Thursday, December 29, 2011

Art 1: SB HW #7 Food Drawing (Shading)

Art 1: Here's your SB HW for over the break. Can't wait to see some great 3D-looking drawings. Remember to shade and add values! It's due Jan. 11th/Jan. 12th. SB HW #7

Monday, December 12, 2011

Art 2: SB HW #6

Art 2: SB HW #6. Due Wed. 12/14 (B-day) and Thurs. 12/15 (A-day) SB HW #6

Art 1: SB HW #6

Art 1: SB HW #6, Due Wed. 12/14 (B-day) and Thurs. 12/15 (A-day) SB HW #6

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Art 2: Perspective Project Powerpoint

Art 2 Here's the powerpoint from the Perspective Project. Copy down any vocab/notes you have missed so far!

Art 1: Picasso Notes/Unit Powerpoints

Here's the powerpoints for our Cubism/Picasso Unit. If you missed any vocab. or were absent, copy them into your notes for a notes quiz next Thurs./Fri.!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Perspective Videos: Art 2

Art 2: Here's the links for helpful perspective steps and hints: http://thevirtualinstructor.com/onepointperspective.html http://thevirtualinstructor.com/twopointperspective.html

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Art 2: SB HW #5

Here's SB HW #5. It's due 11/29 (A-day) and 11/30 (B-day). SB HW #5

Art 1: SB HW #5

Art 1: Sketchbook Homework # 5. Due Wed. 11/29 (A-day) and Thurs. 11/30 (B-day).


SB HW #5

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Art 2: Contour Shoe Powerpoint

Art 2 kiddos: Here's the notes and directions for your shoe project. If you've missed or lost something, copy it down for your notes quiz on Mon./Tues. (11/7 & 11/8)

Art 1: Contour Hand Drawing Unit Powerpoint.

Art 1: Here's the notes and directions for your hand unit. Copy down the vocab by Mon./Tues. (11/7 & 11/8) for a quiz!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Art 1 & Art 2: SB HW #4

SB HW #4: Autumn Composition (For Art 1 AND Art 2). Due on Wed. Nov. 9th (A day) and Thurs. Nov. 10th (B day). SB HW #4

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Art 1 & Art 2 Extra Credit


 Extra-Credit Materials:


Students can earn extra-credit points by bringing in any of the following for the classroom:

-       Tissues
-       Paper Towels
-       Magazines
-       Newspapers
-       Cardboard
-       Pencil Sharpeners
-    Pencils
-       Soap or hand sanitizer
-       Glue sticks
-       Yarn
-   Copy Paper

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Art 2: Contour and Gesture Vocabulary


Art 2: Here's your most recent vocabulary. Add it to your notes for your test on Mon./Tues.

Contour: The outline of a object’s edges. Contour line drawings are typically smooth and detailed.
Blind Contour: A contour line drawing done by carefully observing an object without looking at the page and using a continuous line.
Details: The small parts and features of a drawing.
Composition: The way the Principles of Design are used to organize the Elements of Art.



Art 1: Contour Vocabulary

Here's the most recent vocabulary for Contour and Blind Contour. Add it to your notes for your test on Mon./Tues.


Contour: The outline of a object’s edges. Contour line drawings are typically smooth and detailed.
Blind Contour: A contour line drawing done by carefully observing an object without looking at the page and using a continuous line.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Art 1 and Art 2: Extra Credit - "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist"

1. Watch tonight's episode of "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" on Bravo (It's on at 9pm) or DVR it and watch it tomorrow.

2. In the comments to this post answer these question in a paragraph:

 - Do you agree with the decisions the judges made this week?
 - Do you think the winner deserved to win, or do you think someone else should have? Why?
 - Do you think the person who was sent home deserved to stay? Why?

Monday, October 17, 2011

Art 1: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Notes

If you were absent, here's the notes for our most recent lesson in Art 1. These terms will be on your quarter final exam.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Art 2: SB HW # 3

Art 2, here's your SB HW #3. Due on Oct. 26/27...depending on which is an A or B day due to the change in our school schedule. SB HW #3

Art 1: SB HW # 3

Art 1, here's your next SB HW. It's due on Oct. 26/27 (depending on which one is an A/B day, since we have had the 21st added to the calendar.)

SB HW #3

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Extra Credit (Art 1 & Art 2) : Work of Art: The Next Great Artist on Bravo

1. Watch tonight's episode of "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" on Bravo (It's on at 9pm) or DVR it and watch it tomorrow.

2. In the comments to this post answer these question in a paragraph:

- Do you agree with the decisions the judges made this week?
- Do you think the winner deserved to win, or do you think someone else should have? Why?
- Do you think the person who was sent home deserved to stay? Why?

Here's a link to the show's preview! Enjoy!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Art 1: Art Criticism and Aesthetic Criteria

Here's the notes and assignment info. for Art 1. This unit was about Art Criticism and Aesthetic Criteria. If you were absent, copy these notes into your notebook and complete the assignment (You can find an artwork online to write your critique about, or come ask me for a postcard to borrow).

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Art 2: Art Criticism/Aesthetic Criteria notes

Art 2, here's the notes/assignment for the unit we have just started. Make sure you copy down the vocabulary and notes into your notebook for future reference. The unit is about Art Criticism and Aesthetic Criteria.
Feldmans's Art 2

Art 1: Portfolio Criteria

Art 1, if you've missed class recently, here's what we have been working on:



After you make your portfolio, and finish your sketch, draw your design on your portfolio using pencil. Include:
1.Your REAL first name using one of the lettering styles in the lettering packet (Use a ruler, and a baseline/cap height/meanline)
2.Your three pictures drawn from observation (Interest, culture and future).
3.Draw large (This includes your name)! Fill the space (Balance your page).
4.Use details.
5.Use good craftsmanship!  

When you are finished drawing, here's what to do:


-Finish sketching your design in pencil on your portfolio.

-Use sharpie to outline EVERYTHING your drew on your portfolio (including details).
-Color EVERYTHING on your portfolio (symbols and name) with colored pencil.
Be neat, use good craftsmanship. 


Thursday, September 29, 2011

AP Concentration Proposal

AP: Here's your Concentration Proposal assignment. Your written (typed) proposal and 12 thumbnail sketches are due on 10/12 (Wed.) AP Concentration Proposal

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Art 1: SB HW # 2 - Artist Research Page

Art 1, here's your 2nd sketchbook homework assignment. It's due on 10/12 (A-day) and 10/13 (B-day). Art 1 SB HW #2

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Art 2: SB HW #2 - Hands and Feet

Art 2: Here's your next sketchbook homework assignment. It's due on 10/12 for A-day students and 10/13 for B-day students. SB HW #2

Here's a link to a helpful video about how to draw hands:

http://thevirtualinstructor.com/how-to-draw-hands.html 

And here's a link about how to draw feet:

http://thevirtualinstructor.com/how-to-draw-feet.html

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Art 1 & Art 2: Portfolio Sketch

For students who haven't been here for the portfolio lesson, here's the directions for your sketch:

In your sketchbook, create a planning sketch for your portfolio. Your sketch should include:

-  Your REAL first name using one of the lettering styles in the lettering packet (Use a ruler). Use a baseline/cap height/meanline for your letters (draw those first).
-  Your three pictures drawn from observation (Interest, culture and future).
-  Draw large! Fill the space (Balance your page).
-  Use details. Color your design using colored pencil.
-  Use good craftsmanship!

 Also, here's the vocabulary you need to add to your notebook:

 Portfolio - A collection of documents and artworks representative of a person’s completed works and/or works in progress.

 Symbol – an image that represents an idea or concept.

 Baseline – The line upon which a line of text rests.

Draw and label this diagram in your notes as well:

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Warm Up Sheet

If you ever lose a Warm Up sheet, you can download and print this one. Remember that you need to turn them in on this sheet in order to get full credit! Warmup Sheet

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Art 2 SB HW #1

Due on Tues. 9/27 (B-day) or Wed. 9/28 (A-day) : Art 2 SB HW #1

Art 1 HW

Here's the first Homework assignment for Art 1! It's due on 9/27 (B-Day) and 9/28 (A-Day). Art 1SB HW #1

AP Drawing HW

Here's the Sink HW for AP Drawing. It's due Wed. 9/28:


SinkHW

Art 1: Principles of Design Collage



Here are the directions for your Principles of Design Collage if you have been absent: 

•1. Choose 1 Principle of Design that will be the focus of your collage.
•2. Create a NEW image in your WHOLE collage that demonstrates your Principle (note: You are not just finding examples of your Principle.)
•Use the whole page (no empty/grey space!)
•Demonstrate good craftsmanship (neat cutting and gluing).

Monday, September 12, 2011

Art 1: Elements of Art Collage Assignment

If you were absent for the Elements of Art Collage CW, here's the directions:

Art 1 Elements of Art Collage Criteria: 

•Complete the “Cut it Out” handout.
•Choose only 1 Element (line, shape, form, value, color, texture OR space) to be the focus of your collage.
•Use at least 3 of the compositional strategies.
•Cover the whole page (No empty (grey paper) space) with magazine images. 
- Use good craftsmanship

Friday, September 9, 2011

The Principles of Design notes from Art 1 and Art 2, if you missed them. Copy them down in your notebook (yes, ALL of them) for reference in class.

The Principles of Design

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Elements of Art

If you weren't here for the Elements of Art notes, here they are! Copy them into your vocabulary Section!Elements Of Art 2009
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