For my first week working on my at home project, I mainly focused on practicing watercolor techniques. I took advantage of the homework assignment for this week because that's basically what I'm doing for my first semester project just on a much larger scale. With this project, I'm planning on doing most of my work on the weekends, because that's when I'll have the most time, so expect more progress on next week's post! I'll probably start sketching it out on my paper tomorrow.
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This week I started working on my "in class" project. I'm honestly still kind of formulating my ideas for it because I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing. I was still missing a few things I needed, mainly fabric, so I actually ended up going to Walmart on the first day for the project to get supplies. What I did this week was cut out the body shape for the doll and work on sewing it. I don't have a sewing machine so I have to do it by hand, which takes a while. But I managed to make decent progress on it. Next week I am going to finish sowing the doll and making the clothes. Then the rest of the time will be spent on how I am planning to present the doll.
For this assignment, I decided to research a career in art that I am already somewhat familiar with, which is forensic sketch artistry. I have an interest in forensics and other topics related to true crime, so this seems like a good mixture between my interests. Forensic artists usually work with law enforcement and witnesses to create images of possible suspects or victims. They often interview witnesses to get an idea of what the suspect may have looked like. These sketches may then be released to the public to get tips or clues to help solve a crime. The field requires knowledge in human anatomy and art, as well as criminal justice as a whole. The main disciplines in forensic artists include composite art or imagery, postmortem or facial reconstruction, and image modification and enhancement. Forensic art is a multidisciplinary field that uses science and art. Typical tasks for a forensic sketch artist may include as follows:
There are a few different ways to go into this field. One method is to first pursue a career in law enforcement and crime scene investigation in general. This individual would then work their way up to specializing in forensic art by showing initiative and taking on certain tasks related to forensic artistry. Another method is to try and go straight into the field, especially for an individual with a fine arts degree. They could either be employed by a police agency or work as a freelancer for various agencies. The recommended majors for this career are degrees in fine arts, criminal justice, or sometimes computer science with a focus on 3-D design. VCU's art program could be a good option for someone looking to major in fine arts or George Mason has a criminal justice program. There are also many out of state art schools that have good programs for either of these areas. I could not find any information on top programs relating specifically to forensic art. The International Association for Identification offers a certification in forensic artistry. This certification requires training, experience, and a portfolio of forensic sketches to be submitted. It is not necessary in order to go into the field, but it could be useful for application and on a resume. Overall, I really like how this career combines a few of my interests, forensics and art. I am probably going to go into a science related field when I go to college, so forensic artistry could be an avenue to explore if I expand my art skills more. Information from: https://www.forensicscolleges.com/careers/forensic-artist https://theiai.org/forensic_art_requirements.php https://www.askaforensicartist.com/ten-steps-to-become-a-forensic-artist https://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/forensic-artist/ https://www.criminaljusticeprograms.com/specialty/forensic-artist/ |