Why am I drawing my desk, when I should really be cleaning it?
11 Oct 2014 Comments Off on Why am I drawing my desk, when I should really be cleaning it?
Learn about: Dafen, China
10 Oct 2014 Comments Off on Learn about: Dafen, China
in Uncategorized Tags: art, art appreciation, articles, assignment, Assignments, China, Dafen, Debates, Discussion, mspdgtt, topics in art
Part 1
Read each of these the articles or blog blurbs about Dafen China (most are very short). After each one write 3-5 sentence summary of what the article says about Dafen. Try to look for what each article offers that is different from the other articles–unique and new information. At the end you will formulate opinions about Dafen China.
***There may be an article that won’t open under the school’s filter. Try, but if it won’t–just skip that one 🙂
1. Article: Hand Painted Reproductions of Art
2. Blog Entry About the Art Reproduction City in China
3. BBC Article about the Economy and Dafen
5. Culture24s comments on Dafen
7. Accurate Self portrait by a Dafen artist who also paints the Mona Lisa
8. http://www.dafenvillageonline.com/
9. Trip Advisor Dafen, a tourist website where people who go post about it
Part 2
1. In 2 or 3 “good sized” paragraphs, explain what happens in Dafen China?
Reference your source (even a link) next to your main points.
2. Would you like to visit Dafen? Why or Why not?
3. If you were in Dafen, would you buy art? Elaborate on your answer.
4. Would you buy art at WalMart that was made in Dafen? Elaborate on your answer.
5. Free comments. Make some comments that demonstrate thought and insight about Dafen. This is wide open!
6. If you could have a conversation with an artist from Dafen, what 3 questions would you ask that person?
Part 3
Use your words Powerfully! In 10 words or less, what is your opinion of Dafen.
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Media Literacy…Artist Voice in the 21st Century
04 Apr 2014 Comments Off on Media Literacy…Artist Voice in the 21st Century
in Uncategorized Tags: 21st century, art, artist, assignment, Assignments, literacy, media, voice
1. Look up the terms below. Then, in your own words write a definition of the term in relation to an artist.
- exponential growth
- voice
- mass media
- niche
- permeate
- manipulate
- communicate
- responsibility
2. Talk About: In groups of 3, discuss your definitions. Compare them. “Phone a Friend” from another group if your group gets stuck.
3. Think About: What new perspectives did you gain from your group?
4. Prove Your Understanding: Discuss the relationship that an artist has with media (not art materials this time). As a part of your discussion, include an explanation/definition of the terms. You can choose your writing format, but it can not be a list. You can write an essay, in reflective style, narrative. If you were really creative, you might could write a story. It must be connected and must address the prompt.
Extension:
A. Resume Prep: I have the following Information and Media Skills…
Art Is Good 