Dancing

First of all I want to tell you how amazingly impressed I am of your growth over this past year. Imaginitive Arts was developed for the purpose of opening each of you to the ability inside you to reach your creativity and how to share it. This year you have each reached a great milestone in that you are using that creativity in every aspect of your lives. Todays Vanguard on Finances showed me first hand how far each of you have come in your openess to allow the imagination to be born in you. Your end of year presentations and group commercials and even friendships have been incredible. Thank you for letting me be a mentor this year. I don't know if I did much but it sure was fun being there to witness your change. Keep up the good work, you are all headed for greatness in your lives.

With that in mind I want to announce that this week our focus will be on the imaginitive art of dancing. Dance has made a very huge impact on the world. This week I want you to lock onto a style of dance and immerse yourself in it, share it with us. 

 

Apprentice

Read/Study

1-Read the last Chapter in Orbiting the Giant Hairball Chapter 24. READ IT TWICE!

Know/Understand

• Choose a style of dance from the following list and prepare a presentation for the class that includes:
- A history of the style (Why it was formed, where it came from etc.)
-Statistics of how many people do it, who does it etc.
-An example of it (show us an example of the dance on video so we see it)
-The clothing worn (Have fun with this, if you can make or get a costume do it)
-How dance or this style has influenced the country it is in or the world. 

Include interesting experiences or stories about your style. Please email teamhalley@gmail.com with the style you would like, and I'll post it on the blog.

Bolero
Tango-Rachel
Paso doble
West Coast Swing-Emily
Lindy Hop
Viennese Waltz
Polka-Sam
Hula-Jen
Scottish Country-Hannah
Irish Step-Issac
Samba-Mac
Mamba
Tap-Adrianna
Jazz/Interpretive
Ballet
Fox Trot-Aaron
Hip Hop-Nick
Waltz-Patti
Cha Cha-Luke
Bachata-Megan
Salsa-Grace
Triple Step-Rahel
New York Hustle
Quick Step
Jive-Summer
Break Dancing-Ben

Journeyman

Read/Study • Know/Understand


1- Perform to the class the style of dance you chose. Watch a tutorial or get training from someone on that style. Come to class knowing a routine or the basic steps of that dance and do it to the music most often used in performing it. 2-3 minutes each, you may have a dance partner if needed(make sure your helper is familiar with it)

 

Master

Read/Study
Your read and study will be to practice your style of dance 30 more times so you know by heart. Use this time to really really know it inside and out.


 Know/Understand

We will be going taking a tour of a studio and learning more about someone who has done dance all her life and how she has made it into her purpose to share it with the world.

Love you guys, see you Thursday.

Graphic Design

Apprentice

Overview: 
Good Day Class, This week we will be having a focus on Graphic Design, a subject I am particular fond of. Graphic Design is a very broad category because Graphic Designers take inspiration from almost every area of art and organize it in new ways for many different purposes. Like other arts it takes training, practice and a think out of the box mentality. We all start somewhere in this process, some not so good at it as other (take for instance my Cheerio Ad) but you can get great at it just like everything else you work hard towards.

My objective this week is for each of you to gain some understanding of the principles of graphic design and have a better understanding of what can make a good design versus not so good. Like all art it is usually opinions and styles but designers have a very powerful impact on the world as they learn the basic elements and principles of design and use them well.

Study/Learn

Study the info-graphics below on the elements and principles of design. Choose one or two or all of the elements and principles of design and find an example of good and bad use of that element in real life to share with the class. You could bring a print out from online, a photograph you took of a sign or billboard, or printed piece like packaging or a mailer. Be prepared to explain why you chose it and what elements it is or isn't using in the design. (write your thoughts down if you need to articulate it more than saying "this stinks and this doesn't")

Know/Understand

• Using the elements of design, create an 11 x 17 poster for your favorite band or musical group. You can lay it out on the computer or do everything by hand, it's up to you. (I would definitely sketch out your ideas before going to computer though) Do some research and find some existing posters. Please do your best quality work. Good design takes time, so don't wait until the last minute to do this. I am not assigning reading so use that time to show us something creative.If you do not have a way to do it on computer you may need to cut and paste, fine tune with colored markers or whatever medium you may choose.

Become/Serve
• Take one day and write down all the visual things you see where a graphic designer was involved (Billboards, company logos, car logos, etc.) See how many you can find and bring the list to class.

Journeyman

Know/Understand
Design a logo for yourself. It could be your name or an awesome company or non profit organization you've always wanted to start. Watch this video on logo basics. (I used a young person to explain this so you could relate more to her than to an old boring guy) Follow the steps mentioned
1-List of describing words on the feelings you want to get out of it
2-List of words relating to your logo.
3-Sketch, sketch, sketch ideas. (At least 10-20 for starters)
4-Go to computer and layout what you have sketched.(If no computer make sure you do it with the right colors and make it as sharp as you can for presentation. 

THE TRAITS OF A GOOD IDENTITY MARK:
 1-Positive Association
2-Easily Identifiable
3-Highly Memorable
4-Unique
5-Effective when reduced
6-Reproducible in a variety of materials
7-Positive Direction
8-Effective in Black and White
9-Clearly symbolizes the companies line of business
10-If abstract mark it should convey the idea
11-Credible, Stable, Trustworthy

Bring your final logo in color to class mounted to presentation board. We will do a real live critique of the logo in front of the whole class. You will be describing your concept and the elements of design you used Write down notes if need to so you sound super fancy.

Become/Serve
Print out the words Typography below on 8.5"x11"
With pencil Trace them both and replicate them both on the same piece of paper. (The words should be large enough to fill the entire 8.5"x11" sheet, so make sure it doesn't print really small). Use a ruler for guides, a very sharp pencil or a graphic pencil to get the edges absolutely as perfect to the original as you can. Bring to class we will see who's is the most perfect to the original.

Master

Know/Understand
Go to a grocery store, walk up and down all the aisles. Find the product you feel has the most beautiful package and graphic design. Buy it and bring it to class. (I will get one too) We will have an academy award trophy for the person who gets nominated and has the most votes on their package. Lets have some fun on this one. 

See you guys Thursday. 

Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Expectations: To experience what it is like to view the world from the powerful point of the camera. How you can capture a moment in time and evoke an emotion, a feeling, a story by the square canvas you produce.

Apprentice

Read & Study:

1. Read Chapters 19-23 of Orbiting the Giant Hairball

2. Come to class knowing these four terms and be prepared to explain what they are and do as you shoot with a camera:
- Aperture/F-stop
- Exposure
- Shutter speed
- ISO

Know & Understand:

• Take lots of photos (switch your camera to manual settings to play with shutter speeds, exposure, aperture etc.). Experiment, have fun, and choose 4 that best represent 4 of the photography elements below. Print an 8x10 print of each photo on photo paper (yes you will need to get them done at WalMart, Costco, or a photo studio). Using spray adhesive, mount each photo separately to a presentation board, matte board or foam core so they are presented professionally. Research how to present a photo if needed.

Here are the 12 elements along with examples.  Try to select images that speak to us by grabbing our attention through these methods. Be prepared to present and speak about each one.

1. Impact

The image should make an impact to the viewer upon seeing it the first time. It has to evoke an intense emotion that is compelling. They have an odd quality about them, such that they adhere to your psyche and refuse to let go. You tend to stare long because the photo sticks to you in some way.

(Credit: Buddhist Monk, Thailand by Stephen Shaver.)

2. Composition

Bring out the idea of the image thru visual elements in your composition. Create a visual focal points to isolate your subject. Be original. Avoid cliches. Think about what it is you are trying to say and how you can best convey this in your composition. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on your intention. The viewer’s eye should be drawn to the center of attention naturally.

(Credit: Rooftop Golf, New York Photo by Landon Nordeman.)

3. Lighting

Getting a perfect exposure is very important when it comes to creating detail and dimension which defines an image. Lighting is the key to creating images that stands out. Proper use of lighting can enhance your photo. Knowing about the various qualities of light can help you arrange your shots to best advantage. High temperature light sources lean towards the blue spectrum and low temperature sources are extra reddish in color. Too much light will get you a washed out picture. Too little light will make your photo too dark and has too many shadows. When the light gives up more contrast, your photo will have more detail, shape and texture.

(Credit: Tokay Gecko by Erin Yard.)

4. Technique

What was the method used to create the image? Let the judges see your artistic eye. Try to capture the exceptional and the unusual and make the most of it. Be aware of the right moment, unique colors, and quality of light as well as its graphic elements when taking the shot.

(Credit: Staccato by King Douglas.)

5. Print Presentation

A high quality print starts with a good negative or digital file. It must be correctly exposed prior to printing it. Glossy photo prints are shiny and vibrant in colors but hard to view when reflected by intense light. Matte finish is best suited for black & white images but the texture can make a photo look grainy.

(Credit: Death Valley National Park by Michael Melford.)

6. Creativity

How did you express your imagination through the concept you want to convey on your photo? The image should show the original idea, message or thought that you did more than just copy some other photographer’s style.

(Credit: Picador by Joseba Ibarra.)

7. Center of Interest

The viewer’s eye should be drawn naturally to the center of attention. Any leading lines should direct to that point without making the viewer’s eye jump to and fro around the image.

(Credit: Cavern Explorer, Tennessee by Stephen Alvarez.)

8. Color Balance

The tones and color should work together in harmony or be used in contrast to stir up a mixture of feelings. The color has to be realistic and does not clash on each other. A good mixture of color can produce dramatic effects.

(Credit: Montgolfieres by Armel Couette.)

9. Style

Various fields of photography require a different style and perspective. The techniques used may vary based on the subject, the situation and the theme.

(Credit: Whirling Dervish by Nour Elrefai.)

10. Subject Matter

Try to look for a subject that is truly extraordinary and that stands out among the popular subject matter.

(Credit: Feast of the Sacrifice by James Nachtwey.)

11. Technical Excellence

The printing, sharpness, exposure, retouching, correct color and mounting are some points that shows the quality of the physical print.

(Credit: Boom Boom Christophe Kiciak.)

12. Story Telling

As Ansel Adams used to say, “There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.” A photo can convey emotion, mood, narrative, ideas and messages. These are the elements that make a statement and tell a story.

Circumcision Ritual, South Africa by James Nachtwey.)


Journeyman:

Read & Study:

• Read Chapters 3 & 7 of The Element
• Watch "Ansel Adams Documentary Film 2002" (Write four quotes or facts on what Ansel felt about photography, what it was to him, why he did it) 

Know & Understand:
 
• A Day in the Life of… So often, we never really take a good look at those who are around us in society. Document a particular occupation. If you can take the photos outside of your normal surroundings that would be great. For example, you could take photographs of a nurse at work to show all the various aspects of his or her job. It may take you more than one day of shooting to capture a representative set of image. When shooting try to get candid shots of them to capture their emotions, their real self. Pick the best 10 photos, print and bring to class, these only need to be 4"x6" or 5"x7"



Master:

Know & Understand:


• Research the history of photography. What was the first image capturing devices, how did they work, how did photography evolve, who invented each evolution. Write a 2 page paper or draw an info graphic to easily show it.

• Choose 1 historical photo that you think is powerful to present to the class. Research briefly about the background behind the photo. Why do you think it is powerful? How do you think photography has changed the way we look at history today vs. how people looked at history prior to photography?

Now go get creative!

Music

Apprentice

Read/Study

1-Read Chapters 16-18 in Orbiting the Giant Hairball


Know/Understand

• Choose a composer from the following list and prepare a presentation for the class that includes a short life sketch, a description of their work and how they influenced music. Please include interesting experiences or stories about your composer overcoming obstacles in their life. Please email teamhalley@gmail.com with the composer you would like, and I'll post it on the blog.

Franz Joseph Haydn - PATTY
George Frederick Handel - SUMMER
Sergei Rachmaninov - ADRIANNA
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Gustav Mahler - HANNAH
Giuseppe Verdi
Johannes Brahms - JAISHA
Franz Liszt - GRACE
Frederic Chopin - BENJAMIN
Robert Schumann
Franz Schubert - LUKE
Richard Wagner
Ludwig van Beethoven - TARA
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - SAMANTHA
Johann Sebastian Bach - CALEB
Edvard Grieg
Antonio Vivaldi - RACHEL
Johann Pachelbel - RAHEL
Johann Strauss II - MACK
Claude Debussy - MEGAN
  

Journeyman

Read/Study


1- Listen to and memorize the 1) composer and 2) name of song for the classical song list provided. There will be a quiz in class and prizes for top grades (maybe a new car).


Note: You will need to scroll down each page to find the correct audio recording that matches the song name.

1. Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67, "Fate": I. Allegro Con Brio
2. Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Op. 8, "Spring": Allegro
3. Richard Wagner - The Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries
4. Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne No. 2 In E-Flat Major, Op. 9
5. Johann Pachelbel - Canon In D Major
6. Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral suites No. 3 In D Major, BWV 1068: Air
7. Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L 75: Clair de Lune
8. Johann Strauss II - On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314
9. Johannes Brahms - Hungarian Dance No. 5 In G Minor
10. Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20: Scene
11. Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite No. 2: Habanera
12. Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125, "Choral": Ode an Die Freude
13. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenade No. 13 In G Major, K. 525, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro
14.  George Frideric Handel - The Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah Chorus
15.  Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood

 

Know/Understand
Choose One:
 • Start with a blank canvas or big sheet of paper and paints. Turn on your favorite style of music and create a piece of art based soley on the emotions that the music generates in you. Bring your artwork to class and we will try to guess what kind of music you listened to as you painted.

• Learn how to play a classical piece of music or compose an original song to share with the class.

Master

Read/Study

1- Watch this TED talk on music and emotion. Write a 1-2 page paper on insights you have observed or learned about of how music effects you or society in a unique way. Bring to class and hand in. I want to hear your thoughts on the subject and I will love reading them.

2-Bring an instrument or sound maker to class (real or invented)

We will be having a guest come in for Master. 

It'll be great to see you all again :)

FILM

Apprentice

1- Read Orbiting the Giant Hairball Chapters 10-15

2- Watch Star Wars Episode IV "A New Hope" We will use this as an example in our narrative film discussion in class

3- Watch this Brief History of Film

4- Watch your favorite movie. Take notes on at least 3 things you like about the movie and why. Bring this to class so we can hear what your favorite movie is and share in your joy.

5- Watch this clip on Steven Spielberg's Advice. After watching, journal for 15 minutes on things that you have felt whisper to your mind or heart. Do you feel that people have a personal responsibility to follow these whisperings or promptings they receive?

Journeyman

1- Watch How To Write A Script, Story Structure 

2- Watch these three animated shorts. What emotion is being conveyed? How did the director achieve that emotion? What are their themes? Even though they are short, map out the three act story structure for each film.
Oktapodi , The Passenger , Anchored

Master

Write your own short story containing the three act story structure. Keep it between 1-3 pages. Be creative, make sure you have a purpose, a theme and help us feel what your story or character feels. Have fun with it because after lunch we are going to the LDS motion picture studios for a guided tour. Buckle up! 
We will be back to our house by 3:30pm.

VISUAL ARTS-OCTOBER
Expectations: 
• Become aware of the different mediums and ways to express the visual arts(Paintings, drawings, Sculpture, etc.)
• Establish a basic understanding of the History of Art
• Why we create art

APPRENTICE

Read/Study:
• Read Chapters 6-9 of Orbiting the Giant Hairball

Know and Understand:

Okay creative and unique individuals, this may sound difficult but I would like you to really take some time out and really find out some good information to share with the class about the different periods of art. Below are assignments for each individual. Remember that what you share may be the only time some of you will hear of the different periods so make it interesting, unique or creative. Feel free to use a lot of images. I will have digital media available to allow you to share it but posters or print outs work just as well. Let me know if you need anything specific for your time. Keep it under 6-7 minutes. I will have a time line of the history of art so we all know where we're at as we go. Start with basic information: what period is it, when did it occur, where was it most prominent why was it called what it was, the characteristics of the style, and the major artists, etc. Also show examples of paintings in your style. There is a lot out there so narrow it down to, keep it simple but really know what it is you are sharing with us. Here is the list:

Nic-Greek
Luke-Roman
Emily-Romanesque
Hannah-Gothic
Mack-Renaissance
Tara-Mannerism
Megan-Baroque
Rachel-Rococco
Rahel-Neoclassicism
Mari-Romanticism
Grace-Realism
Isaac-Impressionism
Aaron-Post-Impressionism
Samantha-Expressionism
Summer-Cubism
Adrianna-Surrealism
Caleb-Abstract Expressionism
Jaisha-Neo Expressionism
Patty-Post Modernism

Journeyman

Read/Study:

• Bring to class a great quote about why we (as human beings) create art and be ready to discuss it. It can be from a movie, a great artist or a philosopher. Copy the quote onto 20 3"x5" cards so you can give one to everyone in the class.

Know and Understand/Become and Serve:

• Now we get crazy. Create your own piece of art. Create a work of art that expresses a big idea. (Examples: Love, Frustration, Sorrow, Faith, Happiness, Peace, Regret, Forgiveness, Loss, Victory, etc.) Take the idea and figure out a way to communicate it visually (through painting, sketching, or sculpture) to someone who is looking at it. It can be in whatever style you choose to share it in. It is yours, you own it. Spend at least 2 hours creating it. Push yourself outside of your container, try a new medium, mixed medium, experiment if needed. I am curious to see what comes out of you when given the freedom.

Master

Read/Study:
• Watch the movie "The Monuments Men" (2014)
• After watching the movie, journal in your notebooks for 20 minutes about:
                – What art means to a society.
                – Does it have the same importance today?

Know and Understand/Become and Serve:

For the second half of the day we will saddle up and head to Springville Museum of Art to continue discussions and activities at the museum. Please make any arrangements if needed. We will back at 3:30pm.

You guys rock!!

 











 
 

With your exciting host, Brian Halley
SEPTEMBER 25th, 2014

APPRENTICE
READ/STUDY:

1- Read Chapters 1–5 of Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzie

2- Watch Elder Uchdorf’s “Create” Mormon Message
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TZni3qX8gs

KNOW/UNDERSTAND:

• Create your name as a work of art that we will keep in class. Use any medium

(except for computer), markers, pencil, paint, glitter, cutouts, wood, legos, etc. Be unique, creative and different.

• Watch A Bugs Life, Pixar

While watching have a note book out, write down the things Flick does that break out of normal thinking. What criticisms does he get and from whom on his journey to the end of the movie, be specific? What are some unique ideas you have had? Why do you think we sometimes keep ideas to ourselves, or don’t follow through on them?

BECOME/SERVE:

A: Every time someone shares an idea with you this week, make an effort to be encouraging and supportive. Write down how it makes you and the other person feel. Bring that experience to class.

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JOURNEYMAN
READ/STUDY:

1- Read chapters 1 & 2 of The Element by Ken Robinson

KNOW/UNDERSTAND:

Find someone you know that you think is a little peculiar or different. Look deeper into their behavior find out why they like the things they do, listen to the music they do, or play the sport they play etc. Write a letter to them sharing why you think they are unique, compliment them, build them up. Come to class and be prepared to share your experience.

BECOME/SERVE:

A: At this point in your life, if you had no restrictions, financial barriers, etc., and you could do or become anything, what would you do?

______________________________________________________________________________
MASTER
READ/STUDY:

1- Read chapters 5-6 of The Element by Ken Robinson

KNOW/UNDERSTAND:

A: Choose your favorite artist. Make a ten question trivia about them. Start with hard questions and continue to easy so we all have a really good chance at guessing it by the end. Have fun with it.

BECOME/SERVE:

Find someone you know that is living their purpose and doing what they love and interview them. Here are some suggested questions to get you started.

            • When did you discover what your purpose was?

            • What challenges or barriers did you have to overcome in order to get to this point?

            • What is it that you love about what you do?

            • How does it make you feel to know that you are in harmony with your purpose?

Take a picture of your chosen person next to their work and come prepared to share your experience with the class.