Unit 2: Fine Artist
UNIT OBJECTIVES:
- The learner will be able to identify the categories and jobs involved in instruction of freelance fine artists
- The learner will define key terms that relate to artwork and professionalism of the work of an artist.
- The learner will complete various creative tasks/research to broaden knowledge of the following areas.
Artwork in Reference
Georgia O'Keefe was influenced by artists like Paul Strande. She rendered object close up so that the viewer is examining something that seems as though it is abstract but in reality, it's a magnified view. Abstracting themes from nature was her focas.
Lesson 1: Artist
General Description: The job of an artist involves making works of art essentially for aesthetic and intellectual purposes, judged for its beauty and eloquence. Metaphors, capabilities, events and products are the main contributions to arts in business. Once an artist received more notoriety, their reasons for making art may be for a specific gallery or museum.
Predicted Average Salary: 45,000 yearly
Assignment:
Using the picture to the right, answer the following questions: 1. Describe what you see (look closely) 2. How is this work organized? What shapes is it made up of? 3. What messages does this artwork bring forward? 4. Why or why isn't this work successful?
Lesson 2: Illustrator
General Description: Illustrators typically create pictures for books, magazines, blogs, e-zines and a variety of other publications. There is some overlap from graphic design to illustration, but the general responsibility is making drawings based on needs of the authors, editors or designers.
Predicted Average Salary: 15,000 - 50,000 (usually paid for each project)
Assignment:
Based on Chris Van Allsburg; the mastermind behind incredible children's books such as The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, Polar Express and Jumanji (two of which were adapted as successful motion picture films)
Think back to a story you remember reading or viewing repetitively as a child. Create a series of drawings showing an adult version or a modern day version of that story.
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Responses Unit 2 Here you will upload your assignments in your sketchbooks as a photo either scanned or a photo of the assignments.
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