Sustained Investigation Concept Page
I want to make art about ___
Why? Because...
Why is it significant?
Dig Deeper. Be specific.
Try putting it in question format to get to the "meat" of your investigation.
How does___? What if ____? Why do____?
Ideas and concepts used ____
Materials used ____
Processes used _____
Why? Because...
Why is it significant?
Dig Deeper. Be specific.
Try putting it in question format to get to the "meat" of your investigation.
How does___? What if ____? Why do____?
Ideas and concepts used ____
Materials used ____
Processes used _____
Create a concept page that clearly states your sustained investigation theme.
- Include at least five guiding questions
Add sketches, photos or other inspiration sources.
Use 12x18 or larger poster board
Be prepared to share with the class.
Remember, the sustained investigation is:
10-15 finished pieces
An in-depth exploration of a particular 2-D design, 3-D design, or drawing concern
Grows out of a coherent plan of action or investigation
Is based on individual interest in a particular visual idea
Is unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence
Is focused on a process of investigation, growth, and discovery
Shows the development of a visual language appropriate for the subject
Consider combining a concept or subject matter you are interested in exploring, with a material/media that will both help you express the concept that you enjoy working with and investigating, with an artistic style or approach.
The pieces will be accompanied by a written commentary:
1 . Clearly and simply state the central idea of your concentration
2 . Explain how the work in your concentration demonstrates your intent and the exploration of your idea . You may refer to specific images as examples
- Include at least five guiding questions
Add sketches, photos or other inspiration sources.
Use 12x18 or larger poster board
Be prepared to share with the class.
Remember, the sustained investigation is:
10-15 finished pieces
An in-depth exploration of a particular 2-D design, 3-D design, or drawing concern
Grows out of a coherent plan of action or investigation
Is based on individual interest in a particular visual idea
Is unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence
Is focused on a process of investigation, growth, and discovery
Shows the development of a visual language appropriate for the subject
Consider combining a concept or subject matter you are interested in exploring, with a material/media that will both help you express the concept that you enjoy working with and investigating, with an artistic style or approach.
The pieces will be accompanied by a written commentary:
1 . Clearly and simply state the central idea of your concentration
2 . Explain how the work in your concentration demonstrates your intent and the exploration of your idea . You may refer to specific images as examples
Helpful Tips/Examples
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Concentration Examples
Examples of Drawing Concentrations:
• A series of expressive landscapes based upon personal experience of a particular place
• A personal or family history communicated through the content and style of still-life images
• Abstractions from mechanical objects that explore mark-making
• Interpretive self-portraiture and figure studies that emphasize exaggeration and distortion
• A project that explores interior or exterior architectural space, emphasizing principles of perspective, structure, ambiance created by light, etc .
• A series of figurative works combining animal and human subjects — drawings, studies and completed works
• An interpretive study of literary characters in which mixed media, color and form are explored
• The use of multiple images to create works that reflect psychological or narrative events
Examples of 2D Design Concentrations:
• An exploration of patterns and designs found in nature and/or culture
• A series of works that begins with representational interpretations and evolves into abstraction
• A series of landscapes based upon personal experience of a particular place in which composition and light are used to intensify artistic expression
• Design and execution of pages for a book or graphic novel
• Development of a series of identity products (logo, letterhead, signage, and so on) for imaginary businesses
• A series of political cartoons using current events and images
• Abstractions developed from cells and other microscopic images
• Interpretive portraiture or figure studies that emphasize dramatic composition or abstraction
• A personal or family history communicated through symbols or imagery
• A series of fabric designs, apparel designs or weavings used to express particular themes
Examples of 3D Design Concentrations:
• A series of three-dimensional works that begins with representational interpretations and evolves into abstraction
• A series of site-specific works that affect existing form or space
• Abstractions developed from natural or mechanical objects
• Wheel-thrown and hand-built clay objects that allude to human and animal forms
• The use of multiples/modules to create and disrupt three-dimensional space
• A series of sculptures that explores the relationship between interior and exterior spaces
• A series of expressive landscapes based upon personal experience of a particular place
• A personal or family history communicated through the content and style of still-life images
• Abstractions from mechanical objects that explore mark-making
• Interpretive self-portraiture and figure studies that emphasize exaggeration and distortion
• A project that explores interior or exterior architectural space, emphasizing principles of perspective, structure, ambiance created by light, etc .
• A series of figurative works combining animal and human subjects — drawings, studies and completed works
• An interpretive study of literary characters in which mixed media, color and form are explored
• The use of multiple images to create works that reflect psychological or narrative events
Examples of 2D Design Concentrations:
• An exploration of patterns and designs found in nature and/or culture
• A series of works that begins with representational interpretations and evolves into abstraction
• A series of landscapes based upon personal experience of a particular place in which composition and light are used to intensify artistic expression
• Design and execution of pages for a book or graphic novel
• Development of a series of identity products (logo, letterhead, signage, and so on) for imaginary businesses
• A series of political cartoons using current events and images
• Abstractions developed from cells and other microscopic images
• Interpretive portraiture or figure studies that emphasize dramatic composition or abstraction
• A personal or family history communicated through symbols or imagery
• A series of fabric designs, apparel designs or weavings used to express particular themes
Examples of 3D Design Concentrations:
• A series of three-dimensional works that begins with representational interpretations and evolves into abstraction
• A series of site-specific works that affect existing form or space
• Abstractions developed from natural or mechanical objects
• Wheel-thrown and hand-built clay objects that allude to human and animal forms
• The use of multiples/modules to create and disrupt three-dimensional space
• A series of sculptures that explores the relationship between interior and exterior spaces