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

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