Assignment #10:Performance Suit
Make a wearable sculpturethat covers your entire body and that has a central performance function. This can be in the form of sound(s), movement(s), and/or a more conceptual focus. The sculpture/suit MUST project from your body a minimum of 2 feet in at least one direction.
You may use all of the skills and materials we have worked with so far: paper, cardboard, fabric, sewing, natural materials, found objects, and assemblage.
You can create a performance video for an extra grade, and can enlist an assistant (model/videographer)
You may work in a team with one other student to create suits that interact in a meaningful way.
Look at the following artists for inspiration: Nick Cave, Rebecca Horn, William Pope,
Note: Some of these and examples we show are decorated dresses/outfits.Your project should not look like a dress, or outfit. It should transform the form (outline) of your body.Make the idea your own!
Homework:
After looking at inspiration sources, make sketches for your wearable sculpture,
and bring materials that you want to work with to class.You should bring A LOT of materials to class.
This is a big project. It will count for 2 full grades with option for extra credit for video
3/15 Project and homework assigned
3/22 Bring 3 pages of drawing sketches and 1 3D model -work in class
3/29 Spring Break –work at home
4/2 Progress photos via Reminds to teachers
4/5-4/12 continue work while doing other assignments
4/19 NO CLASS –teacher planning day
4/26 Performance Suit Critiques
4/29 Performances Showcases NWSA Crandon Beach Day
Homework grade (3/22, 4/2 and 4/5) will be given for:
· 3 pages of detailed sketches/ideas, including sample color scheme and texture/sound/material choices & 3D model
· Research on example artists.
· Materials to work in class.Basic Structure (armature) of suit begun and brought to class.
Friday, April 26: CRITIQUE –Showcase, Performance and optional video.
Performance Suit Critique Rubric:
A = excellent craftsmanship, highly creative, interesting sounds/movements created by suit, complete transformation (and coverage) of body from head to toe. Highly thoughtful and interesting movement/choreography and/or concept.
B = good craftsmanship (nothing falls off/breaks), good creativity, interesting sounds created by suit, good transformation (and coverage) of body from head to toe. Intentional and interesting movement/choreography.
C = Project suffers from ANY of the following: craft issues (some things fall off/break), not very creative in choice of materials or their manipulation, sound element not considered, not enough transformation of body, suit does not cover entire body. Movement/choreography not well thought out or intentional.
D = Project suffers from more than one of the issues mentioned in the C category.
F = Did not do.
The extra credit video must include the following:
Title frame including the names of performers, title of piece and date.
1 - 3 minutes duration.
Intentional beginning (how will you come into the frame?)
Intentional choreography (what will happen in the video?)
Intentional ending (how will the video end?)
Uploaded to Vimeo, Youtube, Tumblr or your personal artist website.
Nick Cave
Rebecca Horn
Nick Cave Sound suits in Action!
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