Illusion of Form

Beginning Art

An artist starts with a two-dimensional surface; it may be a wall, a canvas, a board, or paper By the use of paint, graphite, or other media the artist must make the viewer enter his/her world and share his/her vision. But the actual world isn’t two-dimensional and the artist can’t create a three dimensional world on the surface. How do we get around this problem?

The answer is illusion – to represent the three dimensional world on the two dimensional surface the artist has to use systems of illusion that create the impression of space, of depth and of movement.

You will be studying the effect of light and shadows to create the illusion of form. You will be working from a selfie. Change your selfie to a black and white photograph. Pump up the highlights! Crop it to a square. Now keeping the same proportions you will mathematically increase the scale. Here is the trick!!!....You be drawing upside hiding all the boxes except the one you are drawing. This technique will trick the left side of your brain. You will be amazed by your results!!!

Ancient Art of Batik

Ceramic and Textiles

You will be learning about the ancient art of batik! The tradition of making batik is found in various countries, including Nigeria, China, India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka; the batik of Indonesia, however, is the most well-known. Indonesian batik made in the island of Java has a long history of acculturation, with diverse patterns influenced by a variety of cultures, and is the most developed in terms of pattern, technique, and the quality of workmanship. Batik is based on the idea that wax and water repel each other. The subject matter for our batik will be animals. Ready, get set, start sketching!


Origins of Batik!

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