Agenda:
1) Classroom Procedures.
2) Complete Create a Line Sampler.
3) What Makes a Composition Interesting: Space (notes)
4) 1 pt. & 2 pt. Perspective Worksheet.
Classroom Procedures
Students will now be expected to get their table supply containers out at the beginning of class and to put it away. Other procedures will be introduced: drawing board, ruler, and pencil sharpener distribution.
Complete & Turn in Create a Line Sampler assignment.
Assignment must be completed in order to start the 1 & 2 Point perspective worksheet.
Space
The Illusion of Depth.
1 & 2 point perspective.
1 & 2 Point Perspective Worksheet.
Students will complete two separate perspective drawings guided by the work sheet handed out in class. The first drawing will be a demonstration of understanding 1 point perspective. Students will need to draw at least 4 different buildings with a center street leading towards the vanishing point. The second drawing will be a demonstration of understanding of 2 point perspective. Students will need to draw at least 20 objects using 2 point perspective.
Homework
Signed Syllabus
Contact info
$20 Material fee
All due by Sept 8th
Monday, August 29, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Academy Art 1 8/26
Agenda
1)Finish Interview Presentations.
2) Perfect Five Pointed Star Exercise
3)What Makes a Composition Interesting: Line
4) Create a Line Sampler
5) Homework
Perfect Star and Circle
The first drawing assignment will be of a perfect five pointed. The star must appear to be even on all sides. No devices except a pencil, paper and an eraser will be used. The objectives of the assignment is to follow instructions through example, understand expectations for each assignment, and to not give up on making something appear the way it is supposed to be.
Line
In notes: Connects one point to another.
Create a Line Sampler
Students will complete the create a line sampler handed out in class. The 'thumbnail' drawings must use line only and may not be recognizable. When the sampler page is complete students will choose their favorite thumbnail sketch to refine and enlarge to a 6"x6" box. Line variation (thick, thin, broken, jagged etc..) must be used to make the 6"x6" composition interesting.
Homework
Signed Syllabus
Contact info
$20 Material fee
All due by Sept 8th.
1)Finish Interview Presentations.
2) Perfect Five Pointed Star Exercise
3)What Makes a Composition Interesting: Line
4) Create a Line Sampler
5) Homework
Perfect Star and Circle
The first drawing assignment will be of a perfect five pointed. The star must appear to be even on all sides. No devices except a pencil, paper and an eraser will be used. The objectives of the assignment is to follow instructions through example, understand expectations for each assignment, and to not give up on making something appear the way it is supposed to be.
Line
In notes: Connects one point to another.
Create a Line Sampler
Students will complete the create a line sampler handed out in class. The 'thumbnail' drawings must use line only and may not be recognizable. When the sampler page is complete students will choose their favorite thumbnail sketch to refine and enlarge to a 6"x6" box. Line variation (thick, thin, broken, jagged etc..) must be used to make the 6"x6" composition interesting.
Homework
Signed Syllabus
Contact info
$20 Material fee
All due by Sept 8th.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Painting/Drawing III 8/25
Agenda
1)Finish Drawer Name Tags.
2) Self Portrait assignment.
3) Mind map exercise.
4) Portrait stations & Photos.
5) Homework.
Self Portrait Drawing Assignment.
Students will be drawing a full body self-portrait that explores their ideal perception of themselves.
Vocabulary:
Mind Map
Students will create a mind map in their sketchbooks or on sketchbook paper that focuses on Identity and their current mood. The mind map exercise will help students determine the mood of their self portrait and their expression. Student's individual maps will begin with their name in the middle. Four branches will stem out from their name: "Self Perception", "Other's Perception", "Ideal Perception" and "Current mood". Self perception relates to how the student perceives them self. Other's perception relates to how other people may view the student. Ideal perception relates to how the student would like to be perceived and current mood relates to how the student feels at that moment in time. Each branch will have at least 10 words, sentences, or drawings that relate to the topic.
Portrait Stations and Photos
After students complete their mind map students will choose from three different Portrait stations with different light sources. Students will choose the appropriate light source to compliment the mood they want to depict in their portrait.
Homework
Art Material Fee $20. Due Sept 7th.
Contact Information. Due Sept 7th.
1)Finish Drawer Name Tags.
2) Self Portrait assignment.
3) Mind map exercise.
4) Portrait stations & Photos.
5) Homework.
Self Portrait Drawing Assignment.
Students will be drawing a full body self-portrait that explores their ideal perception of themselves.
Vocabulary:
- Identity: 1) the state of having unique identifying characteristics held by no other person or thing. 2) the individual characteristics by which a person or thing is recognized
Mind Map
Students will create a mind map in their sketchbooks or on sketchbook paper that focuses on Identity and their current mood. The mind map exercise will help students determine the mood of their self portrait and their expression. Student's individual maps will begin with their name in the middle. Four branches will stem out from their name: "Self Perception", "Other's Perception", "Ideal Perception" and "Current mood". Self perception relates to how the student perceives them self. Other's perception relates to how other people may view the student. Ideal perception relates to how the student would like to be perceived and current mood relates to how the student feels at that moment in time. Each branch will have at least 10 words, sentences, or drawings that relate to the topic.
Portrait Stations and Photos
After students complete their mind map students will choose from three different Portrait stations with different light sources. Students will choose the appropriate light source to compliment the mood they want to depict in their portrait.
Homework
Art Material Fee $20. Due Sept 7th.
Contact Information. Due Sept 7th.
Academy Painting/Drawing II 8/25
Agenda:
1)Finish Figure Drawing Exercises with table group.
2) Self Portrait assignment: Value & Identity.
3) Mind map for Identity.
4) Portrait stations & Photos.
5) Homework.
Self Portrait Drawing Assignment.
Students will be drawing a half body self-portrait that explores Value and its effect on the mood of a work of art and Identity.
Vocabulary:
Mind Map
Students will create a mind map in their sketchbooks or on sketchbook paper that focuses on Identity and their current mood. The mind map exercise will help students determine the mood of their self portrait and their expression. Student's individual maps will begin with their name in the middle. Four branches will stem out from their name: "Self Perception", "Other's Perception", "Ideal Perception" and "Current mood". Self perception relates to how the student perceives them self. Other's perception relates to how other people may view the student. Ideal perception relates to how the student would like to be perceived and current mood relates to how the student feels at that moment in time. Each branch will have at least 10 words, sentences, or drawings that relate to the topic.
Portrait Stations and Photos
After students complete their mind map students will choose from three different Portrait stations with different light sources. Students will choose the appropriate light source to compliment the mood they want to depict in their portrait.
Homework
Art Material Fee $20. Due Sept 7th.
Contact Information. Due Sept 7th.
1)Finish Figure Drawing Exercises with table group.
2) Self Portrait assignment: Value & Identity.
3) Mind map for Identity.
4) Portrait stations & Photos.
5) Homework.
Self Portrait Drawing Assignment.
Students will be drawing a half body self-portrait that explores Value and its effect on the mood of a work of art and Identity.
Vocabulary:
- Value: The lightness and darkness of an object. (In drawing)
- Identity: 1) the state of having unique identifying characteristics held by no other person or thing
2) the individual characteristics by which a person or thing is recognized
Mind Map
Students will create a mind map in their sketchbooks or on sketchbook paper that focuses on Identity and their current mood. The mind map exercise will help students determine the mood of their self portrait and their expression. Student's individual maps will begin with their name in the middle. Four branches will stem out from their name: "Self Perception", "Other's Perception", "Ideal Perception" and "Current mood". Self perception relates to how the student perceives them self. Other's perception relates to how other people may view the student. Ideal perception relates to how the student would like to be perceived and current mood relates to how the student feels at that moment in time. Each branch will have at least 10 words, sentences, or drawings that relate to the topic.
Portrait Stations and Photos
After students complete their mind map students will choose from three different Portrait stations with different light sources. Students will choose the appropriate light source to compliment the mood they want to depict in their portrait.
Homework
Art Material Fee $20. Due Sept 7th.
Contact Information. Due Sept 7th.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Academy Drawing/Painting IV Questions 8/25
Here are the questions for your portfolio presentation on WED AUG. 31st. Notice I changed the date? Please type or paraphrase the questions in your answers. Be as descriptive as possible.
1) What 2D medium do you feel the most successful with and why do you consider yourself successful with it?
2) Further, what are the aesthetic qualities you like about the medium and how can they enhance an artist's vision or meaning in their art work?
3) What 2D medium do you feel the least successful with and why?
4) What are the aesthetic qualities artists might find with this medium? (Forget about your experience with the medium or your personal judgement against the medium and describe the good qualities please.)
5) What medium would you like to try or try more because of limited experience?
6) What art style, artists, art movement etc.. are inspiring to you at this time? Why?
These questions will help determine the mediums used for your first 5 projects of the fall semester. The better you understand why artists choose certain mediums over others, the better your art. Booyah.
1) What 2D medium do you feel the most successful with and why do you consider yourself successful with it?
2) Further, what are the aesthetic qualities you like about the medium and how can they enhance an artist's vision or meaning in their art work?
3) What 2D medium do you feel the least successful with and why?
4) What are the aesthetic qualities artists might find with this medium? (Forget about your experience with the medium or your personal judgement against the medium and describe the good qualities please.)
5) What medium would you like to try or try more because of limited experience?
6) What art style, artists, art movement etc.. are inspiring to you at this time? Why?
These questions will help determine the mediums used for your first 5 projects of the fall semester. The better you understand why artists choose certain mediums over others, the better your art. Booyah.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
First Day of Class Academy Art I 8/24
Welcome to your first day of The Westwood Highschool Performing Arts Academy!
Agenda:
1)Welcome & Syllabus.
2) Classroom Expectations.
3) Partner Interviews.
4) Homework.
Syllabus
Today we will review the syllabus and learn about Academy ART 1 including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. Each student will receive a printed syllabus for the ART 1 course. Parents need to review the syllabus and students are held responsible for the content.
Expectations
The classroom expectations will be thoroughly explained along with an example of the work ethic and the effort expected for each assignment. The classroom expectations are outlined in the pages tab above.
Partner Interviews
Each student will be assigned a partner to interview and will introduce their partner to the class.
Homework
Signed Syllabus, Contact Info, and Material Usage fee. All due by Sept. 8th.
Agenda:
1)Welcome & Syllabus.
2) Classroom Expectations.
3) Partner Interviews.
4) Homework.
Syllabus
Today we will review the syllabus and learn about Academy ART 1 including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. Each student will receive a printed syllabus for the ART 1 course. Parents need to review the syllabus and students are held responsible for the content.
Expectations
The classroom expectations will be thoroughly explained along with an example of the work ethic and the effort expected for each assignment. The classroom expectations are outlined in the pages tab above.
Partner Interviews
Each student will be assigned a partner to interview and will introduce their partner to the class.
Homework
Signed Syllabus, Contact Info, and Material Usage fee. All due by Sept. 8th.
First Day of Class ART 1 8/23 & 8/24
Agenda:
1)Welcome & Syllabus
2) Expectations
3) Perfect Star and Circle warm up drawings.
4)Homework
Syllabus
Today we will review the syllabus and learn about ART 1 including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. Each student will receive a printed syllabus for the ART 1 course. Parents need to review the syllabus and students are held responsible for the content.
Expectations
The classroom expectations will be thoroughly explained along with an example of the work ethic and the effort expected for each assignment. The classroom expectations are outlined in the pages tab above.
Perfect Star and Circle
The first drawing assignment will be of a perfect five pointed star and a perfectly even circle. The star and circle must appear to be even on all sides. No devices except a pencil, paper and an eraser will be used. The objectives of the assignment is to follow instructions through example, understand expectations for each assignment, and to not give up on making something on how it is intended to be depicted.
Homework
Signed Syllabus, Contact Info, and Material Usage fee. All due by Sept. 7th.
1)Welcome & Syllabus
2) Expectations
3) Perfect Star and Circle warm up drawings.
4)Homework
Syllabus
Today we will review the syllabus and learn about ART 1 including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. Each student will receive a printed syllabus for the ART 1 course. Parents need to review the syllabus and students are held responsible for the content.
Expectations
The classroom expectations will be thoroughly explained along with an example of the work ethic and the effort expected for each assignment. The classroom expectations are outlined in the pages tab above.
Perfect Star and Circle
The first drawing assignment will be of a perfect five pointed star and a perfectly even circle. The star and circle must appear to be even on all sides. No devices except a pencil, paper and an eraser will be used. The objectives of the assignment is to follow instructions through example, understand expectations for each assignment, and to not give up on making something on how it is intended to be depicted.
Homework
Signed Syllabus, Contact Info, and Material Usage fee. All due by Sept. 7th.
First Day of Class Painting/Drawing III
Welcome!
Agenda:
1)Syllabus.
2) Drawer Name Tags.
3)Model Bio.
4)Figure Drawing.
5)Homework
Syllabus
Today we will review and learn about Academy Painting/Drawing III including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. We will review the different websites that are used in the class.
Drawer Name Tags
Students will make a collaborative name tag for their flat file drawer. Students will use colored pencil and sharpee to make an interesting name tage that includes both student first names.
Model Bio
Fill out the sheet provided. Every student will present their model bio to their figure drawing group. Be sure to follow all the instructions, be descriptive and creative!
Figure drawing
In table groups students will be modeling and figure drawing. Each student will pose twice. The first pose will be a quick one minute pose and the second will be a 6 minute pose. Each student that finishes their pose will hand me their Model bio sheet.
Vocabulary
Contour line drawing- Outline of a figure, shape or mass.
Continuous contour line drawing- Outline of a figure shape or mass with out lifting your drawing utensil for the duration of the drawing.
Homework
Parent/Student contact sheet.
$20 Art material fee (Or signed note) Due by 9/7
Next class we will be taking self portrait photos. Come prepared
Agenda:
1)Syllabus.
2) Drawer Name Tags.
5)Homework
Syllabus
Today we will review and learn about Academy Painting/Drawing III including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. We will review the different websites that are used in the class.
Drawer Name Tags
Students will make a collaborative name tag for their flat file drawer. Students will use colored pencil and sharpee to make an interesting name tage that includes both student first names.
Fill out the sheet provided. Every student will present their model bio to their figure drawing group. Be sure to follow all the instructions, be descriptive and creative!
In table groups students will be modeling and figure drawing. Each student will pose twice. The first pose will be a quick one minute pose and the second will be a 6 minute pose. Each student that finishes their pose will hand me their Model bio sheet.
Contour line drawing- Outline of a figure, shape or mass.
Continuous contour line drawing- Outline of a figure shape or mass with out lifting your drawing utensil for the duration of the drawing.
Homework
Parent/Student contact sheet.
$20 Art material fee (Or signed note) Due by 9/7
Next class we will be taking self portrait photos. Come prepared
First Day of Class Drawing/Painting II 8/23
Welcome!
Agenda:
1)Syllabus.
2)Model Bio.
3)Figure Drawing.
4)Homework
Syllabus
Today we will review and learn about Academy Painting/Drawing II including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. We will review the different websites that are used in the class
Model Bio
Fill out the sheet provided. Every student will present their model bio to their figure drawing group. Be sure to follow all the instructions, be descriptive and creative!
Figure drawing
In table groups students will be modeling and figure drawing. Each student will pose twice. The first pose will be a quick one minute pose and the second will be a 6 minute pose. Each student that finishes their pose will hand me their Model bio sheet.
Vocabulary
Contour line drawing- Outline of a figure, shape or mass.
Continuous contour line drawing- Outline of a figure shape or mass with out lifting your drawing utensil for the duration of the drawing.
Homework
Parent/Student contact sheet.
$20 Art material fee (Or signed note) Due by 9/7
Next class we will be taking self portrait photos. Come prepared.
Agenda:
1)Syllabus.
2)Model Bio.
3)Figure Drawing.
4)Homework
Syllabus
Today we will review and learn about Academy Painting/Drawing II including class and behavior expectations, grading, projects, etc. We will review the different websites that are used in the class
Model Bio
Fill out the sheet provided. Every student will present their model bio to their figure drawing group. Be sure to follow all the instructions, be descriptive and creative!
Figure drawing
In table groups students will be modeling and figure drawing. Each student will pose twice. The first pose will be a quick one minute pose and the second will be a 6 minute pose. Each student that finishes their pose will hand me their Model bio sheet.
Vocabulary
Contour line drawing- Outline of a figure, shape or mass.
Continuous contour line drawing- Outline of a figure shape or mass with out lifting your drawing utensil for the duration of the drawing.
Homework
Parent/Student contact sheet.
$20 Art material fee (Or signed note) Due by 9/7
Next class we will be taking self portrait photos. Come prepared.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Painting/Drawing III First Assignment: Value, Proportion and Identity- Self Portrait.
Value: Lightness and Darkness of an Object.
Identity:
Identity:
Painting/Drawing IV Fall Semester Assignments: Artist Focus
This year you will be creating a series of artworks with a common theme(s). Imagine that you are creating artwork for your own gallery show because you are! The last six weeks of your Art IV experience will be devoted to your own Art Show consisting of your Art IV thesis works and portfolio from previous years. It will be a retrospective of your high school Art experience!
First, the fall semester will consist of 5 pieces that are unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence. I want the pieces to come from your individual interests and issues that you want to investigate and develop. The spring semester will consist of 4 works furthering the developement of your strengths.
The first Official piece will have the most requirements..
1) Complete the questionaire in the next post. Be as descriptive as possible! It must be typed with correct use of grammar. It will be due Monday the 29th along with..
2) A portfolio of your work. Locate all the things you have worked on up to this point, throw them in a portfolio/box/pillow case and bring em' in. You are all new students to me and I need to see what you have done. It makes sense when you read the questionaire mentioned in part 1. Trust me.
3) While you are doing your homework mentioned in 1 & 2 outside of class, in class you will be working on a self portrait. This self portrait will be the best self portrait you have ever done and will be in the medium you feel most successful with. It must be atleast 24" in width. Height is up to you. This is a portait of you as an Artist.
4) More homework. Sorry.. but not really. Create a mind map of different potential project ideas in your Black Book. Start out broad and slowly develop the idea into something specific and interesting. Do not pre judge your ideas or worry about what I will say about them. A concept that starts off boring could end up interesting with the right development. You will end up making the other 4 projects this semester focusing on that idea. The idea is the main focus- not the media in which you will be creating the works from. So stay focused on that idea focus.
5) There's more? Yes. You will be grouped with five other students. You will meet with these students on Sept 8th and discuss your ideas so be prepared.
6) Alright this is enough for now. I will have more specifics leading up to Sept 8th. I will share them in class and post them here.
First, the fall semester will consist of 5 pieces that are unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence. I want the pieces to come from your individual interests and issues that you want to investigate and develop. The spring semester will consist of 4 works furthering the developement of your strengths.
The first Official piece will have the most requirements..
1) Complete the questionaire in the next post. Be as descriptive as possible! It must be typed with correct use of grammar. It will be due Monday the 29th along with..
2) A portfolio of your work. Locate all the things you have worked on up to this point, throw them in a portfolio/box/pillow case and bring em' in. You are all new students to me and I need to see what you have done. It makes sense when you read the questionaire mentioned in part 1. Trust me.
3) While you are doing your homework mentioned in 1 & 2 outside of class, in class you will be working on a self portrait. This self portrait will be the best self portrait you have ever done and will be in the medium you feel most successful with. It must be atleast 24" in width. Height is up to you. This is a portait of you as an Artist.
4) More homework. Sorry.. but not really. Create a mind map of different potential project ideas in your Black Book. Start out broad and slowly develop the idea into something specific and interesting. Do not pre judge your ideas or worry about what I will say about them. A concept that starts off boring could end up interesting with the right development. You will end up making the other 4 projects this semester focusing on that idea. The idea is the main focus- not the media in which you will be creating the works from. So stay focused on that idea focus.
5) There's more? Yes. You will be grouped with five other students. You will meet with these students on Sept 8th and discuss your ideas so be prepared.
6) Alright this is enough for now. I will have more specifics leading up to Sept 8th. I will share them in class and post them here.
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