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October 9, 2010 Welcomeand Drawing!

Unit Concepts- Syllabus Review

- Contact Info

-Student critique and pre-

drawing

Studio Problem/Approaches

Students will create extended an extended linear line drawing focusing on perspectiveand depth in their compositions using a variety of charcoal. They will work from an

interesting and complex area in the art classrooms, storage areas, etc.

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October 23, 2010- The Figure

Unit Concepts-Drawing from the human form

-Using value to create form

-Using line to express emotion and

movement of the figure

Studio Problem/Approaches- Students will observe the figure and render

it using a variety of wet media, focusing onexpressive gestures and lines.

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November 9 (T),11 (Th), 2010 Evening Artist Seminar

(Older Group ONLY 6:30-8pm at Howard)

Guest Artists/Teachers:

11/9

Laverne Miers-Bond (Marriotts Ridge High School)Expressive Drawing Techniques

11/11

Michael Bracco (Ellicott Mills Middle School)Narrative Traditions and Cinematic Composition

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November 13, 2010 PersonalNarrative using Experimental and

Expressive Materials

Unit Concepts-Draw self from observation

-Creating a successful composition

-Working on altered surfaces

-Using value to create form

-Experimenting with and combining a variety of

media

-Using the self-portrait to tell a story

Studio Problem/ApproachesThis problem will build on the approaches learned in the 11/9 and 11/11

evening seminars.

Students will create a composition illustrating a personal narrative which

incorporates multiple self-portraits using experimental media such as wax,

drawing, and collage.

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November 20, 2010Personal Narrative, contd

Unit Concepts-Draw self from observation

-Creating a successful composition

-Working on altered surfaces

-Using value to create form

-Experimenting with and combining a variety of media

-Using the self-portrait to tell a story

Studio Problem/Approaches

This problem will build on the approaches learned in the 11/9 and 11/11 evening seminars.

Students will create a composition illustrating a personal narrative which incorporates multipleself-portraits using experimental media such as wax, drawing, and collage.

HOMEWORK

Bring in 100 of the same object i.e. 100 bobby pins, 100 buttons, 100. These

objects must be able to be held together with regular glue or hot glue. Look atthe examples on the next page

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December 4, 2010- Ordinary to ExtraordinarySculptures made from everyday objects

Unit Concepts

-Sculptures can be made from

everyday found objects.

-Objects can be combined to

create extraordinary forms.

- Sculptures in the round showdimension on all sides.

Homework: Have an awesome rest of December and WinterBreak!! See you in 2011!

Studio Problem/Approaches

Students will create a representational sculpture using 100 of the same small,

seemingly mundane objects. Students will consider how the object may relate to the

subject of the sculpture, as well as how the sculpture can be designed to work within athree-dimensional space.

Example: Rooster made with chili peppers; Folk Art Museum, Mexico City

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January 8, 2011

American Visionary Art Museum Trip

Unit Concepts-Aquire ideas about things that make

us smile and what are universally

happy things.

-Investigating the aesthetics of

happiness

Studio Problem/ApproachesStudents will observe a variety of artworks from the museums

collection and current show What Makes Us Smile?.

(Transportation provided)

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January 11 (T), 13 (Th), 2011 Evening Artist Seminar

Older Group Only 6:30-8pm at Howard

Guest Artist/Teacher:

Shawn Costello

Expressive Portraiture.

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January 29, 2011 What Makes Smile? Still Life

Unit Concepts-Value gives the illusion of form

-Color can create a mood

-Work from direct observation

-Setting up a successful composition

Homework

Pack your art supplies (dry) and remember to bring your sketchbook for our trip

to the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Studio Problem/Approaches

Students will observe a still-life that includes objects that make us smile - toys,

food, highly colored objects, shoes, stuffed animals, (puppies?!? j/k), etc. This still

life is inspired by the current show at the American Visionary Art Museum What

Makes Us Smile?.

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February 12, 2011 Museum of Industry Field Trip

Unit Concepts

-Subject matter for compositionscan be found in everyday objects

-Value can be created using line

Repetition can be used to unify a

composition

-Artists often work in the field tofind subjects for their work.

Homework: Complete and select one black and white

composition to bring next class to use for paper cutout.

Studio Problem/Approaches

Students will visit the Baltimore Museum of Industry (Transportation provided)to complete drawings of objects to use for their cut paper work on 2/26.

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February 26, 2011 Paper Cutouts Based on

Drawings from the Museum of Industry

Unit Concepts:

Subject matter for compositions can be

found in everyday objects

-Value can be created using line

-Repetition can be used to unify a

composition-Artists often work in the field to find

subjects for their work.

Homework: None required for the next session.

Studio Problem/Approaches

Students will use their Museum of Industry drawing to create a linear, graphic,

black and white composition using cut paper.

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March 19, 2011 Preparation for the GT Art Exhibition/

Final Critique

Unit Concepts:-An art show is a way to showcase

the artwork students have

accomplished throughout the course

of the year.

-Students will collaborate with oneanother to make a large scale

artwork

Studio Problem/Approaches:Students will choose the artwork they would like to display in the GT Art Show,matte work, and write out labels. They will also collaborate with fellow artists

to create a group artwork.

Homework: Students will email an artist

statement to instructors.