Course Information
In Visual Arts 7/8, students will apply the elements and principles of art as they stretch their imaginations in studio projects, historical inquiry, art criticism, and aesthetics. Students will have the opportunity to explore art from a variety of time periods and global cultures while creating their own masterpieces in a variety of mediums challenging their perceptions and developing their creative skills. Potential units of study include: print making, graffiti/street art, pop art, animation/graphic design, and portfolio development.
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Palm Project
Palm Reader Brainstorming Worksheet
Palm Reader Rubric
Description: Students will illustrate a design that somehow tells a story about, or symbolizes their life. This illustration will be created within the outline of their hand print.
Vocabulary: Direct Symbolism. Indirect Symbolism, Open Composition, Closed Composition, Craftsmanship, Stippling, Cross Hatching, Hatching
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open & closed composition
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stay within the outline of the hand
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fill the entire space (show quality)
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include at least 4 different illustrations
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connect, intertwine, overlap
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uniquely represent you as a person
(CREATIVITY)
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vary the sizes of symbols (big/small)
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show direct & indirect symbolism
Skills Focus:
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Composition
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Craftsmanship (Clean lines, solid coloring, shading techniques, etc)
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Contrast
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Elements of Art
DO THIS TODAY (Wednesday) A2
DO THIS TODAY (Wednesday) A3
DO THIS TODAY (Thursday) B2
The elements of art are the basic components of art-marking. It is impossible to create a work of art without using at least one of the seven elements of art. In order to be successful in art creation, an artist must be able to intelligently use the elements of art. Artwork can also be analyzed according to the use of the elements in a work of art.
Throughout the entire year we will be addressing different elements and principles it is your responsibility to turn in your packet at the end of each semester.
Notan Design Slideshow
Notan Design Worksheet
Paper Relief Slideshow
Relief sculpture is an art form that is midway between painting and sculpture in the round. It is a process in which the subject stands out or projects a surface from the background. The surface can be several levels including high relief (deep or almost in the round) or low relief (shallow) or anywhere in between.
Drawing Unit
Drawing Unit
In this unit, students will engage in various drawing techniques and strategies to demonstrate shading, perspective, proportion and blending.
Drawing Unit Practice Test
Vocabulary Slideshow LinkVocabulary Packet
Alphanumeric Grid Character Slideshow
Alphanumeric Grid RubricGraffiti Unit
Clay Unit
Color Theory Unit
Monogram/Logo Unit
Oaxacan Alebrije
Oxacan Alberije - Plaster Sculpture
Sugar Skull Brainstorming Worksheet
Alebrije Rubric
Alebrije Peer Critique
