x10 Intro to Art: August 2010 Archives
Monday: View Elements and Principles Power Point - Watch Blublu.org videos to get inspiration for upcoming work.
HW: Complete Pattern Sheet by Wednesday
Tuesday: Discuss Contour line, drawing on the right side of the brain, perception and Blind Contour lines - Begin drawing with Blind Contour line drawings
HW: On the internet, find 2 graffiti artists that you like, print out a few images of each of thier work.
Wednesday: Draw using 10/90 drawings - 90% blind, 10% looking - Practice drawing hands
Thursday: Begin thumbnail sketches of your final contour line drawing - use the inspiration from graffiti artists you researched along with your pattern sheet.
Friday: View Sketchbook Powerpoint - Begin working in Sketchbooks
Elements of Art
Line-An element of art that is the path of a moving point through space.
Space- The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects.
Value- An element of art that is derived from reflected light.
Color- An element of art that is derived from reflected light.
Texture- The element of art that refers to how things feel, or look as if they fell if touched.
Shape- A two dimensional area that is defined in some way.
Form- Objects having three dimensions.
Principles of Art
Proportion- The principle of art concerned with the size relationships of one part to another.
Balance- The principle of art concerned with equalizing visual forces or elements in a work of art.
Pattern- The principle of art that refers to a two dimensional decorative visual repetition( has no movement)
Emphasis- The principle of art that makes one part dominate over the other parts.
Rhythm- The principle of art that indicates movement by the repetition of elements or objects.
Movement- The priciple of art used to create the look and feeling of action or to guide the viewers eyes throughout the work
Variety- The principle of art concerned with difference or contrast.
Today we will be reading and taking notes on the elements and priniciples of Art in Art Talk.
Activity: Using magazines students will find and cut out images that they feel represent each of the elements and principles of Art. Students will glue their examples and lable them on the paper provided. Examples are due at the end of class on Thursday.
Monday- We will be going over the syllabus and course expectations. We will begin the circle, sqaure triangle drawing. You will have until Friday to complete the drawing. Please use Black ink or pencil.
Tuesday- Discussion "What is Art" We will be viewing two powerpoints that discuss this concept. Continue cirlcle, square triangle drawing if time in class.
Wednesday- Discussion on how art is organized, it's language, the elements and priciples.Contiue to work on said drawings.
Thursday- Discussion and explaination of sketchbooks, the how and why artists use them. Continue drawing.
Friday- Sketchbooks and checks for $10 are due. We will be begin first Sketchbook #1 What is art? Due Tuesday Sept. 7th
