Last Class of 2012

Hi Everyone,

As we go into the break, I want to take this chance to thank you all for a wonderful semester so far!  At this point in the course I would like a little feedback from you about how this semester went.  Please take some time to answer a few questions, you can post anonymously in the comments and I will review them:

Survey Questions

1. What did you enjoy most in this course?

2. What do you think we should spend more time on?

3. What do you think we should spend less time on?

4. What do you like about the way Dr. G teaches?

5. What do you think Dr. G should do differently?

I hope you all have a wonderful break and come back energized and excited to take on your ISP and your exams.  Have a happy, safe and restful holiday season!

Dec. 17 Class

Today I assigned your Independent Study Projects.

Here is a the full package that includes all the material you will need:

Handout: ISP

Here is a link to the site that has a good list of social issues that might inspire you: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html

Here are some artworks from the Research – Definitions and Examples handout:

Theodore Gericault, Raft of the Medusa, 1818 

Jacob Lawrence, Tombstones, 1942

Fridah Kahlo, The Broken Column, 1944

Andy Warhol, 200 Cambell's Soup Cans, 1962

David Siqueiros, Echo of a Scream, 1937

Pablo Picasso, Guernica, 1937

Robert Smithson, Spiral Jetty, 1970

Dec. 11 Class

Today we finished up with our clay assignment.  We will do a critique tomorrow as well as moving on to do some career explorations in the visual arts.

Handout: Career Explorations

You will work in groups of 3 and choose a career to explore.  Presentations will begin on Tuesday of next week and continue into Thursday.

You will also receive your ISP next week so that you can think about it over the break.

Exam Schedule

ISP Due. Jan. 18

All exams at 9AM

Jan. 24 Period 4

Jan. 25 Period 5

Jan. 28 Period 1  --> Art Exam

Jan. 29 Period 2

Jan. 30 Period 3

Jan. 31 Exam Review Day

Dec. 3 Class

Today we started working with clay!

You should all be done your sketches of your Picasso inspired, juxtaportraits by now and working with clay.  Remember, your sketches and your resources will be marked.

Here are the solutions to the previous tests: Unit 2 Test Solutions.

Nov. 21 Class

Today I discussed what will be on the test on Monday.  Here is a handout outlining what you will need to study.

Handout: Unit 2 Test Review

You should all be completed your printmaking by tomorrow.  Those who are not done should be making the time to come in after school to do the printing.

Nov. 15 Class

Today we watched a bit of a video on some advanced printmaking techniques.  What we are doing with our plexiglass plates is a simplified version of what the professionals do with copper plates.  Here is a link to the video:

Intaglio Printmaking Techniques

We then discussed the marking scheme for your etching and prints.

Handout: Rubric for Printmaking

This rubric will be used to assess your final prints.  Everyone should aim to complete their prints by the end of next week.