1st and 2nd periods
Ceramics classes worked diligently to construct and finish a "Choice Teapot" this week for their Semester exam project. Using the knowledge and skills acquired this semester, students must design and create an interesting teapot, employing the construction methods of their choice. There are 4 requirements for this project; the piece must: hold liquid and have a handle, spout, and lid. Other than that, students should create the most interesting piece they can to demonstrate their learning this semester. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and connecting knowledge and skills are integral in making a good teapot and exam grade! A 3-4 page IW on the project
is due, along with the finished artwork, any extra credit and all previous assignments, on
Friday, December 10th by 2:00pm.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED, MISSING WORK WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
3rd period
Art 3/4/AP students worked on The Sketchbook Project this week. The website for the project is http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject . Each student is creating a 4 page spread in the sketchbook based on their interpretation of the theme: "If you lived here..." Choice of materials, approach, and techniques are the choices of each student artist; the choices should reflect the knowledge and skills gained up to now in Art 3/4/AP. The 4 page spread in the sketchbook
is due, along with the finished artwork, any extra credit and all previous assignments, on
Monday, December 13th by 2:00pm.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED, MISSING WORK WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
4th period
Photography students continued their work investigating photographers of their choice. As instructed in Week 15, students are to complete a "meaty" 4 page investigation about the photographer and his or her photographs, to count as an exam grade. the complete requirements and details are listed in the previous blog posts! Students will have had over 2 weeks to complete this 4 page exam investigation, and should be demonstrating their investigation skills in addition to becoming experts on their photographers. The 30 day project also begin this week on December 1st. Students should
take a picture every day for 30 days and complete an investigation on the project. 30 day shoots and IWs are due the first week we return in to school in January! The 4 page Exam IW
is due, along with all previous assignments and any extra credit, on
Friday, December 10th by 2:00pm.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED, MISSING WORK WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
6th period
Art 2 students worked hard this week creating their Choice projects for Semester Exams. Students were asked to create their own project idea, investigate it fully, and complete the project using the techniques and materials of their choice. Students were asked to create a project that would showcase the knowledge and skills they learned in this course and were advised to choose something that will appropriately and adequately demonstrate exam-worthy learning. A 3-4 page IW on the project
is due, along with the finished artwork, any extra credit and all previous assignments, on
Friday, December 10th by 2:00pm.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED, MISSING WORK WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
