Mrs. Graves' Visual Arts: 9/21-9-25

Monday, 9/21 - We continued creating the illusion of depth in the background of your drawing using careful observation and 3 pen & ink techniques. Tomorrow is the last full day in class to work!!

Tuesday, 9/22 - Keep using your pen & ink to shade the background. Remember to show contrast, high-lights and shadows. When the pen work is done, go back to the graphite sections and erase in some high-lights and make your shadows darker to pump up your contrast! Remember Contrast creates Interest!!

Wednesday, 9/23 - We took notes the first half of the hour!! Proportions of the face. Get these from your table neighbor or Mrs. Graves when you get back to class. If you are done with your shoes, legs & folds project you can use a mirror and in your sketchbook begin your self-portrait practice. Observe carefully! If you have not finished the shoe project spend the rest of class working. TODAY is the last day in class--Grace period due date is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30!! Here are the project objectives, right off the scoring guide.

Visual Arts Scoring Guide
Assignment: Shoes, legs & folds

Project Objectives:

1. The student created a balanced, interesting composition with at least 3 shoes & legs.
2. The student used accurate contours and proportion to draw the shoes & folds.
3. The student created the illusion of depth using observation, value change and 3 shading techniques within the 6 sections.
4. The student broke up the space evenly with 6 sections.
5. The student created a graded value change and contrast with pen and ink & 3 techniques in the background
6. Effort- Student took time to develop idea & complete the project? (didn’t rush). Good use of class time.
7. Craftsmanship- Neat, clean & complete? Skillful use of the tools and media.

Total Points Possible: 100 points

Thursday, 9/24 - Everyone is now working on self-portraits! In class I demonstrated how to use an awesome artist tool called "Visual Measurement". This will help you to make sure you have accurate proportions in your self portrait. See Mrs. Graves when you get back for instruction. We took photos to use for your self-portrait.

Friday, 9/25- Half day! Continue working on mirror self-portrait. Continue using correct proportions, visual measuring and observation to draw your features correctly, getting all the subtle changes that make your features look like your features. We finished taking photos today, if you were gone make sure you get one taken when you get back.