Sgraffito Puzzle Box

Beginning Art

We have been studying the drawing techniques of Zentangles. Now it's time to kick it up with clay!
You will be making a box using slabs of clay. The designs you incorporate on your box will be influenced by your studies of various tangled design. We  will paint the clay box with colored underglaze. Finally, you will use the sgraffito technique, carving designs into your box. The box will be fired in the kiln, shiny glazed, and fired one final time!

Check out this Sgraffito Video

Zentangles

Elements and Principles of Art - Click here to apply the terms in your designs!!!

You will be learning about the drawing technique called Zentangle. This is a relaxing and meditative drawing process that everyone will enjoy! We will try it our on 3 different official Zentangle cards. Your third drawing will incorporate color pencil. At the end of the week we will be working with clay and and transitioning your new drawing technique to a clay puzzle box.

Zentangles

  

What is a Zentangle?

Zentangle - A Zentangle is an abstract drawing created by using repetitive patterns.  It is usually structured within a certain shape.  Drawing a Zentangle is entertaining, relaxing, and a great way to express yourself creatively.

String - A string is generally a random line drawn in pencil which creates an area within which you draw your tangles.

Tangle - In its verb form “tangle” means to draw a tangle.  You tangle a tangle, and in that process create Zentangle art.   In its noun form this word is used as a replacement for “pattern.”

For more information about the Zentangle process, go to www.Zentangle.com

Instructions:

1.      Complete your design matrix with patterns you could use for your Zentangle that use the elements and principles of design.

2.      Brainstorm different shapes you could use as the outline or frame of your Zentangle.  You will want to choose something recognizable, like the images at the top of this rubric.

3.      When you have decided on a frame, draw it out on your paper using pencil.

4.      Draw in some “strings” to fit your “tangles” into.  These lines can be random, or they can help make your frame into a recognizable object, like the eyes and feathers of the bird above. 

5.      Choose at least 5 patterns from your design matrix to use in your Zentangle.  Be prepared to tell me how the patterns demonstrate at least one of the elements or principles of design. 

6.      Fill in your Zentangle with your tangles (patterns).  Think about balance and unity when filling in your design.  You should use at least 8 tangles in your completed image.  At least 5 must come from your design matrix. 

7.      When your Zentangle is complete, go over everything with black marker.

8.      Mat your finished image.  Sign the bottom right hand corner.

9.      Complete the rubric and paperclip it to your finished work.  Hand everything in.

Project Requirements:

·         Students will create a Zentangle drawing using patterns created on their Elements and Principles design matrix.

·         Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the elements and principles through the creation of tangles or patterns.

·         Students will use at least eight different patterns in their drawing, and at least five must come from their design matrix.

Zentangle Drawing Rubric			Student Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
Creativity ·         Drawing includes at least 8 patterns/designs ·         Zentangle is created within a recognizable outline ·         Patterns are creative, varied, and unique			Needs            Strong Work 1__2__3__4__5	Creativity: /50
Level of Effort/Attitude ·         Worked hard every class ·         Work is complete			Needs            Strong Work 1__2__3__4__5	Effort/Attitude: /25
Craftsmanship ·         Evidence of hard work and quality of skill is apparent ·         Zentangle is neatly crafted ·         Lines are well drawn and even			Needs            Strong Work 1__2__3__4__5	Craftsmanship: /50
Reflection ·         Complete the table below
Pattern (draw in box)	Elements and/or Principles Used	How/why?
					Reflection: /25
Final Teacher Evaluation: /150 points

Literacy in Art

Use these questions to journal about your artwork in your Blog

1.        Ideas – Tell me about your idea.

2.       Process- How did you make your artwork?

3.       Knowledge-
        Concepts, vocabulary, artist studied?
        What kinds of:  line, shape, color, texture, space did you use?
        How did you use the Principles of Art: balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, pattern, rhythm,
        unity? 

4.       Future – What will you make next? What would you like to learn more about?

Relief Printmaking

Beginning Art

You will be learning about printmaking! There are many different tools and techniques that are a part of the printmaking process. The type of print you will create is a relief print. For your subject matter your will need to begin by creating a drawing of: A human and a bird, a bird with a environment, or a human with an environment. What meaning are you try to convey? What emotion? Be able to discuss your print.

Translate your drawing into a print. This is a bit challenging. Look at relief prints and Japanese woodblock prints online.  Visit the MOMA inactive printmaking website. Your drawing needs to be high contrast black and white. 

Click Here for a list of Printmaking Terms and equipment

Animated Monster Pot

Ceramics I

You are going to make an Animated Monster Pots. Bring your claywork to life! Form and Function!

Monster Pot Video 1
Monster Pot Video 2



Standards

B.CX.1.3 
Understand how art is used to document the human experience.
(Across all cultures, times and places humans have examined the fear of Monsters)

B.V.2.3
Understand the relationships between sensory awareness and artistic expression.

B.CR.1.2
Use teacher generated criteria to evaluate personal art.

Rubric

Sculpting Gargoyles

Ceramics II

VOCABULARY: gargoyles - sculptures of fantastic beasts found on cathedral rooflines. 
modeling - to form the clay by pressing, pushing, pinching with the fingers and tools.

VISUAL AIDS: drawing studies of animals, Web site for Walter S. Arnold, gargoyle sculptor.

CONCEPTS: Gargoyles were sculptures of imaginary beasts created during the Middle Ages. They were located along the roof and downspouts on cathedral buildings. Their function was to drain the water away from the stone carvings on the buildings. However, they were created fierce and fantastic looking to serve as a reminder to the people that the spirits of hell were awaiting them if they did not believe the religious beliefs of the church and try to follow them.

Medieval artists created their gargoyles based on animals they had observed, especially noting the way animals look when they are defending themselves or attacking and need to look terrifying. To make them seem strange and other-worldly these artisans combined features from different animals, exaggerated characteristics like eyebrows, lips, and wrinkles, and used their imaginations to create creatures which would inspire fear and obedience.

PROCEDURE: Have students keep their pencil and drawing paper. They should wear their art shirt if they brought one.

ASSIGNMENT: Create a gargoyle sculpture by modeling the piece of clay you are given. Make your gargoyle look fierce and nasty by creating animalistic features that are exaggerated. Your sculpture must be upright; crouching or sitting is best. (Lying down is not acceptable, standing is too difficult and not necessary.) Its mouth should be open for the water to drain out, and to help it look fierce. Your sculpture should be strong enough to stay together, and will be finished by the end of class.

Gently model the clay by pressing, pushing and pinching to form the main body and head form. Try to imagine your gargoyle perched, sitting or crouched on the edge of the roof. Time. Gently squeeze in to form the neck. Think about the form of the head, including the snout or jaw. Try to make the jaw stand out from the neck. 

Turn your sculpture around and look at the back and sides. Think about ways to show the hips, shoulders or spine. 

Think about legs and arms. By pushing into your clay with your fingertips you will be able to make some of it stand out to begin forming limbs. Think about the way animals (e.g. dogs) fold their legs beneath them when they are seated. 

Look at the head of your sculpture. Using your pencil eraser, push gently into the clay to begin forming eye sockets. The eye sockets will make a space for eyeballs, and will also help you to begin forming eyebrows, nose, and cheekbones. Remember, exaggerating these features will make your gargoyle more fantastic, alive, and believable looking. Medieval artisans wanted their sculptures to be unreal, but convincing. 

Use one of the small wooden tools shaped like a tongue to press into the clay and open the mouth of your gargoyle. Think about the way the dentist uses tools to help open your mouth…gently! You will be able to make the mouth opening quite deep if you are careful. 

Using the tools also create spaces for nostrils and ears. Your gargoyle will look more expressive if there are spaces into the clay as well as things that project outward. 

You may add pieces of clay for features like wings, tails, ears, spines, tongue, teeth, etc. Remember to use slip to attach pieces of clay. Wings and tails will be stronger and more alive looking if they are curved rather than straight. Wherever possible attach them to the body in more than one place to strengthen the joint. (e.g., the tail on the gargoyle drawn on the board.)Time.

Use a pointed stick or pencil to carve your name and class # onto the undeside of your gargoyle. No name…no fame…and you might not get it back.

Anti-Bullying Posters

All Classes

Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that is intentional, hurtful, threatening and persistent. Let's all participate in an Anti Bulling Campaign! You can help organize an anti-bullying campaign designed to teach the bullied students and any bystanders how to assertively but non-violently stop the bullying. One way to educate students about the ill-effects of bullying is with anti-bullying posters. The best way to create an anti-bullying poster is to use your own experiences with bullies. Start by planning and organizing your design. Create a couple of small sketches. Make sure you keep you composition interesting by using the elements and principles of art! Use paint, colored pencils, markers, or even your computer!

Elements and Principles of Art  Vocabulary

Composition – How the pieces, parts, objects, elements and

principles are arranged in an artwork.

Elements of Art – The visual tools an artist uses to create art.

Line - The path of a dot as it moves.

Value - The lightness or darkness of an object.

Color – The element of art that is derived from reflected light.

Shape – An enclosed 2D area

Form – A 3D object.

Texture – The way something feels or looks as though it would feel if

touched.

Space – The area around an object.

Principles of Art – Guidelines that help artists to create designs

and control how viewers are likely to react to images.

Pattern - Design created by repeating an element such as line shape

or color.

Contrast - Differences between elements used to create excitement.

Emphasis – Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewer’s

attention.

Movement – A way of combining visual elements to produce a sense

of action.

Balance – Principle of design that describes how parts of an artwork

are arranged to create a sense of equal weight or interest.

Unity – A feeling that all parts of a design are working together as a

team.

Variety – The use of different lines, shapes, colors and other

elements to create interest.

Rhythm – A type of movement in an artwork created by repeating

visual elements.

Proportion – Relationship of size, location, or amount of one thing to

another.