Super Size Me

Sketchbook #2: Super-Size Me

For your next sketchbook assignment, I'd like you to think big, but start with something small. Find a small object (should fit inside your hand) and do a close up drawing of it.

-Your drawing should be zoomed in to capture the object at least 5 times larger than it actually is.
-Create an interesting composition by experimenting with the size, angle, and placement of your object on your page.
-Your drawing should go off/touch at least two edges of the page.
-Your drawing should show a full range of values (shading) to illustrate the light and shadows you see.


**For a challenge: Capture reflections and shadows. Consider using more than one of your object or an object that is more complex or unique!

Due on Wednesday, November 17.

Edible Artwork

Select a food that will make an interesting drawing. Consider a fruit, candy or snack. Make 3 or more drawings of the food you select on the same page showing the food being eaten. The first drawing should be food before you eat it. The second and the third drawing should show the food after you have partially eaten it. Show the food at interesting angles. Fill the page with an interesting composition. Add shading & shadows to give your food realistic form.


* For a challenge: show more than 3 stages, draw yourself eating the food, or consider setting up a light source for interesting shadows.


You will be graded on:

- Composition: Fill the page (no tiny drawings!) & interesting angles

-Accurate observation (draw what you see) & scale

-Good craftsmanship (keep it neat & invest some time)

- Adding values & shadows (shading)

Due on Wednesday, November 10

Visual Journals

7. I am...
8. Beauty


Due date: Wednesday, December 1.

Visual Journal Due Dates

Wednesday, Oct. 27: Elements of Art #3,4,6 (Value, Form, Space)
Friday, Oct. 1: Elements of Art: #2,5,7 (Shape, Texture, Color)

Elements of Art

Due onTuesday, September 7

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

ART I Course Syllabus

Art I Syllabus

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
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Environmental
-animal abuse
-recycling
-global warming
-air pollution
-fresh air shortage
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Personal
-school
-family
-friends
-college
-peer pressure
-health
-weight/appearance
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Political
-healthcare
-immigration
-employment
-education
-Iraq War
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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