1. Text AS AN ELEMENT OF ART

2. Text is all around us:
Magazine covers
Cereal boxes
Street signs
Do we think of it as art?
Each letter can have shape and colour.
There’s design thought that goes into creating.
Is text only meant to be read?

3. As you will see in the next few slides, the same message can be conveyed in different ways.

4. Arrange a composition, select colours and background textures to highlight a phrase
As you will see in the next few slides, the same message can be conveyed in different ways.

5. Family Tree – words can be whimsical
As you will see in the next few slides, the same message can be conveyed in different ways.

6. As you will see in the next few slides, the same message can be conveyed in different ways.

10. Is this an idealist or realist point of view. Thumbs up if you agree
Is this an idealist or realist point of view? Thumbs up if you agree. What about it makes you think it’s idealist/realist? Cold call.

11. How could this meaning be altered?
On what other occasions might you shake hands? What kind of message of change could this promote?
How could this meaning be altered?

12. What is this simple message
What is this simple message? How could this meaning stay the same while using different text?

13. What is the message the artist is trying to convey
What is the message the artist is trying to convey? What text led you to your conclusion?

14. What is different about the text in this image from those you have seen so far? How can this difference change the strength of the message?

15. Look carefully at the image and think…. What is this artist’s message
Look carefully at the image and think….What is this artist’s message? Write what you think it is and share it with the person on your right. Did your partner’s statement change your mind or match your thoughts on the artist’s message? Cold call for answers.

16. Quick write: What is the overall message you get from this
Quick write: What is the overall message you get from this? What would you do differently to achieve the same message? Cold call for answers.

17. Now it’s your turn. I expect you to have a clear message in your image
Now it’s your turn. I expect you to have a clear message in your image. The image must have text in it. Your composition must use line, shape and value. Come up with three ideas for a message you want to say. What kind of shapes will help you convey those messages? Would black and white or colored text be most effective in getting your message across? Think about the background color for your imagery, should it be white, black or some other color? Will you use text cut from a magazine or draw your outline or silhouette and write your own text?

18. Blackout Poetry

19. Micrography: is a Jewish art form developed in the 9th century
In micrography, the word literally becomes the vision (or image), as thousands upon thousands of characters blend and weave together to tell a story.

24. MY FUTURE HANDS What will your hands be doing in the future? Holding?
Creating?

25. Trace or draw your hand in your sketchbook.
Brainstorm on a new page: What do you hope you will be doing in the future.
Think of these areas:
Family
Friends
Financial
Business/Career
Tzedakah
Learning
Hobbies & Creativity
Physical & Health
Personal Growth
Spiritual

26. Transfer your hand to a poster board.
Use text – either inside the hand or in the negative space (around the hand) to describe your future self.
Use design and images in the opposite (hand or negative space) to illustrate your ideas.