8th grade visual arts students are beginning a new project. It is a symbolic portrait. Students will have a choice of using either 3-D assemblage techniques or collage for this project. Items and/or images included in this portrait will help tell the viewer about who these students are, rather than how they look.
Today, we began with a discussion of some of the effects of industrialization on the art world, especially as it relates to assemblage work.
Friday, September 11, 2009
sketchbook check #2
The second sketchbook check is coming up on Monday and Tuesday for 7th grade classes and Thursday for 8th grade.
All students should have at least 12 pages of sketches, including at least 6 life drawings.
All students should have at least 12 pages of sketches, including at least 6 life drawings.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
8th grade
The eighth grade class is continuing their exploration of alternate art making methods with a study of traditional Chinese painting. Traditional/Alternate...doesn't seem to fit, but it does. We discussed the meaning of the chop stamps found on many of these works of art, as well as the balance between human and natural elements.
The students developed their own symbol and carved a chop stamp of their own. They will use these stamps again after we have finished painting. They are creating landscape paintings that begin with shapes created from India ink blown through a straw. Next, they will have the opportunity to add color and detail to the landscape using watercolor paint. Many of these students started the ink portion of this composition yesterday, and were excited about the unpredictable nature of the medium.
The students developed their own symbol and carved a chop stamp of their own. They will use these stamps again after we have finished painting. They are creating landscape paintings that begin with shapes created from India ink blown through a straw. Next, they will have the opportunity to add color and detail to the landscape using watercolor paint. Many of these students started the ink portion of this composition yesterday, and were excited about the unpredictable nature of the medium.
7th grade
The 7th grade visual arts classes are beginning to finish their self portraits. They have used a grid to draw these portraits from photographs. The drawings look great! I plan to photograph them before they get covered in paint. The next step in this process will be to turn that self portrait drawing into a monochromatic painting.
This week, we have discussed the meanings of the terms hue, tint, shade, and monochromatic as students painted a value scale for the hue that they plan to use for their monochromatic portraits. They explored the spectrum of tints and shades that could be created from this single hue, as preparation for their self portrait paintings.
This week, we have discussed the meanings of the terms hue, tint, shade, and monochromatic as students painted a value scale for the hue that they plan to use for their monochromatic portraits. They explored the spectrum of tints and shades that could be created from this single hue, as preparation for their self portrait paintings.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sketchbook due dates
If it becomes necessary to change any of these due dates, students will be informed of the change in class. I will also post any changes to this schedule on the blog.
Term 1 2009
Sketchbook Due Dates
8/24-25 7th grade
(at least 6 full-page sketches total, at least 3 life drawings)
8/28 8th Grade
(at least 6 full-page sketches total, at least 3 life drawings)
9/14-15 7th grade
(at least 12 full-page sketches total, at least 6 life drawings)
9/17 8th grade
(at least 12 full-page sketches total, at least 6 life drawings)
10/5-6 7th grade
(at least 18 full-page sketches total, at least 9 life drawings)
10/8 8th grade
(at least 18 full-page sketches total, at least 9 life drawings)
**Final sketchbook checks (at least 24 full-page sketches, at least 10 life drawings)**
10/22-23 7th grade
10/26 8th grade
Late Work Policy
1 day late = 70% of grade earned
2 days late = 50% of grade earned
more than 2 days = 0
Term 1 2009
Sketchbook Due Dates
8/24-25 7th grade
(at least 6 full-page sketches total, at least 3 life drawings)
8/28 8th Grade
(at least 6 full-page sketches total, at least 3 life drawings)
9/14-15 7th grade
(at least 12 full-page sketches total, at least 6 life drawings)
9/17 8th grade
(at least 12 full-page sketches total, at least 6 life drawings)
10/5-6 7th grade
(at least 18 full-page sketches total, at least 9 life drawings)
10/8 8th grade
(at least 18 full-page sketches total, at least 9 life drawings)
**Final sketchbook checks (at least 24 full-page sketches, at least 10 life drawings)**
10/22-23 7th grade
10/26 8th grade
Late Work Policy
1 day late = 70% of grade earned
2 days late = 50% of grade earned
more than 2 days = 0
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The first week
It has been an exciting first week! By Friday, all visual arts students will have received a sketchbook. Students should begin working on at least two full sketchbook page drawings per week. This is usually the only homework assignment that they have for art class.
All of the classes started off this week with a big picture activity. This is a group project in which each student receives a small piece of a much larger picture. They must pay close attention to details and proportions to copy what they see on their piece. In the end, we should be able to re-assemble the pieces and identify the larger image.
Moving into next week, the seventh graders will begin working towards creating a monochromatic self-portrait painting. They will study the art and techniques of Chuck Close as they learn to make use of a grid and photograph to help them create the portrait.
The eighth grade class will be working on a mixed media composition. They will have the option of creating a landscape or a portrait. We'll also discuss the art of Zac Freeman and Anselm Kiefer, as examples of mixed media portraits and landscapes using non-traditional materials.
All of the classes started off this week with a big picture activity. This is a group project in which each student receives a small piece of a much larger picture. They must pay close attention to details and proportions to copy what they see on their piece. In the end, we should be able to re-assemble the pieces and identify the larger image.
Moving into next week, the seventh graders will begin working towards creating a monochromatic self-portrait painting. They will study the art and techniques of Chuck Close as they learn to make use of a grid and photograph to help them create the portrait.
The eighth grade class will be working on a mixed media composition. They will have the option of creating a landscape or a portrait. We'll also discuss the art of Zac Freeman and Anselm Kiefer, as examples of mixed media portraits and landscapes using non-traditional materials.
Welcome to Visual Arts!
*A copy of this letter went home with all visual arts students this week.
August 11, 2009
Dear ACMS Parents,
I am excited to be here for my fourth year as the ACMS Visual Arts teacher! We will begin two different art courses this week. The seventh grade will begin a yearlong course, which will build upon their experiences from sixth grade and develop a deeper understanding of 2-D and 3-D ideas and techniques in the visual arts. The eighth grade visual arts students will begin the first in a series of three visual arts courses which will be offered this year. These courses will enable them to further develop the techniques and ideas learned over the past two years and help them create a strong visual arts portfolio. Soon, the eighth grade classes will add digital photography and collage to their repertoire of art experiences.
One important element of our art program is the student sketchbook. This sketchbook will be an artifact, which the students will be able to use to reflect upon their artistic journeys. It will provide them with a tangible and readily accessible record of their growth. The sketchbook will also travel between home and school, allowing parents a chance to witness their child’s artistic development. We will discuss a variety of ways for students to use their sketchbooks including sketching, planning, and journaling. Over the course of the first term, Students will be required to complete at least two full-page drawings per week. At least ten of these will be drawings from life. Most of these sketches should happen outside of class. It is my hope that this will become a habit for my students long after their art class has ended.. ACMS has arranged to purchase a sketchbook for each Visual Arts student. This is a hard cover sketchbook with 80 sheets of quality drawing paper. If your child should require an additional sketchbook, they will be available for $6 each. If you wish to make a donation to help cover the cost of purchasing these sketchbooks, donations will be gladly accepted. The sketchbook is the only required supply for this course aside from a pencil.
I will occasionally need parent volunteers to help with special events such as art shows, field trips, and projects. If you would like me to contact you when these needs arise, please email me at jedmison@atlantachartermiddle.com with your name and contact information. Also, please contact me if you have an art related experience or talent that you might like to share with the students.
It’s going to be a great year!
Sincerely,
Jacob Edmison,
ACMS Visual Arts Teacher
August 11, 2009
Dear ACMS Parents,
I am excited to be here for my fourth year as the ACMS Visual Arts teacher! We will begin two different art courses this week. The seventh grade will begin a yearlong course, which will build upon their experiences from sixth grade and develop a deeper understanding of 2-D and 3-D ideas and techniques in the visual arts. The eighth grade visual arts students will begin the first in a series of three visual arts courses which will be offered this year. These courses will enable them to further develop the techniques and ideas learned over the past two years and help them create a strong visual arts portfolio. Soon, the eighth grade classes will add digital photography and collage to their repertoire of art experiences.
One important element of our art program is the student sketchbook. This sketchbook will be an artifact, which the students will be able to use to reflect upon their artistic journeys. It will provide them with a tangible and readily accessible record of their growth. The sketchbook will also travel between home and school, allowing parents a chance to witness their child’s artistic development. We will discuss a variety of ways for students to use their sketchbooks including sketching, planning, and journaling. Over the course of the first term, Students will be required to complete at least two full-page drawings per week. At least ten of these will be drawings from life. Most of these sketches should happen outside of class. It is my hope that this will become a habit for my students long after their art class has ended.. ACMS has arranged to purchase a sketchbook for each Visual Arts student. This is a hard cover sketchbook with 80 sheets of quality drawing paper. If your child should require an additional sketchbook, they will be available for $6 each. If you wish to make a donation to help cover the cost of purchasing these sketchbooks, donations will be gladly accepted. The sketchbook is the only required supply for this course aside from a pencil.
I will occasionally need parent volunteers to help with special events such as art shows, field trips, and projects. If you would like me to contact you when these needs arise, please email me at jedmison@atlantachartermiddle.com with your name and contact information. Also, please contact me if you have an art related experience or talent that you might like to share with the students.
It’s going to be a great year!
Sincerely,
Jacob Edmison,
ACMS Visual Arts Teacher
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