Studio Choice Challenge
Options in a variety of studio centers.
Earn 150 points or more by the END of the challenge.
(think 10 points per day)
Challenge Objective
Students will be self-directed learners who are engaged in artistic activities of their choice.
Students will be problem-solvers, figuring out how to do projects on their own, using daily demos, book, computer and peer resources.
Ask 3 before me!
Challenge Grading
Students will earn points for each project based on both effort and quality. Ms. G is the final judge on the number of points earned.
Students will also be graded on daily participation and reflection of learning.
No Evidence = No Points!
Procedures
Beginning of Period
Sit at the center you want to use for the day.
Once chairs are filled up that center is FULL!
Write on your calendar the demo and the center for the day.
Give full attention to the DEMO of the DAY.
Work on one or more projects in that center.
End of Period
Write name, date, challenge center and level on back of all 2-D art.
Keep projects in your sketchbook or make a challenge folder.
Clean up center by putting all supplies away NEATLY.
Get challenge signed off by GAUB when completed.
Center Expectations
You must stay at the same center all period. No switching in the same day.
Waiting lists for popular centers will be made as necessary. If there is a waiting list, you
can only do one project, then you must rotate out to allow others the use of the center.
Centers that are left messy by any period, will be CLOSED to all periods!
Drawing Center
Level 1
Value Scale
5 points
Level 2
Shadow Shapes
10 points
Level 3
1-Point Perspective Hallway
or Room
15 points
Level 4
Still-life
20 points
Level 5
Portrait
25 points
Level 6
You Decide!
25 points
Drawing Center: Make a 7 shade Value Scale using Artist Pencils and 4 different shading
techniques.
See pages 22-23 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
5 Points
Drawing Center: Draw 3 different 3-D shapes on a page and use shading techniques to
create shadows.
See pages 56-57 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
10 Points
Drawing Center: Draw a 1-point perspective school hallway, include doors and lockers or
room including furniture .
See pages 20-21 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
15 Points
Drawing Center: Draw a realistic still life of objects and use shading techniques to show Form and Space.
See pages 148-149 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
20 Points
Drawing Center: Draw a realistic portrait showing value (yourself, a teacher or a famous person), using a photo for reference.
See pages 141 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
25 Points
Drawing Center: Design your own Drawing Challenge that stretches your abilities BEYOND the expert level.
25 Points
Must complete 2 drawing challenges and be approved
for this Level!
Painting Center
Level 1
Value Scale
5 points
Level 2 Technique Backgrounds
10 points
Level 3
Color Wheel
15 points
Level 4
Cubism
20 points
Level 5
Pointillism
25 points
Level 6
You Decide!
25 points
Painting Center: Make a 7 level tint and shade Value Scale using only one color plus
black and white.
5 Points
Painting Center: Create 3-5 different technique background papers. (EX: marbles, dropper, salt, straw)
10 Points
Painting Center: Create an accurate and labeled 12 color wheel MIXING 3 primary colors to get the other 12.
See pages 24 or 285 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
15 Points
Painting Center: Create a Cubism Still-life or portrait.
See pages 150-151 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
20 Points
Painting Center: Create a pointillist landscape or seascape.
See pages 154-155 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
25 Points
Painting Center: Design your own Painting Challenge that stretches your abilities BEYOND the expert level.
25 Points
Must complete 2 Painting challenges
and be approved for this Level!
Collage Center
Level 1
Paper Weaving
5 points
Level 2
Color wheel
10 points
Level 3 Surrealism Collage
15 points
Level 4
Radial Mandala
20 points
Level 5
Abstract Landscape
25 points
Level 6
You Decide!
25 points
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL6QTVvDTgc
Collage Center: Create a paper weaving using at least 4 different colors of paper.
5 Points
Collage Center: Create an accurate and labeled 6 color wheel using only torn paper from magazine pictures.
See pages 24 or 285 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
10 Points
Collage Center: Create a surrealism collage that tells a story and shows SPACE.
See pages 162-163 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
15 Points
Collage Center: Create a radial symmetry mandala using cut and torn paper.
See pages 31 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
20 Points
Collage Center: Create an abstract collage landscape or seascape.
See pages 152-153 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
25 Points
Collage Center: Design your own Collage Challenge that stretches your abilities BEYOND the expert level.
25 Points
Must complete 2 Collage challenges and be approved
for this Level!
Sculpture Center
Level 1
Bug
5 points
Level 2
House
10 points
Level 3
Mask
15 points
Level 4
Robot
20 points
Level 5 Interactive
25 points
Level 6
You Decide!
25 points
5 Points
Recycled Sculpture Center: Use wire, pipe cleaners and recycled materials to create a bug or animal.
Recycled Sculpture Center: Use Recycled materials to create a 3-D imaginary creature, alien or robot.
20 Points
Recycled Sculpture Center: Use recycled materials to create something that moves or is interactive.
25 Points
Recycled Sculpture Center: Design your own Sculpture Challenge that stretches your abilities BEYOND the expert level.
25 Points
Must complete 2 Sculpture
challenges and be approved for
this Level!
Clay Center
Level 1
Glaze Something
5 points
Level 2
Coil or
Pinch Vessel
10 points
Level 3
Slab Mask
15 points
Level 4
Face Mug
20 points
Level 5
Bobble Heads
25 points
Level 6
You Decide!
25 points
See pages 230-233 in the Art Portfolios Textbook for help!
Clay Center: Use SLAB Method to create a African style Mask.
10 Points
25 Points
Clay Center: Use pinch and slab methods combined to create a Bobble Head doll.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q12oNjUuVhU
25 Points
Clay Center: Design your own Clay Challenge that stretches your abilities BEYOND the
expert level.
Must complete 2 Clay challenges
and be approved for this Level!
COMPUTER: Digital Collage/ Photography
Level 1
5 points
Level 2
10 points
Level 3
15 points
Level 4
20 points
Level 5
25 points
Level 6
25 points
Computer Center: Digital Collage/ Photography: Digitally paint and/ or
collage an imaginary animal. (combine 3 or more different animals)
5 Points
Instructions on Moodle
10 Points
Computer Center: Digital Collage/ Photography: Digitally paint and/ or
collage a digital Mandala project.
Instructions on Moodle
Computer Center: Digital Collage/ Photography: Create a Pop Art Portrait
using different textures and colors.
15 Points
Computer Center: Digital Collage/ Photography: Digitally turn yourself into a
Zombie, vampire or other monster and place yourself in a destroyed city.
20 Points
http://www.worth1000.com/tutorials/162588/zombie-fication
25 Points
Computer Center: Digital Collage/ Photography: Take your own photos and
combine them into digital collage that uses layers and filters.
25 Points
Computer Center: Digital Collage/ Photography: Design your own Digital
Collage Challenge that stretches your abilities BEYOND the expert level.
Must complete 2 Digital Collage or Photography challenges and be
approved for this Level!
COMPUTER: SketchUp / Tinker Cad/ Pivot
Level 1
5 points
Level 2
10 points
Level 3
15 points
Level 4
20 points
Level 5
25 points
Level 6
25 points
Computer Center: SketchUp/ TinkerCad/ Pivot: Create a SketchUp model of
a sculpture that includes 3 different types of shapes.
5 Points
10 Points
Computer Center: SketchUp/ TinkerCad/ Pivot: Make an account and finish
the first 4 tutorials in TinkerCad.
15 Points
Computer Center: SketchUp/ TinkerCad/ Pivot: Create a small object for 3-D
printing. (key chain, paper clip, mini car, creature or house)
Computer Center: SketchUp/ TinkerCad/ Pivot: Create a PIVOT that shows
the person doing an action (EX: eating, swimming, running)
20 Points
https://youtu.be/V8a10UaZImw
25 Points
Computer Center: SketchUp/ TinkerCad/ Pivot: Create a 20+ frame
animation of a SketchUp creation that includes textures.
25 Points
Computer Center: SketchUp/ TinkerCad/ Pivot: Design your own 3-D Design
Challenge that stretches your abilities BEYOND the expert level.
Must complete 2 Sketch-Up/Pivot or Tinkercad
challenges and be approved for this Level!
Fiber: Sewing, knitting and weaving
Level 1
5 points
Level 2
10 points
Level 3
15 points
Level 4
20 points
Level 5
25 points
Level 6
25 points