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Information Distribution Systems: Political Ideology

October 17, 2008 · Comments Off

Prompt Paper question (due Thursday, 10.23.08): How can inanimate objects such as those observed in our still life be used to promote political ideology? Describe at least two historical antecedents. Must be word-processed.

Still-life drawing series (due Tuesday, 10.22.08): Students will complete a series of charcoal drawings based on their observations of the still life in the middle of the room. These should be in the spirit of the studies we did from the model at the beginning of the marking period. I’ll be looking for the following characteristics:

  • 18 ” x 24″
  • Haptic
  • Evidence of the eraser as a mark-making tool
  • Aggressive/assertive
  • 4 drawings for single period students
  • 8 drawings for double period students

Project Proposal (due Thursday, 10.23.08):

Proposal Format: Must be word-processed and the following format must be followed.

Student name:

Date of submission

  • Project description (include nature of object(s), quantity and sizes).
  • Purpose/ objective
  • Materials

Project (due Thursday, 11.6.08)

NOTE: This due date has been extended to Monday, 11.10.08

Rationale paper (due Thursday, 11.6.08) Must be word-processed.

NOTE: This due date has been extended to Monday, 11.10.08

Categories: Honors Art