Duality of Me Project
A self Portrait Relief Print Project
Project Overview
Each of us inhabits some sort of duality, contrasting characteristics, or a battle within that provokes confusion and can hinder our ability to make choices. Not only do we inhabit these traits, but also we are confronted with opposing viewpoints daily. Capturing this dualism in ourselves and the world around us is an interesting artistic endeavor, one you are challenged with. You will use Photoshop to design a sophisticated composition representing the dualism that exists in your world, whether it is inside of you, or a situation you are confronting currently. We will further explore printmaking- linoleum cuts and mono-prints, Photoshop, and collage techniques as mediums to communicate your ideas. These pieces will be displayed at an end of the year exhibition in conjunction with humanities exhibitions. We will also be using this imagery to print and sell as merchandise to support future projects.
Essential Questions
Learning Goals
Each of us inhabits some sort of duality, contrasting characteristics, or a battle within that provokes confusion and can hinder our ability to make choices. Not only do we inhabit these traits, but also we are confronted with opposing viewpoints daily. Capturing this dualism in ourselves and the world around us is an interesting artistic endeavor, one you are challenged with. You will use Photoshop to design a sophisticated composition representing the dualism that exists in your world, whether it is inside of you, or a situation you are confronting currently. We will further explore printmaking- linoleum cuts and mono-prints, Photoshop, and collage techniques as mediums to communicate your ideas. These pieces will be displayed at an end of the year exhibition in conjunction with humanities exhibitions. We will also be using this imagery to print and sell as merchandise to support future projects.
Essential Questions
- How can we use symbolism to communicate our thoughts and feelings?
- How can we express our thoughts and feelings through the composition of line, color, shape, and texture?
- What are dualities exist our lives that help define our existence and how do we represent these visually?
- Who are we and how can we represent our dualities?
- How can awareness of our dualities help us understand ourselves better?
Learning Goals
- Understand dualism and be able to recognize dualities in our own lives.
- Become familiar with printmaking techniques, process, and vocabulary
- Identify elements of art and principles of design within our prints
- Apply elements of art to principles of design to compose beautiful work
- Create a beautiful, professional exhibition that you are proud of