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|  | Bradshaw Mountain High School
Prescott Valley, AZ
Score: 6
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Student Commentary:
What is the central idea of your concentration?
My concentration is centered around the number 13, as a carrier of many ideas. First of all, I started this exploration with a piece of artwork that represented Friday the thirteenth. With additional research I found that the number thirteen was far more than a date on a calendar. I also discovered that thirteen can be a part of a number base, has historic roots in architecture, time, and United States history, and is the basis of some pretty impressive words.
How does the work in your concentration demonstrate the exploration of your idea? You may refer to specific slides as examples.
My artistic talents include more than pieces of artwork on paper; I have previously completed classes in graphic design which I really enjoyed. So, I decided to present my 2-D exploration of 13 in a magazine format. This allowed me to work with the art as well as the design element of art. I developed the exploration as a series of illustrations inside of magazine departments and feature stories. The department titles (i.e. “Letters to the Editor,” “Tales in Travel,” “Flicks Reviewed,” …) gave me a jumping off point for my research. The ideas behind the features in the magazine were more of the abstract way of looking at the number. They included the idea of a number system involving letters (image 1), the number 13 as an important figure in American history (image 5), and even the number as a coveted jersey number for professional athletes (image 7). I decided that, finally, 13 didn’t have to be researched anymore. The last image shows more of my 2-D design background by using a series of 1’s and 3’s in a type manipulation that forms a butterfly. Oh, by the way, the Monarch butterfly is the state butterfly of Rhode Island … the thirteenth state.
Rationale for Score:
This portfolio is an excellent demonstration of the use of graphic design as a vehicle for the creative exploration of the principles of design. The works reflect original and imaginative use of symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, emphasis, and contrast, as well as a clear mastery of technique. Confidence and complexity of thinking are evident in the juxtaposition of layering, imagery, and text. The student successfully utilizes the magazine format to synthesize and communicate visual ideas. Overall the portfolio shows a well-informed sense of composition.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1. 8 1/2" x 11" scanned artwork/digital layout
2. 8 1/2" x 11" scanned artwork/digital layout
3. 8 1/2" x 11" digital image
4. 8 1/2" x 11" digital image
5. 11" x 17" scanned artwork/digital layout
6. 8 1/2" x 11" digital image
7. 11" x 17" scanned artwork/digital layout
8. 11" x 17" scanned artwork/digital layout
9. 8 1/2" x 11" scanned artwork/digital layout
10. 11" x 17" scanned artwork/digital layout
11. 11" x 17" scanned artwork/digital layout
12. 8 1/2" x 11" digital image
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