Critique

• Present your Paired Color Identities Free-Study (in-progress) with your partner.
• Present your 10 thumbnails, 2 of which should be further developed. See class 24 homework requirements for details.

Project NOTE:

Prof. Rosenblatt indicated that there was some confusion about the personal icon silhouette.

Clarification: You are each creating an unique icon that represents your partner’s personality. Please refer to the project guidelines for details.

• This personal icon should be in silhouette >> Silhouettes from black card became popular in the mid-18th century. They are used in many mediums to give immediate identification or meaning. You may create a silhouette using any graphic, object, or icon.
• Take a look at the artwork of Kara Walker to see how she uses this method to convey meaning in her work.
• Also look at Indonesian Wayang Kulite – Shadow puppetry.
• Research all the different ways silhouette is used in graphic design, theater and art.

Here are a few examples of silhouettes from contemporary artworks at the Pulse Miami 2012 art fair:

LAB

Paired Color Identities Free-Study

• Continue work on Free-Study in class
• Practice good time management. You will present your final work next week. Make this one count!

Homework

Bring to class:

• Finished Paired Color Identities Freestudy.
• ALL PARTS OF ASSIGNMENT #5 ARE DUE!
• Review the Assignment #5 guidelines to be sure you have completed everything.
• SUPPLIES FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your choice of color study materials: gouache or acrylic paints, colored pencils, cut paper, or a laptop with Photoshop installed.