Getting started Collaging

Sketches have been graded. If you have been absent, please complete the 8 sketches and get them turned in asap. Final sketches have been commented on and most people currently have incompletes. Final sketches must be completed and approved by Mrs. Rice today. If you currently have a D or F you have been scheduled for ie in Fibers tomorrow. If you have a final sketch grade that is not an incomplete, you may get paper from Mrs. Rice, and get started on the collage.

Steps to Starting:

• Receive final approval on your sketches from Mrs. Rice, and collage background paper and tracing paper (You will get background and tracing paper directly from Mrs. Rice when she thinks you are ready):
• Clear center of interest
• Used that rule of 3rds for center of interest and horizons
• dynamic positioning of object in scene
• 3 or more clear layers of depth created
• Variety of value, texture, pattern, line, etc.
• Start creating the background first. 
• choose materials or create materials needed.
• cut the paper either with tracing paper or with the paper chopper.
• Paper should meet the edge of the background paper or exceed it. Later it can be trimmed.
• Modpodge is applied to the entire piece of paper with a brush to prevent wrinkling as it dries.
• Design the next layer of the design that is positions directly on top of the background.
• windows, tables, chairs, signs, etc.
• Continue to design back to front. Make papers as needed.
• The last in class work day is this Friday. Collages must be turned in by December 23rd for grading. We will be starting the dying unit next Monday.