Art 1: SB HW #3 - Autumn Colored Pencil Drawing

AP Studio Marbles/Colors

Drawing & 2D (breadth 10) – Watercolor Marbles (Due: Tues. 10/8): 

Create a composition and hot glue it to your mat board square

At least 6 marbles.

Highlights and shadows are SUPER important to make things look 3D. Leave the area for highlights white, you can’t erase watercolor.

Capture the shadows and reflections, observe shapes and colors carefully. Mix colors complexly.

Zoom in, use the rule of thirds.

Photo: Breadth 10 – Color. DUE: Tues. 10/8

Take a roll of 24 images (a mixture of scenery, people, still life, abstract):

12 – Complementary colors

12 – Analogous colors

-Pick BRIGHT and VIBRANT subjects.

-The color scheme should fill the ENTIRE frame (be apparent in backgrounds etc.)

Art 2: SB HW #2 - Text as Art

AP - Still Life Photos

Art 1 & 2 - Portfolio Vocabulary

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.

AP Breadth 9

Drawing: Breadth 9 (Due Mon. 9/30)

# 9 – White/White oil pastel drawing:

-Draw the white still life using oil pastel.

-Shade using color + white. NO BLACK OIL PASTEL.

-Look for the “ISH” of the white. What color is the white?

-Blend by layering the colors and using the white pastel to mix.

2D: Breadth 9, Due Mon. 9/30

-    Create a still life of ordinary, but interesting, objects (see example).

-Use a combination of materials:

  - Cut paper of some sort (newspaper, construction paper, tracing paper, books etc).

  - Draw the shapes 1st and use tracing paper for a guide.

  - You may enhance your collage with sharpie, watercolor, ink, etc. Consider REPETITION in your composition.

-Good composition/rule of thirds.

-Fill the page. 

2D: Photo: Family Portrait Series. Due Mon. 9/30

-Take a roll of 24 images of a family member (someone NOT your age).

-Explore a variety of poses, backgrounds and lighting. Play with candid vs. posed shots.

-Avoid cheesy smiling photos.

-Visit my blog and read/view the links. Take notes on the tips given. 

Art 1: SB HW #2 - Contrast Composition

AP Photo: Portrait Links

Read/view these in class, take notes in your SB and make a shot list for your portrait assignment:

http://www.photoguides.net/10-tips-for-photographing-people

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/04/03/6-simple-lighting-setups-for-shooting-portraits-at-home-free-photography-cheat-sheet/2/

Actually that whole section on the website is great: http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/category/photography-tips-2/portrait-photography-tips/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwoB-cDX9wo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyxQKNpk58U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tin5q2-yPew

Art 1: Principles of Design Collage Super Closure

SUPER CLOSURE: (Quiz Grade/Art 1)

On a separate piece of paper: Explain how you used a Principle of Design in COMBINATION with an Element of Art in your collage (6-8 sentences). Include and underline the terms:

-Principles of Design

-Your specific Principle (movement, unity, variety, gradation…etc.)

-The Element you used with it (line, shape, form, value, color, texture, space).

AP - Journal Entry 4

Write a 400 + word Journal response to your drawing in your sketchbook. Explain the story, concept or emotions that you represented in your piece.

Due. Wed: 9/25.

Reference Photos HW - Art 1

Art 1 & 2: SB HW #1 - Elements and Principles Grid

AP - Breadth #9

Drawing: Breadth #9 - Charcoal Still Life: Due Mon. 9/23

16” x 20”

1.Start outlines with vine charcoal (lightly!). Draw w/your elbow!

2.Good composition/rule of 3rds

3.Build up values in shapes/sections. Use vine charcoal first.

4.Add dark values with compressed charcoal and details with charcoal pencil. Get rid of outlines as you work. Erase highlights/edit/clean.

2D Design: Breadth #9 - Zoomed in Found Pattern: Due Mon. 9/23

Zoom in on a VERY detailed natural object. Compose it, and draw it from observation. Choose something that demonstrate REPETITION and PATTERN.

Draw on a piece of paper at least 12” x 18”.

Pencil, colored pencil, ink, pen, and/or watercolor

Capture the details.

Composition/rule of 3rds. 

2D: Photo: Breadth #9:  Abstract Water. Due Mon. 9/23

-Take a roll of 24 images of water close up.

-Try to be so close that the water becomes abstracted in shape and color.

-Include a good level of detail and consider composition.

-Check out the work of Geoffrey Baris:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGsj8GwQ9X0

AP Studio - Warm Up/Journal Entry #3

AP Studio: Warm Up: 9/13 

On one of the pages you make last class, create a 20 min. drawing based on this idea:

“The story of my morning”

You may think think literally OR figuratively.

Drawing: You must include something on your page that is drawn from observation.

2D/Logan: You can be abstract or representational, but be detailed/have good composition.

Use materials that will show up: sharpie, marker, pen etc. (MAYBE 6B pencil…if you have a light background). Check out my books for inspiration.

Journal Entry # 3 (Due Thurs. 9/19): 

- Write a 400 + word Journal response to your drawing in your sketchbook. Explain the story, concept or emotions that you represented in your piece.

- Due. Thurs. 9/19

Art 2 - PoD/EoA Collage Super Closure

Art 2: SUPER CLOSURE!
(9.12)
(“Super Closures” will be collected and graded as a quiz grade!)

On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) explaining why your collage demonstrates the Principle of Design you chose  using one specific Element of Art. Underline which Element and Principle you used

Art 2 : PoD & EoA Collage Directions

Art 1: Principles of Design "Cut it out" Directions

Principles of Design "Cut it Out" worksheet, Art 1

1. Carefully cut out the cropping guide. 
2. Locate all 10 of the Principles of Design in the Magazines. Find GOOD examples. Trace them using the cropping guide. Cut out the rectangles and glue to the boxes. 
3. Draw 5 more boxes on the back to fit all 10 Principles. Label your Principles under your pictures. 
4. Be neat (cutting and gluing) !

Principles of Design notes: Art 1 and 2

The Principles of Design by annagguiles

Art 1 - Super Closure (Elements of Art Collage)

Art 1: SUPER CLOSURE!
(9.6/9.9)


(“Super Closures” will be collected and graded as a quiz grade!)

Write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) on a separate piece of paper explaining how you showcased your Element of Art and used at least 3 Compositional Strategies in your collage. Include and underline the following vocabulary terms:

- Elements of Art
- Your specific Element (line, shape, form, value, texture, color or space)
- Composition (including specific strategies)

AP Studio: Breadth #8

Drawing Breadth #8. Due Tues. 9/16

Option 1: 

1 GIANT hand-  at least 5 to 6 times larger than life 

1.  The position of the hand must be “difficult”- fingers bent, slanted, foreshortened, etc.  No fists, open palms, etc.

2.  The hand may be holding something- but make it a significant object and it can't be so large that it hides too much of the hand.

3.  Don’t forget about the negative space- the space around and behind the hand.  Put something in the background- a tone, a pattern, something!

4.  As always, contrast and the rule of third are important.

Option 2: 

2 Big hands-  at least 2 times larger life 

1.  Hands must be touching or interacting in some way.  They may overlap, interlock, clasp, snuggle, etc. If the hands don't at least overlap, it will affect your grade.

2.  Use the positioning of the 2 hands to tell a story, show meaning or convey emotion.

3.  Consider contrasting expressions or character in the hands- tense vs. relaxed, active vs. passive, bony and angular vs. fleshy and round, rough vs. smooth, old vs. young, etc.

4.  Don’t forget about the negative space- the space around and behind the hands.  Put something in the background- a tone, a pattern, something!

5.  As always, contrast/rule of thirds is important.

Option 3: 

Option #3: Hands in action- size determined by # of hands

Instructions: 

 For this option you may include more of the arms and body to make the action clear. Objects may also be included.

Consider contrast and composition/background etc. 

2D – PHOTO Breadth #8: Light

You will chronicle light throughout your day by shooting 24 exposures:

✴ 8 exposures will explore MORNING and light before noon

-Consider how morning light affects your mood

-What does this time of day remind you of?

-What changes occur in light and shadow outside as the sun is rising?

✴ 8 exposures will explore the AFTERNOON and end of the day,

-What is your life like in the afternoon during springtime

-How does the afternoon sun affect the shadows?

-Look for areas of strong shadows or sharp contrast

-As the sun sets, what happens to the sky, to the light and shadow?

-Consider having the light behind you and then try behind your subject

-Remember, the weather for that day will also affect the light!

✴ 8 exposures will explore NIGHT

-Consider what artificial light is available: lamps, streetlights, headlights, etc.

-How does low light affect the mood? Create drama, suspense, or mystery!

-Try abstracting the photo by moving the light

-Remember to STEADY YOUR CAMERA with a tripod, on a table, or on the ground!

For all times of day you should use the following:

Principles of Composition: make thoughtful compositions as well as capturing light, NO SNAPSHOTS!

Bracketing: For important photos or tricky light shoot the same composition but adjust aperture or shutter

one stop in either direction.

2D: Other: Text Design

 - Create a work of art that utilizes text in a visual way. You will be taking one line/section from the books in class to illustrate.

- Use the actual text to create your image in some way. “Draw” with the words, along the form of your subject.

- Your image should relate to the concept of your line/section. You are illustrating an idea.

- Consider composition. Be interesting. Your arrangement should support your concept.

12” x 18”

Art 1: Construction Paper Collage notes/assignment

Here's the notes/assignment that we did on 8/27 & 8/28 for those who missed class:

Notes: Compositional Strategies (ways to make a good composition):

1.Limit the types of shapes and lines.

2.Use a direction: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved.

3.Repeat, but vary, the shapes and lines.

4.Use a color scheme

5. Repeat a texture or pattern.

6. Show a progression in size, shape or space.

7. Balance the weights of the shapes and lines.

8. Overlap shapes and lines.  

Collage Assignment (using Construction Paper):

•Use ALL of the compositional strategies to create 1 collage.

•Use at least 30 cut pieces of construction paper.

•Use only geometric shapes (squares, triangles, rectangles, circles, etc. No hearts, stars etc. )

•Draw your design/Arrange your pieces before you glue them down.

•Be neat. Cut straight and only use a little bit of glue.

AP Studio: Figure Drawing Videos and Fears/Phobias assignments

Here's the link to the foreshortening videos/figure videos from class:

http://thevirtualinstructor.com/gesturedrawing.html

http://thevirtualinstructor.com/foreshortening.html

Here's the assignments:

Drawing Breadth #7 – Due: Mon. 9/9
-Research and choose a fear/phobia.

-Create a figure drawing (of yourself or someone else) that uses extreme foreshortening. Use the phobia to dictate the person’s position/mood/gesture.

-Use the rule of thirds/complete the background.

-At least 12” x 18” – any media.

2D Breadth #7 – Due Mon. 9/9

-Choose from one of the following: Pink flamingos (plastic), Trolls, Barbies or GI Joes (or other creepy toy object, pick something that we recognize). Depict them several times from different angles in a piece of art showing dramatic foreshortening. Place them in an unusual or unexpected setting. Incorporate a fear/phobia. Look at some of Chris Van Allsburg’s work for inspiration

-At least 12” x 18” – any media.

-PHOTO: Same concept, roll of 24 images. 

Art 1 - Elements of Art Collage

Here's the criteria for your "Elements of Art Collage"

Elements of Art Collage Criteria (Art 1)

•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.

•Sketch your design on the grey paper in pencil first.

•Use at least 3 of the compositional strategies.

•Cover the whole page (No empty (grey paper) space) with magazine pieces.

•Use good craftsmanship.

Art 1 & 2 : 1st and 2nd week vocabulary.

Here's the vocabulary that we have had in the first and part of the second week of school for Art 1 and Art 2 if you missed it/entered the class late.

Observational Drawing: •Drawing created when looking at objects, people or places. This type of drawing is meant to achieve a representational accuracy to the subject.

 Figure/ground relationship:  a visual relationship between foreground (objects etc.) and background (negative space, air, table, environment).

COMPOSITION: the way the principles of design are used to organize the elements of art; how a page is set up or arranged. 

Shading – a drawing technique that uses light and dark values (shades) to give the illusion of form (3-D).

Tortillion (blender) - a tool used by artists to smudge and blend drawing materials.

Art 1 also had: 

Collage: an artwork created by pasting cut or torn materials, such as paper, photographs, and fabric to a flat surface.