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WEEK ONE
The properties commonly ascribed to any object are, in last analysis, names for its behavior. (Herrick)
TODAY
Hand Joint
Teaming up with a class mate (drawer directs model) sketch nine instances of hands joining. Freehand draw continuous lines, pencil on white paper (8½ x 11). Focus on performance, character, behavior, effect. Allow the movement of the hand to register within the drawing. Do not attempt to render a realistic representation. A successful sketch works as a manual, e.g. hand joint can be recreated from it. Select three sketches of distinctly different hand joints.
Word Joint
Name the three hand joints: Select and combine three qualities and three activities from the given word list and assign them to the three sketches. (All words are given in their basic form (infinitive), but can be used as adjective/adverb and present participle/past participle etc.)
Research the definition and etymology of the six selected words. (3 qualities, 3 activities). Create a word play. Play with the words, play with the syllables, play with the etymological roots. Reverse, recombine, contradict. Consider the words in other contexts. (Type: 12 point Arial)
Read Kenneth Frampton's definition of "Tectonic"
TOMORROW
Research
Research Wood Joinery in Japanese and art and crafts tradition. Select and study one joint of each category: End / Edge Joint (Slice, Finger, Spine); Angle / Milter / Lap Joint (Dado, Rabbet, Halved, Cross); Dovetail / Mortise Joint (Open / Blind Mortise, Keyed). Understand the three joints in terms of function, performance, rules, effects, behaviors and character. Become an expert for these three joints.
WEDNESDAY
Wood Joint
Select one of the three joints. Draw the joint in plans and sections at full scale, pencil on vellum (18 x18) Draw the joint in open and in closed state. Carefully choose your sections to best describe the joint. Build the one joint as constructional precedent model: Blue insulation foam (foam cutters are available in room 314). Be precise, finish by gently sanding the pieces.
THURSDAY
Pin-up and present:
- 3 Hand Joints
- 3 Word Joints, Word Plays
- Research of 3 Wood Joints
- Wood Joint Drawings
- Joint Model
.: Jonas 1:59 PM
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