SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT

Research a new artist that coincides with what your independent artwork is about.  This artist should be someone you can draw on for inspiration as it relates to your body of work.  Create a two page spread in your sketchbook and present these artists to the Art 3 group on Thursday October 21st.

Sketchbook Assignment

Think of something encouraging you often tell yourself. For example: Everything will be ok. Or: Don't listen to them. Or: It'll blow over. Now make a banner, making sure to follow these instructions:

1. Draw each letter of the sentence on a large piece of colored construction paper or big squares of fabric. One letter per piece. Draw them blocky so you can cut them out.
2. Cut them out.
3. Glue each one onto a piece of construction paper or fabric that is a contrasting color.
4. Then glue the edges of all the pieces of paper or fabric together to make a banner.
5. Hang the banner in a place where you or someone else might need some encouragement, for example, across the bathroom.  In a math classroom?  Science classroom?  Hmmmm....

SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS and EXAMPLES.

Select a piece of music, preferably with no words, and VISUALLY describe the evolution of what you hear.  Perhaps assign certain repetitive sounds can be indicated by the same color or mark.  Different notations and marks can indicate different octaves or the occurence of rests.

Emphasis is on working nonobjectively in order to reinforce the SENSATION of the sound rather than a literal interpretation.  Use the long horizontal scroll provided to capture the evolution of the song.

Peer Figure Drawings/Paintings

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Sketchbook Assignment Example

Here's an abstract solution to the sketchbook problem this week...
This drawing was made by tracing and overlayering the stains left behind on a bathroom vanity shelf over a period of 10 days.

Josie Lawlor
7 1/2" by 17"

What's your personal direction?

In Art 4, students are expected to create work that is more technically refined and intellectually challenging. Along with teacher driven assignments, students in Art 4 will enjoy the freedom of working independently. It is also expected that they student will compose an individual plan and proposal that will help direct students to meet their goals. This proposal will include, but isn't limited to...

• A statement of your objectives.
• An indication of materials, sizes, and number of completed pieces.
• An account of previous course work which give evidence to your preparation for the project.

These proposals are due on MONDAY SEPT 20th. They can be typed or handwritten. Students will discuss their personal goals with the teacher on this day.

Art 4 Syllabus

Art 4 Syllabus 2010