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January 5-9th

posted Jan 7, 2009 3:22 PM by Charity Recla

Students will spend the entire week glazing their reliquaries and final projects.  Due Monday 1/12.
 
-Students will also have the opportunity to spray paint their abstract sculptures.
 
-All concentrations should be glazed as well.

December 1-19

posted Nov 30, 2008 8:48 PM by Charity Recla

Monday 12/1:  Video & Introduction on Dale Chihuly.  Discussion & reading on installation art. 

-Make sure you finish your 3rd concentration with wheel methods.  Due Wed. (past due)

-Final concentration of choice sketches & plans due for Wed.  12/3

            Project must illustrate the skills you have learned throughout the semester:

a)     Uses the Principles of Design-movement, balance, emphasis, contrast, proportion, pattern, etc. 

b)     Shows a balance of positive & negative space &/or shape

c)      Uses a combination of 2 of the following techniques:  coiling, slab method, wheel throwing, pinching. 

d)     Neatness, sophistication, & attention to detail. 

e)     The concept of sculpture in the round must be considered and all sides must be addressed as equally important.

f)        Final may be done in any materials so desired, as long as the project follows the above criteria.  (alternative materials would exclude letter c).

g)     Project must be completed no later than Friday 12/19, 9:30 am Day of Final.

 

Tuesday 12/2:

Field trip to the Desert Botanical Garden to see the garden installation work of Dale Chihuly.

 

Wednesday 12/3:

-Discussion on installation art.  Intro to installation/abstract skin & structure.assignment.  Kaitlin & Elliot may do a modified version of this assignment. I am willing to hear your suggestions. Start cutting boards today.  Due paint & all on 12/19 (finals)

-Sketchbook check for plan on final project.  Upon approval students may begin work on final. 

-Work on finishing 3rd concentration.  Due Today.

-Open Studio Day

 

Thursday 12/4:

-Do wire structure of abstract

-Work on final concentration of choice.

 

Friday 12/5:

-Do first layer of glue on abstract

-Work on Final

 

Monday 12/8-Monday 12/15:

-Do layer of glue on abstract

-Work on Final

 

Tuesday 12/16:

-Spray paint abstract sculptures

 

Friday 12/19:

-Final at 9:30 a.m. all semester assignments should be turned in:

            -Final project of choice

            -Abstract installation sculpture

            -Any missing assignments

Assignments 9/15-11/7: Glazing & Organizing the Principles of Design

posted Sep 15, 2008 4:38 PM by Charity Recla   [ updated Oct 31, 2008 3:12 PM ]

Monday 9/15
Turn in all pinchpots that were unfinished from Friday.  Glaze Demo.  Rinse relief sculptures before glazing.  Pick out colors based on swatches, not the color of the bottle.  You may layer colors, but light colors such as yellow over dark, don't work very well.  Apply 2Thick or 3 even layers of glaze. Use a fluffy brush.  Do not make designs or pictures in the glaze. It will not turn out.  Push glaze into any textured areas, and be sure to look at the piece from various angles to be sure to cover the piece evenly.  GLAZING DUE FRIDAY 9/19
 
Tues-Friday 9/19
Finish all glazing.
 
Wednesday 9/17
Open Studio.  Start working on a concept for your next concentration, which is due on Friday 10/3.
 
Friday 9/19
Read pgs 62-77 on Organizing the Principles of Design into a work of art.  Review of Grecian pots from Art History class.  Sketch of pitcher, pot, or teapot DUE MONDAY., think about using the Principles of design in your sketch and in your pot.  In your sketchbook talk about how you have used these concepts in your drwaing and how you will use them in your pottery.  ALL GLAZING DUE TODAY.
 
Monday 9/22
Students will work in groups to discuss the reading WS.  They should be thinking about how they will use the Principles of Design to create their coil vase/pot. 
-The rest of the class is designated to work in the sketchbook to design their project.  Students must explain how they are using the principles of design in their work.  Sketches due tomorrow.
 
Tuesday 9/22
Demo on how to make a coil pot.  Students will practice the coiling technique while their sketches are being checked.  Upon approval of sketch & coilmaking, students may move on to working on their studio assignment (vase, teapot, pitcher).
 
Wednesday 9/23-Monday 10/6
-In class work on coil pots.  Coil pots due Monday 10/6.
-Start bringing in 1/2 gallon, paper juice or milk cartons for the next studio assignment.
 
Wednesday 10/1
Guest speaker from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM).  Students will participate in a Big Idea workshop which will help them explore their creativity.  Students will also learn about careers in the arts and related college programs.
-Open Studio day. Work on finishing your 2nd concentration.
 
Thursday 10/2 to Tuesday 10/7
Work on coil pots.  DUE TUESDAY 10/7
 
Friday 10/3
2nd Concentration is DUE!.
 
Tuesday 10/7-Thursday 10/9
-Glazing pinch pots.  DUE MONDAY 10/13.  
-Bring in paper milk cartons for tomorrow.
 
Friday 10/10
-Arrange students in "Expert Reading Groups."  Groups will read Ch. on Lines and Space, and fill out "5 most important facts" WS from the reading.
-Plaster pouring. 
-When your group finishes pouring plaster, finishreading and hang onto WS for Monday.
-Finish glazing if time permits.
 
Monday 10/13
Students are divided into a different group. Students from the 3 groups who became experts on their reading from Friday will share their knowledge with the new group. 
-Tear paper off the paper milk carton and pop the water balloons.
-Instruction and demo on how to think about line & space in the sculpture. 
 
Tuesday 10/14- 16
-Review of Line and Space in a work of art. Review of Henry Moore's artwark and how he used line and space in his abstract sculptures. 
-Students should begin carving their sculptures.  Goals of the assignment:
1)  Line either actual or implies, must move the viewer's eye around the piece.  Line should flow and be organic.
2)  Space.  There should be a good balance of positive & negative space.  Negative space may be completely hollow or deeply concave or both.  Balance is important here.
3)  No rough or unfinished edges. or scratches. Students should smooth out bumps & unrefined areas with a low grit sandpaper.  Then move into a higher more fine grit sandpaper. There should be little or no surface scratches.
4)  Neatly polished. No drips or yellowed floor wax areas. 
 
10/17-26
Fall break.
 
Week of 10/27
Students should finish carving by early in the week. Allow sculpture to air dry, and start the sanding process.  Students shoul take home work if necessary.
 
Monday 11/3
Finish sanding and start mop & glow polishing.  Students should use a clean sponge to apply smoothe layers of mop & glow floor wax to their sculptures. Avoid drips and oversaatuating the sculpture.  Allow the sculpture to dry between layers.  Work on glazing coil pots while waiting for layers to dry.
 
Tuesday 11/4
Workshop on wheel throwing with Peter Flynn from Marjon's Ceramics.  Students need to leave 1st period at 8am to help set up.  You may return to class after 12pm.  I will provide lunch.
 
11/5-11/6
Work on Mop & Glow, and glazing coil pots should be done on your spare time and in open studio.  You will be on the wheel all week to prepare for Friday.
 
Friday 11/7
Part II Wheel throwing Workshop with Peter Flynn from Marjon's Ceramics.  Students need to leave 1st period at 8am to help set up.  You may return to class after 12pm.  I will provide lunch.

August 25th-September 12th

posted Aug 25, 2008 10:20 PM by Charity Recla   [ updated Sep 7, 2008 1:43 PM ]

Monday 8/25
-Turn in concentration planning sheets-DUE TODAY.  Conference with teacher about ideas.
-Finish relief sculptures. DUE TODAY!
-HOMEWORK:  Finish Reading Ch. 4 (pgs 80-93) on Form.Be prepared for a quiz tomorrow.
 
Tuesday 8/26
-Get a Textbook, pencil, and your sketchbook out. 
Start taking the open book quiz, by writing the answers to the following questions in your sketchbook.  Date the page, and label it Quiz on Form.  Answer the following questions in COMPLETE sentences.  Be supportive in your writing by giving examples.
 
1)  In your own words and by using an example describe form.
 
2)  Explain the difference between interior form and exterior form.  Give examples of both in your description.
 
3)  In Michelangelo's Slave Called Atlas, do you believe he inteded to finish the form or not? Justify your answer either way.
 
4)  Describe the difference between positive and negative form.  Give examples.
 
5)  What does the negative form, or void, do for the viewer?
 
6)  Explain what the difference between a static and a dynamic form is.  In your description, use examples.
 
7)  What is meant by an idealized work of art.  Give examples.
 
8)  Explain what the difference between stylized and abstract is. Use examples in your description.
 
9)  Explain the Constructivist approach to making art.  Give and describe an example.
 
10) Select one of the works of art in the chapter.  Describe what appeals or does not appeal to you?  Why did you pick it?  Use words that are relavent to the material covered in the chapter. 
 
-After you finish the quiz, glance at pgs 48-52. Be prepared to discuss Planning 3-Dimensional work. 
-Go over and grade quiz
-Discuss planning a work of art in your sketchbook:  1) drawings of different points of view/ putting things together, 2)  making side notes/plans,  3) size requirements, 4)  materials 5) photographs/clippings with notes
-Introduction to Form aassignment:
    Students will work in their sketchbooks to plan a form made from the pinchpot method.  The sketch must be at least a front and back view and show notes, and plans, etc.  The Form Sculpture will need the following criteria:
    1)  Approximately 5 inches tall
    2)  Show an interaction between positive & negative form the invite the viewer in and around the piece.  (therefore you will have hollow areas)
    3)  It can be abstract, representational, etc.
    4)  Must have at least 4 additions
    5) Neatness & attention to detail
 
Wednesday 8/27
-Review Quiz & Correct work
-Review Pinch pot sculpture requirements
-Students work on front and back view sketch of pinchpot sculpture.  Show notes, size, etc.  DUE TOMORROW
-AFTER SCHOOL TODAY WE START 1ST CONCENTRATION!!!! :)
 
Thursday 8/28
-Pinch pot sketches DUE
-Review pinch pot handbuilding techniques
-Students begin pinchpot sculptures DUE FRIDAY 9/12
 
Friday 8/29
Students work the entire period on pinch pot sculpture. 
 
Tueday 9/2-9/12
Studio time.  We will be working on our pinchpot sculptures until FRIDAY the 12th when they are DUE.
Wed. 9/10 critique.
1st CONCENTRATIONS ALSO DUE ON THE 12th
 

August 18-22

posted Aug 17, 2008 11:35 PM by Charity Recla   [ updated Aug 21, 2008 4:17 PM ]

-Bellwork:  Write down and date the artist quote of the week in your sketchbook. Explain what you think it means.
-Get AP packet.  3-hole punch the packet and place it in your binder.  Read the pages that have been tabbed for you.  Glance over the rest of the packet and start familiarizing yourself with the material.  Ask questions if necessary.  Start thinking about ideas for a concentration.  Come up with at least 3.  They can be similar.  Using the Concentration Planning WS as a framework, sketch out your 3 ideas using the format listed in the planning WS.  3 ideas and planning sheets are due on Monday Aug. 25th.
-In class this week, work on your relief sculpture. 
 
Wednesday 8/20

Artist Quote Discussion

Share with the group, your opinion of what the artists quote could mean.  In your sketchbook next to the quote, write down any additional thoughts you might have in regards to the quote’s meaning. 

 

Class Critique Directions-Wednesday 8/20/08

Each person should date the next page in their sketchbook and title it “Relief Sculpture Critique.”  Each artist should take notes in their sketchbook on the group’s responses to the following questions about their work.

-  Each person will get 4 minutes to show their sculpture to the class. In the 4 minutes, the class will help the artist answer these questions. Artists write the responses in your sketchbooks:

1)  How effective are you at showing both high relief and low relief sculpture in your work?

2)  What could be improved with regards to high relief and low relief in your sculpture?

3)  How effectively have you moved the viewer’s eye around your work?

4)  How could you improve your work in regards to moving the viewer’s eye around your sculpture?

5)  Does the artwork appear balanced? 

6)  Explain what you could do to improve your work in the area of balance.

7)  What have the class members stated about your overall neatness? How can you improve the quality of your work?

8)  State any concerns or questions you have to help you complete your sculpture with the highest quality possible.

 

 

Friday 8/22/08

Weekend homework.  Finish the 3 concentration planning worksheets, DUE MONDAY.  Read pgs. 80-93 on Form.  Be prepared to take a pop quiz on Tuesday about the material.  Know the artwork in the reading. 

 

Relief Sculptures DUE MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL!

Assignments 8/11-8/15

posted Aug 12, 2008 10:21 PM by Charity Recla   [ updated Aug 12, 2008 10:26 PM ]

Tuesday  8/12/08
1)  Seating Chart
2)  Go over Scavenger Hunt Homework Assignment-Turn in for points. Staple printouts of artists to Scavenger hunt sheet.
3)  Review Syllabus, Classroom rules and procedures, and supply list. (available on syllabus)
4)  Read Pgs 11-17 in the "Shaping Space" text.  In the first page of your sketchbook, date it and write down and give examples of the following definitions:
    -Relief, Low Relief, High Relief, Frontal, Full Round, Walk Through Works.
 
Wednesday 8/13
1)  Bellwork:  Finish gathering the relief definitions and examples from yesterday's reading pgs. 11-17.
2)  Students should review pgs. 205-211 in the text.  Familiarize themselves with the terms.
3)  Discuss the readings and different types of relief sculpture.
4)  Review concepts such as wedging, additive, subtractive, coiling, pinching, score, slip, etc.  HOMEWORK:  Crossword puzzle on clay terminology.
5)  Introduce Relief Studio Project (50 points):
    This piece should be based purely off of your imagination.  We are not going to plan this piece in a sketchbook.  I want you to feel the clay, and let it "speak" to you.  However, this is an abstract or representational (your choice) piece that must show varying levels of relief.  It may be a wall hanging, plate, or a shallow bowl (built using a slump mold). Students must also use the following techniques:  pinching, coiling, additive, & subtractive applications.  Your work should be approximately 10x12in.  Neatness, attention to detail, and creativity is expected.  Think about the Elements & Principles of Design.  The piece should be interesting, and move the viewer's eye around the work. Fill the space, go off the edges, etc.   Remember our focus is to show varying levels of relief.  DUE Wed. 8/20.
 HOMEWORK:  Read over syllabus.  Write in the margins any questions/concerns you have. I must see comments & questions in various sections.  We will discuss the syllabus & expectations tomorrow.  Also be thinking about a topic to do for a concentration. 
 
Thursday 8/14
1)  Bellwork:  Review conepts of relief sculpture and crossword puzzle homework. Correct and hand in.
2)  Discuss the syllabus and course expectations, including the concentration component.
3)  Begin work on relief sculpture.
 
Friday  8/15
Continue work on relief sculpture.

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