures in sculpture.
Write a half page google docs. describing the techniques, tools and steps that you found helpful in creating textures in sculpture.
Past links to your research in the google docs and turn it in.
Have a great week!
Week 10 Fine Detail
This week you will be researching techniques for adding fine detail to your sculptures. Research a technique for adding the fine details to the kind of textures you have in your own sculpture. Write a half page about how to create the fine detail for the finish you are creating in your sculpture. Post a link to your source. You can find resources in video or text format. Attach your google docs to this activity with your links and click turn in.
Have a great week.
Have a great week.
Week 11 Design A Setting
As you are wrapping up the fine details this week, I am asking you to write about a setting where your character lives. Write a half page about where the character you have been creating lives. Include detailed descriptions of the environment where your character would be on any given day. You can also describe other characters with whom your character would interact. What sort of interactions does your character have with others?
Write a half page using google docs and attach it to this activity to turn it in.
Have a great week.
Write a half page using google docs and attach it to this activity to turn it in.
Have a great week.
Week 12 Fabrication
You are set to start fabricating in your in person classes soon. So this week I want you to describe your plan. Whether you have started fabrication or not, tell me about your plan. What do you think is the best way to put your sculpture together? Where will you begin? Will it make a difference to the finished product what you do first? How do you plan to test your work? Will you test it out as you work? Or, will you wait until you have everything put together and then try it out? Write a half page on a google docs. about your fabrication plan for this character sculpture. Attach the google docs to this activity and then click turn in. Have a great week!
Week 13 Career Compensation
We have made it nearly to the end of the course. Have you wondered what kind of earnings do Character Sculptors make? This week I would like you to explore the salary range for this career. There are variables like experience, professional training, location, etc. that you will have to consider when researching the potential earnings for this career. Write a half page on a google docs explaining your findings. Be sure to include links for any webpage that you use in your research. Attach your google docs to this activity and turn it in. Have a great week!
Week 14 Career Pathways
As with many careers there may be more than one pathway to landing that dream job. This week I want you to research career pathways to becoming a Character Sculptor. Explore at least two different options to landing a career as a Character Sculptor. What are the advantages and disadvantages to either pathway? Will the cost of training be recovered over time? Is one pathway more guaranteed? Write a half page about your findings on a google docs. Remember to include links to any pages you use in your research. Attach your google docs to this activity and turn it in. Have a great week!
Week 15 Final Thoughts
This week your activity is going to be a reflection on the semester. Write about ten things you learned about this semester in class. You can write on a google docs. Please use complete sentences. You can number the sentences but please don't just make a list. Attach the google docs to this activity and click turn in. Don't forget to complete the post test.