Artwork of the Week--p40

Artwork by Angela Hayden

Let's do something different. The following fill-in-the-blanks are from a brainstorm activity created by Scoutie Girl and are meant to encourage creative thinking. Do what you will with the list. Answer the questions, use the answers to start a drawing, collage words onto a page--Be experimental. Be creative.

When Iʼm _______________________ in the kitchen, I am enthusiastic.
When I wear ______________________, I feel confident.
When I talk about __________________, I get excited and tend to ramble.
When I exercise by ________________, I have a burst of energy.
When I look around the room, Iʼm most drawn to_____________________________________.
When I talk to ______________________, Iʼm exhilarated.
When I shop, I flip out when I find_________________________________________.
When I listen to _________________, my heart is a song.
When I watch ____________________, I remember what itʼs like to be a fan.
When I see __________________, I get hungry for more.
When I read ____________________, my spirit is moved.
Iʼm enthusiastic about ____________________________.
Iʼm a zealot for _________________________________.
I yearn for more _________________________________.
I would be devastated if I couldnʼt ___________________.
I ______________________________ when I need a little personal oomph.
If all my obligations for tomorrow were suddenly dissolved, I would_______ for 24 hours straight.

SAR #2

Steps: Please find our last email convo in your inbox. Respond using the following questions (attach or add the questions directly to the convo).

Participation
✔+, ✔, ✔- (Please, add an assessment mark)

How has your behavior helped (or harmed) the classroom environment?
Have you participated in gallery walks? How does this help your own work?
Have you used your class time wisely? How so?

Progress
✔+, ✔, ✔- (Please, add an assessment mark)
What have you learned about the art element of SPACE and spatial relationships? (For 8th period students: On which art elements are you most focused?)

What have you learned about linear perspective? (For 8th period students: What have you learned about your current unit?)

Why do you think it is important to learn linear perspective? (For 8th period students: How does your learning impact your world?)

Performance
✔+, ✔, ✔- (Please, add an assessment mark)
What evidence do you have for your creative growth?
Is your sketchbook complete? How is your sketchbook enhancing your learning?
How do you feel about the current project, “30+ forms in linear perspective”?
What will (did) you present at our first checkpoint (Friday, January 28)?

Artwork of the Week--p39

drawing design from James Carver Umbrellas
1. Inception:Drawing within a drawing
2. I bought/sold it on Craigslist
3. Unique possibilities for an umbrella (that don't involve rain)

Linear Perspective

Your goal is to create an artwork that demonstrates at least 30 accurate forms in linear perspective. You can use two- or three-point.

12" x 18" paper, media of your choice

To begin, consider the composition. Do you want to use letters? Do you want to create a floating architectural form?

Some tips (1-4, courtesy of Ken Vieth):

1. Use your sketchbook to work out small thumbnail drawings for complex forms
2. Add width to individual letters/forms using the same vanishing points.
3. If using two-point, remember that verticals stay vertical. Three-point means that all verticals go to the third vanishing points.
4. You are encouraged to overlap, interlock, and pierce your forms.
5. Your work will be assessed on accuracy, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Artwork of the Week--page38

Artwork by Shepard Fairey

• Use linear perspective to draw your dream bedroom
• Draw what you think a home or school in the 1700s looked like (use linear perspective)
• Design a poster with a social justice message.

Semester 2 SAR Cycle Begins

Remember that this document is an ongoing discussion about your learning journey. Please use the following format to submit your SARs (no later than Sunday afternoon, please):

Type your Self-Assessment / Reflection in a WORD document and save it as follows:

LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_ART_(fill in class period).doc

Reflect on the following (please be as specific as possible):

• What have you done well this semester, especially when compared to last semester?
• What could be better?
• What are your goals for the next two weeks?

Drawing of the Week--Page 37

“Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it.” - Vincent Van Gogh

• Jealousy
• Joy
  
• Sadness
• Love
• Surprise