CAPSTONE PROJECT - Advanced Digital Art & Design
CAPSTONE PROJECT INTRODUCTION
A capstone project is a body of work, in a series, that explores a single idea or concept in-depth.
Artists will explore a variety of directions, eventually discovering their "big idea.” They do this so that their art making becomes more than just an exercise in random problem solving. Through their creative efforts, artists become more personally connected to a big idea. This takes experimentation and investigation. Making art, photographing, building a knowledge base, and examining the work of other artists will help you to understand this idea. Research is ESSENTIAL to this process to allow for higher-level thinking and in-depth involvement.
YOUR CAPSTONE PROJECT SHOULD:
1) Be based on a subject that interests you and you are passionate about.
2) Show an evolution in your work: evolution of ideas, use of media, representation of subject matter, career exploration, technique exploration, etc.
3) Photographers: Your Capstone Project may consist of 2 to 3 series of photographs. 7-10 photos per series for a total of 20 photos.
For example if you explore 2 different series, each series will consist of 10 photos. If you explore 3 different series, each series will consist of 7 photos.
Digital Artists: Your Capstone project may consist of 4 to 8 FINAL digital artworks: depending on your topic of choice this number will be specific to you and your project.
4) Show an idea explored in depth.
5) Show evidence of research, investigation, and exploration:
The investigation should show an evolving sense of discovery and build a record of exploration into a compelling visual and communicative artistic concept. You will submit documentation of your artistic process, technique experimentation, and research. This may take the form of photos documenting you and your process, screen shots of your step by step process in Photoshop or Illustrator, sketchbook pages and other initial drawings/sketches in the planning phase, photos documenting you on location, etc.
6) Your project should show VISUAL CONTINUITY – each piece should relate to the next and have cohesion.
-You will want to explore the same subject matter, genre, technique, or artistic career, and LEARN/EVOLVE as you go.
7) Be derived from primary sources: Research techniques online, practice techniques on your own, work with a professional in the career field, interview professionals, job shadow, and/or internship.
8) Show your personal "artistic voice" by developing a style unique to you.
9) Exhibition of your portfolio of work for your Capstone Project at the Annual Student Art Show including:
SAMPLE CAPSTONE PROJECT IDEAS:
A capstone project is a body of work, in a series, that explores a single idea or concept in-depth.
Artists will explore a variety of directions, eventually discovering their "big idea.” They do this so that their art making becomes more than just an exercise in random problem solving. Through their creative efforts, artists become more personally connected to a big idea. This takes experimentation and investigation. Making art, photographing, building a knowledge base, and examining the work of other artists will help you to understand this idea. Research is ESSENTIAL to this process to allow for higher-level thinking and in-depth involvement.
YOUR CAPSTONE PROJECT SHOULD:
1) Be based on a subject that interests you and you are passionate about.
2) Show an evolution in your work: evolution of ideas, use of media, representation of subject matter, career exploration, technique exploration, etc.
3) Photographers: Your Capstone Project may consist of 2 to 3 series of photographs. 7-10 photos per series for a total of 20 photos.
For example if you explore 2 different series, each series will consist of 10 photos. If you explore 3 different series, each series will consist of 7 photos.
Digital Artists: Your Capstone project may consist of 4 to 8 FINAL digital artworks: depending on your topic of choice this number will be specific to you and your project.
4) Show an idea explored in depth.
5) Show evidence of research, investigation, and exploration:
The investigation should show an evolving sense of discovery and build a record of exploration into a compelling visual and communicative artistic concept. You will submit documentation of your artistic process, technique experimentation, and research. This may take the form of photos documenting you and your process, screen shots of your step by step process in Photoshop or Illustrator, sketchbook pages and other initial drawings/sketches in the planning phase, photos documenting you on location, etc.
6) Your project should show VISUAL CONTINUITY – each piece should relate to the next and have cohesion.
-You will want to explore the same subject matter, genre, technique, or artistic career, and LEARN/EVOLVE as you go.
7) Be derived from primary sources: Research techniques online, practice techniques on your own, work with a professional in the career field, interview professionals, job shadow, and/or internship.
8) Show your personal "artistic voice" by developing a style unique to you.
9) Exhibition of your portfolio of work for your Capstone Project at the Annual Student Art Show including:
- An Introductory image to your portfolio (or self-portrait)
- An artist statement
- Evidence and documentation of your process, investigation, and research (sketches, sketchbook pages, process photos, process steps, inspiration boards, research notes, etc.)
- Your final artworks and/or photographs (the final product)
SAMPLE CAPSTONE PROJECT IDEAS:
- Design and execution of an illustrated children's book: including title page.
- Create and design storyboards for an animated film.
- Explore a field in professional photography and present a series of photos in that field: fashion, sports, journalism, product photo, portraiture, etc.
- Develop a series of identity products for an imaginary business you create (logo, letterhead, banners, package designs, storefront signs, marketing materials)
- Environmental concerns – Photography or digital artworks addressing what is happening to the environment around us using Surreal techniques. Inspiration: Robert Parke-Harrison.
- Biomimicry: Address critical global issues using nature inspired solutions. Design something that benefits mankind using design found in nature. Architecture, a product, a building, an automobile, etc.
- Conceptual Design: Design a concept for a new car, product, clothing, etc. including initial sketches, research and inspiration, final image mockups, and marketing for it.
- Create a series of digital 2D to 3D pop up greeting cards with cut paper layers. Print out and create them in real life.
- Create a series of digitally designed artworks with layers that can be later turned into 3D paper cut designs in real life.
- Environmental Design: create an environment and world for a video game or fantasy/science fiction film. Research environmental design.
- Stage a series of surreal photos like Sandy Skoglund and Cerise Doucede based on your own unique themes.
- Stage a series of portraits with painted people or people in costume: inspiration Alexander Khokolov and Alexa Meade.
- A series of digital paintings based on a specific topic.
- A series of levitation photos.
- A series of “Day to Night” photos inspired by Steven Wilkes.
OUTLINE of Capstone Project Required Steps:
1) Complete the Capstone Brainstorm Sheet #1
2) Complete the Capstone Brainstorm Sheet #2
3) Meet with Mrs. Doerrer to discuss your Capstone Topic
4) Complete the Capstone Final Proposal Sheet and meet with Mrs. Doerrer again.
5) Begin preliminary sketches and designs.
6) Create your Inspiration/Mood Board.
7) Process Documentation: Begin research, investigation, and experimentation: documenting your process. This could take the form of documenting a photo shoot, creating a document that shows the stages of each digital artwork in progress, showing the evolution of your preliminary sketches to your digital designs. You will turn in a minimum of 3 documents/boards/visuals that show visual evidence of this process.
8) Professional experience: communication with and observation of industry professionals. Interviews, job shadow, guest lecture, internship. Document these experiences with visual and written evidence. You will turn in at least 1 visual to show evidence of this process.
9) Creation of your artworks and photographs.
10) Reflection and assessment.
11) Editing your work.
12) Writing your artist statement.
13) Creating your opening image: a self portrait, a name title...
14) Several presentations and evaluations of your work in progress.
15) Preparing your work and installing it at the annual student art show.
16) Presentation of your final portfolio of work.
Resources:
"50 Creative Photography Ideas"
50 Types of Photography
2) Complete the Capstone Brainstorm Sheet #2
3) Meet with Mrs. Doerrer to discuss your Capstone Topic
4) Complete the Capstone Final Proposal Sheet and meet with Mrs. Doerrer again.
5) Begin preliminary sketches and designs.
6) Create your Inspiration/Mood Board.
7) Process Documentation: Begin research, investigation, and experimentation: documenting your process. This could take the form of documenting a photo shoot, creating a document that shows the stages of each digital artwork in progress, showing the evolution of your preliminary sketches to your digital designs. You will turn in a minimum of 3 documents/boards/visuals that show visual evidence of this process.
8) Professional experience: communication with and observation of industry professionals. Interviews, job shadow, guest lecture, internship. Document these experiences with visual and written evidence. You will turn in at least 1 visual to show evidence of this process.
9) Creation of your artworks and photographs.
10) Reflection and assessment.
11) Editing your work.
12) Writing your artist statement.
13) Creating your opening image: a self portrait, a name title...
14) Several presentations and evaluations of your work in progress.
15) Preparing your work and installing it at the annual student art show.
16) Presentation of your final portfolio of work.
Resources:
"50 Creative Photography Ideas"
50 Types of Photography
Student Examples
Post Apocalyptic World
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Anthropomorphism of animals illustrating human characteristics
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Reversals - Parody of famous paintings
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Levitation: Daily tasks transitioning into Surreal dream-like activities
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Children's illustrated book
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Light Painting Photography: urban to desert landscapes
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