September 12, 2011 AP Studio Art

This is a short week. On Monday AP students will decide on due dates for both Melancholia and the Juxtaposition projects. In our next project we will develop a series of symbolic images that represent who you are or an aspect of your personality. We will use these images to create an Avant-Garde Abstraction.

September 12, 2011 Grade 10

Last week we completed our Kinetic sculptures and hung the Calder type mobiles in the art room. Students used wire and fishing line to hang their colorful elements together in a balanced composition. It took a lot of experimentation but they were ultimately successful. The mobiles are delightful as they move slowly over the students’ heads, constantly changing their compositions.

This is a short week. I will see grade 10 Monday and Tuesday. On Monday students will begin to compare and contrast the landscapes of the early 1800’s with the landscapes of the early 1900’s. We will start by looking closely at French Neoclassicism and the work of Jacques-Louis David, Jean Auguste Ingres, and Eugene Delacroix. Students may want to use the internet to become familiar with their work.

September 12, 2011 Grade 9

September 12
We have been working in our sketchbooks this week, numbering pages, creating an inside cover design, a value scale, and adding a glossary to the back of our books.
Grade nine will not meet this week due to the Independence Day holiday.

September 12, 2011 Grade 8

The illuminated letter designs have been successfully completed. Students demonstrated their creativity and craftsmanship in this exercise. Well done.

This is a short week and not all of you will have art this week. I will see grade 8A on Monday. You will be able to use this time to complete or add finishing touches to your projects.

September 5, 2011 Grade AP Studio Art

This week we will begin an exercise on juxtaposition. Students will continue to work on their Melancholia/Toreador exercise at home. We will also construct a storage rack for our portfolios. Wednesday we will review AP Portfolio requirements and begin developing an area of concentration. We will also discuss how to compose an artist’s statement.

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.