4/26 - 28/16
Old & New
Draw an object in both an old and new image.
Old & New
Draw an object in both an old and new image.
3/14 - 18/16
Mandalas
Students will learn about the creation and purpose of mandalas. Next, students will create designs of concentric circles and similar patterns of mandalas.
Mandalas
Students will learn about the creation and purpose of mandalas. Next, students will create designs of concentric circles and similar patterns of mandalas.
Abstract Klee Painting
Students will create a design in the style of Paul Klee's abstract painting. They will do this by choosing an ordinary object/structure, simplifying it and drawing it in various sizes on the page.
Students will create a design in the style of Paul Klee's abstract painting. They will do this by choosing an ordinary object/structure, simplifying it and drawing it in various sizes on the page.
Students will create an abstract drawing by taking an object and distorting its size shape and color to where it is still recognizable but also noticeably different.
3/2 - 3/8/16
Students create a drawing of hands completing an ordinary task. Next, students practice different color combinations to add realistic shadows and details.
Students create a drawing of hands completing an ordinary task. Next, students practice different color combinations to add realistic shadows and details.
Rectangle & Pattern Design
3/8 - 11/16
Isolated Color Drawing
Students will create a drawing of an object where it has color and the remaining space has a variety of values (shadows).
Isolated Color Drawing
Students will create a drawing of an object where it has color and the remaining space has a variety of values (shadows).
Create four drawings. The drawings can be similar or have something in common or can be random, they cannot be the same/repeated.
You can find examples and step-by-step illustrations at www.dragoart.com or you can search for examples on Google.
You can find examples and step-by-step illustrations at www.dragoart.com or you can search for examples on Google.
2/9 - 16/16
Sculptural Painting
Students will create a 2-dimensional design and create one part of the design out of foam board. Students will attach this piece to the surface of the 2-D design to create artwork that is both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional.
Elements used: Space, Shape, Color
Principles used: Form, Proportion, Unity
Sculptural Painting
Students will create a 2-dimensional design and create one part of the design out of foam board. Students will attach this piece to the surface of the 2-D design to create artwork that is both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional.
Elements used: Space, Shape, Color
Principles used: Form, Proportion, Unity
1/28 - 2/5/16
Op Art Painting
Students will create a silhouette of a person completing an action. Next, students will create a pattern overlaying the background and person. Students will paint an alternating pattern of colors to disguise the movement of the person.
Elements used: shape, color
Principles used: proportion, pattern, movement
Search: silhouette action figure
Op Art Painting
Students will create a silhouette of a person completing an action. Next, students will create a pattern overlaying the background and person. Students will paint an alternating pattern of colors to disguise the movement of the person.
Elements used: shape, color
Principles used: proportion, pattern, movement
Search: silhouette action figure
1/19-22/16
Still Life
Students will begin creating still life drawings.
First, students will practice creating values (shadows). Next, students will create a still life drawing of 3 - 6 similar objects and add color and value.
Elements used: shape, size, color, value
Principles used: unity, proportion
Still Life
Students will begin creating still life drawings.
First, students will practice creating values (shadows). Next, students will create a still life drawing of 3 - 6 similar objects and add color and value.
Elements used: shape, size, color, value
Principles used: unity, proportion
1/5 - 1/15/15
Welcome to Art!
Students will learn about expectations and the grading process in class.
The first two assignments students will complete are a design for the cover of their class folder and an exercise in drawing with a grid.
Welcome to Art!
Students will learn about expectations and the grading process in class.
The first two assignments students will complete are a design for the cover of their class folder and an exercise in drawing with a grid.
12/4 - 14/15
Students will create a drawing illustrating Abraham Lincoln's legacy to submit for a contest at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.
Students will create a drawing illustrating Abraham Lincoln's legacy to submit for a contest at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.
Links for Lincoln Facts
http://www.underhishat.org/intheclassroom.html
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/abrahamlincoln.php
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/abrahamlincoln.htm
http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/american-presidents/abraham-lincoln.htm
http://www.librarypoint.org/abraham_lincoln
http://www.underhishat.org/intheclassroom.html
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/abrahamlincoln.php
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/abrahamlincoln.htm
http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/american-presidents/abraham-lincoln.htm
http://www.librarypoint.org/abraham_lincoln
12/3 - 18/15
Students will build a cylindrical container from plaster and will paint the surface.
Students will build a cylindrical container from plaster and will paint the surface.
Welcome back!!!!
10/19/15
In Art class, students will create a Class Contract with Ms. Weller about meeting expectations in class. Next, students will begin designing the covers of their class folders (provided).
10/20 - 28/15
Students will create designs for their class folders with their name, images that represent their interests and a pattern.
10/29 - 30/15
Students will practice observation and drawing skills by completing a grid drawing.
10/19/15
In Art class, students will create a Class Contract with Ms. Weller about meeting expectations in class. Next, students will begin designing the covers of their class folders (provided).
10/20 - 28/15
Students will create designs for their class folders with their name, images that represent their interests and a pattern.
10/29 - 30/15
Students will practice observation and drawing skills by completing a grid drawing.
10/13 - 16/15
Students will practice creating abstract designs.
Students will practice creating abstract designs.
10/13 - 16/15
Abstract & Realistic Drawing
Students will choose an animal to draw both realistically and abstract.
Elements Used: Line, Shape, Space, Color, Value
Principles Used: Pattern, Unity
Abstract & Realistic Drawing
Students will choose an animal to draw both realistically and abstract.
Elements Used: Line, Shape, Space, Color, Value
Principles Used: Pattern, Unity
9/21 - 25/15
Students will paint their Op Art painting according to the pattern they created.
Students will paint their Op Art painting according to the pattern they created.
8/31/15 - 9/4/15
Students are creating an abstract design. First, students will choose to create emphasis or balance with their design. Next, students will take the numbers 1,2,3,4 and four parts of their design (shape, color, movement, pattern) and match them together to form a design.
Students are creating an abstract design. First, students will choose to create emphasis or balance with their design. Next, students will take the numbers 1,2,3,4 and four parts of their design (shape, color, movement, pattern) and match them together to form a design.
8/17 - 28/15
Students are continuing to work on their folder designs for the folder they use in Art class. There are three parts to this project students will be working on throughout the week:
1) Designing their name in a creative, graffiti style letter
2) Creating a pattern on the back with repetitive shapes and colors
3) Drawing three images on the front of the folder that represent individual interests
During this project, students will also complete an assignment of a grid drawing to help them learn skills in completing the three images on the front of their folder.
Students are continuing to work on their folder designs for the folder they use in Art class. There are three parts to this project students will be working on throughout the week:
1) Designing their name in a creative, graffiti style letter
2) Creating a pattern on the back with repetitive shapes and colors
3) Drawing three images on the front of the folder that represent individual interests
During this project, students will also complete an assignment of a grid drawing to help them learn skills in completing the three images on the front of their folder.
5/11-22/15
Students will continue working on Name Sculptures and may create other sculptures if time allows.
Students will continue working on Name Sculptures and may create other sculptures if time allows.
4/29 - 5/8/15
Name Sculpture
Students will begin working with clay to create a sculpture representing themselves. To do this, students will learn about carving and embossing shapes onto their clay surfaces as well as further designing the surface with paint.
Elements used: Space, Shape, Color, Value, Emphasis, Texture
Principles used: Unity, Pattern, Proportion, Form
Name Sculpture
Students will begin working with clay to create a sculpture representing themselves. To do this, students will learn about carving and embossing shapes onto their clay surfaces as well as further designing the surface with paint.
Elements used: Space, Shape, Color, Value, Emphasis, Texture
Principles used: Unity, Pattern, Proportion, Form
4/20 - 24/15
Sculptural Painting
Students will create a combination of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork. First, students will design and paint a background on a canvas. Next, students will create a 3-D piece with foam board to attach to the surface of their canvas.
Elements used: space, shape, line, color
Principles used: proportion, form, harmony/unity
Sculptural Painting
Students will create a combination of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork. First, students will design and paint a background on a canvas. Next, students will create a 3-D piece with foam board to attach to the surface of their canvas.
Elements used: space, shape, line, color
Principles used: proportion, form, harmony/unity
4/13 - 17/15
Still Life
Students will choose 3-6 objects that have something in coming to draw for a still life design. Next, students will add color and value to their designs.
Elements Used: Space, Shape, Line, Color, Value
Principles Used: Unity, Proportion, Movement
Op Art
Students will view examples of op art - creating optical illusions by manipulating shape and color.
Next, students will create a silhouette figure on their canvas and a striped pattern over the figure and remaining space. Students will alter the colors in the striped pattern to create an illusion of movement.
Elements Used: Space, Shape, Color
Principles Used: Pattern, Movement
Still Life
Students will choose 3-6 objects that have something in coming to draw for a still life design. Next, students will add color and value to their designs.
Elements Used: Space, Shape, Line, Color, Value
Principles Used: Unity, Proportion, Movement
Op Art
Students will view examples of op art - creating optical illusions by manipulating shape and color.
Next, students will create a silhouette figure on their canvas and a striped pattern over the figure and remaining space. Students will alter the colors in the striped pattern to create an illusion of movement.
Elements Used: Space, Shape, Color
Principles Used: Pattern, Movement
3/23-27/15
Emphasis or Balance
Students will create an abstract design that focuses on either emphasis or balance. Students will do this by using various other elements and principles design to create a drawing with colored pencil.
Elements used: Space, Line, Shape, Color
Principles used: Balance, Emphasis, Unity, Pattern, Movement
Emphasis or Balance
Students will create an abstract design that focuses on either emphasis or balance. Students will do this by using various other elements and principles design to create a drawing with colored pencil.
Elements used: Space, Line, Shape, Color
Principles used: Balance, Emphasis, Unity, Pattern, Movement
3/2-6-15
Student Choice
Students will have options for their design of their artwork as well as the materials to complete it.
2/23-27/15
Black History & American History Project
In honor or Black History Month, students will choose an individual involved in American history to research. With the information students learn, they will create a drawing that expresses that person's accomplishments.
Elements Used: Line, Shape, Color, Space, Value, Emphasis
Principles Used: Unity/Harmony, Movement
Student Choice
Students will have options for their design of their artwork as well as the materials to complete it.
2/23-27/15
Black History & American History Project
In honor or Black History Month, students will choose an individual involved in American history to research. With the information students learn, they will create a drawing that expresses that person's accomplishments.
Elements Used: Line, Shape, Color, Space, Value, Emphasis
Principles Used: Unity/Harmony, Movement
2/17-20/15
Foam Board Sculpture
Students will construct a sculpture by taking an image for a design and separating it into three parts. Students will cut these pieces out of foam board and connect them to form a sculpture.
Foam Board Sculpture
Students will construct a sculpture by taking an image for a design and separating it into three parts. Students will cut these pieces out of foam board and connect them to form a sculpture.
2/2-6/15
Sculptural Painting
Students will design a painting and create one piece out of clay. They will attach this piece to the painting to add a 3-dimensional aspect to their painting.
Elements used: shape, color, space, form
Principles used: unity/harmony, proportion, movement
Sculptural Painting
Students will design a painting and create one piece out of clay. They will attach this piece to the painting to add a 3-dimensional aspect to their painting.
Elements used: shape, color, space, form
Principles used: unity/harmony, proportion, movement
1/12-15/15
Students will complete their Still Life drawings on Wednesday.
Op Art Painting
Next, students will begin their first painting. To do this, students will draw a figure completing an action. Then, students will add a pattern of lines/stripes to the space. Finally, students will choose two colors to paint according to the patterns of the lines and stripes. This will give the artwork an illusion of movement.
Elements Used: Line, Shape, Space, Pattern, Color
Principles Used: Unity, Movement, Balance, Contrast
Students will complete their Still Life drawings on Wednesday.
Op Art Painting
Next, students will begin their first painting. To do this, students will draw a figure completing an action. Then, students will add a pattern of lines/stripes to the space. Finally, students will choose two colors to paint according to the patterns of the lines and stripes. This will give the artwork an illusion of movement.
Elements Used: Line, Shape, Space, Pattern, Color
Principles Used: Unity, Movement, Balance, Contrast
12/15-19/14
Students will complete their Emphasis or Balance projects.
Next, students will begin Still Life drawings. Students can choose 3 - 6 objects to use for the drawing and will add value and color to the objects.
Elements used: shape, space, color, value
Principles used: unity, movement
Students will complete their Emphasis or Balance projects.
Next, students will begin Still Life drawings. Students can choose 3 - 6 objects to use for the drawing and will add value and color to the objects.
Elements used: shape, space, color, value
Principles used: unity, movement
12/8-12/14
Emphasis or Balance
Students will observe the use of emphasis and balance in abstract artwork. Next, students will choose to create either balance or emphasis in their design.
Elements used: line, shape, color, space
Principles used: emphasis, balance, movement, pattern, unity
Emphasis or Balance
Students will observe the use of emphasis and balance in abstract artwork. Next, students will choose to create either balance or emphasis in their design.
Elements used: line, shape, color, space
Principles used: emphasis, balance, movement, pattern, unity
11/17-21/14
Students will complete painting their Name Sculptures. Students will also complete a Student Choice Project where they have options for a design and options for the materials to use when completing it.
Students will complete painting their Name Sculptures. Students will also complete a Student Choice Project where they have options for a design and options for the materials to use when completing it.
11/3-7/14
Students are expected to complete the construction of their Name Sculptures by Friday.
Students are expected to complete the construction of their Name Sculptures by Friday.
10/27-30/14
Students will complete their Sculptural Paintings.
Next, students will begin their Name Sculpture projects. In order to construct the project, students will complete designs for their sculptures and may begin sculpting parts of their projects this week.
Elements used: shape, space, color, texture, form
Principles used: unity, proportion, pattern
Students will complete their Sculptural Paintings.
Next, students will begin their Name Sculpture projects. In order to construct the project, students will complete designs for their sculptures and may begin sculpting parts of their projects this week.
Elements used: shape, space, color, texture, form
Principles used: unity, proportion, pattern
10/14-17/14
Sculptural Paintings
Students will create a design for a 2-dimensional painting. For one part, students will create a clay piece to attach to the design. Students will paint the design and the piece.
Elements used: Shape, Space, Color, Form
Principles used: Unity, Proportion, Emphasis
Sculptural Paintings
Students will create a design for a 2-dimensional painting. For one part, students will create a clay piece to attach to the design. Students will paint the design and the piece.
Elements used: Shape, Space, Color, Form
Principles used: Unity, Proportion, Emphasis
10/6-9/14
Students will be completing their Op Art Paintings.
Students will be completing their Op Art Paintings.
9/29/14 - 10/3/14
Monday: Students will complete their Still Life drawings.
Tuesday - Wednesday:
Students will discuss the chromebook expectations for my class.
Next, students will begin their Op Art Painting designs. By reviewing an example, students will identify the elements and principles of design used to create the painting and style.
Then, students will choose the "action" they want for their figure in their paintings. Students will draw the figures and complete the patterns according to the expectations for the project.
Elements used: space, shape, color
Principles used: proportion, movement, pattern, unity
Thursday - Friday:
Students will learn about painting procedures and begin painting their Op Art designs.
Monday: Students will complete their Still Life drawings.
Tuesday - Wednesday:
Students will discuss the chromebook expectations for my class.
Next, students will begin their Op Art Painting designs. By reviewing an example, students will identify the elements and principles of design used to create the painting and style.
Then, students will choose the "action" they want for their figure in their paintings. Students will draw the figures and complete the patterns according to the expectations for the project.
Elements used: space, shape, color
Principles used: proportion, movement, pattern, unity
Thursday - Friday:
Students will learn about painting procedures and begin painting their Op Art designs.
9/22-29/14
Still Life
Students will practice different parts of creating a still life through two small assignments: completing a grid drawing and creating value scales.
Next, students will choose three objects to draw on one page and will use color and value to complete the drawing as accurately as possible.
Elements used: shape. space, color, value
Principles used: proportion
Still Life
Students will practice different parts of creating a still life through two small assignments: completing a grid drawing and creating value scales.
Next, students will choose three objects to draw on one page and will use color and value to complete the drawing as accurately as possible.
Elements used: shape. space, color, value
Principles used: proportion
9/15-19/14
Emphasis or Balance Designs
Students are choosing to create either emphasis or balance in an abstract design.
After choosing, students will roll a dice for four different numbers to assign to shape, color, pattern and direction for their project.
Students will design their abstract artwork to show either emphasis or balance by using at least the numbers of those tools of design to their project.
Student will complete this project by using construction paper.
Elements used: line, shape, color, space
Principles used: emphasis, balance, movement, pattern, unity
Emphasis or Balance Designs
Students are choosing to create either emphasis or balance in an abstract design.
After choosing, students will roll a dice for four different numbers to assign to shape, color, pattern and direction for their project.
Students will design their abstract artwork to show either emphasis or balance by using at least the numbers of those tools of design to their project.
Student will complete this project by using construction paper.
Elements used: line, shape, color, space
Principles used: emphasis, balance, movement, pattern, unity
8/29/14 - 9/11/14: Character Building and Folder Design
Character Building
We will discuss answers to the following questions:
What is literal and figurative character?
How can we describe figurative character, in general and individually?
What is the importance of character?
We will learn the following skill:
Drawing according to a grid example
Elements used: Line, Shape, Space
Principles used: Proportion, Balance
Folder Design
The purpose of this assignment is to create a design reflecting the student's personality and interests
We will learn the following skills:
Drawing graffiti or unique fonts of letters
Continuing to draw a variety of small, simple drawings through use of grids
Elements used: Space, Shape, Color
Principles used: Pattern/Unity, Proportion
Character Building
We will discuss answers to the following questions:
What is literal and figurative character?
How can we describe figurative character, in general and individually?
What is the importance of character?
We will learn the following skill:
Drawing according to a grid example
Elements used: Line, Shape, Space
Principles used: Proportion, Balance
Folder Design
The purpose of this assignment is to create a design reflecting the student's personality and interests
We will learn the following skills:
Drawing graffiti or unique fonts of letters
Continuing to draw a variety of small, simple drawings through use of grids
Elements used: Space, Shape, Color
Principles used: Pattern/Unity, Proportion
8/14-16/14: First Days!!
During these first two days, we will:
Introduce Ourselves
Create Class Contract
Discuss Class Roles
Create Emojis
Emojis
Students will choose one positive and one negative attitude that will help or hurt their progress in class (as explained through the Class Contract)
Students will then draw an emoji that represents each attitude that will posted in the classroom
Elements used: Shape, Line, Space, Color
Principles used: Movement, Emphasis, Unity
During these first two days, we will:
Introduce Ourselves
Create Class Contract
Discuss Class Roles
Create Emojis
Emojis
Students will choose one positive and one negative attitude that will help or hurt their progress in class (as explained through the Class Contract)
Students will then draw an emoji that represents each attitude that will posted in the classroom
Elements used: Shape, Line, Space, Color
Principles used: Movement, Emphasis, Unity
4/28-5/9/14: Name Sculptures and Sculptural Paintings
Students are creating two projects involving clay. Over these two weeks, students will complete the construction phases and then complete them with painting as they are dried and fired through the kiln.
Name Sculpture: Students will create a base for their sculpture and emboss (add on top) two shapes and carve two shapes that represent their personality/interests. Students will then add their initials by embossing them to the base.
Sculptural Paintings: Students will create a design and add a small clay piece as part of the design to combine 2-D and 3-D forms of artwork.
Elements of Design: Shape, Space, Color, Texture
Principles of Design: Unity, Form
Students are creating two projects involving clay. Over these two weeks, students will complete the construction phases and then complete them with painting as they are dried and fired through the kiln.
Name Sculpture: Students will create a base for their sculpture and emboss (add on top) two shapes and carve two shapes that represent their personality/interests. Students will then add their initials by embossing them to the base.
Sculptural Paintings: Students will create a design and add a small clay piece as part of the design to combine 2-D and 3-D forms of artwork.
Elements of Design: Shape, Space, Color, Texture
Principles of Design: Unity, Form
4/14-17/14: Earth Day Project
Students will be given information about various endangered plants and wildlife. Students must choose one to complete a drawing about the plant or animal, and include information about it, the endangered status and the involvement of preserving it.
Elements of Design: Shape, Space, Color
Principles of Design: Unity, Pattern, Proportion
Students will be given information about various endangered plants and wildlife. Students must choose one to complete a drawing about the plant or animal, and include information about it, the endangered status and the involvement of preserving it.
Elements of Design: Shape, Space, Color
Principles of Design: Unity, Pattern, Proportion
4/7-11/14: Animal Painting
Students are completing their paintings this week.
Students are completing their paintings this week.
3/24-28/14: Op Art and Animal Painting
Students will be completing their Op Art Paintings by adding colors to their patterns.
Next, students will choose one animal to draw for their painting and will complete the painting using an adjacent color scheme - three colors next to each other on the color wheel.
Students will be completing their Op Art Paintings by adding colors to their patterns.
Next, students will choose one animal to draw for their painting and will complete the painting using an adjacent color scheme - three colors next to each other on the color wheel.
3/17-20/14: Op Art
Students have chosen a person completing an action to draw in correct proportion. Next, students will create one or two patterns on their drawings and complete the pattern with two colors.
Elements of Design: Shape, Color
Principles of Design: Movement, Pattern
Students have chosen a person completing an action to draw in correct proportion. Next, students will create one or two patterns on their drawings and complete the pattern with two colors.
Elements of Design: Shape, Color
Principles of Design: Movement, Pattern
3/10-14/14: Value Exercises and Still Life
Students will begin by completing a value scale and adding values to three-dimensional shapes while also blending the values thoroughly.
Elements of Design: Value and Space
Next, students will begin a still life drawing of either fruit or shoes by using a grid to draw the objects and colored pencil to add color and values.
Elements of Design: Space, Shape, Color and Value
Principles of Design: Proportion & Unity/Harmony
Students will begin by completing a value scale and adding values to three-dimensional shapes while also blending the values thoroughly.
Elements of Design: Value and Space
Next, students will begin a still life drawing of either fruit or shoes by using a grid to draw the objects and colored pencil to add color and values.
Elements of Design: Space, Shape, Color and Value
Principles of Design: Proportion & Unity/Harmony
Sculptural Paintings & Ringgold Quilt Project 2/18-21/14
Students will complete a sculptural painting by adding 1-3 clay pieces as part of their design to combine a 2-dimensional painting with 3-dimensional artwork.
Next, students will view the work of Faith Ringgold from paintings to her quilts that represent ideas of equality regarding the Civil Rights Movement and the Feminist Movement. Student will create a drawing serving as a "patch" for the class quilt that represents the idea of eauzlity similar to Ringgold's work.
Students will complete a sculptural painting by adding 1-3 clay pieces as part of their design to combine a 2-dimensional painting with 3-dimensional artwork.
Next, students will view the work of Faith Ringgold from paintings to her quilts that represent ideas of equality regarding the Civil Rights Movement and the Feminist Movement. Student will create a drawing serving as a "patch" for the class quilt that represents the idea of eauzlity similar to Ringgold's work.
Attitude Drawings & Folder Design 2/24-28/14
As students begin their trimester in Art class, we will be discussing the class expectations and the importance of attitude in order to meet them and to make the most out of their time in class.
The students' first assignment is to create drawings that express an attitude in simple, cartoon expressions.
Next, students will have the opportunity to express themselves as they design the front of their class folders.
These introductory assignments focus on the design elements of: line, shape, and space, and the design principles of: unity, pattern and movement.
As students begin their trimester in Art class, we will be discussing the class expectations and the importance of attitude in order to meet them and to make the most out of their time in class.
The students' first assignment is to create drawings that express an attitude in simple, cartoon expressions.
Next, students will have the opportunity to express themselves as they design the front of their class folders.
These introductory assignments focus on the design elements of: line, shape, and space, and the design principles of: unity, pattern and movement.