Art 1 Assignments

Instructor
Julie Pone
Terms
16-17 Semester 1
16-17 Semester 2
Department
Art Department
Description
This course is designed for students interested in Visual Arts as a hobby, as well as those seeking to advance toward a career. Elements and principles of design will be taught as the framework, with a focus on drawing techniques and composition. Color theory and color mixing will be introduces. Students will be exposed to a variety of 2-D media and techniques. Students will be required to keep an artist’s sketchbook/journal which will be graded regularly. Students will explore and respond to information about artists and concepts in Art History.
 
For grading policies and classroom procedures, please see the course syllabus.

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Self Portraits - In Class

 Use the following link to watch tutorials for
    - head
    - eyes
 
    - nose
    - lips
    - hair
 
 

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FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 

see attached files
 
 

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 18 (6/7/17) - something you bring on vacation

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 17 (5/31/17) - your lunch

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Interior Spaces - In Class

 
Students will create a unique bedroom for a specific "client" using one-point perspective drawing.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 16 (5/24/17) - a plant

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 15 (5/17/17) - a zipper

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 14 (5/10/17) - view from outside your window

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Color Study - In Class

 
Students will recreate a famous work of art with a whole new color palette to change the mood of the piece

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 13 (5/3/17)  - an animal

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 12 (4/26/17) - something red

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 11 (4/12/17) - a foot

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 10 (4/5/17) - the flag

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Color Portfolio - In Class

 
Students will use their knowledge of color theory and color mixing to create a portfolio of:
The Color Wheel
Tints, Tones and Shades
Color Intensities
12 Reds
12 Greens
20 Greys

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 9 (3/29/17) - a food wrapper (bag of chips, candy wrapper...)

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Personality Swatches - In Class

 
Students will use their knowledge of elements and principles of design and color symbolism to create 4 personality swatches (3x3 inches) and one identity symbol (6x6 inches).
 
-Avoid using traditional/cultural icons, symbols or imagery (i.e. a lightbulb for 'bright". Create abstract designs using only Elements and Principles of art.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 8 (3/22/17) - something from your kitchen

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Elements and Principles Flip Book - In Class

 
Students will create a flip book in class focusing definitions and illustrations of each element and principle.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 7 (3/15/17) - three vegetables

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Cropped Compositions - In Class

 
Students will create a charcoal drawing in class focusing on value and composition.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 6 (3/8/17) - a hat

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 5 (3/1/17) - the area you are sitting in (outdoor observation drawings 2/24)

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Still Life - In Class

 
Students will create a still life drawing in class focusing on value and proportion

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 4 (2/22/17) - a piece of furniture

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 3 (2/15/17) - a set of keys

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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Intro to Drawing Portfolio - In Class

 

Worksheets/assignments completed in class will be graded as a whole portfolio and posted in PowerSchool as a classwork grade. All assignments not completed in class will be homework.

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 2 (2/8/17) - a cone, sphere, cylinder, and a box (all 4). Include shading. (objects will be provided in class)

 

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.

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In Class Project - Sketchbook Surface Treatments

 
Create 5 spreads (10 pages) using various surface treatment methods in your sketchbook. Spreads will be graded as a part of your Week 2 sketchbook grade.

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Art Cards - In class project

 (Cards not completed in class will be homework)
 
Artist Trading cards are miniature works of art created to show off the talent, style and creativity of an artist. 
Cards can be made with any media, materials or techniques. They can be produced as one-of-a-kind originals, in limited editions, or a series based on a theme.
 
Your assignment:
Create 9 Artist Trading Cards
Due Feb 2
Use marker, pencil, collage, paint, etc. to cover the ENTIRE front side of your card.
The imagery should reflect YOU!
 
Card 1: Autobiographical without words. (Things like sports, activities, hobbies, culture. etc.)
Card 2: Color media
Card 3: Pencil
Card 4: Collage
Card 5: Black and White (not pencil)
Card 6: Mixed Media (at least two mediums/materials)
Card 7: Landscape
Card 8: Portrait
Card 9: Non-objective (pure design)
 
Please write your name and "topic" on all cards.
 
Click on images to enlarge Student Examples

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Sketchbook - Homework

Week 1 - Buy a sketchbook!

Art 1 students are required to supply their own 9x6 sketch book and complete assignments which will be graded weekly. The assignments will be posted online as well as in the classroom. Each student will be required to turn in his or her sketchbook on Wednesday of each week for grading.  Other drawings, project ideas, and class notes can be contained in the sketchbook as well. You will be given some time to work in your sketchbook during class, though I suggest that you do not rely on these times. These entries are graded on effort and execution of the assignment.