Art Room Open: Friday March 20th
Friday I will be opening the art room during lunch and after school. If you have not completed your sculpture, now is the time! All completed sculptures are due on Friday March 27th.
Note: If your sculpture is not completed by March 27th, you will lose 5% a day till you have completed it.
Note: If your sculpture is not completed by March 27th, you will lose 5% a day till you have completed it.
Sketchbook Assignment 3
Below, you will find the instructions for your next sketchbook assignment.
Due date: Wednesday January 14th
Due date: Wednesday January 14th
sketchbook_assignment_3.docx | |
File Size: | 641 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Zine Project Assignment
Below you will find links to both the assignment handout and to the powerpoint presentation we saw in class this week.
Proposal due date: Dec. 11th (Grade 9 and 10), Dec. 13th (Grade 11)
Proposal due date: Dec. 11th (Grade 9 and 10), Dec. 13th (Grade 11)
zine_powerpoint.pptx | |
File Size: | 5891 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
zine_assignment_handout.docx | |
File Size: | 111 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Sketchbook Assignment 2
Instructions:
1. Draw a door, window, keyhole or some object that can open into something on the next page of your sketchbook. Cut out the area that leads to the next page.
2. On the next page, draw/create a scene that you would see through the opening in your first image (could be an imaginary world, a comical scene, a nature scene).
Due date: Wednesday Dec. 10th
1. Draw a door, window, keyhole or some object that can open into something on the next page of your sketchbook. Cut out the area that leads to the next page.
2. On the next page, draw/create a scene that you would see through the opening in your first image (could be an imaginary world, a comical scene, a nature scene).
Due date: Wednesday Dec. 10th
Mixed Medium Collage Project
Below, you will find the instructions for your next in-class assignment.
mixed_collage_art_assignment.docx | |
File Size: | 917 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Sketchbook Assignment 1: Abstraction
Below, you will find the instructions for the next sketchbook assignment.
Due date: Wednesday Nov. 19th
Due date: Wednesday Nov. 19th
sketchbook_assignment_1.docx | |
File Size: | 384 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Photo Essay Assignment
Instructions:
- Using your smart phone or digital camera, take 5-10 pictures that represent you in some way (this can include a look at a day in your life, images that represent your interests and hobbies, etc.)
- You must submit your pictures to Jess electronically by Tuesday night at this email address: [email protected]
Here are examples of photo essays based on various themes:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/magazine/photo-essays-index.html?_r=0
Due date: Wednesday Nov. 5th
- Using your smart phone or digital camera, take 5-10 pictures that represent you in some way (this can include a look at a day in your life, images that represent your interests and hobbies, etc.)
- You must submit your pictures to Jess electronically by Tuesday night at this email address: [email protected]
Here are examples of photo essays based on various themes:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/magazine/photo-essays-index.html?_r=0
Due date: Wednesday Nov. 5th
Architecture News
Here's an example of how one can combine utility and creativity!
http://www.dezeen.com/2010/08/13/land-of-giants-by-choi-shine-architects/
http://www.dezeen.com/2010/08/13/land-of-giants-by-choi-shine-architects/
Protest Art Project
Below, you will find the instructions for our next art project.
protest_art_project.docx | |
File Size: | 2414 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Homework Oct. 1st
Instructions: On a loose leaf sheet, write a 250 word response to the documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Use the following questions as prompts.
Questions:
1. Do you believe street art is a valid form of art? Why or why not?
2. In the film, what kind of commentary are the different artists making on society through their art? (think of Banksy, Space Invader, Shepard Fairey)
3. Does street art serve a different purpose than art that is presented in a gallery? How so?
4. How do you feel about the commercialization of street art? Does it defeat the purpose?
5. Have you ever come across street art in Montreal? What was your reaction to it?
Due: Wednesday October 8th
Questions:
1. Do you believe street art is a valid form of art? Why or why not?
2. In the film, what kind of commentary are the different artists making on society through their art? (think of Banksy, Space Invader, Shepard Fairey)
3. Does street art serve a different purpose than art that is presented in a gallery? How so?
4. How do you feel about the commercialization of street art? Does it defeat the purpose?
5. Have you ever come across street art in Montreal? What was your reaction to it?
Due: Wednesday October 8th
Evaluation Grid
Below, you will find a link for the evaluation grid I will be using to evaluate your work in art class this year.
art_assessment_rubric.docx | |
File Size: | 73 kb |
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Course Outline
art_syllabus.docx | |
File Size: | 334 kb |
File Type: | docx |