Week 22... Reasearch Pros!

Students are starting to become research pros by this point! We will spend this week continuing their research on the Top 20 Works of Art to Know (according to Mrs. Mulloy). Each of the first 13 works (DUE FRI FOR CHECKPOINT GRADE) should be investigated in at least 2 pages of the IW using the research guidelines given to students and posted here.


http://mulloy.pbworks.com/w/page/49708716/Top%2020%20Works%20of%20Art%20to%20Know

The third checkpoint for completion is Friiday (2/3), the first 13 entries are due. The next 3 works and corresponding IW entries, for a total of 16 complete, will be due next Friday (2/10).




In addition, student Artist statements should have been published to the correct folder on the wiki by Monday (1/30)! Finally, students will begin working on a studio project next week while continuing their written and research work in and out of class.

Week 21... Continuing research

Students will spend this week continuing their research on the Top 20 Works of Art to Know (according to Mrs. Mulloy). Each of the first 10 works (DUE WED FOR CHECKPOINT GRADE) should be investigated in at least 2 pages of the IW using the research guidelines given to students and posted here.
http://mulloy.pbworks.com/w/page/49708716/Top%2020%20Works%20of%20Art%20to%20Know

The second checkpoint for completion is Wednesday (1/25), the first 10 works are due. The next 5 works and corresponding IW entries, for a total of 15 complete, will be due next Wednesday (2/1).



In addition, all students are creating Artist Statements in their IWs. A guide for writing an Artist Statement can be found here. Artist statements should be typed and published to the correct folder on the wiki by FRIDAY (1/27)! Finally, students will begin working on a studio project while continuing their written and research work in and out of class.



Art 1 classes will be completing some drawing exercises aimed at refreshing our realistic drawing skills. Both group and individual grid drawings will challenge students to focus on drawing from reality instead of perception.

Advanced Art classes will be working on the 12 Peppers project. For this assignment, students will be creating 12 identical images on 4x4" paper of an everyday object as subject, creating each one using a different medium. All 12 pieces will be mounted to one board to create one work of art. As always, a full IW should accompany each project.

Open Studio Nights

Mrs. Mulloy will be opening the Art studio from 6-8pm most Thursday nights for students who need time, space, and access to supplies to work on projects for her Visual Arts classes. Students should park near the middle school entrance and enter through the door closest to Mrs. Mulloy's room. 

Students who plan to attend should double check with Mrs. Mulloy each week; if no students plan on attending, Open Studio will be cancelled for that evening. 

Questions? Email me at mulloy_allison[at]hcde[dot]org 

Week 20: The Top 20

Students will spend this week continuing their research on the Top 20 Works of Art to Know (according to Mrs. Mulloy). Each of the first 5 works should be investigated in at least 2 pages of the IW using the research guidelines given to students and posted here.
http://mulloy.pbworks.com/w/page/49708716/Top%2020%20Works%20of%20Art%20to%20Know


The first checkpoint for completion is Wednesday (1/18). The next 5 works and corresponding IW entries will be due next Wednesday (1/25).

In addition, all students are creating Artist Statements in their IWs. A guide for writing an Artist Statement can be found here. Finally, students will begin working on a studio project while continuing their written and research work in and out of class.

Advanced Art classes will be working on the 12 Peppers project in a few weeks and should begin brainstorming. For this work of art, students will be creating 12 identical images on 4x4" paper of an everyday object as subject, creating each one using a different medium. All 12 pieces will be mounted to one board to create one work of art. As always, a full IW should accompany each project.

Week 19: A New Semester

All Art students begin this semster by reviewing the tardy and attendance policies, teacher expectations for students, a discussion of last quarter's generous grades, and writing reflections. The first refletion required in the IW is about 1st semester. Students will write at least a half page reflecting on how their time went, what they learned, did well, didn't do well, etc. Next, students will create a half page of goals for 2nd semster. What do they want to do, learn, improve on, accomplish, etc.? These reflections are due this week.

All students also begin preparing this week for the Top 20 Works of Art to Know (according to Mrs. Mulloy) research assignment they will be completing in and out of class. Students copy requirements for research into their IWs as a reference for each piece they will look up. Students spend time in the computer lab this week making wiki accounts, learning the Top 20 works, and beginnging their research to complete an IW about each. We will be working on this research for the next few weeks in class, and students must know all 20 pieces for their Final exam in May.

A link to the requirements and a Prezi with the Top 20 pieces can be found here:
http://mulloy.pbworks.com/w/page/49708716/Top%2020%20Works%20of%20Art%20to%20Know

Links for art research sites online can be found here:
http://mrsmulloy.blogspot.com/p/useful-art-links.html

I'm BAAAAAAAACK!

Mrs. Mulloy has returned from maternity leave! Grades for assignments submitted to the sub have been posted (and are quite generous, in some cases). Students with questiuons or concerns should present them to Mrs. Mulloy THIS WEEK. Updated timelines for each course will be posted, and weekly updates to this blog will recommence!

Welcome back and Happy New Year to my students and their families! I look forawrd to a productive, meaningful semester!