Current Project / Lesson

2 Point Perspective Fantasy Cityscape

Objective this week

Draw your own imaginative cityscape onto large white paper using the 2 point linear perspective technique.

Special Materials

Yardsticks, pencils and 12 x 18 white paper

Grade for the week

Daily, Project

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 6.1

Current Project / Lesson

1 Point Perspective Explosion!

Objective this week

Add color and shading to your drawing in 1 point perspective.

Special Materials

# 2 pencils, white paper, colored pencils, markers, rulers

Grade for the week

Daily, Project

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 4.4, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2

Current Project / Lesson

Watercolor Pencil Seashells / 1 Point Perspective Boxes

Objective this week

Complete all techniques in watercolor pencil onto seashell painting.  / Discover the art of drawing in perspective as it was invented in the Renaissance.  Practice drawing boxes, letters and shapes using the 3D drawing technique.  You may create your own perspective drawing of your choice.

Special Materials

Watercolor pencils, water cups, brushes, large watercolor paper

Grade for the week

Daily, Project

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.2, 5.3, 6.1

Current Project / Lesson

Company Logo Design / 2 Point Perspective Drawing

Objective this week

Pull at least 3 prints of your linoleum block with logo design.  Create presentation for your prints.  /

Those finished with printing may discover the art of drawing in 2 point linear perspective.  Draw either a phrase or a scene using this technique.  If drawing letters, try combining this technique with a typestyle of your choice.

Special Materials

Linoleum blocks and carving tools

Grade for the week

Daily

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 4.4, 6.2

Current Project / Lesson

Self-Portrait Drawing

Objective this week

Once finished applying proportions and facial features to your self-portrait drawing, begin shading using ebony pencil.

Special Materials

Ebony, mirrors

Grade for the week

Daily

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2

Current Project / Lesson

Ceramic Mural (Painting Tiles)

Objective this week

Critique Poetic Abstraction projects and discuss. We will review for our end-of-9-weeks test on Tuesday and take the test on Wednesday.  Paint your clay tile for the mural project.  If time permits, arrange tiles onto plywood and affix using ceramic adhesive. 

Special Materials

Foil, Cling Wrap, Modeling Paste, Acrylics and Tempera, Canvas, Gel Medium

Grade for the week

Daily, Project

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 6.1

Assignment

N/A

Media

Date Given

Date Due

Current Project / Lesson

Radial Designs

Objective this week

Continue applying colored pencil techniques in your choice of color scheme in your radial design to create pattern, rich value and interest.

Special Materials

Colored pencils, templates, large white paper

Grade for the week

Daily, Project

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 2.1, 2.4

Current Project / Lesson

2 Point Perspective Fantasy Cityscape

Objective this week

Critique Poetic Abstraction projects and discuss. We will review for our end-of-9-weeks test on Tuesday and take the test on Wednesday.  Begin practicing drawing using linear perspective and observe history of perspective along with examples in slideshow.  Once your practice is approved, begin drawing your own imaginative cityscape onto large white paper using the 2 point linear perspective technique.

Special Materials

Yardsticks, pencils and 12 x 18 white paper

Grade for the week

Daily, Project

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 6.1

Assignment

N/A

Media

Date Given

Date Due

Current Project / Lesson

1 Point Perspective Explosion!

Objective this week

Continue drawing your 1 point perspective explosion drawing onto final drawing paper.  After colored pencil and marker demonstration, you may begin adding color.

Special Materials

# 2 pencils, white paper, colored pencils, markers, rulers

Grade for the week

Daily

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 4.4, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2

Current Project / Lesson

Watercolor Pencil Seashells

Objective this week

Continue adding various pencil techniques, washes and designs to your shells and your background.  Blot for highlights or allow white of paper to show through.  Add shadows beneath objects for high contrast.  Friday’s group will finish this week for a grade.

Special Materials

Watercolor pencils, water cups, brushes, large watercolor paper

Grade for the week

Daily, Project (Friday group only)

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.2, 5.3, 6.1

Assignment

N/A

Media

Date Given

Date Due

Current Project / Lesson

Company Logo Design

Objective this week

Finish carving your design using the carving tools and demonstrated techniques.  Observe printing demonstration.  Pull at least one three prints using both silver and black ink stations.  If time permits, you may create your own presentation of your favorite three prints.  Monday’s group will finish project this week.

Special Materials

Linoleum blocks and carving tools

Grade for the week

Daily, Project (Monday group only)

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 4.4, 6.2

Current Project / Lesson

Self-Portrait Drawing

Objective this week

Classes finished painting their tiles will get back to the self-portrait drawing project.  We will analyze the mathematical proportions of the face and will sketch those onto the sketch paper with your practice drawings of facial features.  Once approved, you may begin drawing your own self-portrait using mirrors, final drawing paper and ebony.

Special Materials

Ebony, mirrors

Grade for the week

Daily

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2

Current Project / Lesson

Poetic Abstractions in style of Paul Klee

Objective this week

Continue applying mixed-media and painting techniques onto your 16 x 20 canvas in spontaneous and ‘image-discovering’ style of Paul Klee.  Reference your art contract for further help regarding your chosen Klee work of inspiration.  Paste your poetic phrase and onto canvas using the gel medium transfer technique.

*LAST DAY TO WORK ON PROJECT IN CLASS IS WEDNESDAY 5/13.  DUE NEXT TUESDAY 5/19 FOR GRADE.

Special Materials

Foil, Cling Wrap, Modeling Paste, Acrylics and Tempera, Canvas, Gel Medium

Grade for the week

Daily, Sketchbook

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 6.1

Assignment

Draw a set of keys

*Be creative   *Fill your space   *Use value   *Try interesting angles

*Always show drawing from observation

Media

Ebony

Date Given

5/7

Date Due

5/13  *DUE Wednesday because of 8^th field day on Thursday

Current Project / Lesson

Radial Designs

Objective this week

Continue applying colored pencil techniques in your choice of color scheme in your radial design to create pattern, rich value and interest.

Special Materials

Colored pencils, templates, large white paper

Grade for the week

Daily

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 2.1, 2.4

Current Project / Lesson

Poetic Abstractions in style of Paul Klee

Objective this week

Continue applying mixed-media and painting techniques onto your 16 x 20 canvas. Paste poetic phrase onto canvas using gel medium transfer technique.

*LAST DAY TO WORK ON THIS IN CLASS IS THURSDAY 5/14.  DUE TUESDAY 5/19.

Special Materials

Foil, Cling Wrap, Modeling Paste, Acrylics and Tempera, Canvas, Gel Medium

Grade for the week

Daily, Sketchbook

Notes:

Standards

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 6.1

Assignment

Draw a set of keys

*Be creative   *Fill your space   *Use value   *Try interesting angles

*Always show drawing from observation

Media

Ebony

Date Given

5/7

Date Due

5/14