Foundations and Foundations 2 Final

Write (and type) a 2 page (or more) 12 point font, double spaced paper on an artist of your choice.The artist must be approved by mr. P before you begin. (do not chose artists like Van Gogh and Picasso that you already know.  Think about the kind of work you like and choose someone you connect with.  For example, if you like video games, find an artist who works in that industry.  We can use artists who are alive and social media can be a great tool to reach out an ask the artist him/herself questions)  If you can not find three different and substantial resources about your artist please find a different one. The artist can be from any era and work with any medium as long as they have contributed to the art world in a significant way. (please avoid writing a paper about an uncle who likes to paint etc…) 
Your paper should explain the art movement(s)/period the artist was involved in, their background/history and training, and what makes their work significant in the art world. Discuss why you chose this artist and find out about their creative process; what size was their work, how did they go about creating their work, what kind of subjects did he or she work with? Please include a works cited page.

Part two of this project is to create  a 9 x 12 or bigger painting  acrylic) of your artist which accomplishes two objectives:
1)  an accurate likeness of your artist and 2) a strong demonstration of what their work looks like which should include as many elements of what exemplifies their work.  You may choose to focus on brushstrokes, color pallet, composition etc...

(Foundations 2 students will additionally write a page discussing how you demonstrated use of the principles of art: balance, rhthym, pattern, emphasis, movement, contrast and unity in your painting)

Presentations will be brief but please present to the class as though no one has any prior knowledge of the artist. You do not have to read the paper but give a well thought through synopsis along with the image. (it will be helpful to write an outline) You will likely be asked some basic questions as well so make sure you know your topic. (including knowing how to pronounce your artist's name.)

 Do not plagiarize in any way as it will result in a zero.
Be accountable and be on time, (meaning before the bell rings, not two seconds, minutes or hours after)  Papers need to be ready to hand in at the time of presentation.  Late papers (or emailed papers) will not be accepted.

This project counts for 20% of your grade! 

paper 50%

artwork 40%  

presentation-10%

Drawing and Painting Final Project

Write a 2 page (full pages minimally with no additional images) double spaced paper, 12 point type, on an artist of your choice.  Please include an additional works cited page as well.  Your artist  must be approved by Mr. P   before you begin.  You can choose any artist living or dead as long as they have contributed to the art world in a significant way. (Please avoid writing a paper about an uncle who likes to paint etc…) 

Provide biographical information as well as their training, most significant accomplishments and what they are best known for.  Discuss the artist's significance in the art world and the process of how they developed their work.  This is not an opinion piece so please focus on facts first.

Bring a full color image that best represents your artist's work to show during the presentation.

Presentations during the exam block will be brief but should present to the class as though no one has any prior knowledge of the artists.  You do not have to read the paper but give a well thought through synopsis along with the image. You will likely be asked some basic questions as well so make sure you know your topic. (start with being certain how to pronounce your artist’s name)   This project counts for 20% of your grade!

Have fun  and do your best work!  I strongly encourage you to choose an artist who you feel some personal connection to, not Van Gogh or Picasso because you know them already or have previously written a paper on them.  You are not limited to "fine artists" who show in galleries, visual artists who work in video games, design, graphic novels, film etc... are all equally valid.

Please be sure not to plagiarize in any way as it will result in a zero!!  Please be careful not to cut and paste or re-word from any web site or book. 

Be at your table prepared for your presentation before the bell rings. (if you are printing your paper in the LMC before the bell and you arrive after the bell, you lose your slot to present so get all work done and printed ahead of time.)   Late work or emailed papers will not be accepted. 

paper 50%

artwork 40%  

presentation-10%

Ceramics 2 Final Project/Presentation

Students will be asked to research and choose a female artist who creates 3D art. Each student will choose a different artist that needs to be approved by Mr. Purcell by Tuesday June 3 and write a 2 full page paper (minimum) plus an additional works cited page and create a strong and accurate representation of this artist’s work and facts about their life, training, creative process and notable aspects of their career in the arts. The artist's work has to be three dimensional but the media utilized is unlimited. Students will represent that work with a clay structure of their choice with the option to include other materials. Presentations will happen during the last day of class and will count for 20% of final grade.
Be in class before the bell with all materials ready to present.  No late or emailed papers will be accepted.  Please do not plagiarize in any way and begin by learning the correct pronunciation of your artist's name. 
Presentations can be a well thought through synopsis with note cards or the paper can be read to the class.  Please be prepared to know your subject matter and answer questions.

Final Presentation Rubric

EXEMPLARY                 10	PROFICIENT     9-8	PROFICIENT     7-7	INCOMPLETE         5-3	INSUFFICIENT    2-0
Paper adheres to all criteria for length, structure and includes full color image	Paper adheres to most criteria for length, structure and includes full color image	Paper adheres to some criteria for length, structure and includes full color image	Paper adheres to little criteria for length, structure and includes full color image	Paper adheres to little to none of criteria for length, structure and includes no image
Student is ontime to presention and prepared to present				Student is not ontime and lost presentation slot
Student pronounces artst's name correctly and has all factual information	Student pronounces artst's name correctly and has mostly factual information	Student pronounces artst's name correctly and has some factual information	Student pronounces artst's name correctly and has little factual information	Student pronounces artst's name correctly and has mostly little-no factual information
Student explains how this artist contributed to the art world in a significant way	Student partially explains how this artist contributed to the art world in a significant way	Student somewhat explains how this artist contributed to the art world in a significant way	Student marginally explains how this artist contributed to the art world in a significant way	Student does not explain how this artist contributed to the art world in a significant way
Student discusses artwork, influences & training in a clear and accurate manner	Student discusses artwork, influences & training in a mostly clear and accurate manner	Student discusses artwork, influences & training in a somewhat clear and accurate manner	Student discusses artwork, influences & training in a largely unclear and inaccurate manner	Student discusses artwork, influences & training in an unclear and inaccurate manner

Ceramics Final Project

2 full page (minimum) paper about an artist of your choice who works in any 3D medium. ( Do not serach 3D artists and choose an artist who does 2D art that looks 3D)  Artist must be approved by Mr. P before beginning. Paper is double spaced, 12 point font, no additional images listing all sources in an additional works cited page.  (Be certain that you can find at least 3 different independent sources of information to gather information from.  Wikipedia and the artist's personal site do not count.) Research the artist’s background and their body of work. What are they known for, their training, what medium do they work in, what are their influences…? Please bring in at least one full color image of their work to show the class so everyone leaves learning something about each student’s subject. No plagiarism of any kind.

Please be seated and ready to present before the bell rings.  No emailed or late papers will be accepted.  Please get your work done ahead of time to avoid printers running out of ink, not working, dogs alleviating their hunger etc...

Final project counts as 20% of your final grade so please make sure you know your material (including knowing how to correctly prounce your artist's name) as you will be asked questions.  Your presentation of the content counts for 10% of your grade, so have your full color image printed and give a synopsis of your paper or read the paper from your seat, whichever you feel will be most effective.

Ceramics Wheel Throwing and Alternate Project

Students will be asked to create at least 3 pieces on the wheel, specifically following the double sided handout provided to gain an understanding of the process.  Once those three pieces have been created, students will be able to make as many pieces as they like on the wheel and adapt the process to suit their needs.  Turn in your best glazed piece for your grade.

Any student who makes anything inappropriate, fails to work on the wheel or fails to clean up to the expectations will be removed from the wheel rotation and given the alternate project.
Alternate project:
Write a four page double spaced 12 point type paper with an additional works cited page on the history of wheel throwing.  When do the earliest pieces date back to?  what cultures started this artform?  How did the technology of the wheel develop from 19th century to today?  In addition, choose a 21st century ceramic artist and find out about their training background (how long did they study?  Where?  With who? Why?) What does their work mean to them and why do they use the process that they do?

Paper is due by Friday June 15th.

Start here:

https://quatr.us/art/history-pottery-clay-pottery.htm

Foundations- Acrylic Painting

Foundations Acrylic painting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0WRel_t6S8  (watch the first 12 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M4lHfWpEq4

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/blog/underpainting-why-you-need-to-do-it/

Andy Warhol

Watch all three short videos and get familiar with the "king of Pop Art",
Andy Warhol.  After viewing them all please look up any of his paintings or prints that you found interesting.  Also, look up images of his celebrity portraits.  When you are finished, create a list of your three favorite pieces/subjects and why you like them.

https://www.biography.com/news/andy-warhol-biography-video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBgw3AwDZKg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekGySlb2iyQ

Ceramics 2- Contemporary Art

Students will continue to investigate untraditional approaches to building with clay and have the option of bringing in different media to combine with clay including wire and wood. Exploration of artists who are currently working in the field will be the focus for this project. Students will be able to choose red or white clay or perhaps a combination. There will be less boundaries with this assignment than any previous. Students will present ideas/concepts that demonstrate the principles of art and get them approved, working solo or with a partner or even a small group.

Research contemporary artists who work on the wheel with clay or mixed media

Try a search for

 contemporary 3d wheel throwing artists

Ron Mueck

https://www.uncommongoods.com/art/style-or-medium/3d-sculpture

Drawing and Painting Final- Seniors

Drawing and Painting Final

Write a 2 page (or more) double spaced paper, 12 point type, on an artist of your choice.  Please include a works cited page as well.  Your artist  must be approved by Mr. P   before you begin.  You can choose any artist living or dead as long as they have contributed to the art world in a significant way. (Please avoid writing a paper about an uncle who likes to paint etc…) 

Provide biographical information as well as their training, most significant accomplishments and what they are best known for.  Discuss the artist's significance in the art world and the process of how they developed their work.  This is not an opinion piece so please focus on facts first.

Bring a full color image that best represents your artist's work to show during the presentation.

Presentations during the exam block will be brief but should present to the class as though no one has any prior knowledge of the artists.  You do not have to read the paper but give a well thought through synopsis along with the image. You will likely be asked some basic questions as well so make sure you know your topic. (start with being certain how to pronounce your artist’s name)   This project counts for 20% of your grade!

Have fun  and do your best work!  I strongly encourage you to choose an artist who you feel some personal connection to, not Van Gogh or Picasso because you know them already or have previously written a paper on them.  You are not limited to "fine artists" who show in galleries, visual artists who work in video games, design, graphic novels, film etc... are all equally valid.

Please be sure not to plagiarize in any way as it will result in a zero!!  Please be careful not to cut and paste or re-word from any web site or book. 

Be at your table prepared for your presentation before the bell rings. (if you are printing your paper in the LMC before the bell and you arrive after the bell, you lose your slot to present so get all work done and printed ahead of time.)   Late work or emailed papers will not be accepted. 

paper 50%

artwork 40%  

presentation-10%

Advanced Art- Imaginary Landscape

Advanced Art Imaginary Landscape

ADVANCED ART IMAGINARY LANDSCAPE


STUDENTS WILL USE A TEMPLATE BASED ON ALBRECHT DURER'S RHINOCEROS.
TRACE THE TEMPLATE ONTO A SHEET OF WATERCOLOR PAPER.  CHOOSE A THEME  AND FIND A MINIMUM OF 7 ELEMENTS (AS MANY MORE AS YOU MAY NEED) TO REPRESENT THE VARIOUS SHAPES THAT MAKE UP THE RHINO.  THE ARRANGEMENT MAY BE VERY SURREALISTIC AS IN THE WORK OF RENE MAGRITTE AND SALVADOR DALI.
EX: USE VARIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES LIKE WATERMELON, APPLE, ORANGE, GRAPES ETC...FINAL PIECE WILL BE IN FULL COLOR USING WATERCOLORS AND COLORED PENCIL ON WATERCOLOR PAPER.
BACKGROUND WILL REMAIN WHITE TO ENHANCE THE SHAPE OF THE RHINO.

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/durer_albrecht.html
http://www.magritte.com/
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/dali_salvador.html

Pop Art Final-Seniors

Pop Art Final

Choose any artist from the Pop Art movement with the exception of Andy Warchol. Write a 2 page double spaced paper with 12 point type and a works cited page.

EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING: WHERE WAS THE ARTIST BORN AND BASIC BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DID THEY HAVE? WHAT WERE THEY BEST KNOWN FOR? WHAT KIND OF SCALE DID THEY WORK WITH? WAS THERE ANY SPECIFIC EVENT IN THEIR CAREER THAT WAS IMPORTANT OR PIVOTAL? AN EXAMPLE OF THEIR WORK THAT BEST REPRESENTS WHAT THEY ARE KNOWN FOR. INCLUDE A FULL COLOR IMAGE THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE ARTIST'S WORK TO SHOW.

 Please have your paper printed ahead of time and be in class before the bell rings ready to present.


No late or emailed papers will be accepted.


paper-40%

duck stamp art- 50%

presentation- 10%


Final project grade counts as 20% of your final grade

Ceramics- sculping a free-standing figure

Students will be finding a minimum of two photo references for either suits of armor and other adornments for a knight or elements that make up a gargoyle.  (not drawings or paintings)
Museum websites can be a strong source.
Begin the same process with every project by creating sketches of your idea before building.  Create a design that is free-standing and at least 6 inches tall.  Look at the examples in class and think about creative ways you can design wither a knight or gargoyle that stands on it's own.  Elements like capes, swords and wings can be useful.  Whichever choice you make, your figure needs to demonstrate at least 3 different textures and at least two different lines (organic, geometric, broken, continuous)
When glazing you need at least two different values.
Be creative and have fun!

Design Final- Seniors

Design final

Students will be exploring architectural design through the aesthetics of Frank Lloyd Wright's work.  Review the book, Frank Lloyd Wright A Gatefold Portfolio and focus on the homes he built.  
You are being given an unlimited budget to create a home in South Deerfield utilizing the qualities of FLW's work.  Create a general floorplan on 9 x 12 white paper using a ruler and any other technical tools necessary to create a clean general idea of the interior space. (examples below)

https://www.google.com/search?q=Frank+Lloyd+Wright+floor+plan+drawings&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiq9d-Joa7UAhUENj4KHSfYCaEQ_AUICigB&biw=1279&bih=608&safe=active&ssui=on

https://www.google.com/search?q=Frank+Lloyd+Wright+floor+plan+drawings&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiq9d-Joa7UAhUENj4KHSfYCaEQ_AUICigB&biw=1279&bih=608&safe=active&ssui=on#safe=active&tbm=isch&q=Frank+Lloyd+Wright+exterior+house+renderings&imgrc=vbMWSCtjkpMTCM:

Part 2: Write a 2 page double spaced, 12 point font paper with an additional works cited page describing to your client 12 different ways that you have incorporated elements of FLW's work into their home.  Choose specifics, not opinions, but factual elements and the way they are utilized in his spaces.  An example would be the placement of a fireplace which could be in the center of the house, symbolizing warmth and the heart of the space.  
Please be on time (not two seconds after the bell, two minutes, two hours...) and ready to present when the bell rings.  Have papers printed ahead of time, not last minute in the LMC.  No late work or emailed papers will be accepted.  Know your subject as you will be asked questions regarding your justification for your design choices which will impact your grade.

paper 40%
art 50%
presentation 10%

Focus on doing your best and not the unattainable