martes, 12 de marzo de 2024

UNIT 1: VISUAL ELEMENTS IN ART

VISUAL ELEMENTS IN ART

DOT, LINE, SHAPE, FORM, COLOUR, VALUE, TEXTURE, SPACE

This term we will start playing with all the different elements of art: dot, line, shape, form, colour, value, texture and space. Do not be afraid of unexpected results! We will be creating both visual and tactile textures. Keep an open mind for the unknown and try to experiment with new materials as much as possible. You can work individually or in groups, but do not forget to bring the materials or we will have to experiment with your own clothes... but before we get started let's have a look at these images, videos and presentations:







LINE



SHAPE


FORM




COLOUR




VALUE


TEXTURE



SPACE


Dots, lines and planes from Noelia Calle
  

EXAMPLE OF IMPLIED VOLUME WITH LINES




LET'S CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE 

(CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW)

Resultado de imagen de elements of art

lunes, 11 de marzo de 2024

UNIT 2: ART VISUAL ELEMENTS "TEXTURE"


Texture








Remember that the visual elements of an image are: POINT, LINE, SHAPE, FORM (SPACE), VALUE, COLOUR AND TEXTURE.

During this term we have seen three of these visual elements: Point, Line and Shape. The next visuals elements to see are TEXTURE, COLOUR, VALUE and FORM (SPACE)

TEXTURE is a powerful art element because it can quickly evoke memories and emotions. Start becoming more aware of textures all around you—the carpet, in the clothes you’re wearing, and the fur on your cat.  Let's see these presentations and video to get a better idea of this concept:









THEORY 



HOW TO DRAW IMPLIED (VISUAL) TEXTURES




viernes, 8 de marzo de 2024

ACTIVITY 1: SELF-PORTRAIT "LINE"

ACTIVITY 1: SELF-PORTRAIT "LINE"

Now let's explore together one of the most important elements of design: THE LINE. 






Visual Elements: LINE from Rosa Fernández


ACTIVITY: SELF PORTRAIT

Now we are going to use the line as an element to define, draw, express, communicate or simple decorate our own portrait. 

Assessment Criteria (do not forget to copy this at the back of your work) 

1. Draw a margin or a frame or a background (1 point)
2. Use the line to create the impression of volume (implied volume) (3 points)
3. Originality, creativity (2 point) 
4. Expressiveness (1 points)
4. Neatness, good presentation (1 points)
5. Description of your work, minimum 5 sentences (1 point)
6. Self evaluation (1 point) 



VIDEO-TUTORIAL OF PORTRAIT DRAWING WITH LINES




SOME OTHER EXAMPLES OF PORTRAITS USING LINES

Resultado de imagen de portraits with lines

Resultado de imagen de portraits with lines




SOME OTHER INTERESTING EXAMPLES: 

 
 Resultado de imagen de portraits with lines

Resultado de imagen de portrait with lineResultado de imagen de portrait with line
Resultado de imagen de retrato lineasResultado de imagen de drawing with surgical mask, drawing

EXAMPLE OF A SELF EVALUATION 
AND DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK OF ART
"Hi teacher,  
This is the description of my work and my evaluation. I am being very honest: 
At the start I had no idea what to do, then I checked some more drawings online, and I decided to do something similar to the Urban Artist Suso33 that you showed us in class. I am happy with the result. I think I have done a good job, because I investigated about it and It took time. I also have a good presentation (clean and tidy) a good composition (distribution of the elements of the drawing in the space of the paper), and I follow the instructions (a drawing of portrait with lines) finally I enjoyed it doing it. I think my work does not deserve less than a 9. 
Here is the video and work by Suso33 that I used as inspiration."

miércoles, 6 de marzo de 2024

UNIT 3: VISUAL ELEMENTS "WAYS TO CREATE DEPTH AND SPACE"

How to Create THE ILLUSION OF DEPTH AND SPACE

(From  www.virtualinstructor.com and www.circlelineartschool.com)

One of the ELEMENTS IN ART IS DEPTH AND SPACE.  

It is important to be able to create the illusion of space on a 2D surface. In reality, all realistic or representational art depends on the creation of an illusion.  If creating realistic art is what you're after, then having the ability to create the illusion of space on a 2D surface is a skill that you will find useful. There are a few tricks that you can use to create the illusion of space.  There are ways to create the illusion of space on a 2D surface. 

Use them together to maximize the illusion.


Video Tutorial: The illusion of space (con imágenes) | Lecciones ...


How to Create Depth

1. Overlapping - When one object is positioned in front of another object, part of the object behind it may be blocked from view.  This is called overlapping. 

2. Shading - Creating volume using gradients from darker to lighter. 

3. Placement on the Surface - Generally, objects that are positioned lower on the picture plane will appear closer than objects that are positioned higher on the picture plane.

4. Size - Objects that are closer to a viewer appear larger than objects that are further off in the distance.

5. Value and Focus - Objects that are closer to a viewer appear darker in value and warmer in color.  Objects that are further away appear lighter in value and cooler in color. Objects that are closer appear more detailed than objects that are further away.

6. Linear Perspective - By using either 1 point perspective2 point perspective, or 3 point perspective, an artist can create the illusion of space.  Linear perspective is a drawing method that uses lines to draw objects in space.

Let's watch it here: 



How to draw a landscape using ATMOSPHERIC PERPECTIVE: 




martes, 9 de enero de 2024

PATRIMONIO INDUSTRIAL EN MADRID - INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN MADRID

       CONCURSO FOTOGRÁFICO / PHOTO CONTEST 



BASES DEL CONCURSO

El IES Juan de la Cierva participa en un proyecto nacional para trabajar el Patrimonio Industrial con dos centros de otras comunidades, el IES Politécnico Jesús Marín (Málaga) y el IES EL PALMERAL (Orihuela).

Dentro del ámbito de actuación del proyecto y en colaboración con la AFA del IES Juan de la Cierva, se convoca este concurso fotográfico, que se regirá por las siguientes bases:

1. Objetivo: Mejorar el conocimiento del patrimonio industrial de Madrid.

2. Participantes: El concurso está dirigido al alumnado del IES Juan de la Cierva. Cada participante podrá presentar una fotografía representativa del patrimonio industrial de Madrid, tanto edificios como maquinaria.

Se establecen 2 categorías:

  • Alumnos de ESO y FP Básica

  • Alumnos de Bachillerato y ciclos formativos de grado medio y superior.

3. Presentación de proyectos:

Las fotografías deberán enviarse en formato JPG a la dirección de correo electrónico del AFA: apajcierva@gmail.com poniendo en el asunto CONCURSO FOTOGRÁFICO.

Se deberá indicar en el correo el nombre y apellidos del alumno, curso al que pertenece, así como una pequeña descripción de lo que representa la fotografía presentada. La fecha límite de recepción de propuestas será el día 1 de marzo de 2024.

4. Jurado y veredicto: El Jurado estará compuesto por los coordinadores del proyecto, profesorado del departamento de dibujo y representantes del AFA.

El veredicto se notificará por correo electrónico al ganador y se hará público en la página web del centro.

5. Derechos de propiedad:

Los ganadores del concurso ceden todos los derechos de las fotografías presentadas al IES Juan de la Cierva, por lo que el centro pasará a ser propietario de todos los derechos de propiedad intelectual que pudiesen corresponderle, así como de su “copyright”. De la misma forma se ceden también los derechos de manipulación, edición, exposición y reproducción.

El ganador se hará totalmente responsable frente a las reclamaciones que pudieran surgir de cualquier naturaleza o que terceros pudieran hacer al respecto, sin carácter exhaustivo, a la originalidad, parecidos o copias parciales de los trabajos presentados.

6. Premio: Se establecen dos premios para cada categoría valorados en 100€ y 50€.

La entrega de premios se realizará en los actos de graduación.


INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN ARGANZUELA



ESTACIÓN DE ATOCHA





MUSEO DEL FERROCARRIL 



INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN MADRID

Text and photography by: Mercedes Gómez from the blog Artedemadrid.wordpress.com

Translation by: Noelia Calle

Here are six examples that the Community of Madrid presented in the Exhibition Hall of the Royal Tapestry Factory, a former workshop, for the exhibition "100 elements of Industrial Heritage in Spain": The urban-industrial complex of Nuevo Baztán, a village full of uniqueness and charm; the winery and cellars of the Real Cortijo de San Isidro in Aranjuez; the hydraulic complex of the Canal de Isabel II; and in the city, Metro de Madrid, the former Fábrica de Cervezas El Águila, and the exhibition venue itself, the Real Fábrica de Tapices.

The most beautiful thing is that the chosen places in Madrid can be visited.


The El Águila Beer Factory



It has been converted into the Regional Archive and Library,  organises guided tours. By appointment, visitors can also learn about the brewing process at the Heineken España brewery.



The Interpretation Centre of Nuevo Baztán. 


A historic-artistic site, built by José Benito de Churriguera at the beginning of the 18th century, commissioned by Juan de Goyeneche, a private initiative that would create, in addition to the church-palace, factories producing glass, fabrics, soap, shoes, etc.


The Metro Museum "Andén 0"


Entrance to the old Chamberí station, now the Andén 0 Museum.



It is in the old Chamberí Station, and in the Nave de Motores in Pacífico, whose architectural project was the work of Antonio Palacios, is at our disposal every day except Mondays.

Madrid Engine Shed


Visits are free and guided. They show you the machinery that the Metro had to supply electricity to the trains in the event of a blackout. It is curious because you discover that the trains run on direct current. It must have been impressive to see those huge diesel engines running.



Isabel II Canal Reservoir or Water Deposit



The old water lifting station and one of the Canal de Isabel II Reservoirs, in Calle Mateo Inurria and Santa Engracia, can now be enjoyed thanks to their transformation into exhibition halls.



Interior of the Canal Isabel II Reservoir


The Real Cortijo of San Isidro


Winery of Real Cortijo de San Isidro



The Real Fábrica de Tapices building



C/Fuenterrabía 2 

It was built by the Royal Architect José Segundo de Lema -whom we know from the Real Colegio de Nuestra Señora de Loreto-, between 1889 and 1891 in neo-Mudejar style, with its old chimney, another of the few remaining in Madrid. A visit to the Royal Factory, from Monday to Friday, is really beautiful.


How many of these places do you know?


Here you have all the necessary information (timetables, telephones...) for the Visit to the elements of the Industrial Heritage of the Community of Madrid represented here. Horarios visitas.





UNIT 9: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, PORTRAIT.

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Top Tips on How to Master Portrait Photography


Portrait photography is the art of capturing the inherent character of your subject within a photograph. While that quizzical definition covers the basics, portrait photography goes way beyond just clicking pictures of people.


Great portrait photography is a result of combining the right technique with an artist's expression.

Technique: Using the correct camera settings, compositions, angles, lighting, backdrops, and poses.

Art: It's about capturing a stunning and emotive portrait that evokes feelings in the viewers and captivates their attention.

First practiced by artists such as Picasso, portrait paintings have a great history of storytelling. Taking great portrait photographs is the modern form of the same technique. While it requires much less effort than painting, capturing the expressions and emotions that make up good portrait photography can take time to master.

Great portrait photography is as much about following the rules and guidelines as it is about breaking out of the mold. We have put together an exhaustive list of best practices and techniques on how to take good portraits.




1. Focus on the subject

The subject is the most important aspect of portrait photography.





2. Find the right location

The location you choose for the portrait shoot is going to be a significant influence on the final results





3. Getting the pose right

Figuring out the right portrait photography poses for your subject that portrays them in the most flattering way is always a new journey.





4. Capture emotions and expressions

Artistic portrait photography is all about finding emotions and expressions in portrait pictures. Getting your subject to emote is easier said than done. Make sure that you avoid fake smiles and blank looks. A genuine sparkle in the eye, a faint smile, a confident expression - these are the recipes for creating portrait shots that will shine. Work with your subject and give them time to get into the zone. Forcing or hurrying this process will not work.





5. The background matters

The focus in portraiture, as expected, is on the subject model. However, there are more intricacies than just that. Sometimes, an interesting background can add a lot of drama to the photograph and help your subject stand out.

In most cases, though, blurring the background correctly can add more emphasis to the subject.




6. Try out different angles.

Most portraits photographs are shot by placing the camera at the eye level of the subject. Shooting at the eye level produces excellent portraiture shots with the subject's eyes becoming the focus of the photograph. However, choosing an unconventional angle can make your portraits stand out.





7. Using props for effect

Adding props to your portrait photography is a great way to add a dash of color, excitement, and impact to the shots. Using photography props creatively can completely alter the nature of the photograph. You can develop your signature style by experimenting with shapes, textures, colors of props.



8. Shoot a Series of Shots

Using the 'burst' or 'continuous shooting' mode of your camera to click a series of shots that capture the different poses of your subject in motion is a great technique.





9 Break the Rules

Understanding the rules and practicing them can be a precursor to get creative and break the rules. When you break the rules, you create unusual and unique work that would make your brand,



Let´s learn more about it!!! (Click on the image)


Top 10 Most Famous Portrait Photographers In The World (Click on the image).




CREATIVE IDEAS FOR YOUR PHOTOS





TASK 2


  1. CREATIVE SELFIE




2. FORCED PERSPECTIVE






3. PORTRAIT