This week in Visual Arts...

We are taking a quick break from our Op Art Cubes to hlep make posters for the eStem Middle School Spring Play, The Werewolf's Curse Or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow.

Look for our beautiful posters coming soon and be sure to not miss the play!

May 10th
House opens at 6:30, curtain at 7:00
$3.00
2nd Baptist Church, E. 8th St, LR

Information and Rubric for Final Artist Book Project

Final Artist Book Project

Visual Arts, Ms. Krannichfeld, 2010-2011

What you will do:

Individually or in pairs, you are to create a handmade book based around one artist.   There will be suggestions of different artists posted in the room for you to consider.  You may also pick your own artist if there is someone that interests you (just okay it with me first).  You will work on this project both during class and outside of class throughout the quarter.  DO NOT COUNT ON BEING ABLE TO FINISH THIS PROJECT WITH THE TIME GIVEN IN CLASS ONLY!  There will also be periodic progress checks on your books.  You will be warned ahead of time when these progress checks will be and what I will be checking.  It will be presented and turned in the last week of the quarter. Anytime you finish class work early would be a great time to get busy on this final project.

Final Artist Book Project  

Guidelines to follow: 

Your book must

• be a handmade book.

Ideas: accordion-style book, Japanese stab-binding book, book made out of cardboard, pop-ups…

(research handmade book making technique as to how you want your book to look)

• have decorated front and back covers relating to the artist chosen. 

·         have information about your artist’s life and work.

·         include an original artwork made by you inspired by one of the artist’s famous artworks. (If you are working with a partner, each partner must create an original artwork in the book)

·         have a reference page at the end listing any sources you used (2 minimum sources).

·         Lastly, your book must be creative! A simple turn-the-page book will not cut it! Think fold-outs, pockets, secret compartments in the book, peek-a-boo windows…the possibilities are endless! 

Due June 6th

Artist book rubric

Ms. Krannichfeld, Visual Arts

Name(s) _____________________________ Period___________

Covers (40pts):

Front decorated_____/15pts

Back decorated______/15pts

Title and authors written_______/10pts

Art info (70):

Media used by artist_____/10pts

Artwork recreation______/30pts

Movements/social issues_____/10pts

Minimum of 2 labeled Illustrations of artist’s work (title, year, media)______/20pts

 

Information (30):

Biographical info______/20pts

Influences______/10pts

General (60pts):

Grammar/Spelling_____/20pts

Creativity and neatness_____/20pts

Bibliography on last page_____/20pts

What's Up for Week 3 in Visual Arts

Students are learning about the movement of Op Art and working on their Op Art Cubes which are coming along great! 

Students have also started researching for their Final Artist Book Project that will be due
JUNE 6th.  Look for the information and rubric above this post.  This is a large end-of-the-course project worth 200 points. 

The performing arts department is putting on a play on May 10th and visual art students are helping out by creating posters to advertise the play.  This ties in nicely with our lesson on graphic design next week.


Announcements:

Field Day is Thursday.
No school on Friday.

Answering Open-response Questions

DO:         -Restate the question in your answer.

- answer every part of the question

- back your statements up with evidence or facts

- review your grammar and spelling

-write SOMETHING

DON’T:   - begin with “yes”, “no”, “because”, or “I think”

- write statements without supporting statements

-write incomplete sentences

skip the question all together

         

First assignment worth points is Thursday!

There will be a supplies check on Thursday 3/31 worth 25pts.  Please refer to the class info sheet on what items to bring that day!

Welcome to 4th Quarter!!!

Here is some info about the class.

**PUT THIS SHEET IN THE FRONT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK AS A CONSTANT REMINDER**

Welcome to Visual Art!

Ms. Lisa Krannichfeld, E-Stem Middle

lisa.krannichfeld@estemlr.net

A. Course Description/Objectives

          In this class you will be cultivating your art-making skills through a variety of art projects including collage, drawing, and painting.  A variety of sources will serve as inspiration for your art-making such as your personal interests and experiences and social issues happening around the world.  You will also learn to appreciate the art of others and the importance art has in human society. Lastly, you will learn to read and write in response to art.

B. Teacher’s Expectations

        Here at eStem, all of the teachers have high expectations for every student.  This holds true in my art class as well.  My expectations of you are to put forth your best effort on every assignment, to come to class everyday prepared and eager to learn, and to contribute to a successful learning community.  In return, I promise that I will put forth my best effort in teaching you, to come to class everyday prepared, and to manage a successful learning community.  Together, we will make this class a great place to come everyday.

C. Materials Needed – bring these items to class everyday!

3 prong pocketed folder with paper

Hand-held pencil sharpener

Pencil

Big eraser      

(your first assignment worth points will be a supplies check – have these materials by Thurs 3-31!)

D. Class Rules

1. Bring all necessary materials every day. Take RESPONSIBILITY for your success!

2. NO cell phones, MP3 players, etc. These will be confiscated if seen.

4. NO food or drinks in the classroom. Water is acceptable.

5. CLEAN up after yourselves. You have a beautiful art studio, so let’s keep it that way!

6. Be RESPECTFUL of yourselves, your classmates, your classroom, and your teacher.

7. Have an OPEN MIND.

8. Come to class everyday ready to LEARN, ready to CREATE!

G. Syllabus

Each week will consist of one main art project and several smaller written assignments.  At the end of the course there will be a final artist/art movement project due, done individually or in pairs.  Tests and quizzes may be given at the teacher’s discretion.  

Projects include (not necessarily in this order):

“Moody” Monochromatic Landscape Collages

Artist Trading Cards

Artist/Art Movement Books

Op Art

Celebrity Portraits

Collaborative Figure Installation

Key concepts covered (not necessarily in this order):

The Elements and Principles of Art

Art Criticism and Self-Reflection

Composition and Unity in art

Color Theory and Practice

Self-Expression in art

F. Grading

90-100  A           70-79    C

80-89    B           60-69    D      0-59      F

Grading will be based on individual progress made by each student.  Your best effort needs to be put both into the art projects and classroom assignments in order to complete this course successfully.  You will not pass if you only do the art projects.

**What can I do to help make my art class a great learning environment?**

I have read and understood the above statements about Ms. Krannichfeld’s Visual Art Class. I agree to abide by the rules and promise to contribute my all to make this a great class.       Name_______________________

Take notice...Aritst Books are due Mon, March 14th!

Checklist:

Do you have the following ready for next Monday?

1.     Book made?

2.     Front (book title and author names) and back covers decorated?

3.     Bibliography (2 works cited) on last page?

4.     Biography info on first pages?

(life events, childhood, etc.)

5.     At least 2 labeled pictures of your artist’s work? (title, year, and media used)

6.     A recreation of one of your artist’s artworks? (one per person)

7.      Art info about their style, art movements, what media they use, and/or social issues in their work?

Also, you will be graded on your NEATNESS, GRAMMAR/SPELLING, and CREATIVITY