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

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

This week in visual arts...

We are learning how to compare and contrast different artworks.  We are writing our formal critiques during class.  We are also starting to wrap up the artist book project that is due MONDAY, MARCH 14th!  This is a big assignment so please do not forget to turn it in or turn it in late! 



Assignments due:

Venn Diagram - 10pts
Compare/contrast essay (class)  - 30pts
Compare/contrast essay (individual) - 30pts

Our life-size collage figures are finished!!!

Please come by and view them around the school! They look great!

Update on the artist book projects - Final product is due March 14th!

Students are still independently working on their artist books that are the final project of this class.  The first progress check was the research questions due last week.  The next progress check will be Monday, Feb 28th and your handmade book must be assembled by then.  This progress check is worth 30pts.

Below is the rubric that the artist book project will be graded by: 

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

Life-size figure drawing collages

This week students are getting started on their next creative adventure working in groups.  Students are posing for each other to illustrate either - "Flirtatiousness, melancholy, pensiveness, fatigue, or exubernace".  Then, students will use magazine scraps to collage in the color.  Hopefully, our finished products will look something like the pictures below.  Look forward to seeing them around the school soon!

We've finally finished our Torn Paper Portraits!!!

Please come by room 321 to view the beautiful work that eStem Middle School art students have done.  Try and see if you can recognize the celebrity!

Announcements!!!

Interim reports went home last Thursday!  Your child can get 5 bonus points if he/she brings back a signed interim!

Valentine's Dance tickets are now on sale!  Tickets for 5th and 6th graders can be bought from Ms. Bufford.  7th and 8th grade tickets can be bought from Ms. Hughes.  $8.00 in advance.  $10.00 at the door.
Where: eStem High cafeteria
When: February 18th

Week 6 - 2/7-2/11

This week we are continuing progress on our Torn Paper Portraits.  We have picked out favorite celebrity to use as our subject and are now starting to add in torn paper pieces to our drawings.  Stay

tuned for beautiful finished works of art!



Assignments due this week:

Open response - due 2/7  10 pts
Artist book project questions sheet - due 2/11 30 pts 
Value study papers-  due 2/11 25pts

Come look at our Op Art Cubes!

Come by the third floor to see the beautiful Op Art Cubes made by 5th - 8th grade art students!
We had lots of fun incorporated both art and math in making these!

Torn paper portraits

This week students will be studying the element of VALUE a little closer by creating torn paper portraits of their favorite celebrity!  Students will need to bring a black and white, 5 X 7 headshot of their chosen celebrity by Wed 2/2.


Assignments:

value study papers - 25pts
torn paper portrait - 100pts

Op Art Cubes are finished

Here are some of the students' finished op art cubes.  Look for them to be hanging in the school hallways by the end of the week. 

Any students who did not finish their cube have until Thurs, 2/3 to turn it in for full credit.  After this date half credit will be given. 

School news - Valentine's Dance

Valentine’s Dance: Feb. 18^th

Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

5^th and 6^th grade from 5:45- 7:45pm

7^th and 8^th grade from 8-10 pm

Semi-formal attire!

Op Art Cubes

This week the students are studying the Op Art Movement of the 1960's-1970's.  We are also making our own Op Art Cubes that are sure to play tricks on your eyes.  Stayed tuned to see them hung!

Assignments due:

 Op art preliminary sketches  - 30pts, due Tues 1/25

Op art cube - 100 pts, due Fri 1/28

Final Artist Book Project

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.

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)

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

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

·         Your book must 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)

·         You book must have a reference page at the end listing any sources you used.

·         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! 

There will be a specific rubric given to you at a later date.

Call for Donations!!!

Attention parents of visual arts students:

We are getting ready to jumpstart the second semester of art class and need some of the following materials donated:

large cardboard boxes or cardboard sheets
magazines
black sharpies (or other permanenet marker - fine and broad-tipped)
clear packing tape
colored cardstock paper or scraps

We can never have enough of these items.  Any other art supplies donations such as painting and drawing supplies are always welcome, too!

Thanks!,
eStem Art Dept

Visual Arts Course information

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.  I expect each student to put forth their 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 you will learn more than you ever imagined.  The beauty of art is that it teaches you many, many things… if you let it.

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 1/6!)

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!

I do not tolerate disrespect, disruptive behavior, close-mindedness, or laziness!

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

Self 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.  Don’t think you will pass if you only do the art projects!!!