Week of January 11-15, 2016Monday 1/11
Students will begin class by completing the second part of the "Andy Warhol Art History" document. Students will complete any final work on their prints, including labeling, mounting, and photographing. When all their work is complete, they will work on their "Printmaking Artist Statement" document. Tuesday 1/12 & Wednesday 1/13 Relief Print Critique Day Students will engage in a full class critique on their relief prints during class today. Thursday 1/14 & Friday 1/15 Students will be introduced to Surrealism and collage today in class. They will begin by reading a short article on Surrealism and taking down notes in their sketchbooks. After they have finished the reading assignment, Mr. Lamp will introduce the short collage assignment to the class. Students will have a variety of options for their collage. They may collage over a print they do not like, create a representational image using collage techniques, or they may focus on making a surrealistic collage that combines interesting images into a composition that you can not see in the real world. Surrealism article Mr. Lamp's collage pinboard Week of January 4-8, 2016Monday 1/4 & Tuesday 1/5
Students will view a short video on the Art Department course offerings at the beginning of the hour. After watching the video, Mr. Lamp will demonstrate how to label, trim, and mount prints. Students will print their final colors, label their prints, and mount them if they are dry. Wednesday 1/6 & Thursday 1/7 Students will begin class by working on the first part of the "Andy Warhol Art History" document. When finished, students will complete their prints today in class. At the end of the hour, students should have a complete edition of 5 prints, with their best print mounted for grading. Students may also photograph their completed prints and begin uploading ALL of their photographs to their "End of Semester Photos" Google doc. Friday 1/8 & Monday 1/11 Students will begin class by completing the second part of the "Andy Warhol Art History" document. Students will complete any final work on their prints, including labeling, mounting, and photographing. When all their work is complete, they will work on their "Printmaking Artist Statement" document. Week of December 21-25, 2015Monday 12/21
Students will view a short demo at the beginning of the hour on how to print their second color prints. With the rest of class time, students will continue working on their reduction prints. At the end of the hour, students should have the first color prints complete and be carving their 2nd color. Tuesday 12/22 & Wednesday 12/23 Students will continue working on their reduction prints during class. They should be finished with their 2nd color printing at the beginning of class, and carving their final color on the linoleum. Week of December 14-18, 2015Monday 12/14 & Tuesday 12/15
Students 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. Wednesday 12/16 & Thursday 12/17 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. Friday 12/18 Students will view a short demo at the beginning of the hour on how to print their second color prints. With the rest of class time, students will continue working on their reduction prints. At the end of the hour, students should have the first color prints complete and be carving their 2nd color. Week of December 7-11, 2015Monday 12/7 & Tuesday 12/8
Students will complete their thumbnail sketches in class today and conference with Mr. Lamp. Students that have their thumbnail sketch checked off will begin their large, color plan drawing on a separate piece of paper, including color. Students will also watch a short video on the multi-colored relief printmaking process. Wednesday 12/9 & Thursday 12/10 Students will complete their large, color plan drawing on a separate piece of paper, including color. Mr. Lamp will demonstrate how to transfer their drawing on to a piece of linoleum. Students will then transfer their drawing on to the piece of linoleum. We will also take brief notes on relief printing vocabulary. Friday 12/11 Students will view a demonstration on how to successfully carve linoleum. They will take notes on this process and glue the notes into their sketchbook. After the demonstration, students will continue transferring their design on to the linoleum and begin carving the linoleum safely and successfully. Week of November 30 - December 4, 2015Week of November 23-27, 2015Monday 11/23 & Tuesday 11/24
Students will continue working independently on their coil built vessels. They will be using the extruder to make coils, rolling slabs, attaching clay, and focusing on creating a functional work of art that emphasizes texture. Week of November 16-20, 2015Monday 11/16
Students will roll out their slab of clay for the base of their coil built vessel. Mr. Lamp will also give a demo on using the extruder, attaching clay to clay, and other basic clay procedures. Tuesday 11/17 & Wednesday 11/18 Students will take brief notes on clay vocabulary at the beginning of class. Mr. Lamp will then give a demo on how to roll a coil by hand, rather than using the extruder. Students will begin working independently on their coil built vessels. Thursday 11/19 & Friday 11/20 Students will continue working independently on their coil built vessels. They will be using the extruder to make coils, rolling slabs, attaching clay, and focusing on creating a functional work of art that emphasizes texture. Week of November 9-13, 2015Monday 11/9 & Tuesday 11/10
Last day to work in class on the vibrating shape project. Finished projects are due on Friday, along with written artist statements. Students that have their work finished today will photograph their work and work on their artist statement today during class. Wednesday 11/11 & Thursday 11/12 Students will be introduced to the Coil Built Vessel project today in class. Students will create 6 thumbnail sketches in their sketchbook and discuss their projects with Mr. Lamp. When the thumbnail sketches are finished, students may begin working on the "Clay Art History" Google Doc. This document must be finished before they begin working with clay. Friday 11/13 Students will roll out their slab of clay for the base of their coil built vessel. Mr. Lamp will also give a demo on using the extruder, attaching clay to clay, and other basic clay procedures. Week of November 2-6, 2015Monday 11/2
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. Tuesday 11/3 & Wednesday 11/4 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. Thursday 11/5 & Friday 11/6 Students will work on the final piece of their vibrating shape painting, the background. Students will cut out their painting from the white piece of paper and decide how to finish the work. Students may do a collage or neutral colored background. They may also choose to add relief to the work through by using cardboard pieces, or they can mount the work flat on paper. Week of October 26-30, 2015Monday 10/26 & Tuesday 10/27
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 10/28 & Thursday 10/29 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 10/30 & Monday 11/2 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. Week of October 19-23, 2015Monday 10/19
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. Tuesday 10/20 & Wednesday 10/21 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, Thursday 10/22 & Friday 10/23 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. Vibrating Shape RequirementsThe painting must demonstrate the following:
Week of October 12-16, 2015Monday 10/12 & Tuesday 10/13
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. Wednesday 10/14 No classes - CCR Day Thursday 10/15 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. Friday 10/16 & Monday 10/19 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. 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 October 5-9, 2015Monday 10/5
Students will work with a partner to critique their bike drawings at the beginning of the 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. Line Drawing Artist Statements Due Tuesday 10/6 Students will complete their bicycle drawing in class today. The drawing should demonstrate a strong composition, quality craftsmanship, and the art elements line and value (created with line). When the drawing is complete they will finish writing their artist statements in class. Bike drawings due today! Line Drawing Artist Statements Due Wednesday 10/7 Students will view a demo on painting in class. After the demo, students will begin painting their color wheels, using only the primary colors. Thursday 10/8 Students will work with a partner to critique their bike drawings at the beginning of the 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. Week of September 28 - October 2, 2015Monday 9/28
Students will continue 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. Tuesday 9/29 & Wednesday 9/30 Students will learn how to write an artist statement using the IT'S CLEAR writing format. We will discuss the structure of the statement and how to use the graphic organizer to help with organization. Students will have the remaining class time to draw their bicycle, complete their value scale, and begin inking their drawing. Thursday 10/1 & Friday 10/2 Students will complete their bicycle drawing in class today. The drawing should demonstrate a strong composition, quality craftsmanship, and the art elements line and value (created with line). When the drawing is complete they will finish writing their artist statements in class. Bike drawings due today! Artist statements due Monday 10/5 & Tuesday 10/6 Week of September 21-25, 2015Monday 9/21 & Tuesday 9/22
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. Wednesday 9/23 & Thursday 9/24 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. Friday 9/25 & Monday 9/28 Students will continue 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 14-18, 2015Monday 9/14
Students will 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. Tuesday 9/15 & Wednesday 9/16 Students will complete their gesture hand drawings at the beginning of class. Students will also have an opportunity to complete their line sketchbook assignments. Thursday 9/17 & Friday 9/18 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. Week of September 7-11, 2015Monday 9/7
Labor Day - No School Tuesday 9/8 Students will create an observational drawing of an everyday object. 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. Wednesday 9/9 & Thursday 9/10 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 Friday 9/11 & Monday 9/14 Students will 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 September 1-4, 2015Tuesday 9/1
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. Wednesday 9/2 & Thursday 9/3 Students will learn about the Visual Art Department website and how it will be used during the semester. We 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. "What is Art" assignment Friday 9/4 & Tuesday 9/8 Students will create an observational drawing of an everyday object. 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 |