Visual Art & Design 10
Fall 2011
Teacher: Ms. Jennifer Polischuk-MacDonald
Email:
Phone: 780 -743-5800 ext 141
Art is a way to communicate, explore, and problem solve.
Art education is concerned with the organization of visual material. Having individuals think and behave as artists, pointing out the values that surround the creation of art forms.
First week
Portfolio design – You will be marked on the design for your portfolio
Unit #1: Drawing Estimated class time CHECKLIST
1. Introduction to pencil media & styles of drawings 4 Classes ______
-gesture, line and contour
2. Drawing objects 2 Classes ______
3. Studies of facial features 2 Classes ______
4. Values Drawing 5 Classes ______
5. Pastel still life 4 Classes ______
6. Principles of Design Project On going ______
7. Art criticism – Define terms and critique your own work1 Class
Unit# 2: Collage
1. Look at Canadian Aboriginal art 1 class
2. Create personal collage of yourself 5 Classes ______
Unit #3: Clay Sculpture
1. Introduction to clay 1 Class
2. Totem pole project 4 Classes ______
Unit #4: Perspective Unit
1. Introduction to 1 & 2 Point Perspective 2 Classes ______
2. Use sketch book to develop ideas for Cityscape 2 Classes ______
3. Fully developed Cityscape in water colour 4 Classes ______
Unit #5: Painting / Art history
1. Color Theory
(colour wheel / gray scale/ primary colour painting) 3 Classes ______
2. Looking at art history 1 Class
3. Primary colour Painting 7 Classes ______
4. Art History Personal Choice Painting with write up 8 Classes ______
5. Individual Critique and class critique 1 Class
Unit #6: Aboriginal Sculpture
1. Understanding Negative and Positive Space 1 Class
2. Introduction to Different types of sculpture 1 Class
3. Abstract sculpture 6 Classes ______
4. Combining materials sculpture 7 Classes ______
SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT: Each week students will be given a sketchbook assignment to be completed at home.
Criteria for sketchbook assignment:
· Should not take no longer then 1 hour per week.
· Sketches should be clean – meaning no rips, no smudges.
· Sketch should fill up most of the sketchbook page.
· Use a variety of shading, drawing techniques. This does not have to be done in each sketch – but over the course of the semester.
· Experiment with different styles of drawing.
Evaluation:
Classroom Work, Assignments, and self-evaluations: 75%
Class work ethic: 15%
Sketch Book: 10%
Evaluation of major art assignments is based on:
· Composition /Design
· Technique & use of medium
· Finishing ( no rips, no smudges)
· Challenge/creativity
· Daily Assignments
Materials Needed:
· The following materials are needed daily for this class: sketch book, a white eraser, colored pencils, shading stomps, range of HB pencils, a ruler, old china plate and clean large yogurt container.
Class work ethic:
· Participate in all class activities and discussions
· Be punctual with good attendance
· Bring needed materials to class
· Be organized – manage classroom time
· Respect everyone in class. It is very important that all students feel comfortable and able to express their ideas with positive feedback.
· Care for all art supplies. Abuse of art supplies or student work may result in you being asked to drop the course.
· Clean up all art material when finished at the end of every class.
· Hand in work on time & sign all work.
· Incomplete projects are not an option. Extra help is available! Talk to your teacher and arrange a time.
· Plagiarism in Art is classified as cheating. Be inspired and influenced by the art work of others however adapt and create ideas to become your own. Images and work created that show clear evidence of belonging to another person will not be evaluated. I.e. Superman, Godzilla, recognizable Anime work or designer logos.
Extra Help
Should you have any concerns I am available most days before or after school. You may also set up an appointment through e-mail or telephone. ALSO there will be an ART CLUB – this will be a time to come work on projects.