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