Junk Art
Class Activities
1. Introduction & overview of topic · Assessments and outcomes/expectations 2. Groups work - discuss & write notes in you VD · what is junk? · what is junk art? · what might it be about? 3. Watch Prezi about Junk Art · debrief - ideas into VD 4. Making Task & discussion of materiality · Choose 1 hard material and 1 soft material · Create a sphere from each material about 10 cm in diameter · It can be solid or empty · Finish for homework Homework: start collecting junk materials for your project |
Session 1
Also called Green Art, Recycled Art, Found Art and Assemblage, Junk Art is 2D and 3D art works made from repurposed materials, particularly those that have been discarded. Links Junk Culture All about Junk Art Found Art (Wikipedia) Junk Art - Art History 101 Basics (About.com) |
Session 2
Class Activities 1. Using your visual Diary · Handout and brief discussion of expectations for VD · Watch YouTube of VDs 2. Use Weebly site to select two/three images to analyse - fill in analysis sheet or use your VD 3. Begin personal project · orientation and discussion · discussion of select materials and forms to make - work through the questions on the Project Sheet Homework: Continue working on the ideas for your personal project. Collect materials 1. Using Your Visual Diary
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2. Select 2 or 3 Art Works to Analyse
Artists Associated with Junk Art
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