Thursday, September 29, 2011

Graphic Art Unit

Students are starting the first assignment in the Graphic Art Unit. Portfoilos and the first sketchbook assignment are now due.

Monday, September 26, 2011

portfolios and sketchbooks

Both your portfolio and first sketchbook assignment are due on Thursday, September 29th. And yes, the portfolios need colour. I will be marking them over the weekend. Remember you only have to complete one of the three choices of sketchbook assignments are they are numbered easy to hard. They are listed below please check your handout for examples.

1. Stream of consciousness drawing- fill an entire 8x10 page with doodles
2. Draw a word in the shape of what it describes. Example, the word dog would be drawn in the shape of the word dog.
3. Draw an object melting.

Monday, September 19, 2011

First Project 2011

First project 2011
Students are currently working on thier portfoilo projects. Assigned homework is now due. Students must bring in three images to use as a resource for thier current project.
Please bring the following items to ALL classes:

1. Pencil
2. Ruler
3. Eraser
4. Pencil Leads
5. Scissors
6. Glue Stick
7. Ultra Fine Sharpie
8. Fine Sharpie
9. Sketchbook/ book of unlined paper

For Thursday and Friday of this week ( Sept 22/23)bring your sketchbook to class; You will be assigned your first sketchbook project for the year.

For Monday ( Sept 26) bring in three interesting images for the first project in the graphic design unit. You will be designing a tattoo.

We are always looking for plastic containers, ice cream containers, meat trays, baby food jars and crafting supplies!