WHat Does a Great Sketchbook Look Like?
As art students many of you have are familiar with the concept of a sketchbook. But have you really explored the full potential of your sketchbook? A sketchbook is like a writing journal in that you are recording your thoughts and analyzing them. A sketchbook adds visuals to your thoughts and ideas. Look at these examples of amazing sketchbooks!
Sketchbook Assignments: Drawings are to be done in order. All assignments due on the first day of class every week. Work will be a 0 after Wednesday! Sketchbooks will include warm-ups in addition to homework.
January 19th to January 22nd: Watch the video on Surrealism. Choose your favorite artist from the video. Explain why you like this particular artist's work by describing what you like about his/her works--cite specific examples from the work. Explain your preference for this artist's work through the elements & principles of art.
January 26th, 2016:Research the Surrealist movement and "exquisite corpse" drawings . Try it out by following this process:
January 29th 2016: Turn last week's sketches into finished drawings. Transfer these drawings to your slab built cubes.
March 30th, 2015: Research dinnerware and draw 3 ideas for a dinner set. This includes a cup, plate and bowl.
April 6th, 2015: Add color, designs and/or images to your dinner set designs.
April 13th, 2015: Research thematic tea sets. Draw 3 designs of your own.
May 4th, 2015: Add color, designs and/or images to your tea set designs.
May 18th: Turn in the rough draft of your artist statement. Click this link to type your statement.
May 25th: Turn in the final draft of your artist statement. Click this link to type your statement.
- Students are not allowed to work from published photographs or other copyrighted work. Classes are based on drawing from direct observation. Many students have years of experience drawing from photographs, and are quite accomplished at it. Nevertheless, this program follows the AP College Board Guidelines, and does not support working from copyrighted material.
- Each Homework assignment is worth two grades. One grade is a Homework Grade (due date) and a second grade is a Daily Grade (composition and content). Homework is an essential component of the grading process in discussing strength and growth in a student’s work
January 19th to January 22nd: Watch the video on Surrealism. Choose your favorite artist from the video. Explain why you like this particular artist's work by describing what you like about his/her works--cite specific examples from the work. Explain your preference for this artist's work through the elements & principles of art.
January 26th, 2016:Research the Surrealist movement and "exquisite corpse" drawings . Try it out by following this process:
- Partition four 2"X 6"sections in your sketchbook.
- Create four pictures, 1 in each 2" x 6" section (draw vertically). These will be used for your project.
January 29th 2016: Turn last week's sketches into finished drawings. Transfer these drawings to your slab built cubes.
March 30th, 2015: Research dinnerware and draw 3 ideas for a dinner set. This includes a cup, plate and bowl.
April 6th, 2015: Add color, designs and/or images to your dinner set designs.
April 13th, 2015: Research thematic tea sets. Draw 3 designs of your own.
May 4th, 2015: Add color, designs and/or images to your tea set designs.
May 18th: Turn in the rough draft of your artist statement. Click this link to type your statement.
May 25th: Turn in the final draft of your artist statement. Click this link to type your statement.