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objectives and overview: unit 1
this project is intended to help you develop your sense of judgment and evaluation. you will use the practice of curatorialism to reflect on your own work.
1. please take notes using the graphic organizer provided.
2. please complete the practice activity.
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curatorialismWhat it means to be curatorial?
• derives from curator: the person in charge of a museum, art collection, or gallery
• curators: criticize, coordinate, analyze, evaluate, and apply art history – they put together the exhibits we see + attend
• curatorial studies + curatorial practices: thinking about and organizing how pieces of artwork go together
being evaluative
• curatorship requires a person to be:1. selective
2. critical
3. judgmental
• this means that you select only the BEST
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evaluatingthings to look for when evaluating
Evaluate on CRITERIA
1. Quality: check the overall quality
• clarity
• contrast
• composition
2. Subject: is the subject matter identifiable?
• identifiable center of interest
• dominance & placement
3. Content/Context: does the image tell a story?
• message or idea communicated well
4. Method: are editing techniques strong?
• use of lighting and value
• use of Photoshop
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unitycuratorialism involves creating unity
How to Establish Unity Among Works
1. Harmony: create a sense of togetherness through “simultaneous combination of elements” by arranging different content, subject and methods and having it still be “eye-catching”
2. Variety: using a variety of elements and interests while avoiding clutter
3. Sets & Sequences: creating a cohesive set or sequence between different images
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practicepractice being curatorial
• choose the five best images
• then rank them from best to worst (1 – 5)
• justify your evaluations links
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