Art 4 Shelter
7 years ago
Monday, April 16, 2012
Stencil/vinyl record
Collage due 4/17/2012
Collage is due Tuesday!
Make sure that you have created a FOCAL POINT!
-Good use of both positive and negative space
-Attention to detail/Craftsmanship
-Tell a story: Draw the viewer in!
You can not talk me through your piece, the image must do this!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Make sure that you have created a FOCAL POINT!
-Good use of both positive and negative space
-Attention to detail/Craftsmanship
-Tell a story: Draw the viewer in!
You can not talk me through your piece, the image must do this!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Collage and Composition/Space Management/Telling Stories
Begin by pulling 75 pages from magazines and books in the room.
Pull out any page that catches your eye.
(Remember what we notice and take note of, influences our work)
Begin cutting out images notice any stories that begin coming to mind.
Get a lay-out board.
Prepare your background with surface (See board in class)
Start lay-out
Remember to
1. Think about what your focal point will be. (How is a focal point created in a composition?)
2. Start thinking about an idea or message.
3. Look at 5 collage artists work that you like. Remember to reflect and take notes in your developmental journals as you work.
4. Incorporate all elements of composition in your work. Good use of positive and negative space, variety of directions, variety of sizes, let items go off page. See posters on board in class for more information.
Pull out any page that catches your eye.
(Remember what we notice and take note of, influences our work)
Begin cutting out images notice any stories that begin coming to mind.
Get a lay-out board.
Prepare your background with surface (See board in class)
Start lay-out
Remember to
1. Think about what your focal point will be. (How is a focal point created in a composition?)
2. Start thinking about an idea or message.
3. Look at 5 collage artists work that you like. Remember to reflect and take notes in your developmental journals as you work.
4. Incorporate all elements of composition in your work. Good use of positive and negative space, variety of directions, variety of sizes, let items go off page. See posters on board in class for more information.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Recycled Books/Bookbinding
Student Work/Upcycling 2012
Ricardo/Cassette Tapes
Jeannette/Scrabble chalkboard
Rita/I-pod case 
Pocky Sticks
Beatrice/Cigar Box
Ryan/Melted Shopping Bags
Images from Internet for inspiration
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Lino Cut Image and Word Connect
We will use what we learned about our learner profile strengths to create an image for a Lino cut. Your developmental workbook will document your work this semester.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Blog Updates are due!
Blog updates are due Tuesday!
1. Describe the process you used to create your pieces.
-Creating Meaning/Conceptual- Melted Crayons/words
-Image Replacement/Telling Stories/Images and Meaning
-Vinyl record Superstars (What is the difference between a superstar and an ICON?)
-Icon Images/ Work in progress Metal stencil paint
-Skateboard Layered silkscreen and stenciled images (advertising/illustration)
-3 layered silkscreen image for clothing/ Sending Messages/Social Issues/Creating Change!
2. Images of all work must be included.
3. Reflect on what worked and what didn't.
4. Write about what you have you learned.
5. Check all of your spelling! You are not texting me!
1. Describe the process you used to create your pieces.
-Creating Meaning/Conceptual- Melted Crayons/words
-Image Replacement/Telling Stories/Images and Meaning
-Vinyl record Superstars (What is the difference between a superstar and an ICON?)
-Icon Images/ Work in progress Metal stencil paint
-Skateboard Layered silkscreen and stenciled images (advertising/illustration)
-3 layered silkscreen image for clothing/ Sending Messages/Social Issues/Creating Change!
2. Images of all work must be included.
3. Reflect on what worked and what didn't.
4. Write about what you have you learned.
5. Check all of your spelling! You are not texting me!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Cultural Icons and Idols
What is an Icon?
If they are only yours, can they really be considered “cultural” icons?
We will be exploring what an Icon is!
Vinyl (Record) Stencils
Vinyl Stencils
Alter images in photoshop
Start cutting your stencil.
Click on the images on the right!
All the images will link you to websites and tutorials!
Hurry! We still have our social issues project to do!
If they are only yours, can they really be considered “cultural” icons?
We will be exploring what an Icon is!
Vinyl (Record) Stencils
Vinyl Stencils
Alter images in photoshop
Start cutting your stencil.
Click on the images on the right!
All the images will link you to websites and tutorials!
Hurry! We still have our social issues project to do!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Image Replacement-Creating a story!
What happens when we replace an image? What stories come to mind? How does imagery tell a story? What is the story you are creating? Image and story check next Wednesday!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Creating meaning using color
Color and Meaning?
Are certain colors associated with certain words?
We are going to begin to understand how powerful Art can be! We are going to create meaning in our art using color!
Play allows us to create!
-Create a wash using watercolor on 2 sheets of paper. 1 warm, 1 cool
-Sign in lower right hand corner with name and year in pencil
-Tape Crayons to paper (Group in warm and cool colors)
-Melt
-Begin thinking about conveying meaning
-Pick a word
-Illustrate
Watch short video clip!
Labels: Playing with Crayons
Are certain colors associated with certain words?
We are going to begin to understand how powerful Art can be! We are going to create meaning in our art using color!
Play allows us to create!
-Create a wash using watercolor on 2 sheets of paper. 1 warm, 1 cool
-Sign in lower right hand corner with name and year in pencil
-Tape Crayons to paper (Group in warm and cool colors)
-Melt
-Begin thinking about conveying meaning
-Pick a word
-Illustrate
Watch short video clip!
Labels: Playing with Crayons
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Space Management!
What makes a viewer look at an image?
Where is art in your world?
Why do we make Art?
Where are handmade artifacts in your world?
We will begin to manipulate and explore, SPACE MANAGEMENT!
Where is art in your world?
Why do we make Art?
Where are handmade artifacts in your world?
We will begin to manipulate and explore, SPACE MANAGEMENT!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Controlling and Creating Color
Primary- R,Y,B
Secondary- G,O,V
Tetriary-RO, YO, RV, BV, YG, BG
Prmary Color: Colrs at their basic essence; those colors that cannot be created by mixing others
Secondary Color; Those colors achieved by a mixture of two primaries
Tertriary; Those colors achieved by a mixture of primary and secondary hues.
Complimentary Colors: Those colors located opposite each other on the color wheel
Analagous Colors: Those colors located close together on the color wheel
Monochromatic: One color with the addition of black or white
http://www.worqx.com/color/color_wheel.htm
http://www.ronibennun.com/bcc/art15/color.html
Monday, August 15, 2011
Mixed Media (Period 3)
Hope everyone is ready to go! We are going to start off the year looking at ART IN YOUR WORLD!
We will also start out the year by setting up your blogs! Then we will be busy exploring SPACE MANAGEMENT (composition).
Ready, set, go!!
We will also start out the year by setting up your blogs! Then we will be busy exploring SPACE MANAGEMENT (composition).
Ready, set, go!!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Vinyl (Record) Stencils
Vinyl Stencils
Alter images in photoshop
Start cutting your stencil.
Click on the images on the right!
All the images will link you to websites and tutorials!
Hurry! We still have our social issues project to do!
Alter images in photoshop
Start cutting your stencil.
Click on the images on the right!
All the images will link you to websites and tutorials!
Hurry! We still have our social issues project to do!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Blog update writing prompts!
Updating your blog!
Reflection (Use spellcheck, and capitalize your I's)
Title of Piece:
Explanation of Concept: How does the head, face mask and animal mask, work together to create a whole? Is there a theme or idea conveyed?
How did you create unity in your piece through the choice of media you used?
What new techniques did you learn while creating this project?
How did your idea evolve or change while you were working?
How effectively do you feel you conveyed your idea or theme to the viewer? Does your piece communicate an idea without words?
Does your title help the viewer understand your piece better? How? Why?
If you had this piece to do over again what would you change? Why? How?
Concept 12
Craftsmanship 4
Animal Mask 4
Progress grade 4
See rubric in class for more explanation!
Remember you need to list 10 social issues that you would like to explore as a theme for your next project!
Clean out your desk, and put on new paper!
Reflection (Use spellcheck, and capitalize your I's)
Title of Piece:
Explanation of Concept: How does the head, face mask and animal mask, work together to create a whole? Is there a theme or idea conveyed?
How did you create unity in your piece through the choice of media you used?
What new techniques did you learn while creating this project?
How did your idea evolve or change while you were working?
How effectively do you feel you conveyed your idea or theme to the viewer? Does your piece communicate an idea without words?
Does your title help the viewer understand your piece better? How? Why?
If you had this piece to do over again what would you change? Why? How?
Concept 12
Craftsmanship 4
Animal Mask 4
Progress grade 4
See rubric in class for more explanation!
Remember you need to list 10 social issues that you would like to explore as a theme for your next project!
Clean out your desk, and put on new paper!
Conceptual Mixed Media Piece 4/22 2011
The last day to work on your Conceptual Mixed Media Piece is 4/22 Friday.
We will be starting on a new project on Monday! You will not have anymore studio time to work on the tape, mask, head, project!
Make sure you photograph all of your references.
Fill out the sheet that was handed out in class.
Photograph your work in the cube with appropriate lighting.
Update your blog!
We will be starting on a new project on Monday! You will not have anymore studio time to work on the tape, mask, head, project!
Make sure you photograph all of your references.
Fill out the sheet that was handed out in class.
Photograph your work in the cube with appropriate lighting.
Update your blog!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Tape Sculpture Head Mixed Media
Mixed Media People!
You should have your tape sculpture stuffed and should be developing your concept. Each person will have a clay mask to put on their head. Make sure you keep the paper clay closed up. Take images of all work in progress for your blog. You will have the opportunity to upload images and work on your blog on Wednesday and Thursday.
You should have your tape sculpture stuffed and should be developing your concept. Each person will have a clay mask to put on their head. Make sure you keep the paper clay closed up. Take images of all work in progress for your blog. You will have the opportunity to upload images and work on your blog on Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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