1. Bring in your signed syllabus
2. Leave a comment on my blog under my course syllabus. Make sure to leave your FULL name so you can get credit.
2. Bring in your sketchbook/notebook
4. Find 3 different fonts that are interesting from the internet or the word document. Print them out and bring them in. You just need to print out your initials, NOT the entire alphabet.
Examples of the Fonts
Collage on Issues
Brainstorming Questions (40 Points)
1. Brainstorm a list of “issues” that bothers/affects you. See the following categories and circle 3 issues that bothers/affects you the most. If your issue is not on the list, write one on the space below (5 points).
Social
-homeless
-teen pregnancy
-child abuse
-religion
-racism
-poverty
-
Environmental
-animal abuse
-recycling
-global warming
-air pollution
-fresh air shortage
-
Personal
-school
-family
-friends
-college
-peer pressure
-health
-weight/appearance
-
Political
-healthcare
-immigration
-employment
-education
-Iraq War
-
2. Choose ONE issue that bothers/ affects you the most. Describe why and how it bothers/affects you. If you have any personal experience with it, explain the experience.
3. Find an article that relates to your issue. Summarize the article in a paragraph using 5 sentences at least.
4. Find at least 5 images (large is the better) that relate to your topic.
Due on Tuesday, 6/2/10
Period 4A: Due on Wednesday, 6/310
1. Brainstorm a list of “issues” that bothers/affects you. See the following categories and circle 3 issues that bothers/affects you the most. If your issue is not on the list, write one on the space below (5 points).
Social
-homeless
-teen pregnancy
-child abuse
-religion
-racism
-poverty
-
Environmental
-animal abuse
-recycling
-global warming
-air pollution
-fresh air shortage
-
Personal
-school
-family
-friends
-college
-peer pressure
-health
-weight/appearance
-
Political
-healthcare
-immigration
-employment
-education
-Iraq War
-
2. Choose ONE issue that bothers/ affects you the most. Describe why and how it bothers/affects you. If you have any personal experience with it, explain the experience.
3. Find an article that relates to your issue. Summarize the article in a paragraph using 5 sentences at least.
4. Find at least 5 images (large is the better) that relate to your topic.
Due on Tuesday, 6/2/10
Period 4A: Due on Wednesday, 6/310
Final Review
Materials you need for your test
•Portfolio
•Sketchbook
In your portfolio, you should have the following artwork
•Block drawing in charcoal
•Self-portrait in charcoal
•Still life in chalk pastel
•Abstract painting
•Coiled basket
•Logo design Prints
•Surreal Cityscape
•Collage on Issues
Structure of the test
•Portfolio reflection using BCR (Brief Constructed Response) format
•6 questions, 12 points for each question, and 72 points for total
•Questions: 1. Select a perceptual piece and identify the Elements of art
2. Select an Expressive piece that has a strong composition and identify the Principles of Design
3. Select a work for which color was essential. Describe the color mixing techniques, color relationships, and how you expressed your idea/emotion in your work.
4. Select a work for which you first made planning sketches/drawings.
5. Select a work for which you have developed concept/idea. Identify and explain the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
6. Describe how you would apply what you learned in Art I in the future?
Art Vocabularies that you MUST know
•Elements of Art
-Line - a long narrow mark or stroke made on or in a surface
-Shape-it is an enclosed space
-Color - the element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.
-Texture- the surface quality of how something feels
-Form – a three-dimensional geometrical figure
-Space - the empty or open area between, around, above, below and within objects.
-Value – lightness or darkness of a color
•Principles of Design
-Emphasis – something that stands out/ Arranged to create focal points or areas that are seen before other
-Balance (symmetry-same on both sides & asymmetry- arranging unlike or different)
-Pattern – repeated elements of art
-Movement- a way of combining elements of art to produce the look of action or to cause the viewer’s eye to travel over the artwork in a certain way.
-Rhythm- repetition of a particular element(s) that suggests a motion by patterns of recurrent elements.
-Contrast – stresses the difference or “unlikeness” of elements compared; closely related to emphasis.
-Variety- creates complexity and interest through changing, contrasting, diversifying, or opposing elements in a composition
-Unity - togetherness
•Color Scheme
-Monochromatic-“Having only one color” and refers to the complete range of that color from black to white.
-Complementary - color that are directly opposite on the color wheel. When mixed together, they make a neutral gray or brown.
-Analogous/related - another name for related color. Color that appear next to each other on the color wheel.
-Cool color – the hues of blue, green, and purple.
-Warm color - the hues of yellow, red and orange
•Other
-Perceptual Art – drawing from observation
-Expressive Art – work that makes it expressive
-Composition - the ways elements of art (lines and shapes) are positioned within the edges of the paper.
-Tint – a color that has white added to it.
-Shade – a color that has black added to it.
-still-life - An arrangement or composition of inanimate objects such as fruit, flowers and bottles or tools, used by the artist as subject matter for a work of art
-Op Art - false visual perception
-Abstract Art - It is an art in which shapes, form and colors have been extracted and distorted from the design of nature
-Design - An ordered aesthetic arrangement or organization of one or more of the elements of art
-Gradation - Shading that show a smooth change from dark to light.
-Thumbnails – small sketches before final product
-Critique – a review of someone’s work
-Medium – material that is used to create the work
•Portfolio
•Sketchbook
In your portfolio, you should have the following artwork
•Block drawing in charcoal
•Self-portrait in charcoal
•Still life in chalk pastel
•Abstract painting
•Coiled basket
•Logo design Prints
•Surreal Cityscape
•Collage on Issues
Structure of the test
•Portfolio reflection using BCR (Brief Constructed Response) format
•6 questions, 12 points for each question, and 72 points for total
•Questions: 1. Select a perceptual piece and identify the Elements of art
2. Select an Expressive piece that has a strong composition and identify the Principles of Design
3. Select a work for which color was essential. Describe the color mixing techniques, color relationships, and how you expressed your idea/emotion in your work.
4. Select a work for which you first made planning sketches/drawings.
5. Select a work for which you have developed concept/idea. Identify and explain the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
6. Describe how you would apply what you learned in Art I in the future?
Art Vocabularies that you MUST know
•Elements of Art
-Line - a long narrow mark or stroke made on or in a surface
-Shape-it is an enclosed space
-Color - the element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.
-Texture- the surface quality of how something feels
-Form – a three-dimensional geometrical figure
-Space - the empty or open area between, around, above, below and within objects.
-Value – lightness or darkness of a color
•Principles of Design
-Emphasis – something that stands out/ Arranged to create focal points or areas that are seen before other
-Balance (symmetry-same on both sides & asymmetry- arranging unlike or different)
-Pattern – repeated elements of art
-Movement- a way of combining elements of art to produce the look of action or to cause the viewer’s eye to travel over the artwork in a certain way.
-Rhythm- repetition of a particular element(s) that suggests a motion by patterns of recurrent elements.
-Contrast – stresses the difference or “unlikeness” of elements compared; closely related to emphasis.
-Variety- creates complexity and interest through changing, contrasting, diversifying, or opposing elements in a composition
-Unity - togetherness
•Color Scheme
-Monochromatic-“Having only one color” and refers to the complete range of that color from black to white.
-Complementary - color that are directly opposite on the color wheel. When mixed together, they make a neutral gray or brown.
-Analogous/related - another name for related color. Color that appear next to each other on the color wheel.
-Cool color – the hues of blue, green, and purple.
-Warm color - the hues of yellow, red and orange
•Other
-Perceptual Art – drawing from observation
-Expressive Art – work that makes it expressive
-Composition - the ways elements of art (lines and shapes) are positioned within the edges of the paper.
-Tint – a color that has white added to it.
-Shade – a color that has black added to it.
-still-life - An arrangement or composition of inanimate objects such as fruit, flowers and bottles or tools, used by the artist as subject matter for a work of art
-Op Art - false visual perception
-Abstract Art - It is an art in which shapes, form and colors have been extracted and distorted from the design of nature
-Design - An ordered aesthetic arrangement or organization of one or more of the elements of art
-Gradation - Shading that show a smooth change from dark to light.
-Thumbnails – small sketches before final product
-Critique – a review of someone’s work
-Medium – material that is used to create the work
Surreal Cityscape
Surreal Cityscape
Brainstorming Questions (45 Points)
1. Answer at least 2 of the following questions in complete sentences (5 points each).
A. What’s your most memorable or favorite city/place? Explain why.
B. Is there a city/place you like to live or visit in the future? If there is, name the city/place. Explain why.
C. Have you been to any cities/places that you found scary/awkward/strange/weird? If you have, name the city/place. Explain why.
2. Collect at least 3 images of the city that you like to describe in your surreal cityscape sentences (5 points each).
3. Write down how you are going to make your city surreal. What are some surreal elements that you’re going to add to your cityscape? (5 points)
Definition of Surreal elements: Strange or dreamlike by adding unordinary objects and/or humorous, frightening, mysterious, or a combination of mood.
4. Collect at least 3 images of the surreal elements (5 points each).
Period 1,2,4B,6 are due on Monday, 4/26/10
Period 4A is due on Tuesday, 4/27/10
Brainstorming Questions (45 Points)
1. Answer at least 2 of the following questions in complete sentences (5 points each).
A. What’s your most memorable or favorite city/place? Explain why.
B. Is there a city/place you like to live or visit in the future? If there is, name the city/place. Explain why.
C. Have you been to any cities/places that you found scary/awkward/strange/weird? If you have, name the city/place. Explain why.
2. Collect at least 3 images of the city that you like to describe in your surreal cityscape sentences (5 points each).
3. Write down how you are going to make your city surreal. What are some surreal elements that you’re going to add to your cityscape? (5 points)
Definition of Surreal elements: Strange or dreamlike by adding unordinary objects and/or humorous, frightening, mysterious, or a combination of mood.
4. Collect at least 3 images of the surreal elements (5 points each).
Period 1,2,4B,6 are due on Monday, 4/26/10
Period 4A is due on Tuesday, 4/27/10
Personal Logo Design
1. Brainstorming Questions for Your Logo Design
COMPLETE the following sentences (10 points)
Description of the project: In this unit, you’re going to create a personal logo using appropriate font/icon/symbol that expresses yourself. Then, you’re going to create a printing plate with your final logo, and print it in a variety of different ways.
So, let’s discover who you are first!
1. Who am I? I am…..
2. I like to do…because
3. My favorite food is……because
4. My favorite music is……because
5. My favorite sport is…because
6. My hobby is…..because
7. My favorite color is…because
8. When I grow up, I want to be…because
9. If I were an animal, I would be…because
10. Anything else to describe yourself?...
2. Collect at least 3 images that illustrate your answers above. ( 15 points)
3. Go to www.dafont.com, type in your first/last/nick name and print out your name in 3 different fonts. (15 points)
4. Using an image that you have collected for #2, create two POSITIVE and NEGATIVE SPACE DESIGN in your sketchbook. (20 points)
YOU MAY USE MARKERS, INK PENS, OR PAPER CUT-OUTS
Due date: Period 1,2,4A,6 are due on Monday, 3/15
Period 4B is due on Tuesday, 3/16
COMPLETE the following sentences (10 points)
Description of the project: In this unit, you’re going to create a personal logo using appropriate font/icon/symbol that expresses yourself. Then, you’re going to create a printing plate with your final logo, and print it in a variety of different ways.
So, let’s discover who you are first!
1. Who am I? I am…..
2. I like to do…because
3. My favorite food is……because
4. My favorite music is……because
5. My favorite sport is…because
6. My hobby is…..because
7. My favorite color is…because
8. When I grow up, I want to be…because
9. If I were an animal, I would be…because
10. Anything else to describe yourself?...
2. Collect at least 3 images that illustrate your answers above. ( 15 points)
3. Go to www.dafont.com, type in your first/last/nick name and print out your name in 3 different fonts. (15 points)
4. Using an image that you have collected for #2, create two POSITIVE and NEGATIVE SPACE DESIGN in your sketchbook. (20 points)
YOU MAY USE MARKERS, INK PENS, OR PAPER CUT-OUTS
Due date: Period 1,2,4A,6 are due on Monday, 3/15
Period 4B is due on Tuesday, 3/16
Basket Design
http://www.art-devine-slasher.com/images/Etsy/Basket%20maker.jpg
For your next sketchbook assignmnet, I would like you to find a basket that has interesing form, color, and pattern, and draw the basket from observation with a drawing pencil/color pencils.
You will be graded on:
- Composition: Fill the entire page
-Design: Use basic lines, shapes, color, and different values
-Good craftsmanship (keep it neat & invest some time)
-Description: Describe how the basket is used.
Period 1,2,4A,&6: Due on Thursday, 2/4/10
Period 4B: Due on Wednesday, 2/3/10
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