Dialogue

As I assess your journal entries and reflect upon how you contribute to class discussions I will be using the Dialogue Rubric.  Please review the document so you are clear of the criteria. 

BHS PGR #3- Convey ideas and/or feelings through a chosen area of the Fine and Practical Arts

Dialogue

5        Consistently includes thorough and fluent use of content specific terminology for comprehensive individual and group discussions; clearly supporting, describing, and justifying work; in-depth reflection, constructive criticism, and self-assessment

4

3        Generally includes effective content specific terminology for appropriate individual and group discussions; supporting, describing and justifying work; meaningful reflection, construction criticism, and self-assessment

2

1        Rarely employs content-specific terminology for appropriate individual and group discussions, supporting, describing and justifying work; meaningful reflection, construction criticism, and self-assessment.

BHS PGR #3- Convey ideas and/or feelings through a chosen area of the Fine and Practical Arts.

COLOR

Intro to Drawing and Painting

Below  are still-lifes that have a thoughtful color scheme.  Can you guess what the color schemes are?

We will be delving into color this week. Here is a link to your 

Color Vocabulary List

Take a look at the follow photographers work.  In your sketchbook describe the  still-life you like best and why.  Use color vocabulary when describing the still-life.  This will be due on Friday April 5th. 

Athen Melton Photographs

Spring Still-Life

Intro to Drawing and Painting





This still-life is symmetrical (formally balanced), related by subject, has a variety of textures,
and the choice of colors create harmony.



A still-life is a grouping of inanimate (not moving or living) objects, arranged as a subject or reference for a work of art. Now that you are getting back into the swing of things after finishing your value charcoal drawings it is time to explore color!  You will be creating a pastel drawing of "seasonal" objects.  We will be taking into consideration how we arrange our objects to create an aesthetically pleasing and visually balanced still-life.  Below is a great definition of balance in art to help you better understand the concept.
 
"Balance can be symmetrical ("formal"), where elements are given equal "weight" from an imaginary line in the middle of a piece. For the most basic example of symmetry, think of your eyes in relation to either side of your nose.
Balance doesn't necessarily mean symmetry, though. Asymmetrical ("informal") balance occurs when elements are placed unevenly in a piece, but work together to produce harmony overall."

SKETCHBOOK LESSON:  Arrange your own still-life with objects at home.  Draw your still-life in your sketchbook.  Make sure you show value-changes.  Ask yourself where is there strong contrast?  Due on 4-24

This still-life is asymmetrical, informally balanced. http://www.musicfromsalem.org/specialevents.html

Links to resources to help you learn more about balance and composition:

http://www.studiocodex.com/composition01.html

Arranging Objects for a Still-Life

Rule of "Thirds" and Tips on Composition Doc.

Working with Pastels

When I use pastels the most challenging thing for me is to keep it neat.  I tend to rest my hand on the paper (not a good idea) or I accidentally put something on the paper and it creates a smudge or mark.  The good thing about pastels if applied in light layers you can create depth and richness without damaging the tooth (surface texture) of the paper.  You can also deal with most "mistakes"  if you begin with planning your composition carefully by working it all out with thumbnail sketches.  There are many ways to create a pastel painting.  I will demonstrate a few in class but I would also like you to view the blog below. It shows examples and descriptions of the process the artist went through while creating her pastel painting. 

 

Here is a link to view the entire blog: 

http://www.artshow.com/apow/demo.html

Under drawing (blueprint)

Foundation (blocking in color)

Construction, building and layering color

Finishing Touches

Here are a couple other informative links:

http://ctpastelsociety.com/aboutpastels.html

http://www.artshow.com/apow/demo.html

Flash!

Designing for the Web

Flash is used to create short animations and are used often to enhance a website.  This lesson will introduce you to Classic Tween, Motion Tween, and Motion Presets. It will also help you become familiar with the layout of the Flash program.

Intro to Flash Assignment

Create a NEW World!

Designing for the Web

Now that you have completed your research on Surrealism and are familiar with Photoshop, it is time for you to create your own unique work of art.  Your artwork could make a statement about a global issue or you could focus on something more personal.  Some students in the past have created light-hearted works of art and others delve into more somber issues...it is totally up to you.  We will be animating this photoshop image in Flash so think about ways you will add movement and sound in the future.  The images you see below all include the artist...you can be in your art as well. 
Please read the Surrealistic Lesson Document for more details on the assignment.

Jamie G 2011

Walter K 2011

Josh D 2010

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