Art 1 Assignments
- Instructor
- Julie Pone
- Term
- 17-18 Semester 1
- Department
- Art Department
- Description
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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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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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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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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 18 (1/17/17) - something you would buy if you had a million dollars
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 17 (1/10/17) - the view from outside your window
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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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 (1/3/17) - a beverage container (water bottle, soda can, milk carton...)
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 15 (12/20/17) - an item from your room
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 14 (12/13/17) - your dinner
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 13 (12/6/17) - a crumpled piece of paper
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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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 12 (11/29/17) - a shoe
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 11 (11/22/17) - something green
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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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 10 (11/15/17) - fabric
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Elements and Principles Grab Bag - In Class
Students will use their knowledge of E&P's to create two unique works of art that depict a randomly drawn Element/Principle combo. Materials are unlimited for this assignment, but it must be created in class. (No work will be taken home.) Additional studio time is available upon request - 4th, 5th and 6th period as well as after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4. Students will present their work to the class on Monday 11/13
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 9 (11/8/17) - a pair of glasses and/or sunglasses
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 8 (11/1/17) - a hand
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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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 (10/25/17) - an animal
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Cropped Compositions - In Class
Students will create a charcoal drawing in class focusing on value and composition.
Helpful tips and tricks can be found in attached files as well as this youtube video about composition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZVyNjKSr0M
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 6 (10/18/17) - three pieces of fruit
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 5 (10/11/17) - a plant
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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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 (10/4/17) - silverware (a fork, knife, spoon, and/or serving utensil...)
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 3 (9/27/17) - a toy
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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 - Due beginning of class Monday 9/25
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.
Drawing Portfolio:
___ Mona Lisa (2)
___ L/R Quiz Results (2)
___ Starry Night (2)
___ Blind Contour (2)
___ Pos/Neg Space Figures (2)
___ Shoe Contour (5)
___ Proportion Worksheet (5)
___ Pencil value Scale (10)
___ Forms and Pyramids (10)
___ 4 Forms (10)
TOTAL _____ / 50
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Sketchbook - Homework
Week 2 (9/20/17) -
1. A cone, sphere, cylinder, and a box (all 4). Include shading. (objects will be provided in class)
2. Five spreads of surface treatments
Sketchbook Checklist:
___ Utilized full page of the sketchbook
___ Proficient application of color and/or value (shading) techniques
___ Evident that a visual reference was used to create sketch
___ Proficient application of composition - planning and design
___ Proficient technical drawing skills
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 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.
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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 September 12
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.
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