Please read Chapter 7 and answer all of the following questions....
1. Consider the system of academia…
(problem for those who teach) It is a system that produces new artists
while at the same time also producing ex-artists. Because of the time
requirement making art demands, how could one continue to make art while
maintaining a full time OTHER job ?
2. Pages 83 and 84 discuss the
students seeing what the instructor has done, the path they have traveled.
Have you found (looking at all of the teachers that you have had, not just
the art teachers) that seeing what they have done with their specialty
inside and outside of the academic world has influenced anything about
what you do or how you do what you do in that particular subject or any
subject for that matter? (Long and confusing question, I know…)
3. How can you continue to make art
after you have stopped being a student and stepped into the great big
world?
4. Are you, in any way, frightened
about going into the arts as a profession because of the parental concern:
Will there be any “jobs awaiting
their children upon graduation?” “Not as a result of anything they’ll
learn from me!
5. To the critic – art is a noun. What is it to you?
Explain your answer.
Remember Wed. Nov 14 we have guest speakers the senior art majors will be here, so think of questions you would like to ask them while they are here.
Kristina Booze
ReplyDelete1) One could continue making art by working on it a little at a time even though it'll take longer. It doesn't matter the amount of time you put into a piece as long as you get what you want out of it.
2) I have found that I do particular things in a certain way because of many teachers. For one example my class and work schedule always set up to be about the same because I can be flexible and not worry at the same time. I also find I do my homework in a certain order from the time I get it to the time it's due. I still label most of my papers the same also from when I was in sixth grade.
3) To keep making art after being a student is either find a job that makes your art specialty or during free time make art by working on it a little at a time. It could just be a doodle that leads to more.
4) I am not worried or frightened about going into art as a profession because if you're good at something there should be n fright or worry. However, no jobs being open just means there might be wait and to keep an open mind and keep trying.
Kira Neville
ReplyDelete1. It is a delicate balance, working and making art. But I think that if you used even a little time set aside ahead of time, one could keep making art without the threat of losing yourself.
2. I definitely look up to my instructions, because one, they are wonderful :), and two, they are a prime example of being successful in working as well as being an artist.
3. I think I am going to try and always be looking for inspiration, so when making art, I won't be hindered by the lack of direction from professors.
4. In my eyes, it'll all work out. I don't expect my life to just present itself in front of me, but I am a determined and driven person that will make things work. I won't abandon something I love based on a fear, that to me, isn't really an issue.
5. WELL... Art is a noun to the viewer. But to the artist, as cliche as it sounds, it is a journey. It's something that you grow with and learn from. Art is my life and I sincerely hope it's not JUST a noun, because that would be awfully boring.
EDIT #2 I definitely look up to my instructors****
Delete-kira :)
Sasha Seekins
ReplyDelete1.) An artist with a full-time job that isn't art can continue to make art, but with smaller-scaled pieces. Going from making a 5 piece series or a 4ft hand-built/stretched canvas painting to a 9x12in store-bought canvas panel or a 9x12in piece of bristol board, for instance. An artist could also devote a half-hour or an hour each day after work to working in their chosen medium on a large-scale project until it is finished.
2.) The one thing I've always wanted to take from my teachers is their passion for what they do; be it english, science, or art(though until now I've never had an art teacher teach me something I hadn't already found out on my own).
3.) I can continue to make art, hopefully, by taking full-time commissions. If that doesn't work out and I end up switching majors and getting a "real" job, there's always a little time I can make for my art; either for myself personally or by taking small commissions.
4.) Yes, I'm apprehensive about it; people always ask me how I plan to make a living doing art, and I never have an answer for them. I've gotten very good at laughing it off and changing the subject without anyone noticing.
5.) To me, art is something tangible. Art is the finished product you have after you have spent hours working on a piece.
Taylor Rolf
ReplyDelete1. It needs to be something you enjoy. If you are wanting to be able to make art while doing a full time other job, whatever art you are doing has to come natural and easy. It won't work well or turn out the way you want it to if you have to cram it into your schedule and work on it when you are not feeling it.
2. Looking at teachers is a great reference for how a certain path can turn out in the end. They have already gotten a job in what they are doing so it is a good example.
3. I will have to think of what interests me. What materials do I like using the most? What do I like to create? It has to be something I enjoy so that it will keep me satisfied and keep my work passionate.
4. No because even though I chose art, i chose multimedia design which includes art, but in a modern way. Today's society has lots of multimedia in it so finding a job should be possible.
5. Art is a way of expression. Whether to show what the artist sees or what someone wants to provoke. It expresses feeling through deeper thought other than just words.
Anna Jahraus
ReplyDelete1. One would think it was next to impossible, but through some maneuvering, art can be done in crunch time. The weekends are always open. And instead of taking hours to finish a piece, one could just work an hour or so a day on it. It would take longer, but the artwork would get done. The process would also be a good way to calm down after a hard day.
2. Above all, seeing what my teachers have done or are aspiring to do give me confidence that there is life after finding a profession. It also helps to see that their inspiration switched around a bit, and that that’s a normal process of creating.
3. I’m going to make art and post it online. I want to be able to share it immediately. Other than that, I am going to continue to set goals for myself, and perhaps do commission work or collaborations with other artists to keep my creative flow.
4. Nope. My parents have always been supportive of me, and believe in my ability to communicate visually. It’s just like any other passion out there. If you hone in the skill, gaining a job will come in time.
5. To me, art is personality. It is fluid. It is course. It can literally be anything you want it to be. Art may be a noun, but it is also an action. It is a way of thinking and doing.
Nicole Arnold
ReplyDelete1) One could continue to make art while maintaining a full time job by doing a variety of things. It would be best to not spread yourself to thin. This would mean not being too involved in other things other than your business career or your artist career. Former artist that go out into the real world need to remain as self-centered as possible in order to still produce art.
2) Looking at all of my teacher’s artworks has made me realize that when I become a teacher I to need to continue to make my own work as well as help my students create their own. Being a teacher and remaining an artist seems to be a balancing act, which can be accomplished by keeping my priorities straight.
3) Well my plan in order to still make art as an art teacher, is to help my students do the best they can on each of their projects by my knowledge of the craft. Then when I have free time I plan to take advantage of it and work on my own art. When I get to that part in my life it would a good idea to settle down in my career before I add more distractions to my everyday life.
4) I am not concerned about going into the arts as a professional because there’s always a need for teachers in towns around the United States. As well sports teams always need a qualified coach. So I feel it won’t be too hard to find a school that needs both. As a parent I would be concerned if my child was only going into the arts, however if they chose something else that makes it easier to get hired then I would be relieved.
5) To the critic art is a noun, because they are not the ones partaking in creating art. What artists consider art is a verb, because a verb is “what you do” and to them art is their way of life and essentially what they do.
Emily Tillma
ReplyDelete1) One way to continue to make art while teaching full time is to set time apart on days you are not at work to making art. This is potentially problematic with other obligations but if you are persistent enough you may be able to finish some pieces.
2) My high school art teacher really shaped my view on art as a whole and was the person that got me so into art that I wanted to pursue a career in art. She was constantly busy but at the same time had so much fun in the classroom teaching us. She always seemed happy with what she was doing that she passed her enthusiasm on to her students.
3) The difference between being a student and making art and making art once you are done being a student is the amount of time you can spend making art. When you get out into the world you suddenly have MORE time to make your art, depending on your time management skills and ambition.
4) I am not very frightened by the prospect of not finding a job because I have confidence that there ARE jobs for artists.
5) Art may be a noun to some but for me art is a way to express yourself and is a form of communication that is intimate. Art allows you to see into the soul of the artist.
Lora Turrubiartes
ReplyDelete1) it does not matter how much time you put in as all you get done as you want it to be.
2) What my teacher did was she would teach to change our self with and art work we do for example: if we always work with pencil she would say why not try to paint instead. Or if we only draw cartoon things she would make us do a different image like people or animals.
3)You can still do it when you get in to the big world you can either do it for a living or you can do it on your free time after you work on more important things in your life.
4) Nope, because my parents are really supportive of mostly everything I do in my life as long it is the right thing to do.
5) It is something you can be free doing like you can draw what you feel and what you see it is a way to express yourself.
Kelsee Hartman
ReplyDelete1) time management is a key in being a good artist. Having set aside a specific time for your personal art is the best way to make sure it gets done. Also having a time when you know you will be able to focus on it is always helpful.
2) I do look up to my professors and all that they do because they have stuck with something that is a good talent or has great influence in their lives. They look for ways to incorporate real life things into their lectures and it makes the world seem less scary when we graduate.
3)Making time for yourself to do your art is key. If I don't have time planned, I wont do my art on my own. But I make sure my art is in close reach so if I have some unexpected open time, I can easily work on my pieces.
4)I am nervous about graduating and trying to find a job. Art education isn't in high demand right now and I fear that it will take me awhile to actually acquire a job.
5)Art is everything. Everything that is created is art. From the chair I'm sitting in to the painting I did for my best friends. Art is all around us, it just takes an open mind to realize it.