Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Week of Feb 24-28 (Art Room 501)


Objectives:
1. Students determine classroom procedures and consequences in the art room
2. Set up their tables and bring in supplies
3. Review and examine types and functions of Greek pottery
4. Design and create an example of Greek pottery using paper mache techniques
5. Work alone or with a partner to learn art techniques and procedures

Classwork:
MONDAY

  • Set up supplies and procedures for each class 
  • Review supplies list and homework assignment 
  • Review form and design for Grecian urns : http://www.slideshare.net/ShawnDuckworth/greek-pottery and http://www.scoilphadraigcurragh.com/uploads/1/1/2/0/11205876/7637341.jpg
  • Sketch one example of Greek pottery and turn in for exit ticket  
HOMEWORK (all week): Bring in supplies- especially NEWSPAPERS and OLD SHIRT (MASKING tape, pencils, sketchbook, glue sticks, scissors)

TUESDAY
  • Set up tables: Cups with 2 parts water, one part glue; newspaper; paintbrushes; balloons; paper towels, markers
  • Review procedure for paper mache pottery: http://www.abc.net.au/arts/wingedsandals/makedo2.htm Steps 1-3
  • Cut newspaper into strips/squares
  • Blow up and tie off balloons- NOT TOO BIG or they will POP
  • Carefully apply layers of newspaper and mache mix as demonstrated by Ms T
  • When balloon is covered, write your name in marker on a white paper and paper mache it to your balloon
  • Find a safe space to keep your balloon on prep table. BE CAREFUL of OTHERS WORK TOO
  • Clean up your table
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
  • Set up tables: Cups with 2 parts water, one part glue; newspaper; paintbrushes; CARD STOCK; paper towels, markers, example sheets of various pottery forms
  • Review procedure for paper mache pottery: Steps 1-3 (Ballard Spahr students, absent students) and http://www.abc.net.au/arts/wingedsandals/makedo2.htm Steps 4-6  (Students who completed Steps 1-3)
  • Choose a design from template sheet and cut card stock to recreate the form (base, lip, and handles)
  • Carefully apply layers of newspaper and mache mix as demonstrated by Ms T
  • When balloon is covered, write your name in marker on a white paper and paper mache it to your balloon
  • Find a safe space to keep your balloon on prep table. BE CAREFUL of OTHERS WORK TOO
  • Clean up your table
FRIDAY
  • Set up tables: Black paint, cups with water, newspaper for table cover, brushes, your project
  • Paint your entire pottery black (see me for different color)
  • On the bottom or inside, tape your name tag
  • Find a safe space to keep your project on prep table. BE CAREFUL of OTHERS WORK TOO
  • Clean up your table
HOMEWORK (all week): Bring in supplies- especially NEWSPAPERS and OLD SHIRT (MASKING tape, pencils, sketchbook, glue sticks, scissors)

Pottery Forms Handout: 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

TUES FEB 18

Do Now: Review the SEVEN WONDERS links from last week: Tour the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD:
http://www.unmuseum.org/wonders.htm

Classwork: Continue working on one of the following projects, which we did not complete due to snow days:

  1. Create a travel brochure for ONE or MORE of the SEVEN WONDERS, or one of the famous Roman or Greek buildings. Follow the directions to do it in Google Docs: (100 pts) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM78m-f6_as 
    1. For ideas: Check out http://slodive.com/inspiration/showcase/travel-brochure-template/
    2. TEMPLATE FOR DESIGN: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KQgdNmqcvTXJQW7TyW-3lB_vgrzZC5VAq4AI38QgQ_g/edit?usp=sharing 
  2. Experiment with Google Drawing,  Try http://pixlr.com/editor/ or go back and use sumopaint.com/app to recreate one of the seven wonders, or attempt to draw famous works of Greek and Roman Art/Architecture.
  3. Use paper, markers, and scissors to create a pop-up of the Seven Wonders (hand drawn):
    1. http://arteascuola.com/2013/02/the-7-wonders-of-the-ancient-world-pop-up/
  4.  Use 3D Google software Sketch-Up to design an ancient wonder.
    1. Download Sketchup for Education: http://www.sketchup.com/download 
    2. Watch tutorials: http://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos  OR http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-SketchUp
    3. Example templates are here: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?tags=7+wonders

Extra: Look at the Golden Ratio. How does it apply to art and architecture in the ancient world?
http://www.creativebloq.com/design/designers-guide-golden-ratio-12121546 

Assessment: Email/share mirandagt2014@gmail.com with your completed travel brochure or drawing/recreation or 3D design.

HOMEWORK: Bring in SUPPLIES: NEWSPAPERS/magazines, 2 glue sticks, 1 pair scissors, pack of crayons, colored pencils, or pastels, sketchbook, 3 pencils

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Wednesday

WEDNESDAY:
Do Now: Write down/email/text yourself list of supplies you will need starting TUES FEB 18
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 1 pair scissors
  • sketchbook
  • 3 pencils
  • pack of crayons or pastels
Classwork: Continue working on your project from yesterday

HW: BRING IN SUPPLIES!!! Also: Notice 2-5 beautiful shapes, colors, or designs and take a picture or note down the items. 

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

TUES Feb 11- Fri Feb 14

WEDNESDAY:
Do Now: Write down/email/text yourself list of supplies you will need starting TUES FEB 18
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 1 pair scissors
  • sketchbook
  • 3 pencils
  • pack of crayons or pastels
Classwork: Continue working on your project from yesterday

HW: Notice 2-5 beautiful shapes, colors, or designs and take a picture or note down the items. 

TUESDAY:
DO NOW: Tour the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD:
http://www.unmuseum.org/wonders.htm

Classwork: Pick ONE project and complete.
  1. Create a travel brochure for ONE or MORE of the SEVEN WONDERS, or one of the famous Roman or Greek buildings. Follow the directions to do it in Google Docs: (100 pts) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM78m-f6_as 
    1. For ideas: Check out http://slodive.com/inspiration/showcase/travel-brochure-template/
    2. TEMPLATE FOR DESIGN: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KQgdNmqcvTXJQW7TyW-3lB_vgrzZC5VAq4AI38QgQ_g/edit?usp=sharing 
  2. Experiment with Google Drawing,  Try http://pixlr.com/editor/ or go back and use sumopaint.com/app to recreate one of the seven wonders, or attempt to draw famous works of Greek and Roman Art/Architecture.
  3. Use paper, markers, and scissors to create a pop-up of the Seven Wonders (hand drawn):
    1. http://arteascuola.com/2013/02/the-7-wonders-of-the-ancient-world-pop-up/
  4.  Use 3D Google software Sketch-Up to design an ancient wonder.
    1. Download Sketchup for Education: http://www.sketchup.com/download 
    2. Watch tutorials: http://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos  OR http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-SketchUp
    3. Example templates are here: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?tags=7+wonders

Extra: Look at the Golden Ratio. How does it apply to art and architecture in the ancient world?
http://www.creativebloq.com/design/designers-guide-golden-ratio-12121546

Assessment: Email/share mirandagt2014@gmail.com with your completed travel brochure or drawing/recreation or 3D design.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Art History Unit 2: Ancient Greek Arts

Do Now: Go through the POWERPOINTS to become familiar with the basics of Greek Art
  • Classwork: Continue to become familiar with Greek art using the resources below

ASSESSMENT: Email mirandagt2013@gmail.com with 3-5 things you learned about Greek art and architecture.

Homework: Take a picture or note down a building or other artifact that takes from Greek art and architecture.