FINAL PROJECT!

 

Final Project :    

(Re) collection of Objects:

A Biographical-Wearable Sculpture

1. Recognition of a Problem: The purpose of this project is to apply design concepts and strategies researched along the course in the construction of a “biographical” and wearable sculpture. 

2. Definition of a Problem: Create a three-dimensional abstract or representational sculpture departing from the multiplicity of one or diverse found/collected objects.

Your  Wearable-Sculpture will be based:

A) Conceptually, in a biographical, self-referential narrative.

B) Aesthetically and Structurally, in the application of serial planes, polyhedral units, or the combinations of this deconstruction, construction or reconstruction strategies researched in class based on recycling found object. 

While designing the piece, consider the concepts of negative space, rhythm, pattern, mass and gravity, balance, unity, harmony, emphasis, etc.

The overall size will depend on each student’ project, based in the concept and materials used and the scale in relation to your own body.

This is to be reviewed with instructor along the process.

 

3. Research and Preparation:

·       Take notes on the videos and artists slide shows presented in class.

·       Research on artists working with found objects, and wearable sculptures. Take notes, sketches, print out information of the ones that you feel related to in conceptual and/or aesthetical terms.

·       Collect materials that you feel may be conceptually meaningful and structurally suitable in the construction of your piece.

 

4. Analysis

·       You should develop several sketches. Evaluate these sketches and synthesize your ideas.

·       Based on your sketches and concepts, begin to explore your ideas three dimensionally now, based on the materials collected and applying 3D Design elements and principles.

 

5.     Synthesis

Synthesize your sketch models into a final concept. Keep in mind that the design will continue to develop along construction.

 

6.     Evaluation:

Evaluate the final design based on the handouts (problem to be solved) and the principles and elements of design.  Make sure that your final design meets all of the project requirements.

 

7.     Presentation

·       Be sure that the instructor has reviewed your final sketches and discussed the concept.

·       Work neatly and accurately. Quality and craftsmanship is important to the overall design.

8.  Implementation:   

·       Turn in all sketches and sketch models on the day of presentation.

·       Each student will give a brief oral presentation.

·       You have to write a brief reaction paper about your concept in which the project will be based as well as on the development and final outcome of your project

·       Take photos of your sketch models in the order that you developed them. Take photos of your final project from a variety of views.

·       Place/Post the photos, sketches and reaction paper in your Notebook/ Blog

YOU SHOULD BRING YOUR SCULPTURE FOR CRITIQUE ON FINAL EXAM DATE 

IMPORTANT:  PHOTO DOCUMENTATION AND REACTION PAPER SHOULD HAVE BEEN POSTED ON LINE / OR FOLDER HANDED IN PRIOR YOUR EXAM DATE.

FAILURE TO DO SO, WILL AFFECT YOUR FINAL GRADE

YOUR FINAL PROJECT will be evaluated based on:

·      Concept

·      Creativity                         

·      Craftsmanship                        

·      Application of Elements and Principles of Design

 

Preliminary Design

·      Research

·      Preliminary concepts - sketches

·      Preliminary concepts - sketch models

Design Development

·      Use of studio time

·      Use of homework time 

Oral Presentation

·      Class presentation

Notebook/ Blog Requirements

·      Photographs: Documentation of process and You wearing the final outcome.

·      Reaction paper.

 

Project 3 : Polyhedral Structures Phase 2 

SECTION 1 & 3: Packaging Design

1. Recognition of a Problem: The purpose of this project is to apply polyhedral structures using additive methods to create a Packaging Design of an existing or imaginary product.

 

SECTION 4: Wall Structures

1. Recognition of a Problem: The purpose of this project is to apply polyhedral structures using additive methods to create a Wall Structure .

 

ALL SECTIONS:

2. Definition of a Problem:

·       Create a three-dimensional form based on polyhedral units.

·       The form should be free standing

·       It must include negative space in each unit to emphasize rhythm and pattern

·      You must apply a COLOR SCHEME according to the concept of your design

Size requirements:

PACKAGING: Will depend on product you have chosen.

WALL STRUCTURES: At least 12”x12”x 2”.

Materials

Bristol board, color, printed or painted paper,  translucent materials may be incorporated into this project.

3. Research and Preparation:

·       Look to the natural and built environment for ideas and inspiration.

·       Use white or colored bristol board or another semi-rigid paper that suits the construction method for your design.

4. Analysis

·       You should develop at least 5 sketches.

·       Based on the sketch concepts, explore your ideas as sketch as 3D models in bristol paper.

 

5.     Synthesis

·       Synthesize your sketch models into a final concept. Keep in mind that the design will continue to develop even as you begin to construct the final form.

 

6.     Evaluation:

Make sure that your final design meets all of the project requirements.

 

7.     Presentation

·       Be sure that the instructor has reviewed your final sketch model.

·       Use bristol board or any other material that meets the design need.

·       Use tape and adhesives that best suit your materials.

·       Work neatly and accurately. Quality and craftsmanship is important to the overall design.

 

8.     Implementation: 

In your BLOG or FOLDER you should post/ include:

·       Sketches and research images.

·       Photographs of the outcome of PHASE 1 of the project (Various views)

·       Photographs of the outcome of PHASE 2 of the project (Various views)

·       1 Paragraph describing your approach in solving the problem

(Explain why you have chosen this kind of polyhedral/s, relationship between them, color scheme applied, etc)