IB ART YEAR 1 IB ART YEAR 1 EXAM PROJECTEXAM PROJECT

““Unusual Canvas”Unusual Canvas”

Project IdeaProject Idea

• You will choose an object to use as a canvas.

• There must be a link between your object and what you choose to paint onto it. – Use the object’s shape or purpose to

inspire an idea for the image.

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• Step 1: Select one of the following artists• Step 2: Research the artist. Respond to

the information you find. Critique at least one of their pieces.– Name– Place– Dates– Training– Ideas– Methods– etc

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• Step 3: Brainstorm possible objects and ideas.

• Step 4: Find and bring the selected object.

• Step 5: Complete at least 3 thumbnail sketches.

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• Step 6: Complete any other development you feel necessary for greatest success:– topic research, source imagery, material

studies, colour mixing samples, more detailed sketch, etc

• Step 7: Create your image

• Step 8: Reflect throughout (take photos along the way) and at the end of the process

• Scott Wade

Maud Lewis

Alexa Meade

• Ted Talk: http://alexameade.com/

Cheeming Boey

Guido Daniele

Diem Chau

Robert Mudie• http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/09/fore-edge-book-paintings/