Intro to Surrealism

Designing for the Web

Surrealistic works of art create a dream-like environment. To learn more about this art movement research this intriguing style of art...then start thinking about an image you can create in Photoshop.  Complete the following journal entry on Surrealism and view previous student work for inspiration.

Surrealism Journal Entry

Created by Luke S

Created by Tim O.

Created by Brandon M.

Branford Festival T-Shirt Design

Creative Opportunity

Branford Festival is one of the most celebrated events in our town. People of all ages and from all over come to visit our town to participate in the Father's Day Road Race,  listen to music,  and indulge in food made by our local restaurants.  Children love the rides and games, as well as the cotton candy and fried dough!

The event always has a commemorative T-shirt that showcases something in our town.  What comes to mind when you think of Branford and the festival?  Branford is known for it's shoreline and it's green.  Think of ways to represent Branford in a simple way, preferably using a line drawing.   Block in colors, up to six, but you can use a very limited palette if you choose.   View all the guidelines in Branford Festival Document.

Pinch-Pot

Ceramics

Creating a pinch pot is one of the most basic hand-building techniques.  Read the Pinch-Pot hand-out to familiarize yourself with this ancient technique.  Also view the Pinch-Pot video on creating a hollow form by assembling two pinch pots together.  Try to create a pinch pot with walls that are even, you will check to see if they are even by slicing it right down the middle. 

Pinch-Pot Handout  Pinch-Pot Video

Activist Art

Advanced Drawing and Painting

What political, social, or environmental issue is important to you?

Your next assignment  requires you to communicate a message about an issue you feel strongly about.  Artists have been expressing their views on everything with their art for centuries. Take a look below to see a few examples.

 To view details about getting started view the Activist Art Document