GT Syllabus 2011

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October 15, 2011 Cyanotype Collaboration

Unit ConceptsOrganize a composition usingphotographic processes.

Utilize art elements, designprinciples, and technicalprocesses in the construction of a

functional object.

Homework: Make 2 sketches after researching Day of the Dead. Inat least one of the sketches, you should begin to break down the drawing

into a 50/50 light/dark design suitable for printmaking transfer.

Studio Problem/Approaches

Students will collaborate to create effective cyanotypes based

upon the principles of composition and design.


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October 29, 2011 Woodcuts planning an effectiveimage

Unit ConceptsApply relief printmakingprocesses to develop an effectivecomposition that utilizes personalimagery from sketchbooks basedon cultural exemplars.

Homework: Research printmaking images and print out 3 examples ofmark-making that you want to incorporate into your print next class. The

bus leaves Howard at 8:30am, next class, November 19. Have yourpermission slip signed.


Students will use Day of the Dead as inspiration for creating

large scale collaborative drawings suitable for printmaking.


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November 12, 2011 Pyramid Atlantic- Day One

Unit Concepts

Exploration of an artist workspace.

Observation of others artwork to

strengthen ones own work.

Artists collaborate for a

diversified final work.

Homework: The bus leaves Howard at 8:30am, next class,November 19.

Studio Problem/ApproachesStudents will transfer their image to the block (plywood). We will also take part in a

tour of the facility and gallery walk of the collection art Pyramid Atlantic.


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November 19, 2011 Pyramid Atlantic- Day Two

Unit Concepts

Media Usage: Carving wood.Artists collaborate for adiversified final work.

Homework: The bus leaves Howard at 8:30am, next class,December 3.


Students will learn how to carve wood relief.

Students will carve their group image in large plywood sheets.


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December 3, 2011 Pyramid Atlantic- Day Three

Unit Concepts

Media Usage: How to printwith a steam roller.

Strategies for creating asuccessful print.

Homework: Tell everyone you know how awesome GT art is forsharing with you the joys of printing with a steam roller!

Studio Problem/Approaches-Students will take part in a steam roller extravaganza printing their final collaborative

works.


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December 17, 2011 Figure Drawing

Unit ConceptsDrawing from observationMedia usage: CharcoalWork from life to represent thehuman figure with directed lightsources to show an illusion ofvolume in a responsive way.

Homework: Bring in an interesting light source for next

session.

Studio Problem/ApproachesStudents will create drawings from the direct observation of a model that expressesgesture, accurate proportion, and foreshortening.


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January 14, 2012 Portrait Stations

Unit Concepts

Drawing from observationMedia usage: Charcoal

Utilizing a direct light source

Subtractive Method of Drawing

Homework: Finish drawings if not completed, you will need themfinished for our next class.

Studio Problem/ApproachesStudents will observe the way different direct lighting scenarios affect the form of thehuman head/face. Students will then draw at least 3 self portraits using these light

sources.


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January 28th, 2012 Intaglio Prints

Unit Concepts

Apply intaglio printmakingprocesses to develop aneffective composition thatdemonstrates meaning ormood based upon a self-

portrait from observation.

Homework: Bring in a sample painting (in color) that

youve completed outside of school.


Students will use intaglio printmaking methods to effectivelytransfer a self-portrait to a plate and print multiple editions.


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February 11, 2012 Intro to Color!

Unit Concepts

Color Theory

Media Application: Acrylicand Oil Paint

Painting from

Observation

Homework:

Studio Problem/ApproachesStudents will learn how to mix color using paint, oil paint applicationtechniques and discuss color theory. We will complete a practice painting ofa still life arrangement.


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February 25, 2012 Still Life Painting

Unit ConceptsPainting from observationMedia usage: Oil PaintUtilize paint responsively whileremaining sensitive to nuances oflight and shadow.

Homework:

Studio Problem/ApproachesStudents will be able to use color mixing and brush techniques to create a still lifepainting that elevates ordinary everyday objects to extraordinary.


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March 10, 2012 Microscopic Medical Illustration

Unit ConceptsAccurately depict the formal and technicalqualities that describe an object such assurface, texture, form, structure and itsrelationship to space in the picture planeto effectively use compositional space.

Homework: In your sketchbook, use watercolor paints to plan out 5 possiblecolor schemes for your microscopic drawings next class. Bring in a typed print-out


Students will learn about the field of medical illustration as aspringboard for their own drawings based on various slides asobserved through a microscope.


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March 17, 2012 Microscopic Abstraction

Unit ConceptsEmphasize the formal andtechnical qualities that describean object to abstract observedstructures.

Utilize and apply color theory and

specific painting techniques in aneffective composition.

Homework: Bring back ANY assignment you may have at home that weve

worked on this yearnext week were preparing for our exhibition. Complete thegoogle doc online (see blog) for the final exhibition.


Students will learn a variety of abstraction methods to apply toobserved structures and choose a color scheme to create acohesive series of microscopic images.

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