Gr. 7-8 – Class Response/Reflection #2, Folders and Zentangle Work Time

Before you sit down:

• Get a computer – read through this blog post CAREFULLY (wink, wink)
  • After you read this blog post, go to Edsby (click this link)
    • Find your zentangle assignment, click on it and read the directions CAREFULLY (wink, wink)
• Response/Reflection #2
  • Get a piece of scrap paper and label it “Response/Reflection #2” with today’s date (Oct. 29th) and your name
  • get a pencil set (if you feel you need)
• Art Folder
  • if you started yesterday, get your stuff ready to continue (it not, we will get you started today)
• Zentangle work time
  • ink pen and black marker
  • scrap paper (for underneath your good paper)
  • scissors (your own from your supplies list)

Today:

We are doing our Response/Reflection #2 and then working on our Art Folders and Zentangles. See the videos below for RR #2 and folder construction

Response/Reflection #2

Art Folder Construction

What to do if you are “done” your Zentangle (both Bill Nye and Nametag)

• Move on to your next Zentangle project. Many assignments in Visual Arts are collections of work in a given medium and reflect the amount of time spent on your collective creations. You have had just over 2 hours of work time on these projects so far. Today and tomorrow will be your final work times (est. 30 min. each day) so you are expected to have a total of 3 hours of work on your “collection”.

More Zentangle projects for consideration:

if you are doing a photo of yourself or a famous person…

if you are doing a photo of an animal…

If you need a stencil maker…

https://online.rapidresizer.com/photograph-to-pattern.php

Gr. 9-10 – India Ink Portrait Work Time

Before you sit down:

• get all the supplies you will need

If you are not sur what you need:

…look at the past couple day’s posts

We are looking to work on this today and tomorrow, with Friday being your Personal Portfolio (Week 5 – min. 5 hours). Remember: you are handing in your Personal Portfolio on Friday for an interim submission mark in preparation for report cards coming up for Term 1.

Today: work time on Ink Portraits

Tomorrow: work time on Ink Portraits and Personal Portfolio

Friday: Portfolio work time and hand in

Gr. 7-8 – Class Response/Reflection #1 and Zentangle Work Time

Before you sit down:

• Response/Reflection #1
  • Get a piece of scrap paper and label it “Response/Reflection #1” with today’s date (Oct. 28th) and your name
  • get a pencil set (if you feel you need)
• Zentangle work time
  • ink pen and black marker
  • scrap paper (for underneath your good paper)
  • scissors (your own from your supplies list)

Today:

We are doing our Response/Reflection #1 – follow along with the video below. When we are done this, we will go on to our Zentangle work (first Bill Nye, then Nametag)

Gr. 9-10 – India Ink Personal Portrait

Before you sit down:

• Get india ink supplies (you know what those are…)
• aka – get well tray, brushes (sizes) , fountain pen, dropper, cup w/ water, paper towels etc.
• One piece of scrap paper
• one piece of nice water-colour art paper
• get lamps and a computer ready

Today:

We are working on self- portraits using india ink (continue from yesterday. Check out the website link you will need for your photo editing, the link to the directions provided in class, and videos below on how to do it all (including an example in time-lapse)

Levels of this assignment you might consider:

• Entry Level: print out your picture in a paint-by-number lines type project, get Mr. Ewert to transfer it to a piece of water-colour paper, and then use as a guide for your india ink.
  • acceptable level
  • focuses only on using different levels of value for your portrait
• Challenge Level: print out a copy of your stylized picture, then trace parts of it to your water-colour paper to guide your work.
  • challenge for you but with help
  • focuses on levels of value, but also, on some sketching
• Master Level: print out a copy of your stylized picture and then use it only as a reference to help you sketch out your portrait and paint with india ink for different levels of value
  • Hardest challenge and biggest payout
  • focuses on levels value, sketching, and greatest creativity

Note: for those doing a paint-by-number print. Be sure to put your picture at 65% transparency in word, then print, and then ask Mr. Ewert to copy is with -1 value (so your lines are not printed harshly and take away from your art work).

LINKS

https://www.photopea.com/

25.10.27 India Ink Personal Portrait – Instructions

Lesson for this project – Part 1

Lesson for this project – Part 2

Time Lapse example of this project

Gr. 7-8 – Class Zentangle

Before you sit down:

• get a pencil set (if you feel you need)
• ink pen and black marker
• scrap paper (for underneath your good paper)
• scissors (your own from your supplies list)

Today:

We are working on our class zentangle. We chose to do Bill Nye and today you are getting a random square to begin working on. Mr. Ewert will walk you through the process.

Gr. 9-10 – India Ink Personal Portrait

Before you sit down:

• Get india ink supplies (you know what those are…)
• aka – get well tray, brushes (sizes) , fountain pen, dropper, cup w/ water, paper towels etc.
• One piece of scrap paper
• one piece of nice water-colour art paper
• get lamps and a computer ready
• get one copy of the “Great Photo Art Project” instructions from Mr. E

Today:

We are working on self- portraits using india ink. You are going to take a little photo shoot of yourself, choose a photo, filter it, and then challenge yourself to make an india ink layered self portrait using values.

Levels of this assignment you might consider:

• Entry Level: print out your picture in a paint-by-number lines type project, get Mr. Ewert to transfer it to a piece of water-colour paper, and then use as a guide for your india ink.
  • acceptable level
  • focuses only on using different levels of value for your portrait
• Challenge Level: print out a copy of your stylized picture, then trace parts of it to your water-colour paper to guide your work.
  • challenge for you but with help
  • focuses on levels of value, but also, on some sketching
• Master Level: print out a copy of your stylized picture and then use it only as a reference to help you sketch out your portrait and paint with india ink for different levels of value
  • Hardest challenge and biggest payout
  • focuses on levels value, sketching, and greatest creativity

Note: for those doing a paint-by-number print. Be sure to put your picture at 65% transparency in word, then print, and then ask Mr. Ewert to copy is with -1 value (so your lines are not printed harshly and take away from your art work).

Ultimately: you need to challenge yourself to the level you feel capable of

Video of lesson for this project

India Ink Portrait lesson – Part 2 – adjustments to achieve results in Entry Level paint-by-number style

Time-lapse example of the work getting done (Entry Level)

As the title suggests, today is work time on the assignments of the week. You know what materials you need to get ready, so let’s begin!

Gr. 7-8 – Review Syllabus and Zentangle Work Time

Before you sit down:

• one copy of the class syllabus (you likely already have it)
• one fine black pen
• one thicker black marker
• one piece of scrap paper
• one half piece of art paper (the small-sized, slightly purple looking paper)
• one ruler

Today:

• We will review the class syllabus and then have an activity to demonstrate our understanding of the class expectations (so be sure you know them well).
• We will review the past two days and continue our work on our Zentangle Projects

Gr. 9-10 – Shading Basic Forms Assignment #1 – Work Time

Read the following directions carefully (you are to know these details)

Before you sit down:

• one pencil set
• one eraser
• one half piece of art paper (the small-sized, slightly purple looking paper)

For details, see yesterday’s post for details on this assignment. Today we are working on PART III

• PART III – Pencil shading – Shading Actual Basic Forms

  • Shading of basic forms (actual ones using the forms and lamps in the classroom). This is where you now demonstrate what you have learned by drawing actual shapes using the lamps in the rooms.
  • Your sketches must include:
    • a minimum of 4 different shapes (some with curves, and some with vertices [corners])
    • careful shading for effect
    • you may choose to use a blending stomp (Mr. Ewert will supply) for blending your values together

Note: Shading Basic Forms – Assignment #1 (PARTs I, II, and III) are due tomorrow. The expectation is that you had Monday for PART I, Tuesday for PART II, and Wednesday (today) for PART III.

Thursday, Oct. 23rd will be week 5 of Personal Portfolio will be coming in (due) this coming Friday with a minimum of 6hrs. See all the instructions at this link (read them carefully).

Gr. 7-8 – Class Syllabus and Zentangle Name Project

Before you sit down:

• one copy of the class syllabus
• one fine black pen
• one thicker black marker
• one piece of scrap paper
• one half piece of art paper (the small-sized, slightly purple looking paper)
• one ruler

Class Syllabus

Here is a link to the class syllabus (copies at the front of the classroom). Today you are going over this carefully so you can show that tomorrow you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of the expectations of this course (hint, hint).

Here is a sample of the project below (it say “Jay” for Mr. Ewert’s first name)

 Zentangle Name Project

Please see the class blog post from yesterday (scroll down or hit this link). This shows you how to complete this task.

Gr. 9-10 – Shading Basic Forms Assignment #1 (PART I, II and III Breakdown)

Shading Basic Forms With Pencil (Assignment #1) – Breakdown:

• PART I – Pencil shading – drawing along with youtube – basic forms

  • Follow the video below and complete a copy of the work to the best of your ability. See the sample of the finished product below.
  • 

• PART II – Pencil shading – value scale card

  • Create a value card with pencil that shows at least 7 different and distinct values. Watch the video below for instruction and follow along. Be sure to have your card labelled carefully for a neat finish

• PART III – Pencil shading – Shading Actual Basic Forms

  • Shading of basic forms (actual ones using the forms and lamps in the classroom). This is where you now demonstrate what you have learned by drawing actual shapes using the lamps in the rooms.
  • Your sketches must include:
    • a minimum of 4 different shapes (some with curves, and some with vertices [corners])
    • careful shading for effect
    • you may choose to use a blending stomp (Mr. Ewert will supply) for blending your values together

Today we are working on catch up (any missed or unfinished assignments) Personal Portfolios. Gr. 7-8s will be handing their Personal Portfolios for an interim mark (hour 4 min).

Handing in today:

• Response/Reflections #8 and 9 (didn’t have time for 10)
• Personal Portfolio (min. 4 hours – Gr. 7-8 only) – Must include
  1. Rubric attached with reflection
  2. “Master List” of projects in the portfolio with total time spent (so far)
  3. Personal Portfolio Journal

Before you Sit Down:

Grab2 rubrics and 1Personal Porfolio Master List – they are on the computer cart

Sample of RR # 8-9

Personal Portfolios must be submitted for an interim submission of your Personal Portfolio.

Remember: this makes up 20% of your overall mark in Visual Arts

Due dates for the interim submission:

• Grade 7-8 (first group – beg. Sept. – Oct. 17) – Due Friday, Oct. 17th
  • Gr. 7-8 are to have a min. of 4 hours of work related to their personal theme
• Grade 9-10 – Due Tuesday, Nov. 4th
  • Fr. 9-10 are to have a min. of 5 hours of work related to their personal theme

Late submissions accepted but are subject to minus 10% per week they are handed in late. Any submissions not received by Tuesday, Nov. 4th @ 12:20 will be considered “unsubmitted” an will be considered 0% when Term 1 report cards are written

The Personal Portfolio is said to need to include a min. of 3 different mediums, however, since this is an INTERIM SUBMISSION, it is okay if you do not yet have multiple mediums of work. This will be important for the final submission of your Persona Portfolio (end of Semester One).

Please see the course syllabus for more info on the Personal Portfolio.

What to hand in:

• All your art work that you consider part of your Personal Portfolio (does not include ANY pieces that have been submitted in your Individual Assignments – no “double-dipping”)
• Your Personal Portfolio Journal – week to week documentation of your work
• Your Personal Portfolio Master List – the list at the back of your journal listing all your pieces etc.
• A rubric with reflection of what you have been working on, your thoughts as an artist, what you have learned, been challenged by, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: an interim mark is NOT a final grade. It is a “place-holder” for the purpose of providing feedback and a mark for your report card in November. For example: if you do not have the min. 6 hours, you are likely to receive a greatly reduced overall mark (which will make up 20% of your interim grade in November report card) but you can still make up the time in Term 2 of Semester One and bring up your overall mark. Your Personal Portfolio will be re-assessed at the end of the Semester on its overall quality.

If you have any questions about this, please send Mr. Ewert an Edsby message or ask for support in class. He/I am always happy to help you.

Today we are doing three things…

1. 1. We are doing Response/Reflection #9 – Gesture Drawing Humans part 2 (2nd 1/2 of yesterday’s video)
   2. Elements of Art part 2 – shape (2nd video in series linked below)
   3. Sketching basic forms – working with basic wooden forms and practicing our sketching

Materials you will need (before you sit down):

• scrap paper, pencil, eraser (Response/Reflection #8)
• Elements of Art handout

Personal Checklist Before Class Begins:

• Have you labelled your Response/Reflection #9 yet (for today)?

Response/Reflection #9 – Figures – Gesture Drawing (Note: Yesterday was 1st 1/2 [RR #8] and today is 2nd 1/2 [RR #9])

Elements of Art: Watch together and fill in Assignment below: (Note: yesterday we watched part 1, today it is part 2 [shape])

25.10.14 elements of art – assignment