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