Week of January 5-9, 2015Monday 1/5 & Tuesday 1/6
Reduction Printmaking Critique Today! Students will engage in a full class critique today on their reduction prints. They will critique fellow classmates' work in regards to concept, craftsmanship, composition, and the art elements and principles. Wednesday 1/7 Clay Tile Artist Statement and Art History Due Today! Students in A day classes will have an opportunity to complete their artist statement for the clay tile during class today. They will also have an opportunity to complete the "Clay Unit Art History" assignment that was shared with them through Google Drive. Thursday 1/8 & Friday 1/9 Students will practice different paint blending and mixing techniques today in class. They will view a demo on how to blend and mix paints to create value in painting. This will not be a project, but it will be graded as a sketchbook assignment. In addition, students will watch a video about the Art courses offered at PHS. Week of December 22-26, 2014Monday 12/22 & Tuesday 12/23
Students will complete their clay texture tile today in class. They will use appropriate hand building techniques to create a 4" x 4" tile that demonstrates actual texture. When students have completed the tile they will set it out to dry and complete an artist statement and and art history assignment on clay. Week of December 15-19, 2014Monday 12/15
Students will learn how to properly label their prints, mount their best print, and begin writing an artist statement for the printmaking project. In addition, students will learn about Andy Warhol, his art, and how he used printmaking processes. Tuesday 12/16 & Wednesday 12/17 Students will continue their clay tile construction today. They will cut their 4" x 4" tile if they did not do this last class. When the tile is cut, they will trace their design from their sketchbook on to the clay tile with a pencil. From there, they will use additive and subtractive processes to create their design. They will use proper clay sculpting methods, referring to the videos below. Thursday 12/18 & Friday 12/19
Students will continue their clay texture tile in class today. We will briefly discuss clay vocabulary and procedures at the beginning of class, and students will have the remainder of class time to work on the tile using various hand building techniques. Week of December 8-12, 2014Monday 12/8 & Tuesday 12/9
Students will continue their reduction printmaking project today. They will print their third color and carve for the final time when they have finished printing. Students will also begin the clay tile project in class today. Students that have their thumbnail sketches complete will meet with Mr. Lamp. They will view a demo on how to wedge clay, and they will wedge and roll a 4" x 4" slab for their clay tile. Wednesday 12/10 & Thursday 12/11 Students will complete their reduction printmaking project today in class. They will carve the final color from the linoleum and print black for the final time. Students will also begin or continue the clay tile project in class today. Students will meet with Mr. Lamp, roll a 4" x 4" clay tile, and begin to cut texture pieces to add to the tile. Friday 12/12 Students will learn how to properly label their prints, mount their best print, and begin writing an artist statement for the printmaking project. In addition, students will learn about Andy Warhol, his art, and how he used printmaking processes. Week of December 1-5, 2014Monday 12/1
Students will view a demo on how to create a reduction print using block printing ink. After the demo, students that need additional time to carve will continue to carve white areas. Students that have completed their white area carving may begin to print their first colors. Tuesday 12/2 & Wednesday 12/3 Students will continue their block printing today in class. At the end of the hour, all students will need to have their first color printed. Students that complete their first color printing may begin carving their second color from the linoleum block. Thursday 12/4 & Friday 12/5 Students will continue their block printing today in class. At the end of the hour, all students will need to have their second color printed. Students that complete their second color printing may begin carving their third color from the linoleum block. We will also begin the preliminary planning for our texture unit today. The students will view tiles created by PHS students and tiles on Pinterest for inspiration. In their sketchbooks, students will create 5 thumbnail sketches of a tile that demonstrates texture. At least one sketch needs to be abstract, one sketch needs to be inspired by nature, and one sketch needs to incorporate imprinted texture from an object. Click here for Mr. Lamp's examples on clay tiles. Week of November 23-27, 2014Monday 11/23
Students will view a demo on how to carve linoleum safely and successfully. They will also learn how to register their surfaces and prepare them for printing. Students will begin to carve out the white areas of their design on the linoleum. Tuesday 11/24 Students will view a demo on how to create a reduction print using block printing ink. After the demo, students that need additional time to carve will continue to carve white areas. Students that have completed their white area carving may begin to print their first colors. Week of November 16-20, 2014Monday 11/17 & Tuesday 11/18
Students will complete their pattern on the grid they created last class. When the pattern is complete they will use a Sharpie to darken the black areas of their portrait and thicken any dark lines. The students will then combine the pattern and the portrait into a single image. When this step is complete, color will be added to the work, with no more than 4 colors in the work. Wednesday 11/19 & Thursday 11/20 Students will complete their combination of the portrait and pattern from last class. When the combination of the two are complete, they will color to the work, using no more than 4 colors. They will then transfer their final design on to a cut piece of linoleum. Friday 11/21 & Monday 11/24 Students will view a demo on how to carve linoleum safely and successfully. They will also learn how to register their surfaces and prepare them for printing. Students will begin to carve out the white areas of their design on the linoleum. Week of November 10-14, 2014Monday 11/10 & Tuesday 11/11
Space Project Due Today! Space Project Critique Today Students will participate in a large, group critique today with their space project. When the critique is finished they will take notes on a presentation on the art element shape. Students will then alter their photos of an important person or animal. The directions are below. Directions for editing your photograph: •Download your image to your computer. •Open PhotoFiltre and open your image. •Crop the image so your subject takes up the majority of the picture plane, and it is approximately square. •Go to “Image” > “Image Size.” Change the resolution to 150, change the measurement from “pixels” to “inches,” and change the largest measurement to “6.” •Change the image to Grayscale by pressing the grayscale button. •Adjust the brightness and contrast of the image so there are bright highlights and dark shadows. Use the Adjust Contrast button. •Go to “Filter” > “Flatten” > “Photocopy” •Go to the print menu. Click the box that says “original size.” Print the image to the library. Wednesday 11/12 & Thursday 11/13 Students will transfer their photograph to a clean, white piece of paper, focusing on the areas of shadow and highlight. They will also develop a pattern of two shapes that represent their subject. When the shapes are selected they will plan their pattern on a 1" x 1" grid. Friday 11/14 No School for students Week of November 3-7, 2014Monday 11/3
Students will begin cutting their shapes from the tag board. Mr. Lamp will give a demonstration on how to glue shapes into the cut tube. Students will begin gluing shapes into their tube and complete the work of art with a piece of colored construction paper if necessary. Tuesday 11/4 & Wednesday 11/5 Students will continue their shape project in class today. The work will demonstrate the student's understanding of positive and negative space and depth. They will also select a piece of fabric or a wallpaper sample that relates to their overall design. This piece of cloth will be adhered to the outside of the brown tube with glue. Thursday 11/6 & Friday 11/7 Students will complete their shape project in class today. They will also view a demonstration on how to successfully photograph art work. Students will complete their shape project and photograph their work in class. In addition, students will complete the art history assignments on Henri Matisse and Anastasia Elexia. When students have completed both assignments they will complete the artist statement on the "Space Unit Summative" document. Week of October 27-31, 2014Monday 10/27 & Tuesday 10/28
Students will discuss their thumbnail sketches with Mr. Lamp today to decide on a final design for the space project. When students have a selected thumbnail sketch they will complete a plan drawing in their sketchbook that breaks down the composition into different layers. If students complete the plan drawing they will begin the final drawing on tag board. Wednesday 10/29 & Thursday 10/30 Students will complete their final drawings on tag board. If they wish to add color this will be completed today as well. Mr. Lamp will give a demonstration on safely and successfully using x-acto knives to cut shapes from the tag board. Students that are ready to cut shapes will begin cutting at the end of the hour. Friday 10/31 Students will begin cutting their shapes from the tag board. Mr. Lamp will give a demonstration on how to glue shapes into the cut tube. Students will begin gluing shapes into their tube and complete the work of art with a piece of colored construction paper if necessary. Week of October 20-24, 2014Monday 10/20
Students will complete their vibrating shape painting, based on their original sketch. The painting must demonstrate color, space, pattern, and movement. Students are also expected to demonstrate excellent craftsmanship. Students will also begin writing their artist statements in class for the vibrating shape painting. Tuesday 10/21 & Wednesday 10/22 Students will complete any work on their vibrating shape painting, including color in the background. Students will complete the artist statement on the summative document, and they will also complete a drawing in their sketchbook that demonstrates a color scheme. Thursday 10/23 & Friday 10/24 Vibrating Shape Painting Critique Today! Due to Mr. Lamp's absence, students will complete the critique with a partner today during class, rather than with the entire class. Students will interview each other about their work and record responses on the provided critique sheet. In addition, students will complete 6 original thumbnail sketches for the next project. The sketches must demonstrate depth and positive and negative space. Week of October 13-17, 2014Monday 10/13 & Tuesday 10/14
Students will begin painting their vibrating shape painting, based on their original sketch. The painting must demonstrate color, space, pattern, and movement. Students are also expected to demonstrate excellent craftsmanship. Wednesday 10/15 & Thursday 10/16 Students will continue painting their vibrating shape painting, based on their original sketch. The painting must demonstrate color, space, pattern, and movement. Students are also expected to demonstrate excellent craftsmanship. Friday 10/17 Students will complete their vibrating shape painting, based on their original sketch. The painting must demonstrate color, space, pattern, and movement. Students are also expected to demonstrate excellent craftsmanship. Students will also begin writing their artist statements in class for the vibrating shape painting. Week of October 6-10, 2014Monday 10/6
Students will complete an activity on color and its meaning. They will also be introduced to the plan drawing process for the vibrating shape project, and begin their vibrating shapes, Tuesday 10/7 & Wednesday 10/8 Students will begin their plan drawings for the vibrating shape project in their sketchbooks. The drawings must demonstrate a color scheme, understanding of color mixing, a concept, and a strong use of composition. Thursday 10/9 & Friday 10/10 Students will complete their plan drawings in their sketchbooks. They will draw their composition on to a large piece of paper, and begin labeling where their selected colors will be placed. Students may begin painting today. Week of September 29 - October 3, 2014Monday 9/29
Students will continue their color wheel painting in class today. They will also learn how to mix and blend colors in a value and tonal study. Tuesday 9/30 & Wednesday 10/1 Students will complete their color wheel painting in class today. They will also be introduced to the Vibrating Shape project and begin working on thumbnails for the project. Thursday 10/2 Students will complete an activity on color and its meaning. They will also be introduced to the plan drawing process for the vibrating shape project, and begin their vibrating shapes, Week of September 22-26, 2014Monday 9/22 & Tuesday 9/23
Students will complete their complex object line drawings in class during the first 15 minutes of class. We will begin our next unit on color during class today. Students will view a presentation on color theory and begin to layout a simple color wheel. Wednesday 9/24 & Thursday 9/25 Students will view a demo on painting in class. After the demo, students will begin painting their color wheels, using only the primary colors. Line Drawing Artist Statements Due Friday 9/26 Students will continue their color wheel painting in class today. They will also be introduced to the Vibrating Shape project, and begin thumbnail sketches for their paintings. Unit 2: Color TheoryAssignment Description: Color Theory
Create a color wheel that illustrates color relationships. Design a vibrating shape painting that illustrates the relationship of colors (complementary) and utilizes asymmetrical balance as the compositional technique. The shape painting shows how colors change and blend as they intersect. Both utilize primary colors only + black and white. Week of September 15-19, 2014Monday 9/15
Students will begin their final drawing of a complex object using line. They will use the drawing techniques they learned in previous classes to assist them in the final drawing. As part of our studies on art history, we will also read an article and answer questions about cave art. Tuesday 9/16 & Wednesday 9/17 Students will continue their final drawing of a complex object using line. They will use the drawing techniques they learned in previous classes to assist them in the final drawing. In addition, they will go on a "virtual tour" of the Lascaux caves. Sketchbook Check #1 Bell work, Elements and Principles notes, Line assignment, and Compare and Contrast statements will be checked. Thursday 9/18 & Friday 9/19 Students will complete their final drawing of a complex object using line. They will use previously learned techniques to assist them, and learn about using line to create value. In addition, they will learn about the process of creating a written artist statement. Week of September 8-12, 2014Monday 9/8 & Tuesday 9/9
Students will complete their gesture hand drawings at the beginning of class. We will also discuss the Principles of Design and how they can be used to enhance a work of art. Students will also have an opportunity to complete their line sketchbook assignments. Wednesday 9/10 & Thursday 9/11 Students will learn about cave artists, their methods, dissect their works of art, and discover how they used line. We will also learn the processes for beginning a large scale drawing of a complex object. Friday 9/12 & Monday 9/15 Students will begin their final drawing of a complex object using line. They will use the drawing techniques they learned in previous classes to assist them in the final drawing. Week of September 1 - 5, 2014Monday 9/1
Labor Day - No School Tuesday 9/2 & Wednesday 9/3 Students will complete their imaginative shoe drawing from the previous class. We will compare and contrast the two drawing processes - observational and imaginative. We will also learn about the art elements and how they are used to create art. With the second half of class, we will begin our line unit and create a work of art with a variety of lines. Compare and Contrast Questions What is similar between the two drawing processes? What is different? Which process do you prefer, and why? Which process would you like to practice more in the future? List 5 Goals for the semester. Line Sketchbook Assignment Create a full page drawing in your sketchbook of 10 sections with 10 different lines. Vary the thickness, angle, pattern, space, quantity, color, length, and media used to create the lines. Art Elements and Principles of Design Presentation Thursday 9/4 & Friday 9/5 Students will complete contour line drawings at the beginning of class. We will also learn about the principles of design, and how they can be used to enhance works of art. During the second half of class, we will continue our line unit and practice contour line drawings. Week of August 25 - 29, 2014Monday 8/25
All classes will meet today for 25 minutes. Normal schedule resumes on Tuesday 8/26. Students will learn about projects, expectations, and procedures for the Introduction to Art class. They will also learn about the Visual Art Department website and how it will be used during the semester. Tuesday 8/26 & Wednesday 8/27 Students will complete an activity that examines the questions "what is art?" and "why do we study art?" After the activity, students will create portfolios for class and begin working on an observational drawing. "What is Art" assignment Thursday 8/28 & Friday 8/29 Students will complete an their observational drawing from the previous class. Upon completion of the observational drawing, students will create an imaginative drawing on the same subject. We will discuss the similarities and differences between the two processes. |
Getting StartedWe will be setting up our online and in class room learning environment in the first days of class. You will want to bookmark the following:
Supplies For daily class you need your laptop and you also will need a sketchbook and number two pencil. The Sketchbook should have at least 50 pages and be book or spiral bound. 8.5" x 11" or 9" x 12" is a perfect size. We will be making portfolios the first day or so of class. Assessment in This Class
As always the artwork you create and the way you present it will influence the grades you receive in this class. This year the district is moving towards Standards Based Grading. With each unit you will see a highly detailed form that describes the assignment and shows what Reportable Standards and Priority Standards are being covered in the unit. As we've done in the past you will participate in the critique process, which involves presenting your finished artwork and evaluating it in verbal and written form. You will use the following two rubrics to self assess your work. Each is standards based and will be used to determine your grade in this class. This year we will also be individually grading your artist statements with a separate rubric. Both rubrics are posted here. In some classes you will complete these digitally, while in others you will fill out a paper copy. Each class will digitally turn in their artist statements to the Google folder for the class.
Writing an Artist StatementStudents will be required to submit an artist statement that follows the "ITS CLEAR" method for all art work.
Click here to view the ITS CLEAR PowerPoint Click here for an artist statement writing template Links |