Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Week of August 31-September 4, 2015

Monday August 31, 2015
Foundations of Art:Review class syllabus, class expectations, information cards
Beginning Drawing:Review class syllabus, class expectations, information cards
Introduction to Art:Review class syllabus, class expectations, information cards
Sculpture:Review class syllabus, class expectations, information cards
Portfolio Prep:Review class syllabus, class expectations, information cards
Beginning Digital Photography:Review class syllabus, class expectations, information cards

Tuesday, September 1
Foundations of Art:Design classwork folders
Beginning Drawing:Pre-assessment drawings - 12 minute drawings each of a self portrait, object from around the room and their hand. 5-10 minute classroom discussion
Introduction to Art:Design classwork folders
Sculpture:Thumbnail sketches for designed sketchbooks
Portfolio Prep:Cubism Project - 3 still life contour drawings done from different vantage points
Beginning Digital Photography:Review class syllabus, class expectations, Snapshot vs Fine Art Photography discussion and prompt

Wednesday, September 2
Foundations of Art:Introduction to Mandalas
Beginning Drawing:5-10 minute classroom discussion on drawings, written reflection. Vase/Face activity - Left and right side of the brain
Introduction to Art:Design classwork folders, class group activity "Drawing Chairs" & discussion, reflection
Sculpture:Thumbnail sketches for designed sketchbooks, plaster mold making
Portfolio Prep:Cubism Project - 3 still life contour drawings done from different vantage points
Beginning Digital Photography:Outside photo op for 1st assignment "What makes a Good Photograph?"

Thursday, September 3
Foundations of Art:Mandalas design
Beginning Drawing:Upside down drawing activity - Left and right side of the brain
Introduction to Art:Design classwork folders, class group activity "Interpreting Art" & discussion, reflection
Sculpture:Plaster mold making
Portfolio Prep:Cubism Project - 3 still life contour drawings done from different vantage points
Beginning Digital Photography:Learning to Look - In Class Critique

Friday, September
Foundations of Art:Mandalas design
Beginning Drawing:Upside down drawing activity - Left and right side of the brain
Introduction to Art:Pre-Assessment drawings
Sculpture:Plaster mold making
Portfolio Prep:Cubism Project - 3 still life contour drawings done from different vantage points
Beginning Digital Photography:NO CLASS