Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: March 2012

*Art at NSE with Mrs. Zink*

Below is my weekly schedule so you can see which rotation day your child has art class. Each week I will give an overview of what students will be learning and creating in art class. I will also include relevant images, information, and links to additional resources. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!!

-Mrs. Zink
mzink@northschuylkill.net

Day 1 and 6	Day 2 and 7	Day 3 and 8	Day 4 and 9	Day 5 and 10
1^st Cooper	4^th McCabe	1^st Schuster	2^nd Wiscount	1^stBridy
4^th Herring	2^nd Leibensperger	4^th Staudenmeier	6^th Ney	2^nd Moyer
5^th S. Houser	6^th Ackell	6^th Hysock	6^th Grade Art Club	5^th Grade Art Club
Kdg. Frushon	5^th Wolfe	Kdg. Borden/Jones	3^rd Lynch	5^th Fey
3^rd Selgrade	Kdg. Swartz	3^rd McCabe		Kdg. Potts

Friday, March 30, 2012

April 2^nd -April 6^th , 2012

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Continue working on Writing Prompt and Sketchbook Assignment

Tuesday- Continue working on Writing Prompt and Sketchbook Assignment
Wednesday- Finish assignments and share with the class
Thursday- No School
Friday- No School

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close
Tuesday Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close

Wednesday- Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close

Thursday No School

Friday- No School

Graphics (3rd Period)
Monday- Photoshop Project #4-Find a client to deign for
Tuesday Photoshop Project #4-Thumbnail Sketches

Wednesday- Photoshop Project #4-Thumbnail Sketches

Thursday- No School

Friday- No School

Make sure to check out the website below to see current designs done by Graphics students:
http://graphicsclass2012.northschuylkill.wikispaces.net/

Advanced Drawing (5^th Period)
Monday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Tuesday Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.

Wednesday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Thursday- No School
Friday- No School

Advanced Drawing Sketchbook Assignment due Friday 4/13 (After Easter Break)
Distortion: Create a Self-Portrait, using your reflection in a unusual surface, something other than a normal mirror. This could be a metal appliance (Spoon, toaster, blender) or anything else reflective (an ornament, a broken or warped mirror, a computer screen, a rear-view mirror, etc. )

Friday, March 23, 2012

March 26^th -March 30^th, 2012

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Continue developing ideas for the PP&L Energy Poster Contest.

Tuesday- Finish rough draft of poster and transfer to final paper.
Wednesday- Begin coloring poster.
Thursday- Finish coloring poster and hand in.
Friday- Narrative Art Introduction-examine and discuss various artworks.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close
Tuesday Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close

Wednesday- Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close

Thursday Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close

Friday- Continue painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close

Graphics (3rd Period)
Monday- Continue developing ideas and searching for reference images for Project #2-Alter an Image.
Tuesday Use Photoshop tools for Project #2.

Wednesday- Finish Project #2

Thursday- Introduction of Photoshop Project #3-Incongruous Images. Begin developing ideas.

Friday- Use Photoshop tools for Project #3.

Make sure to check out the website below to see current designs done by Graphics students:
http://graphicsclass2012.northschuylkill.wikispaces.net/

Advanced Drawing (5^th Period)
Monday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Tuesday Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.

Wednesday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Thursday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Friday- Review project requirements and begin sketching ideas.

Advanced Drawing Sketchbook Assignment due Friday 3/23:
Morphing: Show the gradual transformation of one object into another object. Example: a pair of scissors into a shark. The objects should not have any relation to one another.

Friday, March 16, 2012

March 19^th -March 23^rd, 2012

Wednesday March 21^st-Last Day of 3^rd Marking Period
Thursday March 22^nd-First Day of 4^th Marking Period

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Keith Haring Reading Strategies due today. (1^st Period only)
Continue coloring Perspective Name City.

Tuesday- Keith Haring Reading Strategies due today. (7^th Period only)
Continue coloring Perspective Name City.
Wednesday- Add finishing touches to project and hand in.
Thursday- Introduction and tour of the art room. Review course syllabus.
Friday- Narrative Art Introduction-examine and discuss various artworks.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday Grid photograph and canvas
Tuesday Begin enlarging photograph

Wednesday- Continue enlarging photograph

Thursday Continue enlarging photograph

Friday- Begin painting self-portrait in the style of Chuck Close

Graphics (3rd Period)
Monday- Continue designing logos and writing prompt
Tuesday Continue writing prompt.

Wednesday- Finish and hand in Logos and writing prompt

Thursday- Introduction of Photoshop Project #2-Alter an Image. Begin developing ideas.

Friday- Continue developing ideas and searching for reference images.

Make sure to check out the website below to see current designs done by Graphics students:
http://graphicsclass2012.northschuylkill.wikispaces.net/

Advanced Drawing (5^th Period)
Monday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Tuesday Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.

Wednesday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Thursday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.
Friday- Use figure drawing handout to assist in series of figure drawings.

Advanced Drawing Sketchbook Assignment due Friday 3/23:
Observational Drawing: Go to a place where you can sit for a long period of time. Capture the essence of the place by sketching the people and places you see. (restaurant, library, bookstore, mall, etc.)

Friday, March 9, 2012

March 5^th -March 9^th, 2012
PSSA WEEK

Monday-Regular Schedule

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)- Begin Coloring final copy of Perspective Name City.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)-Grid Photograph and then Grid Canvas
Graphics (3rd Period) Continue designing logos on Photoshop/Continue Writing Prompt

Advanced Drawing (5^th Period)-Use handout to aid in figure drawings

Tuesday-Modified Schedule

1^st- Continue coloring final copy of Perspective Name City.

2^nd- Finish gridding photograph and canvas and begin enlarging photo

5^th- Continue on series of figures drawings

Wednesday-Modified Schedule

5^th- Continue on series of figures drawings

3^rd- Continue designing logos on Photoshop/Continue Writing Prompt

Thursday-Modified Schedule

6^th- Finish gridding photograph and canvas and begin enlarging photo

7^th- Continue coloring final copy of Perspective Name City.

5^th- Continue on series of figures drawings

Friday-Modified Schedule

5^th- Continue on series of figures drawings

3^rd- Continue designing logos on Photoshop/Continue Writing Prompt

Advanced Drawing Sketchbook Assignment due Friday 3/16:

Figure Study Part II. Find a person who will sit as your model. This portrait sketch should be of the model’s face straight on. Spend time to follow proportion rules and measuring. This sketch should take at least 30 minutes.

Make sure to check out the website below to see current designs done by Graphics students:
http://graphicsclass2012.northschuylkill.wikispaces.net/

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Understanding and Application of Key Concepts	The student does not demonstrate understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork or vocabulary. The student does not apply any concepts to the assignment.	The student shows some understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork, or vocabulary. The student does not properly apply knowledge to assignment.	The student understands the concepts, artist/artwork, and vocabulary being taught and successfully applies them to the assignment.	The student demonstrates understanding beyond proficiency. The student applies knowledge from current and previous lessons.
Craftsmanship and Use of Materials	The student demonstrates a complete lack of craftsmanship. The materials were used incorrectly or not at all.	The student lacks craftsmanship. The materials and tools require more practice.	The work shows neatness, precision and care. Materials are used as intended. The student demonstrates appropriate level of skill.	The student’s craftsmanship is impeccable. The student demonstrates exceptional skill and mastery with all materials and tools.
Creativity	The student demonstrates a complete lack of creativity. The assignment is copied or unoriginal.	The student shows some original ideas with a limited amount of details. Ideas are similar to others.	The student produces interesting and unique assignments which contain many details. The student is not afraid to take creative risks.	All assignments are completed with unique and unexpected ideas. The student expresses ideas and imagination beyond the requirements.
Effort and Participation	No effort was put forth. The student did not participate or refused to participate. The student required constant redirection.	Minimal effort was shown during the lesson. The student participated occasionally and/or needed some prompts to stay on task.	The student is an active participant and puts forth full effort for all assignments. The student has a positive outlook.	Student is on-task the entire time, a consistent participant and has outstanding work ethic. The student inquires about additional opportunities for learning.
Ability to Follow Instructions	The student does not follow the given instructions. The assignment is incomplete or completed incorrectly.	The student follows some directions, but assignment is incomplete or partly incorrect.	The student is able to follow directions as they are given and meets all requirements. The assignment is completed as intended.	The student is able to correctly follow all directions. The assignment is completed beyond expectations. Student shows initiative to assist peers if needed.