September 5, 2011 Grade 10

This week students will continue to construct their kinetic compositions based on the work of Alexander Calder. They will complete their small compositions that are based on the work of their chosen artist.

Grade nine has completed their exercise using Durer’s Device. Some examples are on display in the reception area. This week students will develop an art vocabulary. They will complete experiments the elements of color and value, i.e. color theory – mixing, tints, shades and values and define the principles of design. They will work in their sketchbooks and make examples in their sketchbook.

August 29, 2011 AP Art

AP students are working on their complex composition based on either Melancholia I or The Hallucinogenic Toreador. We will work on these drawings throughout the coming week and Friday we will critique our work. This project will continue at home. With the materials we purchased at Larach during our field trip, we will make our portfolios to safely transport our work from school to home and back. Thanks to I. and G. for assembling the miter box we purchased.

August 29, 2011 Grade 10

Students will continue interpreting the still life in the style and technique of their selected artist to further their understanding of Modern art. This week we will look at and experiment with Dada and Kinetic art.

August 29, 2011 Grade 9

Grade nine will continue working on their drawing of the hand using Durer’s Device. All students have completed the first phases of the project and are now drawing the contours of the hand – edges and spaces. They will be adding values to create depth and dimension. Most students will complete this project by September 2.

August 22, 2011 AP Art

AP students are beginning their first complex composition. They will be taking their inspiration from one of two master works of art, Albrecht Durer’s Melancholia I and Salvador Dali’s Hallucinogenic Toreador. We will work on these in the studio through August 30. Students will continue to work on these compositions at home.

Tuesday August 23

We are planning a short field trip to Larach. We are going to purchase the supplies needed to construct our own easels, picture frames, and portfolios and will survey the materials that are available for future projects. We only have an hour to do all of this so we better be quick.

Students will not need to purchase anything during this trip. They may choose to but the purpose is to become familiar with what is available and the purchasing process.

August 22, 2011 Grade 10

Students have selected an artist from the modern movement to study and share. They are using the following web site for their research http://www.theartstory.com/ They will share with the class the things that make this artist a Modern Master. Then they will complete a work inspired by this artist's work.

Monday August 22
Student's should be prepared to "informally" share their research about their selected artist and the movement that artist represents. Limit your comments to 3 minutes. Notes from your research will be helpful. But a written report is not necessary at this time.