Week of May 22-26, 2017Week of May 15-19, 2017Monday 5/15
Students will be introduced to the relief printmaking project today in class. They will create a 3 color (plus white) relief print with linoleum. Students will be allowed to select their subject, but is must be on the theme of "nature." After Mr. Lamp discusses the new project, students will begin creating thumbnail sketches in their sketchbook based on their ideas. The sketches do not need to be in color. Mr. Lamp's Pinterest Board on Nature Prints Wednesday 5/17 Clay Vessels and Artist Statement Due! 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. Friday 5/19 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. Students will then watch linoleum carving videos and answer questions on a document called "Linoleum Carving Demo." They must get 15/15 on the assignment before carving. Week of May 8-12, 2017Tuesday 5/9
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. Thursday 5/11 Last Day to Work on Clay Vessels 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 May 1-5, 2017Monday 5/1
Students will complete their thumbnail sketches and plan drawing in their sketchbooks if necessary. They will then watch the video below on how to roll a clay slab. With remaining time, students may roll slabs. After slabs are rolled, students should make their full sized plan drawing of their vessel in their sketchbooks. Wednesday 5/3
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. Friday 5/5
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 April 24-28, 2017Monday 4/24
Last day to work in class on the vibrating shape project. Finished projects are due on Wednesday, 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 4/26
Mr. Lamp will demonstrate how to create thumbnail sketches at the beginning of class. Students will create 6 thumbnail sketches in their sketchbook and discuss their projects with Mr. Lamp. When the thumbnails are complete, students must complete a full sized plan drawing of their vessel in their sketchbook. Week of April 17-21, 2017Tuesday 4/18
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. Thursday 4/20 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 April 3-7, 2017Monday 4/3
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 4/5 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 4/7 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 March 27-31, 2017Tuesday 3/28
Students will complete their plan drawings today in class. Once complete, they will begin drawing their vibrating shape painting, based on their original sketch, on a large piece of paper. The painting must demonstrate color, space, pattern, and movement. Students are also expected to demonstrate excellent craftsmanship. Thursday 3/30 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. Week of March 20-24, 2017Monday 3/20
Students will be introduced to the Vibrating Shape painting and begin to develop thumbnail sketches around their concept for the project. When their sketches are complete, they will discuss their ideas with Mr. Lamp. Once approved, students must complete a plan drawing for their vibrating shape drawing in full color. Wednesday 3/22 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. Friday 3/24 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 March 13-17, 2017Tuesday 3/14
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. Thursday 3/16
Students will complete their color wheels today in class. They will complete the tonal study on the bottom of the page using complementary colors. Week of March 6-10, 2017Tuesday 3/7
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. Thursday 3/9 Students will watch a demonstration on how to begin painting their color wheels, using only primary and secondary colors. After the demonstration, students will begin painting their color wheels, beginning with the yellow, orange, and red section of the color wheel. 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 February 27 - March 3, 2017Monday 2/27
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. Wednesday 3/1 Students will complete their written artist statement in class. When the artist statement is complete they will then complete the "Color and Meaning" activity on Google classroom. Friday 3/3 Students will work with a partner to critique their bike drawings. After the critique, they will create thumbnail sketches for their Vibrating Shape Painting on four different themes. Week of February 20-24, 2017Monday 2/20
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. Students will create value scales in their sketchbooks and begin inking their drawings. Wednesday 2/22 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. Week of February 13-17, 2017Tuesday 2/14
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. Thursday 2/16 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. Sketchbook Check #1 Bell work, Elements and Principles notes, Line assignment, and Compare and Contrast statements will be checked. Thursday 9/29 & Friday 9/30 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. Students will create value scales in their sketchbooks and begin inking their drawings. Week of February 6-10, 2017Monday 2/6
Students will be introduced to the concept of contour and blind contour drawing. They will practice each technique in their sketchbooks. After the preliminary drawings, Mr. Lamp will discuss composition, and students will begin a large scale blind contour drawing. Students will also have an opportunity to continue their line sketchbook assignments. Wednesday 2/8 Students will complete a sighted contour drawing of their hands at the beginning of class. We will also learn the processes for beginning a large scale drawing of a complex object. At the end of class, students will complete a pre-reading activity on the "Cave Art History" document on Google Classroom. Friday 2/10 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. Week of January 30 - February 3, 2017Tuesday 1/31
Students will begin class by viewing a presentation on the Art Elements and Principles. They will take brief written and visual notes on all of the terms. During the second half of class, students will complete an imaginative shoe drawing. We will compare and contrast the two drawing processes - observational and imaginative. 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. Art Elements and Principles of Design Presentation Thursday 2/2 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, students will be introduced to their first sketchbook assignment of the year on line. 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. Week of January 23-27, 2017Wednesday 1/25
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. 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. Friday 1/27 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. Week of January 16-20, 2017Monday 1/16 & Tuesday 1/17
Students will continue working on their reduction prints during 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. Wednesday 1/18 A3 Intro to Art Final Exam Thursday 1/19 B1 Intro to Art Final Exam Friday 1/20 B4 Intro to Art Final Exam Week of January 9-15, 2017Monday 1/9 & Tuesday 1/10
Students will continue working on their reduction prints during class. They should finish their 1st color printing at the beginning of class, and then move to carving their 2nd color on the linoleum. Wednesday 1/11 & Thursday 1/12 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. Friday 1/13 & Monday 1/16 Students will continue working on their reduction prints during 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. Week of January 2-6, 2017Tuesday 1/3 & Wednesday 1/4
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. Students will then watch linoleum carving videos and answer questions on a document called "Linoleum Carving Demo." They must get 15/15 on the assignment before carving. Thursday 1/5 & Friday 1/6 Students will begin carving the white areas of their prints during class today. Once the carving is complete they will watch the videos below on printing linoleum. When students have finished carving and watched the videos, they will begin printing their five prints with the first, lightest color. Week of December 19-23, 2016 |
Assessments in This ClassAs always the artwork you create and the way you present it will influence the grades you receive in this class. We are in our second year as a district using 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.
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. 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 |