4/28/09 Intro to Art

Today's Class- Tonight was a general work day for the class. Some used it to work on the 3D Final projects that were discussed last week; others devoted the time to back projects from earlier in the semester. We also looked at a few of the comic strip projects that were not turned in last week.

For next class 5/5/04- Next week is the last class meeting of the semester, at which time the final 3D project, semester portfolio, and museum papers will be graded. All of these, with the grades for each, will be returned to the students that evening.

The following items are part of the semester portfolio-
(for details on each, find the entry on the blog at the specified date)
Contour line (shoes) Jan 27
Negative space (chair, bottles) Feb 10
Charcoal value drawing Feb 27
Mosaic Collage Feb 24
Color wheel/complement mix Mar 3
Photography project Mar 10
Abstract paintings (music) Mar 24
Collagraph Mar 31

In addition, bring the 2D Final (comic strip) and 3D Final (see April 21), as well as the completed museum assignment. Be on time- the sooner we start, the sooner we will be done.

4/27/09 2D Design

Today's Class- Today we reviewed the Final Project, involving transforming books based on works of fine art. Above are shown a pop up and a transparency book. For more examples and the specific details, click here.

How to make this up- For class next week have a color image of the work you wish to adapt, and an idea of the process you with to use, along with the appropriate materials. Don't worry about how to make it happen, I'll help with that in class.

Homework- The limited palettes project started last week is due at the beginning of class on May 4. 2009. The Final Project is due at the beginning of class on May 11, 2009.

For next class 5/4/09- Next week is an open work day to work on any class related work. Most of you will use it to work on the Final Project, but you can also use it work on any back project or class portfolio exercise you may owe me. Bring whatever materials you need to work on what you will do.

The following is the list of all work from this semester, along with the date it can be found on this blog. You will be expected to turn all of it in for grading on the last day of class, 5/11/09.

Class Portfolio-

Wallpaper dots Feb 2

Contour Lines (shoes) Feb 9

Negative space (chair and bottles) Feb 9

Charcoal value exercises (white objects) Mar 9

Color wheel/complement mix/tints and shades Apr 6

Graded Projects-

Stipple Drawing (dots) Feb 2

Contour line final (mixed objects) Feb 23

Charcoal final (mixed value objects) Mar 23

Woodcut print Mar 30

Color temperature collage Apr 13

Limited color palettes Apr 20

Plus, you will need to turn in the museum project

and the Final Project.

4/21/09 Intro to Art

Today's Class- Tonight we started by looking at the completed comic strips, which were collected and will be graded and returned next week. Then we looked at slides covering the history of sculpture, from prehistory to the present. After that we looked specifically at the work of Joseph Cornell, whose open front boxes are the inspiration for the final 3D project. Examples of student boxes from previous semesters can be seen above.

How to make this up- For full details about the project and further examples, click here.

Homework- This final graded project is due at the beginning of class on May 5, 2009, the last day of class. The museum paper is due at that time as well, if not turned in sooner. Those who did not turn in the comic strip project yet should turn them in next week. Anyone doing the extra credit assignment must turn it in by 4/28/09 to receive credit.

For next class 4/28/09- Next week is a general work day, where you can work on the Final 3D Box project or any other work from this class. Bring the appropriate materials for what you wish to work on.

The class portfolio is due on the last week of class. As a reminder, here are the portfolio exercises you are expected to turn in at that time-

Contour line (shoes)

Negative space (chair and bottles)

Value drawing (charcoal)

Mosaic Collage (magazine paper)

Color Wheel and complement mix

Abstract paintings (music)

Photography

Collagraph print

4/20/09 2D Design

Today's Class- Today we started by looking at the completed color temperature projects, then began a new graded project that deals with specific limited color palettes, an example of which can be seen above.

How to make this up- All the details, and further examples of the completed projects can be found if you click here.

Homework- This color palettes graded project is due at the beginning of class on May 4, 2009. Those who still owe me back projects, such as wood blocks or the season collage, should get them in as soon as possible. The semester's end is coming soon.

For next class 4/27/09- Next week we begin the final project of the semester. It will involve an adaptation of a painting from the history of fine art. You should bring with you a book with color reproductions of paintings from a favorite artist or period, or a general book about the history of painting. In addition you will need your 18"x24" pad, all your painting supplies, pencil and eraser. The project will also require a piece of matboard, about 20"x30" should be enough, any color.

4/14/09 Intro to Art

Today's Class- Tonight we continued with the comic strip graded project started last week. We also printed the collagraph plates created the week before. I also went over the specifics of the Feldman Method of Art Criticism, which was to be used for the research assignments, and is to be used for the museum assignment. In addition, I gave out an optional extra credit assignment.

Information about the extra credit assignment can be found here.

How to make this up- Those who have not yet printed their collagraph plates should bring them to class next week.

Homework- The graded comic strip projects that we started last week are due at the beginning of class on April 21, 2009. There will be grade penalties for projects not turned in on time.

For next class 4/21/09- Bring your completed comic strip project to class. Also bring paper (can be your 18"x24" pad or a smaller sketchbook/notebook) and pencil. We will discuss the final 3D project.

4/13/09 2D Design

Today's Class- Today we started a new graded project, involving color temperature, examples of which can be seen above. While students were working on this, I helped all the students individually print their woodcut projects. We also critiqued the woodcuts and visited the exhibition at the CAS Gallery.

How to make this up- To see detailed instructions and further examples of the completed project, click here.

Homework- The completed color temperature collage project is due at the beginning of class on April 20, 2009. Those who did not have their wood blocks available to print today should bring it to class as soon as possible.

For next class 4/20/09- We will start a new graded project, dealing with specific color combinations. Bring all the paint materials (paints, brushes, palette, etc), your 18"x24" pad, pencil and eraser. You will also need a black and white photo (should have a nice mix of light, dark, and gray tones) to be the image source for this project. Those who don't bring a photo will have to find something in my usual bag of magazines.

4/07/09 Intro to Art

Today's Class- Tonight we looked at slides of artwork that featured examples of narrative (story telling) and symbolism. Then we started our first graded project, which is also our major 2D project of the semester, an autobiographical comic strip, examples of which can be seen above (click images to enlarge).

How to make this up- Today was just the start of the project. You will also be given time to work on it in class next week (4/14/09) while I help students print the collagraphs started last week. For details as to the specific requirements of the comic strip assignment, and for some supplementary material, click here.

Homework- This comic strip project is due at the beginning of class on April 21, 2009. The collagraph plates started in class the previous week are due in class on April 14, 2009.

For next class 4/14/09- Bring the completed collagraph plate, your 18"x24" pad of paper, pencil, and pastels. We will continue to work on the comic strip projects while students print the collagraphs.

4/6/09 2D Design

Today's Class- Today we looked at slides of artwork from cave painting to the the present, considering the use of color in each. Then we did some portfolio exercises in color theory and basic mixing.

How to make this up- To learn the specifics behind the day's work, a sample of which can be seen above, click here.

Homework- Nothing new, but the carved wood block for the woodcut project is due at the beginning of class on April 13, 2009. The work done today is a portfolio exercise, so must be made up by the end of the semester.

For next class 4/13/09- Bring your 18"x24" pad, all your painting materials (paint, brushes, palette, palette knife, water container), pencil, scissors, and some kind of glue (white or rubber cement). A smaller sketchbook may also be useful. We will start a new graded color project and print the wood blocks.