Tableaux vivants are "living pictures" and they consist of actors in costumes, with props, backgrounds, and lighting and posed to create a picture- a living picture. In our case, you are going to recreate artworks that we learn in class. You'll create two for the year, one per semester.
When you choose an artwork, find one with details; not so much that you're going to be overwhelmed but an interesting one. The point is for you to really see the artwork and remember it...for-ev-er. When you start picking apart the artwork, you'll notice more details, lighting, and composition. If you do choose an artwork with minimal props, background, or clothing, you should have some spectacular lighting, since there is less to work with. Don't take the easy route.
Everyone is responsible for their own artwork submission. You can bring in as many people to help you. This is a team effort but everyone will receive an individual grade. For example, you may help out 2 other friends and be in their submission, but you're still responsible for creating your own.
The submission should be school appropriate. If you choose an artwork with nudity... you need a way to cover up creatively. Inappropriate submissions will result in a zero grade.
You will stage everything on your own. It may take you a little while to gather props or costumes. You can share amongst yourselves. I will not have you "sign-up" for an artwork but if you know someone else has the same artwork, you can either try to out-do them or you can change your artwork. You can set up at school in a classroom, mall, home, backyard, at the beach, in a park... wherever is best for your artwork. If you're creating sculpture, it's best to work with a blank wall in the background. I do not want to the pile of laundry on your bed.
Everyone is responsible for their own artwork submission. You can bring in as many people to help you. This is a team effort but everyone will receive an individual grade. For example, you may help out 2 other friends and be in their submission, but you're still responsible for creating your own.
The submission should be school appropriate. If you choose an artwork with nudity... you need a way to cover up creatively. Inappropriate submissions will result in a zero grade.
You will stage everything on your own. It may take you a little while to gather props or costumes. You can share amongst yourselves. I will not have you "sign-up" for an artwork but if you know someone else has the same artwork, you can either try to out-do them or you can change your artwork. You can set up at school in a classroom, mall, home, backyard, at the beach, in a park... wherever is best for your artwork. If you're creating sculpture, it's best to work with a blank wall in the background. I do not want to the pile of laundry on your bed.
These examples on the right and below are by professionals BUT you should strive to be great!!! |
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You will submit your artwork digitally here! Photos should be clear with good/accurate lighting, not blurry, and cropped to match that of the artwork.
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