STENCIL: POSTER DESIGN
As a class we will be making an installation in the art gallery addressing current social issues.
You will select and research a social issue. You will create three posters that will be part of our group installation.
You will select and research a social issue. You will create three posters that will be part of our group installation.
PROJECT GUIDELINES
Brainstorming:
Fill out the research handout and attach to your sketchbook.
Helpful research website - bit.ly/issueviews
(password available in class)
List and draw key words, symbols, and images that relate to this issue. (Avoid the obvious!)
Thumbnail sketches (at least five ideas for each stencil!).
Helpful research website - bit.ly/issueviews
(password available in class)
List and draw key words, symbols, and images that relate to this issue. (Avoid the obvious!)
Thumbnail sketches (at least five ideas for each stencil!).
Create at least three stencil elements that can be used in conjunction with your classmates work.
These could include:
1. IMAGE
2. TEXT
3. A PATTERN or BACKGROUND
Optional - create ONE oversized or multi-layered stencil (multiple colored registration) See me for details!
Airbrush at least THREE 18x24 inch panels - use your own stencils and if you'd like - some from classmates.
These could include:
1. IMAGE
2. TEXT
3. A PATTERN or BACKGROUND
Optional - create ONE oversized or multi-layered stencil (multiple colored registration) See me for details!
Airbrush at least THREE 18x24 inch panels - use your own stencils and if you'd like - some from classmates.
MATERIALS
Stencil board
Printed images
X-acto knife
Airbrush
Tempera paint
Printed images
X-acto knife
Airbrush
Tempera paint
SAFETY GUIDELINES
X-acto knife -
- Pick knives by their handles and always direct sharp points and edges away from you
- Ensure that the blade is fully tightened on handle
- Keep your other hand away from the path of the blade and cut away from you
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings when handling an x-acto knife
Making a stencil IMAGE:
When selecting an image -
- Look for close ups
- Look for images with some emotion
- Draw your own or use the steps below to work from a photograph
- Look for close ups
- Look for images with some emotion
- Draw your own or use the steps below to work from a photograph
How to make a stencil from a photograph using PIXLR
Step 1: Pixlr.com and select Editor
Open an image saved on your computer
Open an image saved on your computer
Step 2: Select Adjustments -- Threshold
Step 3: Adjust result by dragging bar left/right
Step 4: Select FILE -- SAVE to save to computer, then print
Other helpful tutorials here:
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Stencil-in-Photoshop
http://www.melissaevans.com/tutorials/stencil-art-creating-stencils-with-photoshop
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Stencil-in-Photoshop
http://www.melissaevans.com/tutorials/stencil-art-creating-stencils-with-photoshop
Making a TEXT stencil
Choose your words carefully!
- words can be angry
- words can be witty
- Keep it short
- font is important
- words can be angry
- words can be witty
- Keep it short
- font is important
Use a word processor for your lettering
DaFont.com is a good resource for interesting (and free!) fonts
DaFont.com is a good resource for interesting (and free!) fonts
Airbrush Guns clog easily - you MUST thoroughly clean it every time.
Use ONLY Tempera paint - mixed 50% with water
Flush with clean water until you see clear water
Remove the paint cup and wash at the sink
Use ONLY Tempera paint - mixed 50% with water
Flush with clean water until you see clear water
Remove the paint cup and wash at the sink
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ARTIST INSPIRATION
Artist Inspiration #1: Barbara Kruger
http://www.theartstory.org/artist-kruger-barbara.htm Best known for laying aggressively directive slogans over black-and-white photographs that she finds in magazines, Barbara Kruger developed a visual language that was strongly influenced by her early work as a graphic designer. Informed by feminism, Kruger's work critiques consumerism and desire, and has appeared on billboards, bus cards, posters and in public parks, train station platforms, and other public spaces. She has also created site-specific installations comprised of video, film, audio, and projection. read an interview with her here: www.complex.com/style/2012/08/interview-barbara-kruger-talks-her-new-installation-and-art-in-the-digital-age |