Art 1 Final Exam

Required Question:

Do you feel that this range and choice encouraged you to grow as an artist? Please explain how it did, if not, explain how it in.

- Yes, I feel that this range and choice encouraged me to grow a lot as an artist. First off, the new techniques that I learned really helped my sketching and drawing develop. Second, the materials that we got to use expanded my knowledge on different ways to make artistic pieces. Throughout the process I came across multiple obstacles but with the things I learned, I overcame them. No, knowing what I can do with these materials and techniques, I can go on to create better things.

Chosen 3 From the List:

Regardless of whether you liked or disliked a project, which one did you learn, grow, or developed the most from?  Please explain.

- Even though I disliked the perspective project, I gained some skills by doing it. I learned how to set up the ruler to make the picture look like you are looking at it from 1st, 2nd, or 3rd perspective. Also, I developed skill on working with things i'm not familiar with. I've never drawn a perspective picture so this was new to me. I overcame the obstacle of making everything look like it was all the same perspective. It took some time to get it right but I accomplished it.

 

What did you find most difficult about this class? This could be anything from gathering materials, to generating projects ideas, to applying a particular technique. What could be done to resolve this issue in the future?

- What I found the most difficult about this class is getting familiar with certain materials. It wasn't always easy starting off with unfamiliar things. Even though it was difficult I still enjoyed being able to use them. I think what could be done to resolve the issue in the future is to have a longer amount of time to practice with the materials. We did usually have about a week to finish our assigned projects with the materials but it would've been nice to have a little more time.


 

Which project was your most successful? Describe the theme and or topic and the process you went through to complete the project.

- The project that I found most successful was my sculpture project. The theme to this was summertime due to the fact that I love everything about summer. In order to complete this project, first I had to draw the image on a thin sheet of paper. Next, I traced the sheet over the divided pieces of clay I made. After I got the clay hardened, I painted my 3 individual parts. I was happy with the outcome of this project. I enjoy doing sculptures involving clay and this project allowed me to expand on that.