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In-Class AssignmentsFri. 3/13Due today: Visual Storytelling, historical and contemporary,Wed. 3/11Introduce and begin, Visual Storytelling, historical and contemporary, Due Fri. 3/13Share ideas for Unsung Hero, ArtEffect ProjectMon. 3/9Modge Podge Still life collagesContinue planning for Unsung Hero, ArtEffect ProjectThurs. 3/4Debrief still life collage and paintingContinue planning ArtEffect ProjectTues. 3/2Introduce Unsung Hero, ArtEffect ProjectBegin Part 2: Brainstorming and Part 3: Planning Artwork/CompositionYou will brainstorm ideas for your composition by creating your concept for your unsung hero, sketching your ideas in your sketchbook.The planning should include: strong compositional skills - placement, arrangement of objectsoriginal, unique ideas, artistic voicea strong, direct connection to your unsung hero’s storychoice of color/color schemeIdeas for media
Consider every visual from the story, including:Location (maps, geography, etc.)Unsung Hero imagesSignificant ObjectsRemember: You will need to justify in writing all artistic choices.Fri. 2/28Discuss Still life collages and paintingsFinish and fine-tune still life paintingComplete the rubric, reflection, and post for the painting.
Wed. 2/26Discuss and share Still Life CollagesExercise: Using a range of values from black to white, paint a simple still life. Finish by the end of class.Mon. 2/24Revisit work before vacation;Check on Mandala Post;Continue work on Still life Collage, finish by the end of classThurs. 2/13Snow Day!Tues. 2/11Find Mandala on flickr and add it to your page on your portfolioContinue work on Still life CollageDo the background first;Continue by working background to foreground;Collage things that are behind other objects first; the objects that are closer will be collaged last, as they will overlap what is behind.Fri. 2/7Snow Day!Wed. 2/5Due today: Mandala Design , self-assess and pass inBegin Still life CollageYou will have about 2 classes to complete itMon. 2/3Check goals and sketchbook collageHW reminder: Mandala Design (5 min) In groups of three, set up a simple still life with a strong light source.(20 min) Warm-up: Using black uniball pen on white paper draw it accurately adding value.(15 min) Using canvas paper, sketch your still life, lightly with a pencil. Using a 9" x 12" paper, paint a value scale using black & white paintUsing a second piece of white drawing paper,Explore, experiment with different ways to apply paint to the surface - cover the whole sheetPaint your canvas with the lightest value
Thurs. 1/30Recap Tuesday's classWhy Study Art? | TateShotsCheck Links to Online PortfolioJoin Google ClassroomBookmark class website & own siteFolders & names, portfolio slots Intro Mandala Design and begin, Due Wed. 2/5Tues. 1/28Welcome and IntroductionsCell Phone PolicyCourse ExpectationsSet up website: Explain purpose, audience, and the importance of a positive online presencePortfolio set up for Drawing and Painting studentsS2020:Archive all other art courses pagesNew Page: "Melissa's Amazing Drawing & Painting Portfolio, S2020Publish Site>click the triangle to the right of publish>publish siteCopy and paste the URL and send to me At the top of the page write: "Goals for the Semester"Respond to the following questions, using two well-developed, thoughtful paragraph, at least 6 sentences:What are your goals for the semester? What skills are you hoping to refine( get better at) and/or learn?What strategies or techniques might we (the teacher, your peers and you) be able work on or implement to help you to produce your best work?Publish Site>click the triangle to the right of publish>publish siteBookmark your siteCopy and paste the URL and send to me Handout and Collage front of Sketchbook:Cover the entire front cover with magazines;Be sure the images are cut and glued well (not peeling of on the edges);Write your name LARGE on the front cover with a black sharpie.Join Google ClassroomGo to teacher pagesBookmark class web siteFolders & names, portfolio slotsAs time allows, Intro Mandala Design
Homework AssignmentsDue Fri. 3/13Visual Storytelling, historical and contemporary,Due Mon. 3/9Planning for Unsung Hero, ArtEffect ProjectDue Wed. 2/5 Mandala Design
Visual Arts Opportunities:
- Visual Art electives!
- YAWP: Yarmouth Art & Writing Publication (Club)
- Art Club
- Clayton’s Annual YHS Spring Art Exhibit (advanced art classes)
- Contests and Competitions as available, including the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program
- Maine College of Art Classes for Teens
- Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Student Craft Weekend
- “Early College” programs at numerous art schools
- ArtEffect Project
- Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
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