COLOR

Designing for the Web

Before we start creating digital images for the Web let's take some time to learn about color.  Click on the following link to see your first assignment to help you learn some fundamental color vocabulary and theory. 

Color Theory and Vocabulary Review

Fall Semester Schedule!

Welcome Back!

So hard to leave those summer days behind, but it is very exciting to think about all the artists returning to the C-Wing.  This fall I will be teaching Yearbook Publications, Advanced Ceramics, and Web Design.  Art Club will begin in late September. I am hoping to see some of my drawing and painting students there because I will miss you all in the fall.  

Daily Schedule:

Period 4, 10:16-10:58   Yearbook Publications C16  Course Information

Period 5, 11:02-11:44:  Web Design C16 Course Information

Period 6,  11:35-12:46:  Preparation Period

Second Lunch

Period 7,  12:50-1:35:    Study Hall C16

Period 8,   1:39-2:25:     Advanced Ceramics C12  Course Information

Mosaic Tile Design

Creating a work of art that incorporates multiple pieces that work together is a huge challenge.  How do you compose a design within a square or rectangle?  What subject should you use for an impetus for your tile design?  How can color enhance your design?  How do you cut away and add clay to create a low-relief sculpture?  How do you roll out a slab of clay?  

You will be required to create no less than 3 tiles. The examples above show tiles that are related to each other.  The  tiles you create  have to be related to each other (see examples).   A thumbnail sketch is required before you begin working with the clay. In your thumbnail sketch you should write down the colors you will be using and any extra materials you will be adding to your final piece. Think about the negative and positive space as you try to create a balanced composition.    Most importantly be invested in your work.

In relief sculpture you can cut the background away, add clay to the surface, or do both.  In low-relief sculpture there is little depth and the objects/designs are close to the surface.  Sometimes low-relief sculpture is called bas-relief. A coin is a great example of this.

When searching for inspiration do not copy a tile or design you see on the Internet.  Look for images that inspire you, but don't duplicate that image, create a unique image.  You can also use your surroundings or your feelings for inspiration.  Your tile can be based on something organic or not.  Less complicated lines and shapes will work best with the medium. Your short-term goal is to have an idea designed in the next few classes.  Please review the Sketchbook Rubric because your initial concept sketch should clearly communicate your idea and vision. As students are ready to begin working with clay I will demonstrate the techniques and methods pertaining to the lesson.

Vocabulary:

Balance: a feeling of balance results when the elements of design are arranged symmetrically or asymmetrically to create the impression of equality in weight or importance.

Additive Sculpture: An additive process in art means adding material to the piece.

 Subtractive Sculpture: A subtractive process means subtracting material away from the piece. 

Relief: Form of sculpture in which the ornaments or figures are attached to a background, from which they stand out to a greater or lesser degree, being accordingly known as high relief or low relief ( bas relief ).

Rhythm/Movement: The use of recurring elements to direct the movement of the eye through the artwork.  There are 5 kinds of rhythm: random, regular, alternating, progressive, and flowing. The way the elements are organized to lead eye to the focal area.  Movement can be directed for examples, along edges and by means  of shape and color.

Harmony: The arrangement of elements to give viewer the feeling that all the parts of the piece form a coherent view.

Texture: The feel, appearance, thickness, or stickiness of a surface (for example: smooth, rough, silky, furry)

Senior Portraits Due September 1st!

There is only one month left to get your senior portraits taken for next year's Milestone Yearbook.  All portraits must be completed before September 1, 2014.
 

All portraits must be taken by our school photographer, Steady Photography. You can schedule an appointment online at http://www.steadyphotography.com/ or call the studio at 203-488-5170.

Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of your senior yearbook!!!

Portraits arrive in the Phillipines!

Take a look at these beautiful portraits created by some very talented Branford High School students.  Students that wanted to participate in the The Memory Project were given a photograph of an orphaned girl or boy living in the Phillipines.  BHS students then used the media of their choice to create the portrait and when it was completed it was hand delivered to the Phillipines!  What an amazing way to use art to bring a smile to someone across the world.

Check out the portraits being delivered:  Memory Project Phillipines

Art Camp Summer 2012! What fun we had!

This free slideshow design made with Smilebox

Final Exam Critique!!!

This is your last 4 Step Critique.  Bring in a completed 4 Step Critique.

 It will count for 25

% of you Final Exam grade.  

Final Exam Project Advanced Drawing and Painting

                                                                                  

                                                                    

You can  decide to make a work of art that is related to a cause you feel passionate about. Or you could make a whimsical piece that reflects an interest or subject. A cause could be related to something close to home, in your own community, or it could be an issue that affects the entire world.  When you create this work of art it should be something you feel personally invested in.

In your sketchbook:

·         Describe why you are interested in this cause or subject.

Make a list of words or symbols that could or do represent your cause or subject.   For instance if you were going to make a work of art about families or people being homeless your list might look like this:  $$, people, children,  empty boxes, broken homes??,  sad, pain, loss, bad economy, mental illness,…etc.   If you were  creating a work of art about birds decide what you want to include in the piece.

·         List some colors you think will help you portray the mood you want to relate to the viewer.

·         After you have your list start drawing thumbnail sketches of ideas of any overall composition.  We will be mixing-media to create this work of art, but it is a good idea to start with some kind of composition.  

Outside of class look for articles or written words about your cause or subject.  You could also type something up yourself and pick and interesting font that supports or reflects your cause or subject.  Maybe there are lyrics to a song that are suitable.  You need to have writing or words somewhere in your work (they do not have to be legible). Contemplate what texture paper you might want to add to your work. Finally, draw an image you want to repeat in your work of art.  This could be a symbol or an actual object, person, animal…etc.   You will repeat this image either by replicating it smaller or larger or cutting it out of paper. 

Putting it all together 

 Now that you gathered all the materials and ideas for your work start composing.   How can repetition of an image have an impact on the movement and interest in your piece?  What are you going to emphasize?  Is there a focal point?   How are you going to place colors, textures, lines, and shapes to create a visually balanced piece?