Personal Collage / Mixed Media
Create an original artwork that utilizes and displays the Elements of Art and the
Principles of Design primarily using pieces cut from magazines and newspapers. You
may use other art materials like, pen, pencil, marker, and acrylic paint in conjunction with
the collage materials but they must complement the work, not overpower it. Your
collage should be 6” x 8 ” in either vertical or horizontal format. Your artwork must be
designed to the edge of the “canvas”/paper. Read the information in Chapters 5-9 and
check your notes to clarify any terminology you don’t remember. It should take 2-4 hours
to complete. 100 Pts.
1.
From a magazine, find examples of the following and cut them out. Make
selections accordingly. A choice can fulfill up to three of the required
examples.
a. Find examples of drawn outline and contour line .
b. Find an example of implied line
c. Find examples of expressive line
d. Select several examples of 2 different shapes (triangles & squares,
circles & diamonds—your choice)
e. Select an example of linear perspective
f.
Find an example of foreshortening
g. Find an example of drawn hatching OR crosshatching OR stippling
h. Select a warm OR cool color temperature for the whole work
i.
Select a complementary OR analogous color scheme
j.
Find at least three examples of visual texture
k. Find at least two examples of pattern. Texture and pattern are
different.
2.
Use a piece of heavy card stock or stiff paper or the back of a tablet to cut or
glue on-avoid cutting a table or desk top.
a. Decide on a symmetrical OR asymmetrical OR radial balance in your
work
b. Decide where the focal point of your composition will be
c. Use a unifying idea or theme for your work. It could be symbolic,
narrative, autobiographical
d. Deal with the scale and proportion of the individual elements
e. Consider using repetition or rhythmic placement of shapes or objects
f.
Think about using variety to make it interesting, but consider the
unity of your idea
g. Think about what your piece MEANS—what is its CONTENT?
h. Things Not To Do:
 Don’t make anything that spells out your name or advertises
a product
 Avoid words unless you have a very good reason for it
 Don’t use cut outs—like furniture—to recreate a living room
scene. Be creative in using your materials. A cut out owl
might be very boring as an owl but very interesting as a
hairstyle. Think about elements in surprising ways.
 Don’t create something cute, fuzzy, or iridescent. No glitter or
cotton balls.
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Don’t just throw something together without thought at 6 AM
the day it is due.
Do not create it on the computer. It must be made of things
chosen from published print sources and physical media.
DO NOT TURN IN ANYTHING STILL WET OR MESSY.
Make sure your work has time to dry before class.
Do not use a large poster board or purchase an expensive
canvas. Remember to cut your card stock or heavy paper to
6”x8”
3.
Organize a pleasing composition. Experiment with placement before
permanently gluing.
4.
Overlap edges or your collage pieces. After gluing the pieces down, trim the
edges of the board neatly. Avoid leaving areas of the cardboard showing. Try
to apply the glue in a thin, even distribution across the back of your pieces.
This may be easier if you mix a little water and glue together in a disposable
cup and spread it with a paintbrush. Glue-sticks and rubber cement are also
convenient ways of creating collage.
5.
Be prepared to write an in class essay explaining your collage using the
terminology from chapters 1 – 9 of the text. During class time you will be
expected to write:
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Explain your process of collecting and assembling the parts of the
collage.
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Describe both works objectively-what you see, not what it means.
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Explain the Meaning of the work as it came together-are there any
symbols or objects that you used that repeat themselves in the work and
even into other areas of your study/work/leisure time/ etc.
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Bring your collage to class on the due date: Feb 19