Students will create ONE set of 4 tiles that have a unified theme but work as individual pieces of art. The shapes of each tile must be untraditional in the sense that they will not be simple squares or rectangles. Examples will be provided in class. Do NOT make one piece and slice it into four. Each tile must be a minimum of 5" x 5".
Begin by choosing a theme and sketching your ideas as always. For example, if your theme is music, each of the tiles could be a different instrument that fit together in a creative way and can all be different sizes/shapes as long as they have visual qualities that unite them.
Each piece will be approached with a relief technique meaning that there will be several layers of depth. You will need to both cut into the clay and build up the surface of the clay to create several planes.
Choose a subject that is meaningful to you, work hard and have fun!
Unity- Sense of wholeness in a work of art achieved through effective use of elements and principles of art. Unity utilizes proximity, repetition and simplicity.
Relief- Relief sculpture is any work which projects from but which belongs to the wall, or other type of background surface, on which it is carved. Reliefs are traditionally classified according to how high the figures project from the background. Also known as relievo, relief sculpture is a combination of the two-dimensional pictorial arts and the three-dimensional sculptural arts. Thus a relief, like a picture, is dependent on a background surface and its composition must be extended in a plane in order to be visible. Yet at the same time a relief also has a degree of real three-dimensionality, just like a proper sculpture.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Extra Credit Sketchbook ALL CLASSES DUE THURSDAY 4/4!
If you missed a sketchbook for whatever reason or did not recieve an A and would like to make up that grade please hand in a ONE HOUR observation drawing. The drawing must be done using the same method we have worked on since day 1 and can be of any subject you choose. Please hand it directly to me by Thursday April 4th. Please do not leave it anywhere expecting me to find it. Have fun with it and keep working hard on Create An Ad which is due the next day on April 5!!
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Monday, March 18, 2019
Middle School sketchbooks reminder
A final reminder regarding simple requirements for EVERY sketchbook assignment:
Each assignment needs to minimally be an hour of focused effort. On the back of each assignment write a word or two about the assignment and the due date. Late sketchbooks are accepted but drop a letter grade every day they are late. When late sketchbooks are handed in they need to be handed directly to Mr. Purcell, not left on the table where they are due when handed in ontime. Any future assignments that do not meet these requirements will not be graded.
Each assignment needs to minimally be an hour of focused effort. On the back of each assignment write a word or two about the assignment and the due date. Late sketchbooks are accepted but drop a letter grade every day they are late. When late sketchbooks are handed in they need to be handed directly to Mr. Purcell, not left on the table where they are due when handed in ontime. Any future assignments that do not meet these requirements will not be graded.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Create An Ad 2019
Students will be assigned a business by the Daily Hampshire Gazette. (they can not be changed) Each student will be assigned a format to work within, please pay attention to the instructions showing you where the top is. Please fill out the entry information on the back and DO NOT sign your name on the artwork.
Begin by finding your contact person and if there are other students in your class with the same business you can agree on one person to call them. I would recommend looking at the business website first and then calling them. Identify who you are and that you are from Frontier calling about the Create An Ad. Ask them any questions you have but I recommend this question: "Is there anything specific you want in your ad?" Some will say that you can do whatever you like and others will have something specific. For example, The Hampshire Mall will often want to focus on a specific store that may be moving in soon.
Once you have that information, begin coming up with ideas with a series of thumbnail sketches which should be small and trying to figure out ideas and where the different elements will be placed. Text, images, contact information etc... Create several different ideas. We will almost never accept the first idea, but build on it and develop it. You will need at least 3 different ideas about how you want to organize your information.
Once we agree on a sketch you will begin on your final sheet with pencil. Text CAN be traced using a light table but can not be pasted on. The finished pencils will be inked. Please look at the examples we have in class.
Try to come up with ideas that allow you to draw what you want to. If you have a bank you could come up with a pun or phrase that allows you to focus on drawing something you enjoy. Think about your favorite ads and what you like about them. Work hard and have fun!
Finished work is due by April 5th and will not be accepted late.
Begin by finding your contact person and if there are other students in your class with the same business you can agree on one person to call them. I would recommend looking at the business website first and then calling them. Identify who you are and that you are from Frontier calling about the Create An Ad. Ask them any questions you have but I recommend this question: "Is there anything specific you want in your ad?" Some will say that you can do whatever you like and others will have something specific. For example, The Hampshire Mall will often want to focus on a specific store that may be moving in soon.
Once you have that information, begin coming up with ideas with a series of thumbnail sketches which should be small and trying to figure out ideas and where the different elements will be placed. Text, images, contact information etc... Create several different ideas. We will almost never accept the first idea, but build on it and develop it. You will need at least 3 different ideas about how you want to organize your information.
Once we agree on a sketch you will begin on your final sheet with pencil. Text CAN be traced using a light table but can not be pasted on. The finished pencils will be inked. Please look at the examples we have in class.
Try to come up with ideas that allow you to draw what you want to. If you have a bank you could come up with a pun or phrase that allows you to focus on drawing something you enjoy. Think about your favorite ads and what you like about them. Work hard and have fun!
Finished work is due by April 5th and will not be accepted late.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
drawing a hand with basic shapes
https://theartofeducation.edu/packs/drawing-the-human-form/?open_download=1
Ceramics 2- Mochina Culture South America
Students will discover Peruvian work in the Moche culture from 100-800 AD and the organic nature of the work which were often used as musical instruments. Students will be introduced to using molds to create a variety of handles that they will attach to their work to represent trademark aesthetic choices of this culture. White clay will be used with a monochromatic palette of reds.(and browns, perhaps textured glazes) There can be reasons to stray from that color palette so consider all of your options by reading and looking at the four links and exploring beyond.
Students can choose to focus on
1) Goddesses/Gods/Shamans with coils/handles integrated into the design
2) Musical instruments integrating elements of animal anatomy and coils/handles
Please read the following and outline a plan and comment on how you want to proceed with your three individual pieces (you will turn in the single piece that you feel is strongest):
Your response only needs to be a paragraph and will be done by commenting on this entry after signing in.
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