Late Policy: Students are allowed 1 additional week to turn in incomplete work that they finish at home. I will assess a percentage based on the completeness of the work on it's due date (50% for a project that is half done) and will re-assess that grade a week later. No penalty for lateness will be assessed, but after the additional week, the grade in Powerschool will remain.
Expectations:
Generally, art projects will take 2 - 3 weeks to complete. You do not have to be "an artist" to pass, but you do need to put in the time to create and push your work to the highest level you can based on my instruction. The artwork for class is about 50% of your grade, and the other 50% is generally written information and perhaps a quiz, test, and research assignment. Projects will be highly individualized but consist of 3 parts.
The video here outlines my expectations of a typical color illustration project where you sketch, draw, erase, color, layer colors, add details like textures and shadows. (Expectations for a pencil drawing or a painting might be different but should be as detailed and "professional.") If you meet expectations, but finish early, you should do a second artwork. |
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Assignments:
EVERY MONDAY: Art Quotes. (First 5 minutes of class)
In the middle of your workbook, you will find several pages of art quotes. You will read, interpret, and write a response to 1 quote every Monday. If you meet the expectations outlined in the video, it is an easy 100%. 3 students will share their written response with the class. Volunteers earn 1 extra credit point to be added to a low graded assignment, (up to 25 points can be awarded in total.) If we do not get 3 volunteers, students will be chosen to share their written response but do not earn extra points. Refusal to share can hurt your participation grade. |
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Possible First Project
Expressive Self Portrait This one can be tied to Renaissance or Baroque as portraits were common in those eras, but it can also become more modern like Cubism or Expressionism depending on how abstract your work becomes. This would also fill your required self-portrait projects (killing two birds with one stone). You will need a mirror or photo of your face to work from as you create an expressive self portrait using the proportions in your workbook on pages 107-108. Start with a sketch before going onto final paper. Practice drawing parts of your face too, like eyes, nose, mouth, etc. To be more advanced you may want to do a profile or angled face which is a bit more challenging than a full-frontal portrait like my examples here. The second video goes over some basic expectations about drawing facial features. You should seek out additional resources and tutorials as you work. |
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Final Project:
Create a birthday card for a famous artist: Create a cover image based on the style of art that the artist is known for. (If you choose something simple, like a minimalist or Dada artist, you may be expected to make 2 cards) Inside have a birthday greeting that incorporates 3 or more important facts about the artist in a natural and conversational way. Create a logo or company name for the back of the card. Write how you have used the art elements below in such a way that I know you understand these concepts. Review the rubric before you begin. Be sure you can illustrate ALL the required elements with your choice. (You DO NOT have to select an artist that shares your birthday.) |
Carefully review the rubric in the document before you begin. A sketch is HIGHLY recommended.
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