Independent Project
April 8th to May 21st, 2013
Seniors Due Date : April 8th - May 10th, 2013
The second semester of this class consist of an independent project that allows you to explore one or more of the mediums covered first semester. The primary difference with this semester is that rather then having the teacher provide most of the answers for you, you will now begin to develop independent technological problem solving skills. How these problem solving skills will benefit you is for seeking out a solution to a problem that occurs not only using computers, but life in general. To do this you will look to the Internet, the software help menu and your peers before you request my assistance. This is not to say that I will not assist you, but I want you to work on becoming an independent learner much like you will be doing after graduating high school.
The first step towards the independent project is that you will be creating your own blog where you will also be posting your process. The reason for creating your own blog is that it will allow everyone to focus on just your progress. You will also be copying these posts and pasting them to the class blog. This way everyone can see what the class is doing collectively.
Each of the following KEY OBJECTIVES will need to be answered on both, your blog and the class blog. This is how you will be assessed and graded on your assignments.
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THE KEY OBJECTIVES
• Create your own personal art blog (10 points)
• Independent Folder (5 points)
• Potential Project Idea/s
• Inspirational Images (30 points)
• Art Analysis (60 points)
• Your Proposal (30 points) All of the previous objectives are due April 17.
• Project Breakdown (10 points)
• Sketches (10 points)
• Weekly Goals and Reflections (10 points a week)
• Final Product and Project Reflection (100 points)
265 Total Points
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Create your own personal art blog (5 points)
Sign in on blogger and create a new blog for yourself. Feel free to design and color it the way you choose. You will be using this blog weekly to set goals and post weekly progress of your artistic process. Once your personal blog is complete copy and past the URL to the class blog so I can get a list of links to everyones blog.
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Create an Independent Project Folder (5 points)
I would like you to create a new folder that contains your inspiration, word documents and project development and anything else that pertains to your process. You will burn a cd at the end of the year containing all of this work for your portfolio. This independent folder will be nested under your personal project folder on the art server.
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Potential Project Ideas
••• Group Projects are accepted and encouraged•••
If you choose to do a group project you must designate tasks and record what each person is in charge of.
Choose between the following mediums
Illustration
a. Digital illustration
b. Photoshop painting
c. Photomontage
d. Multimedia (Photos + 3D models)
e. Hand drawn and colored in Photoshop
Graphic Design
a. Company identities (Logos, letterheads, posters, stickers, self-branding)
b. Product design (CDs, snowboards, skateboards, t-shirts, magazine covers)
2D Animation
a. Flash Animation
b. 2D Gamesalad or Stencyl iPhone, iPad, iMac game
3D
a. Character design
b. Creature design
c. Environment design (Architecture)
d. Modeling (characters, creatures, industrial design or products)
e. Animation
f. Texture
g. Rigging
h. Lighting
i. Video Game Level Design in Unity
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Inspirational Images (10 points)
Gather 3 inspirational images or animations that align with your potential project and post them onto your blog page as "project inspiration". You must include the artist name for full credit, and you’re not limited to the websites listed below. (5 points for images and 5 points for artist name)
Resources
http://www.unity3d.com/
http://www.gamesalad.com/
http://www.stencyl.com/
http://www.behance.net/http://www.deviantart.com/
Http://www.cghub.com/
http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/gallery/2011/
http://www.pixologic.com/turntable/
http://www.shapeways.com/
http://www.cgsociety.org/
http://www.threadless.com/
http://www.conceptart.org/
http://mattepainting.org/
http://www.11secondclub.com/
http://www.3dtotal.com/
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Art Analysis (60 points)
Choose your favorite image of the three you have collected and you will now write an analysis of the art. Open a word document and answer the following questions in a formal essay. Post the image and essay onto the blog with complete sentences, correct spelling and proper grammar.
a. Describe: Tell exactly what you see
b. Interpret: Consider the following
• What is the artist trying to say?
• What in the artist's surrounding could have influenced this work?
• What type of emotion does the artwork evoke?
• Why was the work of art created in this particular style?
c. What is the significance and function of the work?
d. How does this artwork contribute to your community and contemporary society?
e. What other cultures and societies have dealt with similar ideas and how?
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Your Proposal (30 points)
After looking at multiple artists and inspirational possibilities you will now propose your idea/s.
a. You will write a very descriptive proposal that explains what you plan to have completed by May 21st, or 10th for seniors).
b. What are you doing that is original?
c. What is your motivation, meaning, challenge or story behind the work?
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The Breakdown (10 points) Post to your blog
Think of the various steps and challenges you will need to accomplish in order to complete your project. List and post the various goals and dates in which you propose to achieve these goals. The following is a very basic example.
April 30: Sketch and model objects for the scene
May 5: Finish detailing of models and begin to sculpt
May 10th: Start texturing and lighting the scene. Test renders
May 15: Rendering and compositing final animation/ turntable
May 20: Finish product and last minute touches.
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Sketches (10 points) Scanned and posted to your blog.
No matter which medium you choose it is a requirement that you brainstorm your ideas not only in your mind, but also on paper. This allows you to better communicate to the instructor, and yourself what you are imagining.
A minimum of one sketch must illustrate what you're trying to communicate. Also include annotated notes that describe colors, textures, ideas and much more. Scan and post these images to your blog.
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Weekly Goals and Reflections (10 points a week)
Goals: Each week you will begin the first few minutes of class writing out your projected goal to be accomplished that week. This week I plan to accomplish getting ______ done.
(5 points)
Reflections: The last few minutes of class at the end of the week you will answer whether you accomplished your goal. Reflect and write about your success, or lack there of, and what you plan to work on for the next week. (5 points)
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Final Product (50 points)
Following your breakdown and timeline you should have been able to accomplish your goal. I know that unforeseen obstacles can arise and should be communicated with the instructor ahead of time. After accomplishing your project you must present your project in the most professional manner suitable.
Graphic Design imagery can be printed and matted
Graphic Design can also be prepared for the demo reel
Illustrations can be printed and matted
Illustrations can also be prepared for the demo reel
Animations may be rendered or play blasted for the demo reel
3D models or digital sculpts should be rendered and ready for the demo reel
3D prints are to be finalized and ready to hang on wall or set on table.
Project Reflection Questions (50 points)
What level of personal effort do you feel you put into your project? Please explain.
If you were to redo your project, what would you change about it? Please explain.
What did you learn most about yourself by participating in this project? Please explain.
Did you enjoy participating in this project? Why or why not?
