Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Art 1 Contour Vocabulary

Art 1, you have a notebook test on Mon. 12/3 (B) and Tues. 12/4 (A). Here's your notes from our Contour Hands unit to add to your notes if you were absent:

Right Brain: the area of the brain that controls spatial, creative, imaginative and non-verbal functions. 

Left Brain : The area of the brain that controls verbal, mathematical and logic functions.

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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

Art 1 - Art Criticism Notes/Assignments

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Art 1 - Written Critique Assignment

Here's the Art 1 Written Critique Assignment if you lost your copy. If you were not here, you may choose any artwork in the Art Talk textbook to write your paper about. The paper is due on Wed. 11/28 (A) and Tues. 11/27 (B). Art 1 Criticism

Monday, November 5, 2012

Art 2: Art Criticism Notes/Assignments

Here's the most recent powerpoint for Art 2: Art Criticism/Aesthetic Criteria. You will find all of your notes for this unit and assignment directions (including assessments) here. Art 2 Criticism (Web Version)

Art 2: Hands and Feet Video Tutorials

Here are the videos we looked at in class on how to draw hands and feet. You can also search youtube, there are MANY more tutorials out there.




Friday, November 2, 2012

Art 1: Portfolio Super Closure



Art 1: SUPER CLOSURE!
(11.1/11.2)
(“Super Closures” will be collected and graded as a quiz grade!)



On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) explaining how you demonstrated the principles of BALANCE and VARIETY in your portfolio design.