Physics and Engineering principles are used routinely in the design and building of artist’s sculptures and other art work. In doing this project you will have a chance to see, first hand, how these engineering and physics principles apply to art work of your choice. Furthermore, this project will help you open your mind to this connection which will be of great help in selecting your main project.

1. Students will form a group (2 people only) and research different art work/sculptures. 2. Groups will select a particular art work/sculpture and create a model of it, which should include the following: • Models should be true to the original work but will more than likely be scaled down. • Models do not have to be built out of the original material. 3. Groups will create a display board which should have the following: • Group members' names • Artist name and year art was done • All math and physics concepts which apply to the art. 4. The art and display boards will be displayed and should be done to a professional level. 5. The group will present their work on Tuesday, 9/5 to the class.

"Collage" View (to show what it will look like)

Procrastination: Yellow Card (2=red)

This word fits seniors but not in this project. We are expecting the work (final product) to be excellent. Last minute work is not OK! If any student is given two yellow cards for procrastination there will be a meeting with your teachers and your parents. We will evaluate your work and your progress. We do not want to fail anyone, and we are going to call you on it so there are no surprises.
A good way to think of this is: say you are an hourly employee but you sleep half the day, your work may get done, but not at the same level as a hard working employee. We can’t fire you for procrastinating, but we can call your parents.

Gaming the System: Red Card

Students may find a way within the project to make it seem as though they have completed their assignments, but they have really gamed the system. Our standards for completing the assignments are high, and we will have safeguards in place so students will be warned if they are in danger of failing.
A student will get a Red Card if it looks like they are trying to game our system. They will be given a Red Card if they are not working and progressing to the standards that we are expecting. If a student gets a Red Card they need to meet with the three of us, and their parents, so we can explain to the student and parents that we are not buying the student’s excuses.
We expect great work and the only way to do this is to work hard the whole semester. Last minute work is not better and please do not say, “I do better work at the last minute”. You need time to edit and change.

Our Projects

All of the projects that will be displayed are to be completed to the highest standards of HTH. You must meet the Artistic, Mathematical and Engineering components to have your work displayed. To complete this project you must work hard every day. Design, build, then write; this is how you get a product. The idea that you plan for a whole semester and build the last week is a belief that teachers and students in regular schools have. We know that you must have time to analyze and re-do, over and over again, for the best results. Therefore, you must get the physical product done first.