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Week of December 2-6

Monday/Tuesday
You are going to be doing a bit of research about Creatures!  What creatures did you grow up fearing, liking?  Click the link and read the interview with toy and creature designer Andrew Bell.  Then go to the NING Blog to respond.

Creature Feature Interview
Mr. Lamp's NING Blog response
Mrs. Bjork's NING Blog response

When you have finished responding to the NING blog please decide if you would prefer to work with ONE partner or alone.  You (and your partner) must design thumbnails of 6-8 creatures.  During this project you will create a story for the creature.  Please consider the "5 W's and H" when creating thumbnails.  Also, consider HOW your sculpture will be physically constructed and stand.  You will be expected to answer these questions during a mini-conference with your teacher.
Picture
Wednesday/Thursday
Have a mini-conference with your teacher about your 6-8 thumbnail creature sketches.  With your partner, or alone, create 2 full page, color sketches of your creature.  One sketch needs to be a front view and one sketch needs to be a side view of the creature.  After preliminary sketches are complete, the next stage in creating a sculpture is creating an armature.

The key to building a successful sculpture is having a good skeleton underneath, kind of like the human body!  You will be creating this skeleton with paper, tape and possibly some recycled materials.  The art term for the skeleton is "armature".  This is what supports the sculpture and helps define your vision for what the design will look like.  A strong armature is critical to a strong sculpture.  

Check out some of these tips on building and sculpting with Paper Mache.

http://www.squidoo.com/PaperMacheArmature
http://ultimatepapermache.com/nikkis-armature-video
http://ultimatepapermache.com/making-an-armature-for-a-paper-mache-figure-sculpture
http://www.gourmetpapermache.com/PaperMacheArtist.html
http://www.gourmetpapermache.com/Video_Page.html
Mrs. Bjork's Pinterest Board on Paper Mache
Whimsical Dog with Paper Mache
Armature Building with Newspaper

After you have researched successful tips for building an armature, discuss with your partner what materials you will use to create armature.  You should begin building an armature today when you have a plan for the process.  Decide if there are any recycled materials you will need to bring in to help with this.  

Friday
No School
Picture
Sculpture by Dan Reeder 

Unit 4: Papier-Mâché Sculpture

Assignment Description: Creature Feature
Create a three dimensional papier-mâché sculpture that features an imaginary creature you design with a partner.  Use 3-dimensional space, texture and color to develop your idea.
Assignment Four 3D Design

Week of December 9-13

Monday/Tuesday
Students that do not have their two, full color plan drawings will finish these at the beginning of class.  When the plan drawing are complete please discuss with your partner how you will create your armature.  What materials will you use?  How will you modify the materials?  Do you have everything you need?
Once decisions have been made, begin building your armature using recycled materials.  These materials may need to be cut, bent, formed, adhered, etc.  Remember, the purpose of an armature is to create the underlying structure of the sculpture.  Craftsmanship begins with the creation of the armature, so please make them as stable and secure as possible.

Wednesday/Thursday
Students will complete the construction of the armature today.  When the armature is complete, students will learn how to properly apply papier-mâché and begin the application process.  
If an armature is the skeleton of the sculpture, then papier-mâché can be considered the "muscles" of the sculpture.  Students will build up the form during this process.  Practicing good craftsmanship is essential during this process as well, ensuring that the papier-mâché is applied in a smooth manner.

Friday
Students will continue the process of applying papier-mâché to their creatures.  During this process students should focus on building up the form of the sculpture and demonstrating excellent craftsmanship.

Week of December 16-20

Monday
Students will continue the process of applying papier-mâché to their creatures.  During this process students should focus on building up the form of the sculpture and demonstrating excellent craftsmanship.

Tuesday/Wednesday
Students should complete any papier-mâché application to their sculpture today in class.  During this process students should focus on building up the form of the sculpture and demonstrating excellent craftsmanship.  Upon completion of the papier-mâché application, students should work on their creature's story.

Thursday/Friday
Students will begin working on the exterior of their sculpture.  Working with a partner, decide what colors the creature will be painted, what type of additional materials are needed, etc. 
A portion of the craftsmanship grade will come from how well the sculpture is painted and additional materials are added to the exterior surface.  When painting, please ensure that no newspaper is visible, you are careful with your application of the paint, and all additional materials are carefully and successfully attached to the creature.

Week of January 2-10

Thursday/Friday 1/2-3:   Finalize Paper Mache Sculptures by painting, adding decorative elements such as raffia, yarn etc.  Finalize typed and written story about your character.  

Photograph finished pieces for Critique and post to NING for critique along with your story about the character and your artist statement explaining your process.  Please sign your story and statement with yours and your partners name.  
Mrs. Bjork's Ning Critique
Mr. Lamp's Ning Critique

Monday/Tuesday 1/6-7:  Last day to work on Sculptures Introduction to Next Unit on Photography
Click here for details on the Digital Photography/Painting Unit

Wednesday/Thursday 1/8-9:  Critique on CreatureFeature
You will read your finished story to the class and turn in a printed copy along with your creature.  Please fill out the group work rubric along with one copy of the regular one.  

Friday/Monday 1/10-13:  Work day on Self Portrait Digital Project. 
Click here for details on the SumoPaint Digital Self Portrait Unit

Week of January 13-17

Monday:  Critique on CreatureFeature
You will read your finished story to the class and turn in a printed copy along with your creature.  Please fill out the group work rubric along with one copy of the regular one. 

Introduction to Digital Photography/Painting unit

Tuesday/Wednesday:  Introduction to Sumopaint Digital Photography/Painting assignment.  How to use digital pens, how to use software etc.
Click here for details on the SumoPaint Digital Self Portrait Unit

Thursday/Friday:  Organize Portfolio for Exam and Discuss Exam prep.  Continue working on Digital Photography/Painting assignment. 

Click here for details on the SumoPaint Digital Self Portrait Unit
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