Artastic Badge #19

Artastic Badge #19
November 30th, 2015



I had to learn about perspective drawing, vanishing points, and eye level. Also I had to draw a building and boxes at eye level, below eye level, and above eye level on a sketch pad.


Perspective Drawing Video:

Vanishing Points Video:
 



Eye Level Video:

Artastic Badge #16

Artastic Badge #16
November 30th, 2015



I had to research what the Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Section for this requirement.

Fibonacci Numbers: is the series of numbers: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ... The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it. The 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+1)


Golden Section: is a special number found by dividing a line into two parts so that the longer part divided by the smaller part is also equal to the whole length divided by the longer part. It is often symbolized using phi, after the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet.


This website link below tells you about how the numbers go with art and architectural forms of the Parthenon of Greece.
Link: http://www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/hosted-sites/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibInArt.html#parthenon  

I had to also sketch it. I did that on a sketching pad. 
 

Artastic Badge #22

Artastic Badge #22
October 3, 2015


For number 22, it wanted me to look up what schools requires for their art portfolio. I looked up University of North Carolina School of the Arts and School of the Art Institute of Chicago for their art portfolios requirements.


What University of North Carolina School of the Arts requires for art portfolios:
Website: http://www.uncsa.edu/admissions/admissions_va.htm 

• Applicants must present at least 20 examples of work.
• Examples of work should include drawing and may also include: graphic design, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, or any medium of choice including sketchbooks.
• Do not bring DVDs, videos, PowerPoint or other digital media that needs to be viewed on a computer or other electronic device.
• All digital media must be represented by high quality, black and-white or color prints (8” x 10” or larger).
• Works may be submitted in a single or in multiple mediums of interest.
• In addition to bringing actual artwork, applicants may supplement their portfolios with slides or other high resolution photographic documentation of large sculptural pieces, murals, temporary projects not easily transported, and/or pieces no longer in the applicant’s possession.  

What School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires for art portfolios:
Website: http://www.saic.edu/admissions/ug/first-timefreshmen/applicationrequirements/portfolio/

• Show us 10–15 of your best and most recent works.
• Use your portfolio to showcase your interests, skills, and creative potential.
• You may show us work created across media or focus entirely in one medium.
• Work can range from observational to abstract.
• We have no media-specific limitations nor do we present portfolio assignments.

Artastic Badge #23

Artastic Badge #23
October 3, 2015



Number 23 wanted me to look at art schools and art programs at colleges and universities. I choose two universities to compare with each other.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
website: http://www.uncsa.edu/

Advantages: Located near by, and has 7 courses in art. 

Disadvantages: Looks like it's only campus, no online, and is a little expensive.


Full Sail University
website: https://learn.fullsail.edu/#home

Advantages: Online and campus, and has 4 courses in art.

Disadvantages: Located in Florida and no prices listed on website. 

Outdoor Skills Badge #22

Outdoor Skills Badge #22
May 16, 2015


For requirement #22, I had to design and build a tent-like structure only using a tarp, knots that I have learned, and wooden stakes that me and my Dad cut.

Before

After

Outdoor Skills Badge #29

Outdoor Skills #29
May 13, 2015



Requirement #29 wants me to explain how to determine the time without using a timepiece and how determine north by day and night without using a compass.

Timepiece
Definition: a clock or a watch

Compass
Definition: an instrument for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north
 
How to determine time without using a timepiece
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMXEuFAhse4

How to determine north by day and night without using a compass
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoKQMwUx2gA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzGKAqEC2hg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DjJ3r4XG0E, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUSx0BHYTJ8 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKNxj-DUiPw 

Outdoor Skills Badge #30

Outdoor Skills #30
May 13, 2015

For number 30, it ask me to explain what minimum impact mean.

Minimum Impact
Definition: Minimum-impact camping means using outdoor living skills that have little affect on the soil, water, plants, and animals in an area. This practice is sometimes called “no trace” or “low impact.” The ACA Outdoor Living Skills program uses the term “minimum impact” because it is more realistic; it is impossible for camps not to show wear after a summer of activities. Therefore, ACA promotes responsible use of the outdoors. By practicing minimum-impact skills in camp and out of camp, you can limit your impact.

Here are two websites I found information about minimum impact.
website: https://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/documents/fire/MIST_implementation.PDF & http://www.acacamps.org/campmag/009impact