Gcccd What Is Autobiography in Art and Its Importance Discussion
Autobiographic Diorama Art Project Due July 29Submit AssignmentDue Wednesday by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a website url, a media recording, or a file upload File Types pdf Available until Jul 29 at 11:59pmTell Me Your Story We all have our own individual autobiographies, or stories.Each one of us are defined by a web of influences: ancestry, culture, family, spirituality, sexuality, class, health, politics, society, race, gender, social media, technology, nature, etc. Did you notice a lot of this list is actually the titles of the textbook chapters? That's because, we all have a connection to each one of these areas, and so do the artists that we've looked in the textbook. What is autobiography in art?Art work that is about the artist themselves- this can be about any aspect of their lives. It's very open to interpretation, as long as the art work and the topics are about the artist. You are going to make an autobiographic artwork by gathering objects and images that tell the story of you. One Ted Talk and Betye Saar's workTed Talk: The Danger of a Single StoryBetye Saar's work as a reflection on her ancestry, her personal lived experience, and her own historical context.Legendary artist Betty Saar works on multiple formats, focusing on sculptural work in the tradition of assemblage (assembling). She repurposes a lot of mediums/media. She also re-purposes themes and images; both personal and historic. Saar, lived in Los Angeles during the 60's and 70's, during the Civil Right Era which also was the height of the Black Panther Party (Links to an external site.), championing rights and equality for African Americans. This is just some of the historical context of Saar's early work. A good deal of Saar's work is influenced by examining American stereotypes of African American people.“My work started to become politicized after the death of Martin Luther King in 1968. But The Liberation of Aunt Jemima, which I made in 1972, was the first piece that was politically explicit. There was a community centre in Berkeley, on the edge of Black Panther territory in Oakland, called the Rainbow Sign. They issued an open invitation to black artists to be in a show about black heroes, so I decided to make a black heroine. For many years, I had collected derogatory images: postcards, a cigar-box label, an ad for beans, Darkie toothpaste. I found a little Aunt Jemima mammy figure, a caricature of a black slave, like those later used to advertise pancakes. She had a broom in one hand and, on the other side, I gave her a rifle. In front of her, I placed a little postcard, of a mammy with a mulatto child, which is another way black women were exploited during slavery. I used the derogatory image to empower the black woman by making her a revolutionary, like she was rebelling against her past enslavement. When my work was included in the exhibition ‘WACK! Art and the Feminist Revolution’, at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles in 2007, the activist and academic Angela Davis gave a talk in which she said the black women’s movement started with my work The Liberation of Aunt Jemima. That was a real thrill.” (Links to an external site.)Saar's work is personal, as you see from this passage about the Gris Gris box, (I have bolded some areas to pay special attention to):"Gris-Gris Box is a boxed assemblage rooted in African American tradition, which Saar refers to as her ancestral boxes. The central figure within the box is a doll resembling an African American woman, surrounded by various ritual accoutrements, including feathers, beads, and a few spherical shapes that represent the planets. The hair suspended from the bottom of the box also references hoodoo or traditional healing practices. The ridge of the box is adorned with three eyes, important because the third eye is regarded as the inner eye in various spiritual traditions. The title suggests African American ritual practice, referencing the influence of memory, ancestry, and spirituality on the practice of art making." (Links to an external site.) Click either title to learn more: Left image: Betye Saar, "The Liberation of Aunt Jemima," 1972. Mixed media assemblage, 11.75 x 8 x 2.75 in. (29.8 x 20.3 x 7.0 cm). Collection of the Berkeley Art Museum (Links to an external site.). Right Image: (Links to an external site.)Betye Saar, Artist, Gris-Gris Box , 1972 (Links to an external site.)For this assignment, please reference:Page 350 reading and image 12.5 Betye Saar The Liberation of Aunt Jemima.Read this article on Saar's work: https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/betye-saar-reflecting-american-culture-through-assemblage-art (Links to an external site.)Read this brief description of Saar's Gris Gris Box: https://hammer.ucla.edu/now-dig-this/art/gris-gris-box (Links to an external site.)Read this description of Saar's The Liberation of Aunt Jemima: http://revolution.berkeley.edu/liberation-aunt-jemima/ (Links to an external site.) And any other references from the text book or your own outside references. Let's get started!Two Part ProjectRequirements & InstructionsBe sure to view the ted talk, read the articles and closely look at all of the images of Saar's work, on those links. You will be making a connection back to her work, in your reflection.Part 1: The ArtBegin by looking closely at the connections that Saar makes with her objects. This will help to understand how to make your own connections to your our objects. (Feel free to look at other artist as well, you will have to reference a connection or influence to her work or an artist that you found.)Notice that Saar's work has a backdrop image, with a central figure and objects on either side. This can work as a formula for planning and laying out your box, and where things will be placed.How to start: Start collecting objects. This is a personal project about you- so introduce personal items, mementos, cultural or religious images/icons, photographs, fabrics, items that are symbolic to you and are about you. As you are gathering your items, look for a box as well. Find objects that can be glued down. Once you have a lot of items (at least 5), including a box that they will go in, play around with the "placement", composition/layout. Don't glue anything down yet!Before you glue anything down, make a plan.Mentally walk through your project- ask yourself, what will I do first, second, last, etc. Address the background first, paint it, glue down some fabric, etc. Finish the background first (trust me, this will make it so much easier)Place your foreground objects second (gluing, stitching down)Side objects or smaller objects near the front should go last Once you have a plan, start!
I understand that you may not have paint or fabric, or glue- so, do your best, and maybe there's another alternative for those materials. How about using decorative tape to cover (instead of paint or fabric), or nail polish (for paint). I LOVE to see what students come up with, be creative! The rules and some tips:All completed boxes should be no larger that an 8x10 "shadow box", and no smaller than a normal sized Altoids mint container. An old jewelry box, cigar box, eye glass box could work...All completed boxes should be completely covered with paint or fabric (unless the box itself is interesting to look at)- naked cardboard or un-painted shoe box will not work- unless it is about your story.There is a lot of creative freedom for what you can include to discuss "you"! Use it!Personalize, discuss your background, culture, religion, etc- what ever you feel is important to your story.Part 2: the reflectionIn a one page summary or video/audio response, discuss the following:How were you able to discuss your own personal story?Discuss your objects in your story.images/objects that you used and...how each image/object describes your storyPersonally reflect on this project and the process. Did you have any hurdles or triumphs that you wish to share?You must use some of terms from the Principles of Composition. Please review Ch 2 for these. Make a connection to another artist, or Saar's work: this can be the influence of culture/politics/history, etc- or the influence of her "arrangement of objects". Feel free to do some personal investigation into other artists! How to SubmitUpload several photographs, including details.Reflection Summary (see above, please upload in the numbered format) or as a video/audio response.How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor? (Links to an external site.)CITE sources, if you use them (it is not necessary to use another source other than your text book). Your submission will be scanned through for originality. I will use this data to inform your grade. If you do not cite, it will "appear" that plagiarism is taking place. . After submission, please complete the Project Reflection Click here to go to the Project Reflection.RubricProject & Reflection 100 ptProject & Reflection 100 ptCriteriaRatingsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Art Object: Material Requirements1. Good work!Meets all requirements for size, materials, amount of objects. All completed boxes should be no larger that an 8x10 "shadow box", and no smaller than a normal sized Altoids mint container. All completed boxes should be completely covered with paint or fabric (unless you specify why it is not covered). At least 5 objects (does not include the box).2. Almost there!Meets most requirements for size, materials, amount of objects. All completed boxes should be no larger that an 8x10 "shadow box", and no smaller than a normal sized Altoids mint container. All completed boxes should be completely covered with paint or fabric (unless you specify why it is not covered). At least 5 objects (does not include the box).3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Art Object: Compositional Layout1. Good work!Compositional placement appears well considered, maximizes the containment device- objects are secured and appear to be intentionally arranged. Objects have been arranged in consideration of each other so that they are maximizing their impact.2. Almost there!Compositional placement appears haphazard; or some objects are falling down; or are not secured well; or are hidden from view. All without written intention.3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Art Object: Creativity1. Good work!The entire art work shows solutions that are not common or that went beyond the requirements of the assignment. This may be in the following areas: covering of the box, the choice of materials, manipulation of materials, etc,2. Almost there!Some of the art work shows solutions that are not common or that went beyond the requirements of the assignment. This may be in the following areas: covering of the box, the choice of materials, manipulation of materials, etc,3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Reflection: The Objects1. Good work!Discussed all of the images/objects that are used and how each image/object describes your story.2. Almost there!Mostly discussed the images/objects that are used and how each image/object describes your story.3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Reflection: The Process1. Good work!Personally reflect on the process. Some of terms from the Principles of Composition were used in your reflection. Did you have any hurdles or triumphs that you wish to share?2. Almost there!Briefly discussed some aspects of the process. Few terms from the Principles of Composition were used in your reflection. Briefly shared any hurdles or triumphs.3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Reflection: The Influence1. Good work!Made a clear connection to another artist, or Saar's work: this can be the influence of culture/politics/history, etc- or the influence of her "arrangement of objects".2. Almost there!A connection to another artist, or Saar's work is briefly discussed. This can be the influence of culture/politics/history, etc- or the influence of her "arrangement of objects".3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionPreviousNext⫸Autobiographic Diorama_ Project ReflectionSubmit AssignmentDue Wednesday by 11:59pm Points 10 Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file uploadArt Project Reflection Please read this entire page before starting or submitting this assignment. Note that there are a few different ways to submit these responses.Instructions:Students will use this form below (the list of 4 questions) to summarize their own creative assignment.Students: type directly into all four categories for your responses.Students may also submit audio or video recordings of the responses below. These will be collected though course assignment submissions.Complete this list of questions:Assignment Description: 1. Cultural ResponseWrite a brief (1 paragraph) summary of how you are were able to discuss your own culture, ethnicity or race with this project:2. Creative InterpretationWrite a brief (1 paragraph) summary of how were able to be creatively interpret this project:3. PersonalizationWrite a brief (1 paragraph) summary of how you were able to personalize this project:4. Self-ReflectionWrite a brief (1 paragraph) self-reflection of your personal experience with this project process:Optional comments:How to submit your Art Project Reflection There are a few ways to do this.Type your responses directly into the question area and upload as a word document.Type your responses directly into the question area and upload as a pfd document.You may submit audio recordings of your responses.You may submit video recordings of your responses; the link below will show you how. How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor?Group Page Pop Culture Project Due July 29Submit AssignmentDue Wednesday by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload File Types pdf Available until Jul 29 at 11:59pmINTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT For this assignment, you will be working with a group to create an informative page on Pop Art, through your eyes and definitions of Pop Culture.Pop art (p465): Artwork that uses commercial images (consumer goods, celebrity/political images, historical images, religious icons, media (anything on a screen), social media, video games, etc.; from any aspect of *Popular Culture. *Popular Culture is the common culture that we live in that includes the aforementioned commercial images including national, ethnic, religious iconography/images. Popular Culture has become more broad, given the nature of our global communication and media sharing. In other words, we can share more images/iconography internationally and quickly!Popular Culture is not just American or western culture. Every country has its own popular culture, with its own set of images that would then qualify to be used in "Pop Art". Group CollaborationAs a group, you will work together to find creative solutions to all six sections below, under Requirements. Under each point, there are additional requirements; images, descriptions, and videos (or other creative content). It is up to your group to allocate the work amongst yourselves. Help each other out! There is no I in team 😃Mid-Course In-Progress Check-In JULY 12There will be a mid-course check-in by me; which I will look for your individual progress. Please be sure to make considerable headway by that point. Nothing needs to be polished, or completed- again, it will be just an "in progress" check-in. For this assignment, please read the section in the textbook on:Chapter 14 Entertainment and Visual Culture.For MindTap: Definition of Pop Art, Culture, Cultural Heritage; search in the Glossary in MindTap Ch 1 section on Popular Culture starting with image 1.16 and before the section on Craft.Pop Art definition in context, image 5.13, at the end of the section Food: Storing and Serving Food; and image 11.21 , including the end of Flawed Humanity.Images that use popular culture imagery from the textbook, images: 1.16-18, 1.24, 3.1, 3.10, 3.18, 3.23, 3.31, 3.55, 3.56, 4.5, 4.20, 6.23, 10.17,11.13, 12.1, 12.5, 14.30, and just about every image from Ch 14/15 and many, many more throughout the book.You do not have to use the images above, this is just a small selection of what is available.Also note that many images from the Chapters 7 & 8 include images of spirituality and mortality/immortality that have become so ingrained in our culture that they are also considered images of Popular Culture and therefore could be used in Pop Art. World Art Maps: these are located at the very beginning of all chapters.And of course, your own images from your life, culture, ancestral background, etc!REQUIREMENTSAll 6 Sections below are required for every group PageWithin each Section (there are 6) present the following:1. All Green Headings/Sections have correct content within.2. There are at least 2 embedded videos under each Green Heading/Section. 3. There are at least 2 cited references under each Green Heading/Section. Keep the written information concise and interesting to read. The text must be relevant to the images that you provide.4. At least 10 images are correctly relevant for the section that it is under. 5. All text and images are cited to the original sources. Website link or name will do, such as the following: (Exploring Art, Lazzari, 2016). If you use a direct quote verbatim, you must use "quotations" and the citation.This is how to cite an image (example):Jose Guadalupe Posada. Las Bravisimas Calaveras Guatemaltecas de Mora y de Morales, 1907. Zinc Etching. Lazzari, 2016Name of the artist. Name of the artwork/image. Date. Medium. The source of the image, date of the publication of the source.1. What is Pop Art?Include the following:at least 2 embedded videosat least 2 cited references at least 10 imagesCited sources(Keep the written information/descriptions concise and interesting to read. The text must be relevant to the images that you provide) 2. When was the term first used in art?Include the following:at least 2 embedded videosat least 2 cited references at least 10 imagesCited sources (Keep the written information/descriptions concise and interesting to read. The text must be relevant to the images that you provide) 3. Examples from the textbook.Include the following:at least 2 embedded videosat least 2 cited references at least 10 imagesCited sources (Keep the written information/descriptions concise and interesting to read. The text must be relevant to the images that you provide) 4. How does your group define Pop Art in 2020?Feel free to include images from your own Ethnic background or Cultural heritage. The book is not comprehensive and so I rely on all of you to fill in- what the text may miss. Include the following:at least 2 embedded videosat least 2 cited references at least 10 imagesCited sources (Keep the written information/descriptions concise and interesting to read. The text must be relevant to the images that you provide) 5. Make visual connections to pre 20th century images Include the following:at least 2 embedded videosat least 2 cited references at least 10 imagesCited sources (Keep the written information/descriptions concise and interesting to read. The text must be relevant to the images that you provide) 6. Make visual connections to non-western images Feel free to include images from your own Ethnic background or Cultural heritage. The book is not comprehensive and so I rely on all of you to fill in- what the text may miss. Include the following:at least 2 embedded videosat least 2 cited references at least 10 imagesCited sources (Keep the written information/descriptions concise and interesting to read. The text must be relevant to the images that you provide) Suggested time-management schedule for this projectThere will be a mid-project check-in during the half way point of the course. There will be an Announcement reminder leading up to this along with weekly reminders and suggested course of action.How to Submit your final workOnce you are ready to submit your final page please follow these instructions:copy the url link of your page. It should look something like this, but with your own name at the end. https://gcccd.instructure.com/groups/18023/pages/xuchi-eggleton paste the link into the comments or text entry of the assignment submission.You will also have to upload a PDF file of your individual page. It's ok if the pdf file changes the formatting. This pdf copy serves as a back-up. Thank you 😁 After submission, please complete the Project Reflection, individually.Click here to go to the Project Reflection.RubricGroup Page Pop Culture Project 100 ptGroup Page Pop Culture Project 100 ptCriteriaRatingsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCREATIVITY1. Good work!Student shows "several" solutions that are not common or that went beyond the requirements of the assignment/section. This may be in the following areas: -there is an alternative media present -alternative presentation style -selecting a broad variety of types of images -formatting using the font style and size options as seen in Canvas' Rich Content Editor -other un-common solutions to image presentation, and images, while still staying within the range of the requirements of the assignment (Popular Culture, Pop Art).2. Almost there!Student shows "few" solutions that are not common or that went beyond the requirements of the assignment/section. This may be in the following areas: -there is an alternative media present -alternative presentation style -selecting a broad variety of types of images -formatting using the font style and size options as seen in Canvas' Rich Content Editor -other un-common solutions to image presentation, and images, while still staying within the range of the requirements of the assignment (Popular Culture, Pop Art).3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIMAGES and/or Video are Relevant to the section1. Good work!All images and/or video are clear examples of the section under which it is under. (there are 6 sections)2. Almost there!Some images and/or video are clear examples of the section under which it is under. (there are 6 sections). Some images are not direct example of the section they represent.3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDESCRIPTION of images/videos are relevant to the section.1. Good work!All of the descriptions of the images and/or video links are directly relevant to the Section that it is under. Each description clearly describes how or why the image/video is: pop art, popular culture, non-western, pre20th century, etc.2. Almost there!Most of the description of the images and/or video links are directly relevant to the Section that it is under. Most descriptions clearly describes how or why the image/video is: pop art, popular culture, non-western, pre20th century, etc.3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCITATION of Images, Videos, text1. Good work!All images have citations; including artist name, artwork title, date, medium and location (if pertinent). All videos have citations in the form of a link. Applicable written content has citations.2. Almost there!Most images have citations; including artist name, artwork title, date, medium and location (if pertinent). Most videos have citations in the form of a link. Applicable written content has citations.3. Something missing?You may not have submitted all aspects of the assignment which were required in order to earn full credit.4. No SubmissionNo SubmissionThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGROUP CONTRIBUTION1. Good work!Based on the amount of students in your group; you, the student was in charge of an equal amount of contribution to sections or sub-sections.2. Something missing?Based on the amount of students in your group; you, the student was in charge of less than an equal amount of contribution.This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGROUP PARTICIPATION1. Good work!Students participated in the group process. This includes: 1. communicating with your group through any of the canvas features in the group area- announcements, discussions, etc. and/or 2. Participating by signing up and contributing to the Mid-Project Check-in.2. Something MissingStudent did not participate in the group process. This includes: 1. no communication with your group through any of the canvas features in the group area- announcements, discussions, etc. and/or 2. no participation by signing up and contributing to the Mid-Project Check-in.PreviousNext⫸Group Page Pop Culture Project ReflectionSubmit AssignmentDue Wednesday by 11:59pm Points 10 Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file uploadArt Project Reflection Please read this entire page before starting or submitting this assignment. Note that there are a few different ways to submit these responses.Instructions:Students will use this form below (the list of 4 questions) to summarize their own creative assignment.Students: type directly into all four categories for your responses.Students may also submit audio or video recordings of the responses below. These will be collected though course assignment submissions.Complete this list of questions:Assignment Description: 1. Cultural ResponseWrite a brief (1 paragraph) summary of how you are were able to discuss your own culture, ethnicity or race with this project:2. Creative InterpretationWrite a brief (1 paragraph) summary of how were able to be creatively interpret this project:3. PersonalizationWrite a brief (1 paragraph) summary of how you were able to personalize this project:4. Self-ReflectionWrite a brief (1 paragraph) self-reflection of your personal experience with this project process:Optional comments:How to submit your Art Project Reflection There are a few ways to do this.Type your responses directly into the question area and upload as a word document.Type your responses directly into the question area and upload as a pfd document.You may submit audio recordings of your responses.You may submit video recordings of your responses; the link below will show you how. How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor? (Links to an external site.)