Assignment: One Paragraph on the Ai WeiWei incident at the PAMM. Due Feb 28th

Assignment

Write a one paragraph position, or opinion, paper on the recent events that unfolded at the PAMM involving the destruction of the work by Ai WeiWei. 

Research

You will need to research thoroughly in order to write this paper. 
Who was the artist that defaced the artwork? 
Who is Ai WeiWei?
What was the destroyed artwork about? How was it made?
Why did this take place in an art museum? Why the PAMM?
What is the Miami art community like?

Writing

The paragraph should include the following:

An opening sentence (to introduce the topic)
A statement of position/opinion
Two sentences that support your position/opinion
A closing Statement (where you reiterate your position)

Specifications

Must be typed and printed, with name and date included at top right-hand corner of page. Helvetica or Times New Roman font, 10 point. Not double-spaced. 

Due Feb 28th

Project 7: Shut your Trap? Due March 7th

Project Description

What does a trap do? It captures something. Think of a specific audience, and make a trap for that audience. Think about the following definitions:

Trap (verb)

1. (transitive) To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap. 

Entrap (verb)

1. (transitive) To catch something in a trap or snare.
2. (transitive) To lure someone, either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.

Entrapment can be a physical, mental, relational, social, or logical thing. Answer the following questions, as you prepare to research for your design:

1. Who will you audience be (who do you want to trap)?
2. How will you choose to trap your audience?
3. What bait would be appropriate for that audience? Think of something enticing to them.

Optional: If your trap is physical, consider how your sculpture can have moving parts, and how it will function. Think back to your Hybrid sculptures, and look for objects in your everyday life that you can use as source material. You don't have to make everything. Some things can be modifications of existing things you already own (or find).

Specifications

Your sculpture must be smaller than 24"x24"x24". There is no limitation on materials, but it must be safe (no dangerous electricity, fire, sharp objects, etc).

Timeline

February 21st- Project Presented
February 28th- In-class work day. Please come prepared with questions, materials, and a plan.
March 7th- Project Due/Critique

Student Examples from the current Junior class can be viewed here.

Researching traps

Here is a link to an animal trap website