Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Bell Work


Since we had so many struggle-

Write an arithmetic expression for this problem. Then evaluate the expression using the order of operations:

 

Mr. Smith charged Jill $32 for parts and $15 per hour for labor to repair her bicycle. If he spent 3 hours repairing her bike, how much does Jill owe him?

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Glass Jewelry Sculptural Piece


Jewelry Final Project

Glass Sculptural Piece”

 

Objective:

Students will create an original work of art in clay using the elements and principles for design quality.   This piece will be transformed into glass using several processes students have covered through the course of the semester including plaster casting, brushing, filing, sanding, polishing and using Mod Podge. 

 

State Goals:

Goal 25- Language of the Arts

25.A.4 Analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles and expressive qualities in a composition/performance in dance, drama, music and visual arts.

25.A.5 Analyze and evaluate student and professional works for how aesthetic qualities are used to convey intent, expressive ideas and/or meaning.

Goal 26- Creating and Performing

26.B.4d Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills that communicate clear and focused ideas based on planning, research and problem solving.

 

Materials:

Clay

Plaster

Metal Cylinders

Kiln/Polisher/Sanding Machine

Glass fragments

Mod Podge

 

Steps:

1.        Sketch ideas of a piece that’s widest part is its base and has no limbs that extend out and away from its base.  Parts may only go up from the base.  This sketch has to be approved before moving onto the clay.

2.       Create the sketch in clay form double checking no parts extend past or away from the base.

3.       Stick the clay to the back counter and tape one of the cylinders around it.  Make sure to leave about a quarter inch around each side of the clay.

4.       Mix plaster to a “pancake batter” consistency.  Remember to keep water out of the container of plaster and cover it when you are done.

5.       Pour your plaster mixture over your clay so that it is at least an inch over the clay.

6.       Let plaster set and teacher will fire the cylinder.

7.       Once fired, remove all clay pieces from the plaster to create a mold for your glass.

8.       Fill the entire plaster mold with glass fragments and set on back counter to be fired again.

9.       Once fired for the second time, your glass piece should be ready to take out.  If it didn’t fill enough repeat step 8.

10.   To remove glass from plaster soak in water until plaster becomes loose enough to remove. DO NOT pour plaster down the sink!

11.   Clean out your cylinder and place it back in the box.

12.   Clean your glass piece off using a brush until no plaster is left.

13.   File your piece as needed to remove sharp edges and unwanted bumps.

14.   Use the polisher to add a shine to the surface of your piece.

15.   To finish the look add Mod Podge to the surface to create a nice shine.

16.   A key chain, chain, magnet or other creative uses can be attached as desired.
 

 

Painting Parody


Painting Final Project

“Painting Parody”

 

Objective:

Students will create an original work of art based off of the work of a famous artist.  An original painting will be transformed by changing characters, background, elements and principles in a way that it still resembles the original but reads in a completely different way.

 

State Goals:

Goal 25- Language of the Arts

25.A.4 Analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles and expressive qualities in a composition/performance in dance, drama, music and visual arts.

25.A.5 Analyze and evaluate student and professional works for how aesthetic qualities are used to convey intent, expressive ideas and/or meaning.

Goal 26- Creating and Performing

26.B.4d Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills that communicate clear and focused ideas based on planning, research and problem solving.

Goal 27- Arts and Civilization

27.B.4a Analyze and classify the distinguishing characteristics of historical and contemporary art works by style, period and culture.

 

Materials:

18 by 20 Canvas Board

Acrylic paints

Oil paints (optional for detail work on top)

Gel Medium

 

Steps:

1.        Choose a famous painting.  Provide ARTIST’S NAME, NAME OF PAINTING & 1PARAGRAPH ABOUT THE ORIGINAL WORK.

2.       Sketch the painting and your idea of changing it.  Think about the elements and principles of design while doing this and be prepared to explain your decisions.  This sketch must be approved before starting on your canvas.

3.       Trace your sketch onto the canvas using the overhead or projector.

4.       As always, paint the background first!  It’s always easier to paint the background first in case you go over slightly on objects in the foreground.

5.       Paint the foreground.

6.       Add details, such as highlights, that you can’t create while the paint underneath is wet or that you want to use oil paint for.  Remember that oil paints can create more consistent gradients and can also be used to create a glaze effect.

7.       When the picture is dry, coat it will gel medium to add a protective layer as well as a nice shine that really makes your colors bold.

8.       Most importantly be creative and have fun with this!  I am excited to see what you can all come up with.
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Logo Design Project-5

Objective:
Students will learn basic typography skills and more advanced Illustrator techniques in creating a logo design.

State Goals:
25-Know the language of the arts
25.A.3d Visual Arts:
Identify and describe the elements of value, perspective and color schemes; the principles of contrast, emphasis and unity; and the expressive qualities of thematic development and sequence.

26-Understanding how works of art are produced
26.A.4e Visual Arts:
Analyze and evaluate how tools/technologies and processes combine to convey meaning.
 
 
Steps:
     1.      Open a 8.5 by 11 inch document (should look like a sideways piece of paper).

 
          2.      Think about shape and its function in an artwork:

Triangle on point-Unstable/Chaotic   
 Triangle on base-Stability/Strength
Circle-Draws your eye into the center of a circular shape
 
3.      Think about line and flow

Implied lines- that are not visible but carry your eye across the picture plane

 
          4.      You will have to write down how you used 2 & 3 after your work is completed.

            5.      Choosing colors:

You may pick from one of the following color schemes-

Analogous- Any three colors which are side by side on the 12 part color wheel such as yellow-green, yellow and yellow orange.

Complimentary- Contains any two colors which are directly opposite each other on the color wheel

Monocromatic- only one color and its shades and tints (shade add black…tints add white)

 

Your project must c ontain:

1.      Title-the largest text in your design

2.      Subtitle or sub-writing which should be smaller than the title

3.      Something 3-D (create object or shape- add stroke/color- deselect and select with white arrow-effect-3D)

4.      Image created by YOU (This can be done using any of the techniques we have done in Illustrator, Photoshop or Corel Paint or even something that you know how to do on your own!)

5.      Planned placement of design using shape/function & line/flow

6.      Planned color scheme

7.      Also, always remember to title your work correctly and Save frequently!
 

 



 

Computer Art Intro to Photoshop Activity

Objective:
Create a name plate by learning the basic functions of Adobe Photoshop.

Skills:
-Elements and principles
-Basic tool functions
-Cutting, masking and transfering images
-Collaging images and layers

State Goals:
25-Know the language of the arts
25.A.3d Visual Arts:
Identify and describe the elements of value, perspective and color schemes; the principles of contrast, emphasis and unity; and the expressive qualities of thematic development and sequence.

Activity Examples:


 
 

Shape Face Project 3- Computer Art

Objective:  Students will recreate their face in geometric or organic shapes using PhotoBooth and Adobe Illustrator.

Terms:
Shape
Geometric
Organic
Value
Contrast
Gradient
Tint
Shade

State Goals:
25-Know the language of the arts
25.A.3d Visual Arts:
Identify and describe the elements of value, perspective and color schemes; the principles of contrast, emphasis and unity; and the expressive qualities of thematic development and sequence.

26-Understanding how works of art are produced
26.A.4e Visual Arts:
Analyze and evaluate how tools/technologies and processes combine to convey meaning.
 
Steps:
1. Discuss terms and objective of project.
2.  Demonstration of project.
3.  Take photos in PhotoBooth (may be black and white or color).
4.  Add shapes where different values are on the face using Adobe Illustrator.
 
How this project turned out:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, November 16, 2012

Art and Design Ceramic Pinch Pot Creatures- Project5

Objective: Students will learn the basics of clay while learning how to make a basic pinch pot.  After mastering the technique, students will creatively transform a pinch pot into a creature.

Steps:
1. Introduce pinch pots by making them out of modeling clay.

2.  Spend a second day making pinch pots out of modeling clay and print out photos of an animal they would like to turn their pinch pot into.

3.  Practice kneading the clay (getting the air pockets out) and go over the tools.

4.  Learn how to slip and score to attach pieces.

5.  Begin work on first pinch pot for creature.

6.  Once pinch pot is approved more clay will be given to add details.  Continue until completed.