February 15, 2012 – Wednesday

Art Foundations 2DAlexander Calder

  1. (4.2) Describe the purpose and meaning of art objects within different cultures, times, and places.
  2. (2.6) Create multiple solutions to visual challenges that show understanding between composition and meaning of work.

AP Studio Art – Tony Oursler

  1. (3.5) evaluate and defend how (3.5.1) subject matter are used in your art
  2. (1.4) create, define, and solve visual challenges using evaluation [critique] – Peer Evaluation – formative reflections about your artwork. Where are you with it now? What level do you want to attain? What do you have to do to get there?

Drawing – Chuck Close

  1. (1.1) apply media (pencil), techniques (shading), and processes (photo / grid) with (1.1.1) Skill (1.1.2) Confidence and (1.1.3) Awareness so your ideas are executed well.
  2. (2.2) evaluate the effectiveness of artworks

February 14, 2012 – Tuesday

Art Foundations 2DAlice Neel Portrait

  1. (1.1.) create art that demonstrates an  understanding of how your ideas (portrait in line and pattern in watercolor) relate to the (1.2.1) materials (1.2.2) techniques (1.2.3) and  processes you use.

AP Studio Art

  1. (3.5) evaluate and defend how (3.5.1) subject matter are used in your art.
  2. (5.4) reflect on interpretations as a means for understanding and evaluating art.

DrawingChuck Close

  1. (2.2) evaluate the effectiveness of artwork (based on the principles of value)
  2. (1.1) apply media, techniques, and processes with (1.1.1) Skill (1.1.2) Confidence and (1.1.3) awareness so your ideas are executed well.

February 13, 2012 – Monday

Art Foundations – “I’m not an abstractionist. I’m not interested in the relationship of color or form or anything else. I’m interested only in expressing basic human emotions: tragedy, ecstasy, doom, and so on.” Mark Rothko
  1. (3.2) apply ideas in art to solve visual challenges (watercolor technique).

AP Studio ArtTony Oursler Video Art

  1. (4.2) Describe the purposes and meaning of art within your culture and time.
  2. (4.4.1,2) Evaluate and interpret art for relationships in form and context.

Drawing – Chuck Close

  1. (1.1) apply media (pencil), techniques (generalized value), and processes (grid and photograph) with (1.1.1) Skill (1.1.2) Confidence and (1.1.3) awareness so your ideas are executed well.

Friday – February 10, 2012

Art Foundations 2D – Henri Matisse – Watercolor Experimentation

  1. (3.2) Apply ideas with watercolor paints to solve visual challenges (technique).

AP Studio Art – Berthe Morisot

  1. (2.2) Evaluate the effectiveness of artwork.
  2. (3.2) Apply subjects and ideas in art and use skill to solve viual challenges.

Drawing – Grids in Art

  1. (1.2.3) Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to process (grid and value generalization).
  2. (2.2) Evaluate the effectiveness of artwork.

Thursday February 9, 2012

Art Foundations 2D – Rows and Columns

  1. (5.3) Describe meaning of artwork by analyzing use of pattern.
  2. (3.2) apply ideas in art to solve visual challenges to create meaning through pattern.

AP Studio Art – Berthe Morisot

  1. Work on (1.2) concentration works that demonstrate how your ideas relate to the materials and techniques that you use. (P)
  2. (1.1) Apply media, technique, and process with skill and confidence (P)

Drawing – New York City

  1. (1.4.1) Create and solve visual problems using analysis of the values of the face.
  2. (1.2.3) Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to process (grid and value generalization).

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Freshman Open House!

Art Foudations 2DScribbled Line Portrait

  1. (5.3) Describe meaning of artwork by analyzing technique and use of line.
  2. (3.2) Apply ideas in art to solve visual challenges thorugh the use of pattern.

AP Studio Art – Berthe Morisot

  1. (4.2) Describe the purposes and meaning of art within your culture and time. (Share your thougths with your neighbor – What is the significance of your art?)
  2. (4.4.1,2) Evaluate and interpret art for relationships in form and context. (What are the most common elements that each work share – how do we know they belong to you?)

DrawingGrids

  1. (1.4.1) Create and solve visual problems using analysis of the shape and form of the face.
  2. (1.2.3) Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to process (grid and value generalization) – How will your choice in grid make the portrait successful?

February 7, 2012 – Tuesday

Art Foundations 2DContour Line

  1. (1.2) Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to the technique of contour line.
  2. (1.4.1) Create and solve visual problems using analysis of the shape and form of the face.

AP Studio ArtBerthe Morisot

  1. (4.2) Describe the purposes and meaning of art within your culture and time.
  2. (4.4.1,2) Evaluate and interpret art for relationships in form and context.

Drawing – Grids in Design

  1. (6.3) Use the process of grids and compare it with other disciplines.
  2. (3.4) Evaluate and defend the validity of sources for ideas (grid and portrait)

February 6, 2012 – Monday

  • Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. – Picasso

Art Foundations 2D – Line Portraits

  1. (1.2) Create art that demonstrates an understanding of how your ideas relate to the technique of contour line (and the portrait).
  2. (1.4.1) Create and solve visual problems using analysis (breaking it down) of the shape and form of the face.

AP Studio ArtBerthe Morisot Body of Work

  1. (4.2) Describe the purposes and meaning of art within your culture and time.
  2. (4.4.1,2) Evaluate and interpret art for relationships in form and context.

Drawing Jamie Treadwill – Grid Drawing Examples

  1. (6.3) Use the process of grids and compare it with other disciplines.
  2. (3.4) Evaluate and defend the validity of sources for ideas (grid and portrait)

February 3, 2012 – FRIDAY

Art Foundations 2D – Line Portraits – Student Examples

  1. Work on (1.1.1, 3) applying media and techniques with skill and awareness (of HOW you are using line).
  2. (2.2) Evaluate the effectiveness of how line is working to define your portrait.

AP Studio Art – Installation Art

  1. (2.1) form criticism about abstraction drawings inspired from real objects.
  2. (3.3) describe the creation of abstraction and ideas and explain why they are of value.

DrawingGrid

  1. (2.1) form criticism about abstraction drawings inspired from real objects.
  2. (3.3) describe the creation of abstraction and ideas and explain why they are of value

February 2, 2012

Art Foundations 2DContour Drawing, Line Portrait

  1. (3.3) Know about the creation of contour drawings and explain why they are important.
  2. (2.1) form criticism about sketchbook assignments inspired from your dreams.

AP Studio Art – Studio of  Francis Bacon

  1. Work on (1.2) concentration works that demonstrate how your ideas relate to the materials and techniques that you use.
  2. (1.1) Apply media, technique, and process with skill and confidence.

Drawing –  Critique

  1. (2.1) form criticism about abstraction drawings inspired from real objects.
  2. (3.3) describe the creation of abstraction and ideas and explain why they are of value.