Friday, March 6, 2015

Module 6: Video Review

1. Key concepts I learned in both videos was the processes of each type of art. Glass making, ceramics, sculpture, installation, and craft. For sculptures, I wasn't aware of the long process in first picking stone and what needs to be done during that process and after. I learned just how much time and effort is put into making sculptures and other forms of art. In the glass and ceramics video I learned the difference between the two which I wasn't aware of. They are both created with fire but ceramics usually have a clay base. I also learned that heating ceramics at different temperatures creates different types of ceramics.

2. The videos put a visual to what they text is stating. The videos went into more detail of the process and exposed the steps that go into creating various forms of physical art. I think the videos putting visual to the text allows me to fully understand the process instead of just reading and creating a process in my head, the videos help me see what happens when making sculptures, glass, ceramics, etc.

3. I like watching the videos because I learn better that way. It personally takes me forever to read because I have to reread things and especially going over the sculpting process and such, it was better for me to see how it is done rather than reading.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Module 6

1. http://blogging-my-art.blogspot.com
http://lilymac334.blogspot.com/

2. When looking at project #1 I think most pictures have more than one element in them. This is something Kayla stated in her blog posting which I agree with. I think the pictures she used fit well with the element she chose. The same was for Lily's post. She explained how one of her pictures had about 4 different elements in it but she also explained why she chose the one specific element for that picture. I agree with their elements and I think in each person depending on what you see first, you can see a different element than what was originally noted on the picture.

3. I didn't get a chance to make it to an art gallery so I didn't have any pictures that were the same as my own. I did however look at the images both Kayla and Lily took from their visit and noticed they had a few of the same pictures. I think this is interesting because of all the works in the gallery they had similar interests or works that caught their eye.

4. Body and Soul was one work of art that stood out to me. This was in both blogs that I read and I think it is one image that stands out to a number of people. I think this is why I connected with it, it was reoccurring and I enjoyed it every time I saw it. Another work of art that interested me was Kill Yourself. I don't get what the artists message is and I would like to know the meaning behind this work. I noted that the shapes and colors the artist uses is unexpected from what the text reads. I would like to know the decision making process behind this work of art.

5. I enjoyed reading other students blog postings. I think it is good to view other peoples work to reflect on my own. I enjoyed seeing the different images for the various elements since there is so many and they can be used in different ways. I liked that I could look at pictures and responses at the same time rather than just reading a discussion post. I think this process helps you connect more.