Graphic Reduction: Farmers Market Icons

Part I


1. Choose 3 different types of produce (vegetable or fruit) you would find at a Farmer's Market. Consider seasonal and/or regional availability, as well as the type/category of fruit (dry vs fleshy) or vegetable (root, leafstalk, flower, bulb). Research its physical characteristics, anatomy and culinary usage.

2. Create a diagrammatic drawing highlighting and describing the various features and anatomical parts for your three chosen piece of produce.

Due by the end of class today, Feb 1.

Part II 


3. Acquire/purchase and photograph each your three chosen vegetables/fruits. Do a physical analysis and study of each chosen fruit/vegetable. Study each piece of produce from a variety of angles and viewpoints. Then photograph your produce individually from different angles, lighting conditions, and viewpoints. Take at least 8 different photographs of each fruit/vegetable.

Next do a series of ten to fifteen rough sketches (4" in size) for your graphic reduction study of each original piece of produce. Keep only the essential attributes that best describe the object. Upload all content from Part I and Part II to your blog.

Due by the start of class Monday, Feb 6.

Part III


4. Refine and translate your final drawings (8x8" in size) of all three pieces of produce into a final black-and-white study. Your final drawings must be created digitally.

Due by the start of class Web, Feb 8.


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