Alter Ego Mask due 4/3

Think of an aspect of your personality that the world doesn't normally see. Your challenge is to create a mask (think of it as a sculpture for your head) that represents that concept without illustrating it. This “mask” shouldn't look like anything you've seen before; approach the project in any way that makes sense to you. The materials are up to you. Let the forms, lines, colors and materials you use speak about your concept. You will wear the mask during critique.

Requirements
• The mask must obscure most, if not all of your face. NO ZORO MASKS!
• Some element of the mask should extend at least 12 inches from your head.
• Think about how you will wear it and don’t be afraid to get your shoulders and upper body involved as part of the mask, or as a way to wear it.
• You will be graded on your effort as well as your creativity, thoughtfulness, technique, and skill in making the mask.

You will have two weeks to work on the project, use your time wisely. There is no class on March 27, so you will do this project at home.


Pencil Mask by Rebecca Horn
http://www.mediaartnet.org/works/bleistiftmaske/


Native Alaskan Inuit mask
http://www.glenbow.org/collections/museum/native/inuit.cfm


a Soundsuit by Nick Cave
http://badatsports.com/2008/nick-caves-soundsuits/

Span Strength due March 20

You will build a bridge using foam core and glue. Your bridge must span a 2' gap, be at least three inches wide, and there must be a place where we can stack weights. Your goal is to build a bridge that can bear as much weight as possible. Consider strength and beauty when you design your bridge. Your projects will be strength tested during the critique, and the student whose bridge can hold the most weight will win a prize.

Bridge Research

Find out why bridges don't fall down. How many types of bridges are there, and what kinds are strongest? Research interesting bridge designs. Bring sketches and printouts to class to use as a reference for your next sculpture. Bring scissors, Xactos, etc. Your constructions will be built out of foam core, which you'll be given in class.


Roy Coleman bridge design lecture

Model bridge design tips
http://www.garrettsbridges.com/category/design