Wearable Art

Wearable Art

Mrs. Mitschmyer

Teacher contact: k.mitschmyer@sau47.org

603-532-8131 ext. 115

Course Description: A brief history of design will be reviewed and discussed. Drawing skills will be utilized for composition, color, and overall design. Students will research, plan, and modify their own designs to create artwork that can be worn. Jewelry, clothing, and accessories will be the basis for most designs. Metal, glass, and fiber will be the material focus but a variety of other materials will also be encouraged.

Required Texts: No required text

Required Materials: A 1 inch 3 ring binder filled with white printer paper is required for this course.

Class Objectives: Using a variety of materials we will practice many techniques and study the history of fashion design and wearable art making. Students will know and be able to use a variety of techniques and processes through the completion of exercises, projects, and critiques both written and verbal in order to gain an understanding of the materials and historical applications.

Student Learning Goals

1. Develop an understanding of the Elements of Art (Line, Shape/Form, Value, Color, Space & Pattern, and Texture) and use them in creating and analyzing wearable artworks.

2. Learn how to apply the Principles of Design (Balance, Unity, Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Movement, and Rhythm) in creating and analyzing wearable artworks.

3. Learn about various artists/styles/materials as they relate to our units of study.

4. Develop skills and language needed to critique individual artwork as well as the artwork of others.

Course Time Line

Intro to Wearable Art:  Exercises and warm ups to understand basic concepts: elements and principles

Collection: Bringing in Materials (clothing, beads, broken jewelry, etc.)

Design: Drawing exercises

Unit One: Metals

Basic cutting: Making a copper pendent

Basic wire work: Making a loop attachment

Unit Two: Glass Enameling and slumping

Earrings

Penny Pendants

Unit Three: Clothing and Fibers

Altered T-Shirts

Tshirt Scarves

Tshirt bags

Origami Earrings

Macramé

Unit Four: Prototype Design

Wire and Masking tape Shoes

Masks / Hats

Unit Five: Body Art

Henna

Tattoo Design

Unit Six: Polymer and Porcelain Clay

Beads, Beads, Beads…

Wire Bead Enclosures

Assignments/Assessments

Weekly Sketchbook: Sketchbook assignments will be given out on the first of the six-day rotation and be due on the block day of the rotation.

Projects: Every project will be accompanied by a rubric that students will assess themselves first and then will be assessed by me.

Midterm: Written and verbal critique of selected work from 1^st term.

Final Exam: Written and verbal critique of selected work from 2nd term.

Classwork/Homework Policy

Students are graded on a daily basis. Weekly grades will be accumulated and entered into grade book. Projects must be handed in with a completed rubric. Due dates are determined by classroom pace and established around marking periods. Sketchbook assignments are due on block days. A zero will be given for missing sketchbook assignments and it’s up to the student to get the work made up and graded on their own.

Grading Policy/Rubric

All grades are based on a rubric. The daily grades and sketchbook grades are based on a 4-point rubric. Each project has a rubric made specific to the objectives and expectations relating to the assignment.

40% Projects

40 % Daily Effort / Participation / Sketchbooks

10% Portfolio Review (Midterm/Final)

10% Critique (Midterm/Final)

Classroom Expectations

The art room is a community space. Respect is expected in the following areas:

Yourself – speak positively about your work, act safely, and be productive.

Your peers – speak positively to others, act safely towards others, and help others be productive.

The space – clean your area and help clean other areas, be considerate of artwork, supplies, and equipment.

Attendance Policy

The art department will follow the attendance policy of the school. All work can be made up on the student’s own time as long as it’s done prior to grades closing for the term.