Curriculum Guide - SCAD Museum of Art
Transcription
Curriculum Guide - SCAD Museum of Art
Curriculum Guide 1 SCAD: The University for Creative Careers The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in 41 majors at locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. SCAD enrolls nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. SCAD’s innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners. In 2014, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD in the top 10 universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni placement rate. In a survey of Spring 2014 SCAD graduates, 97 percent of respondents reported being employed, pursuing further education, or both, within 10 months of graduation. SCAD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; telephone number 404.679.4500) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The university confers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Urban Design degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. The professional M.Arch. degree is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. The SCAD interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Atlanta and Savannah is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503). SCAD Hong Kong courses of study are registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau (registration numbers 261958-261971 and 262196-262202), are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (10 Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, 852.3658.0000), and are recognized on the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework with a validity period of May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2016 (QR Registration Numbers 11/001052-11/001059/5 and 11/001060/911/001065/6) and a validity period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017 (QR Registration Numbers 13/000159/LS-13/000163/LS and 13/000164/L6-13/000165/L6). For more information, visit scad.edu, email [email protected], call 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 in Savannah, or call 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 in Atlanta. SCAD and The University for Creative Careers are registered trademarks of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Table of Contents About the SCAD Museum of Art 1 About Vivienne Westwood 3 Curriculum Guide Overview Exercise 1: Travel through time Exercise 2: Save the world Exercise 3: Make a statement Vivienne’s Reading List Notes 5 8 10 12 14 17 Museum Maps 20 Current and Upcoming Exhibitions 21 4 SCAD Museum of Art The SCAD Museum of Art showcases work by acclaimed Museum awards artists, providing opportunities for students from all majors to learn from art world luminaries and expand their artistic Since opening its doors in October 2011, the renovated points of view. museum has been celebrated for its inspired architecture and design , world- class exhibitions and visionar y Mounting more than 20 exhibitions each year, the museum community outreach and education programs that enrich has presented such renowned artists as Jane Alexander, art enthusiasts, educators and students of all ages. Uta Barth, Lynda Benglis, Alfredo Jaar, Sigalit Landau, Liza Lou, Angel Otero, Yinka Shonibare, Kehinde Wiley SCAD is proud to be recognized by the following: and Fred Wilson. André Leon Talley, SCAD trustee and Vogue contributing editor, regularly curates couture • AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture exhibitions such as “Little Black Dress” and “Oscar de la Renta: His Legendary World of Style” alongside ever- • AIA South Atlantic Region, Design Award changing, site-specific installations by such artists as Kendall Buster, Ingrid Calame, Odili Donald Odita and Jack Whitten. The museum’s permanent collection includes the • American Concrete Institute-Georgia chapter, First Place in Restoration Category Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art, the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection, the Earle W. Newton Collection of British and American Art, the 19th- • American Institute of Architects-Savannah chapter, Honor Award (top honor awarded) and 20th-century Photography Collection, and the SCAD Costume Collection. • Congress for the New Urbanism, Charter Award The museum building itself is a work of art, demonstrating • Historic Savannah Foundation, Preservation Award th e u n ive r sit y ’s o n g oin g co m m itm e nt to h is to ric preservation and adaptive reuse. Constructed in 1853, the • International Interior Design Association-Georgia original walls feature handmade Savannah gray bricks, chapter, Best of the Best Forum Design Award and Best forming the oldest surviving antebellum railroad depot of the Best Forum Award (education category) in the country. In 2011, this National Historic Landmark was transformed into an award-winning, modern museum building by architect Christian Sottile, a SCAD alumnus and • National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Preservation Award dean of the SCAD School of Building Arts. • S o u t h e a s te r n M u s e u m s C o n f e r e n c e E x h i b i ti o n SCAD students are the heart of this teaching museum; Competition, Certificate of Commendation for the they attend academic classes and career workshops, outstanding exhibit “Pose/Re-pose: Figurative Works lecture series, film screenings, gallery talks and annual Then and Now” events within its storied walls. SCAD students also serve as museum docents, welcoming visitors, interpreting • S o uth e a s te rn M u se u m s C o nfe re n ce P u b lic atio n the exhibitions and interacting with illustrious museum Competition, Gold Award for the SCAD Museum of Art guests. As a center for cultural dialogue, the museum Curriculum Guide engages students through dynamic, interdisciplinary educational experiences. 1 2 Vivienne Westwood “ The only possible effect one can have on the world is through unpopular ideas.” Vivienne Westwood began designing in 1971 along with her years in fashion—the largest exhibition ever devoted to a then-partner Malcolm McLaren in London. At the time they living British fashion designer. In 2006, her contribution used their shop at 430 Kings Road, London, to showcase to British fashion was officially recognized when she was their ideas and designs. With their changing ideas of fashion appointed Dame of the British Empire by Her Majesty, came the change of not only the name of the shop but also Queen Elizabeth II, and in 2007 she was awarded the the décor. It was in 1976 when Westwood and McLaren Outstanding Achievement in Fashion at the British Fashion defined the street culture of punk with Seditionaries. Awards in London. By the end of the ‘70s, Vivienne Westwood was already The Vivienne Westwood brand represents one of the last considered a symbol of the British avant-garde. For independent global fashion companies in the world. At Autumn/ Winter 1981 she showed her first catwalk times thought-provoking, this brand is about more than presentation at Olympia in London. Westwood then turned producing clothes and accessories. to traditional Savile Row tailoring techniques, using British fabrics and 17th- and 18th-century art for inspiration. Westwood continues to capture the imagination and raise awareness of environmental and human rights issues. With 1989 was the year that Vivienne met Andreas Kronthaler, a design record spanning over 40 years, the Vivienne who would later become her husband and long-time Westwood brand is globally recognized and Westwood design partner, as well as creative director of the brand. In herself is viewed as one of the most influential fashion 2004 the Victoria and Albert Museum hosted a Vivienne designers, and activists, in the world today. Westwood retrospective exhibition to celebrate her 34 3 8 Curriculum Guide Vivienne Westwood’s “Dress Up Story — 1990 Until Now” The following exercises have been created to capture celebrates one of the world’s most influential contemporary Vivienne Westwood’s approach to fashion and to reflect her British fashion designers. In the context of a multidecade philosophy, with an emphasis on historical influences and career, this curated collection takes a focused lens to environmental sustainability. They are designed to guide Westwood’s more recent collaborations with her husband a personal exploration of theory, design, and materials, and partner of more than 20 years, Andreas Kronthaler. and can be adapted as needed to meet individual learning styles and levels. This curriculum guide provides standards-based exercises for high school students, uniting classroom learning with the museum’s extended learning opportunities. It is intended to help educators create engaging educational experiences that enhance students’ understanding of works found at the SCAD Museum of Art. 5 National Visual Arts Achievement Standards Targeted: NA-VA.9-12.1a: Students apply materials, techniques, and NA-VA.9-12.4a: Students differentiate among a variety of processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity historical and cultural contexts in terms of characteristics that their intentions are carried out in their artwork. and purposes of works of art. NA-VA .9 -12 .1d: Students initiate, define, and solve NA-VA.9-12.5a: Students identify intentions of those challenging visual arts problems independently using creating artworks, explore the implications of various intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. purposes, and justify their analysis of purposes in particular works. NA-VA.9-12.3a: Students reflect on how artworks differ visually, spatially, temporally, and functionally, and describe how these are related to history and culture. 6 7 Exercise 1 • Travel through time: Research and sketch “ I take something from the past that has a sort of vitality that has never been exploited — like the crinoline — and get very intense. In the end, you do something original because you overlay your own ideas.” Vivienne Westwood’s looks are inspired by her extensive research, spanning centuries and continents. She has revolutionized fashion with her reintroduction of corsets and crinolines, oversized hats and tribal fabrics. Her ability to boldly combine unlikely materials and looks characterizes her attention-grabbing style. Try taking your own imaginative journey through historical fashion to create a unique look. Research fashion for each of the decades to the right. Choose one fashion element from each of these time periods. Sketch them individually in the space provided, and then create a sketch that shows how they could be combined into one look. In the space below, include a list of materials you would use and why you think they are appropriate for your design. 8 1750s 1910s 1990s Your combination 9 Exercise 2 • Save the world: Recycle and re-create “ I don’t want to retire because my job gives me the opportunity to open my mouth and say something and that’s wonderful. If I stopped, I wouldn’t have my voice anymore and I need it.” Throughout her career, Vivienne Westwood has produced fashion with a message. She believes strongly in the power of positive activism, and she incorporates that power in her work. She uses her fame and notoriety to promote her message, insisting upon engaging the media and the public in her fight for environmental justice. Today, she encourages her fans to address environmental concerns by buying better instead of buying more. “Buy less, choose well, and make it last. I really do think that people should exercise choice and not just consume without thought — sucking up stuff all the time, one thing after another.” Part of this philosophy of conservation is making things for yourself. Worlds End, Westwood’s iconic London boutique, encourages a culture of creative recycling and doit-yourself, even sharing free Westwood patterns on its website. How do you think following Westwood’s mantra (buy less, choose well, and make it last) could positively affect the environment? 10 Experiment with repurposing to create your own unique fashion statement. Choose an unwanted item of clothing or an accessory from your own wardrobe. Brainstorm about how you can use the materials from the clothing or other household items to make a new, wearable item. Feel free to cut, tear, tie, sew, glue, or dye to customize your new look. “ Wear a piece of beautiful fabric, borrow stuff from your friends, and style it in with your own clothes.” 11 Exercise 3 • Make a statement: Read, reflect, and respond Vivienne Westwood is known for her sharp intellect and strong opinions. In 2007, she famously issued a manifesto titled “Active Resistance to Propaganda” that dramatizes her views on art, culture, and the environment. Whether she is speaking about politics or fashion, she takes a clear stance and is not afraid to speak her mind. Below are a few quotes from Westwood that express some of her views on fashion. Take a moment to read each quote and think about its meaning. Follow the steps below to analyze and respond to one of the quotes. 1. “You have a more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes.” 2. “I do think looking your best is really, really good for the spirit and my clothes allow people to project their personalities and express themselves. I offer choice in an age of conformity.” 3. “I’ve always said that a good idea is a perfect surprise. When I see a fashion show, I am surprised. The phrase that is always in my mind is ‘never before seen’.” 4. “The best fashion accessory is a book.” 5. “All the clothes I wore people would regard as shocking. I wore them because I just thought that I looked like a princess from another planet.” 12 Response 1. Quotation Select one of the quotes that you feel reflects something about your own view of fashion. 2. Concept In your own words, summarize the core concept or main idea from the quote you chose. 3. Comparison Give a specific example from your own experience or personal observations that compares to the main idea in this quote. 13 Vivienne Westwood on the importance of reading: “ Reading is the most concentrated form of experience you can have (books — not magazines). Cultivate the habit.” Vivienne’s Reading List “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” – Lewis Carroll “Chaos Point” – Ervin László “Brave New World” – Aldous Huxley “The Road” – Cormac McCarthy “The Gods Will Have Blood” – Anatole France “Memoirs of Hadrian” – Marguerite Yourcenar “1984” – George Orwell “Madame Bovary” – Gustave Flaubert “Hippolytus” – Euripides And anything by Bertrand Russell or Marcel Proust “The Vanishing Face of Gaia” – James Lovelock 14 15 16 Notes: 17 18 Notes: 19 Museum Maps Main Level Galleries 20 Main Lobby Entrances Restrooms Current and Upcoming Exhibitions In Passing: American Landscape Photography • Group Exhibition May 16–Sept. 27, 2015 i feel ya • André 3000 Benjamin July 18–Sept. 13, 2015 Irons for the Ages, Flowers for the Day • Li Hongbo July 30, 2015–Jan. 3, 2016 21 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Georgia 912.525.7191 scadmoa.org 28