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    • AP Art History 1st Semester
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  • Art Club
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        • 3D- Quarter 4
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      • Adv Quarter 3
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      • AP Art History 2nd Semester
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    • Student Digital Portfolios
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      • 2022-2023 FHS Student Art Awards
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Foundations Quarter 4

Covid Curriculum Plan

Year-Long Plan

ARTSONIA ACCESS CODE: YRYF-RXZP

Class 62 - April 5th- Remote Learners Google Link

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Post In-Process Check-In Photograph (Google Classroom) - Habits of Work Studio Grade

  • Studio Time- Realistic Scratchboard Drawing- Teacher Video Demonstration

  • Students complete daily goal/action form (in project planning packet)

by Bailey McGee

Class 63 -April 7th- Remote Learners Google Link

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Congrats to the Maine Junior Duck Stamp Award Recipients!

  • Post In-Process Check-In Photograph (Google Classroom) - Habits of Work Studio Grade

  • Studio Time- Realistic Scratchboard Drawing

  • Students complete daily goal/action form (in project planning packet)

by V. Crawford

Class 64 -April 9th- Remote Learners Google Link

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Post In-Process Check-In Photograph (Google Classroom) - Habits of Work Studio Grade

  • Studio Time- Realistic Scratchboard Drawing

  • Students complete daily goal/action form (in project planning packet)

by K. Herling

CARVING CLAY- SGRAFFITO

Class 65 -April 13th- Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Realistic Scratchboard Drawing

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph, edit, and upload Scratchboard onto Artsonia.com (Access Code: YRYFRXZP)

  • Add image to Google Site Scratchboard page (should already have value strip image on it)- Running List of Portfolio Pages

  • Teacher introduction to Sgraffito- clay slabs onto scratchboard for Sgraffito thumbnail sketch

  • Watch Sgraffito Tray Video

  • Look at Sgraffito Examples, Maine Contemporary artist Tim Christensen, Inuit Art print examples, Native American Sgraffito examples

  • Studio Time-work time on Scratchboard designs (for sgraffito clay)

by Aquinnah VB

Class 66 -April 15th- Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Google Site- Scratchboard Drawing, Scratchboard design for clay slab

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Vote for Artsonia Artist of the Week

  • Publish Google Site Scratchboard page (should have value strip and realistic scratchboard drawing on it)- Running List of Portfolio Pages

  • Student studio-work time on adding sgraffito to clay slab

  • Reminder- (photograph it next to scratchboard design on a white sheet of paper using natural light-by windows)- Student Example

by Meredith F.

APRIL BREAK

LINOLEUM PRINTMAKING

Class 67- April 26th Remote Learners Google Link

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph Finished Sgraffito Tile. Edit and add image to Artsonia and Google Sites- Sgraffito (should have scratchboard and unfired tile already on it)- Running List of Portfolio Pages

  • Teacher introduction of linoleum reductive printing using Linoleum Google Image Search Examples- focus on LINE and VALUE

  • Teacher introduction of transferring images from printer image to linoleum block (video)

  • Studio Time- Design and transfer image to linoleum. Outline with Sharpie (so it doesn't smear when carving)

by E. Dorsey

Class 68- April 29th Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Google Site- Sgraffito, Sharpie Design on Lino Block

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • PUBLISH Google Site- Sgraffito Tile (should have images of design, scratchboard, and final tile)

  • Create Google Site-Linoleum Prints page (add photo of original drawing and design on the linoleum)

  • Watch Video Introduction to carving and printing tools and safety

  • Studio Time- Carve linoleum block (leaving the sharpie lines untouched- carve the negative space)

By S. Silva

Class 69- May 3rd Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Carved Lino Block

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph, edit and post photo of carved lino block to Artsonia (Access Code: YRYFRXZP)

  • Look at Linoleum Google Image Search Examples

  • Teacher introduction to printmaking using a press, brayer, and burnisher

  • Watch Linoleum Block Printing Video

  • Review Linoleum Prints Rubric

  • Look at examples of hand-colored lino prints, examples of Hand-Manipulated Prints

  • Studio Time- carving, printing, and prints extending prints using a press, brayer, and burnisher

PROJECT GOAL: 4 FINAL Prints (no splotches, finger prints, even ink, even borders):

      • 1 Solid Colored

      • 1 on a Non-Traditional Surface (not on white paper)

      • 1 Extended/Manipulated

      • 1 Multi-Colored

By A. Decker

Class 70- May 5th Remote Learners Google Link

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Review technical objectives of the 4 required prints

  • Studio Time- carving, printing, and prints extending prints

PROJECT GOAL: 4 Final Prints (no splotches, finger prints, even ink, even borders)

      • 1 Solid Colored

      • 1 on a Non-Traditional Surface (not on white paper)

      • 1 Extended/Manipulated

      • 1 Multi-Colored

By D. Arrison

QUICK PRINTS- GELLI

Class 71- May 7th Remote Learners Google Link

Due: 4 Final Linoleum Prints

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph, edit and post 4 photos of final linoleum prints to Artsonia (Access Code: YRYFRXZP)

  • Create a Google Site- Linoleum Prints Page (Add image of carved linoleum and 4 final prints)- Running List of Portfolio Pages

  • Teacher introduction to Gelatin Printing using Susan Webster’s Digital Portfolio as a reference

  • Teacher demonstration of gelatin printing and creating monotypes

  • Look at student gelatin print examples

  • Studio Time- Gelatin Prints (final goal: 1 "pure" print and one extended (drawn on) print)

UNIT 13- SCULPTING WITH WIRE

Class 72- May 11th Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Google Site- Final Linoleum Prints, Gelli Prints (1 pure and 1 extended)

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph, edit and post 2 photos of final Gelli prints (1 pure and 1 manipulated) to Artsonia (Access Code: YRYFRXZP)

  • PUBLISH Google Site- Linoleum Prints Page

  • Create a Google Site- Gelli Prints Page (add images of the 2 final prints)- Running List of Portfolio Pages

  • Teacher introduction of wire sculpture

  • Look at Google Search Wire Sculpture image results and Crocheted Wire Anatomy Sculptures.

  • Teacher demonstration of creating strong wire chain links

  • Studio Time-create a strong (standing) 10-piece wire chain (formative)

More Info:

  • Alexander Calder's Circus Video

  • 3D Doodler Creations

Class 73- May 13th Remote Learners Google Link

Due: 10 Wire Link Standing Chain, Wire Project Thumbnail Sketch Worksheet, Object for Wire Sculpture, Google Site- Gelli Prints

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • PUBLISH Google Site- Gelli prints (1 pure and 1 manipulated)

  • Turn-in images of Wire Link Tower (to Classroom)

  • Turn-in Idea Generation for Wire Sculpture (to Classroom)

  • Teacher demonstration of using wire in cross-cut layers to create a three-dimensional form

  • Studio Time- 3D cube (formative assessment)

Class 74 - May 17th Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Wire Cube and Wire Cube Self- Assessment

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph wire cube and add image and completed self assessment to Google Classroom (save images for later- will add to Google Site- Wire Sculpture portfolio)

  • Review Honors Option: student example #1, #2

  • Studio Time- wire sculpture based off of direct observation of an object (summative rubric)

Class 75- May 19th Remote Learners Google Link

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Introduction to - Quarter 4 Summative Digital Portfolio Check (Running List of Portfolio Pages)

  • Introduction to - Final Digital Portfolio Exam reflection page

  • Studio Time- wire sculpture based off of direct observation of an object (summative rubric)

Class 76- May 21st Remote Learners Google Link

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Studio Time- wire sculpture based off of direct observation of an object (summative rubric)

UNIT 14- BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Class 77- May 25th Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Observational Wire Sculpture

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph, edit and post photo(s) of Observational Wire Sculpture to Artsonia (Access Code: YRYFRXZP)

  • Create new digital portfolio webpage titled, “Wire Sculpture.” Add images of 10-link wire tower, cube, and final sculpture.

  • Teacher introduction of Bird Assemblage project (Powerpoint presentation)

  • Look at the work of Christopher Patch and listen to his Audio Description

  • Look at examples of sculptures made out of recycled objects: Sculptures using Recycled Materials, National Zoo Sculptures Examples, and watch Sherwin Williams Commercial

  • Studio Time- Idea Generation using the Thumbnail Sketch Worksheet

  • Reminder- ALL missing/incomplete work is due next Friday, June 4th

  • Reminder- Quarter 4 Digital Portfolio Summative is on June 4th

  • Reminder- Honors Option Requirements

by A. Labbe

Class 78- May 27th Remote Learners Google Link

Due: Google Site- Wire Sculpture, Idea Generation Assemblage Sculpture

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • PUBLISH digital portfolio webpage titled, “Wire Sculpture"

  • Teacher introduction of creating a sculptural armature

  • Studio Time- Design a scaled sketch of chosen creature and then create an armature using newspaper/tape/aluminum foil

  • Reminder- Quarter 4 Summative Digital Portfolio Check next Friday, June 4th

  • Reminder- Final Digital Portfolio Exam Requirements

  • Reminder- Honors Option Requirements

Class 79- June 1st

Due: Armature of animal sculpture, surfacing materials brought in to add to sculpture

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph and post (in Google Classroom) Sculpture Armature

  • Studio Time- Work on Assemblage Sculpture

  • Reminder- Quarter 4 Summative Digital Portfolio Check THIS Friday, June 4th

  • Reminder- ALL Missing/Incomplete work due by THIS Friday, June 4th

  • Reminder- Final Digital Portfolio Exam Requirements

  • Reminder- Honors Option Requirements

Class 80- June 3rd

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Watch Senior Project Presentations

  • Studio Time- Work on Assemblage Sculpture

  • Reminder- Quarter 4 Summative Digital Portfolio Check TOMORROW, June 4th

  • Reminder- ALL Missing/Incomplete work due by TOMORROW, June 4th

  • Reminder- Final Digital Portfolio Exam Requirements

  • Reminder- Honors Option Requirements

Class 81- June 7th

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

  • Log on to Google Classroom

  • Watch Bell Ringer video and answer posted question in Google Classroom

  • Photograph, edit and post photo(s) of Assemblage Sculpture to Artsonia (Access Code: YRYFRXZP) (Running List of Portfolio Pages)

  • Create new digital portfolio webpage titled, “Assemblage.” Add images of sketch, armature, and final sculpture

  • Reminder- Final Digital Portfolio Exam Requirements

  • Reminder- Honors Option Requirements

FINAL EXAM- FINAL DIGITAL PORTFOLIO REFLECTION (IMAGES & WRITTEN REFLECTION) DUE AT THE START OF THE SCHEDULED EXAM PERIOD

Class 20- June 18

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

*Final Exam Period: Final Digital Portfolio Exam (LANDING PAGE) Due AT THE START OF THE PERIOD!

*Clean and Organize Art Studio - Checklist

*Take home all artwork (portfolio, wire sculpture, independent, animal assemblage)

*Have a great summer!!!

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