telling a story Expressive Objective:
Name:
Explorations
You will use a variety of materials to complete an expressive artwork that tells a story based
on an object. You will demonstrate your understanding by including different markmaking, drawing, painting, or collage from observation and imagination. “I start with an overall concept and direction, but then something else happens in the process, something that illuminates the visual memory and establishes the right constellations, an intuitive, overall view of the elements, levels, dreams, memories, quotations, persons, colors, and divisions.” “This procedure is simultaneously exciting and full of risks, it constantly operates with the unknown and brings to light the mysterious uncensored ingredients of the past and the present.” —Douglas Schneider ___/25 Objective: -You completed an artwork that is expressive -You tell a story, explore an idea, or memory connected to your object ___/25 Design: -You consider the principles of design with the placement of everything -You layer different materials to consider the entire page -You use imagery from photos, imagination, and observation ___/25 Studio Skills: -You appropriately use at least 3 different materials -You layered materials to explore and tell your story -You use patterns or drawings from your sketchbook exploration ___/25 Presentation: -You took time to explore the materials and tell your story -You include this rubric and complete all parts ____/100 Total
What is your object? What is the story you are telling about or related to your object?
How have you made this artwork expressive?
What parts do you find the most successful about this artwork? Why is it successful (give details)?
How was the process for making this artwork different from other art you have made?
Do you like making artwork that is more planned out or more spontaneous (where you make it up as you go along)?
Explain why with specific examples from your perceptual drawing and this expressive artwork.