Art 1 Intro To ART

1. The ART of communication Art 1Intro To ART

2. Welcome to Art YOU WILL be Happy here!

3. 1st Day Agenda • Welcome to Art YOU WILL be Happy here! • Cover Syllabus & Mrs. Steffl’s expectations. • Student Expectations for Mrs. Steffl • Seating chart (M-Th My Chart, Fridays You Pick) • Student Inventory • Birthdays on Calendar • Who am I? • Symbolism Activity DEMO • HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 5 Symbolic Objects with CLEVER reasons.

4. SYMBOLISM • The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationship. • HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW • 5 Symbolic Objects with CLEVER reasons. SYMBOLS & Logos ARE USUALLY: *Instantaneously recognizable. *Memorable. *Can be illustrative in nature, either concrete or abstract.

5. 2nd Day Agenda • Tubs/Names • Student Inventory • Review Expectations • Share HOMEWORK SYMBOLS All about you, you, you, you, YOU! • SYMBOLISM • The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationship. • SHARE YOUR 3 to 5 SYMBOLIC items Objective To understand the word symbolism, find symbolic representations of yourself and to look for and understand the meaning of who you are and how it influences YOUR art. To work on your communication skills of presentation and active listening.

6. *Instantaneously recognizable.*Memorable.*Can be illustrative in nature, either concrete or abstract. • Iconic/Symbolic Logos - Icons and symbols are compelling yet uncomplicated images that are emblematic of a particular company or product. They use imagery that conveys a literal or abstract representation of your organization. Symbols are less direct than straight text, leaving room for broader interpretation of what the organization represents. In order for a symbol to be a truly effective logo it should be:

7. What is art??? • You will define art individually for five minutes. This definition will be shared with your group. Your group will collectively redefine the definition to the come up with a SUPER Art definition to be shared with the class on the boards • WE will discuss and take notes on a slideshow defining arts key concepts. • VIEW slideshow “What Is ART?”

8. WednesdayAugust 25th Agenda • Collect Papers • Tubs/Names • The elements of art • NOTES IN SKETCHBOOKS Objective To understand the elements of art as the tools artists use to create GOOD ART. To understand and apply the element of Texture to an artwork

9. ThursdayAugust 24th Agenda • Collect Papers • The elements of art • NOTES IN SKETCHBOOKS • TEXTURE HAND DUE Friday. • Handout the Elements of ART. Objective To understand the elements of art as the tools artists use to create GOOD ART.

10. REVIEW OF ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF ART & DESIGN • View Elements Slideshow & Principles Slideshow, Discuss & Take Notes to be used for: • Yesterday Line • Today Value • Elements Handout • Demo Completion • Due Monday for Credit.

11. Happy FRIDAY • Happy Birthday to Robert! (tomorrow) • Friday Bellwork (To help you to use higher level thinking & build your communications skills.) • Respond to the question and turn in for credit ( At least 3 well written sentences): • When did you know what the artist was painting? Why do you think it took so long to figure it out? What do you think of Dan Dunn? • Turn in Texture Hand for Credit • Principles of Design Slide Show Take notes for all slides. • Complete Elements handout. • View Principles of Art (pp) • Take notes for all slides. Remember to put chairs up @ the end of class

12. Element of Art Project:7 Page Booklet • See handout • Due: • Use your Element Packet

13. Value Scales… Tools Artist use to ensure a wide range of contrast (difference) between lights and darks in an artwork.

14. Value& Shading • The Element of VALUE • The difference between lights and darks found in a work of art. These range from black to white with numerous shades of gray in between. • In drawing value is achieved by shading

15. Shading… • Addingdarkness to a surface that is opposite of a real or imaginary light source adds depth to your drawing. Shading is the key to a successful drawing.

16. Shading Don’t shade like you write! Use the overhand hold MOST of the time!.

17. Shading Blended Hatch / Cross Hatch

18. Shading Stipple Scribble/Squiggle

19. Week 2 Intro to Art Agenda Objective To learn and apply foundational drawing techniques to improve your artistic skill. You will understand the four methods of shading and use them effectively in your art. • Bellwork • You will begin working with the value scale shading worksheet. Try to complete by tomorrow. • Review Value Notes. • Shading Tips.

21. Gesture Drawing – The essence of a subject • What is this a picture of? • How do you think this was made? • Why would an artist make something like this? • Video Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRTqpJMs98E

22. Gesture Drawing – The essence of a subject • A Gesture drawing is work of art defined by rapid execution (DRAWN QUICKLY). Typically artist draw a series of poses in a short amount of time, often a little as 30 seconds, or as long as 2 minutes • Artists may gesture draw people or animals going about normal activities with no special effort to pause for the artist. For example, drawing from people on the street, performers, athletes, or drawing animals at the zoo. • For ART 1, a gesture drawing attempts to capture action, basic shapes or movement.

23. Intro To Drawing Contour Hand Drawings • The Contour LINE • A contour is the line which defines a form or edge - an outline. Contour drawing is the place where most beginners start, following the visible edges of a shape. The contour describes the outermost edges of a form, as well as dramatic changes of plane within the form. 'Blind contour drawing' is when contour drawing is done without looking at the paper.

24. Intro To Drawing Contour Hand Drawings • The Contour LINE • A contour is the line which defines a form or edge - an outline. Contour drawing is the place where most beginners start, following the visible edges of a shape. The contour describes the outermost edges of a form, as well as dramatic changes of plane within the form. 'Blind contour drawing' is when contour drawing is done without looking at the paper.

25. Drawing FoundationsContour lines DrawingsThe HAND

26. Gesture Drawing – The essence of a subject • What is this a picture of? • How do you think this was made? • Why would an artist make something like this? • Video Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRTqpJMs98E

27. Pick an interesting pose for your hand. Start with contour lines lightly drawn.

28. Bellwork Do you know who painted these hands? Do you know where they are located?

29. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, at the commission of Pope Julius II, is one of the most renowned artworks of the High Renaissance.

30. Agenda TODAY • The Human Hand- Gesture drawing • Surealism & Handscapes • A contour line hand • A realistic hand with • shading & A hand holding something • Cell Phone & Facebook Class Rules • Student created Rules. • Student created expectaions. • Student created PUNISHMENT.

31. Da Vinci Sketches

32. Method: Drawing Medium: Graphite Elements: Line, Value, Texture, Space Artists: DaVinci, MC Esher The Human HandHandscapes

33. Why do you feel hands have been a subject of artists so frequently? • Discuss at your table. • How have you liked drawing your hand so far? • What will be the most difficult part of this artwork???

34. You will Draw a Handscape Requirements Objective Apply and understand contour Line Apply and understand symbolism in your personal artwork to help ensure meaning and inspiration. Apply the foundational drawing techniques learned in art (shading, composition, line, value and texture to create a “surrealistic” handscape . Your drawing must have : • At least two hands (different posses) • At least 3 symbols that define you • A horizon of some sort (landscape). Due Next FRIDAY!!!!

35. Pick an interesting pose for your hand. Start with contour lines lightly drawn.

36. Photograph your hand holding an object as a resource.

37. AGENDA Objective To learn and apply foundational drawing techniques to improve your artistic skill. You will understand the four methods of shading and use them effectively in your art. • Surrealism Slide Show • Get handout • Discuss and Share how to draw a handscape with the next slides requirements.

38. Handscape Requirements • Two well drawn 3-d hands. • Use of at least one surreal technique. • 3 symbols from your life & experiences. • A significant horizon (landscape).

41. A work in Progress… Today you will be putting together a rough draft using your requirement sheet. You must have all ideas accounted for on your rough draft. Also you must have a resource (image) for each symbol and your landscape.

42. Agenda Today Tomorrow We talk about the BRAIN. Right Brain Left Brain Inventory. Continue grid drawings. • Notes on Dali • Quiz Surrealism • Last page Refer to the screen. • Finish Handscape & Critique. Turn in if complete • DUE TH • Demo Grids & Exercises# 1,2,3. • Begin Grid # 1,2,3.

43. Flamboyant and groundbreaking Spanish artist Salvador Dali is considered one of the 20th century’s greatest artists. An icon of the Surrealist movement his blend of eccentric perspectives and controversial influences resulted in wildly imaginative, unforgettable dreamscapes that are uniquely Dali. Inspired by Freud, Dali accessed his subconsciousto create more intense artistic expression. Creatively prolific, he produced 1,500 paintings, along with sculptures, drawings, films, clothing and jewelry. Dali

44. Describe what you see in this composition. How does it remind you of your handscape??? (At least two paragraphs, well thought out and descriptive responses . Refer to specefic parts of YOUR handscape. 10 pts.) Bellwork The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali. C. 1931

45. Why a grid ???? • Using a grid is a helpful way to enlarge or reproduce a picture. It aids the artist in the placement of the different elements that compose the picture. By working with a grid, you will have an easier time getting the proportions correct. You will complete the three following exercises as perfectly as possible using the grid exercises 1,2,3. • DUE Tuesday.

46. Drawing on the RIGHT SIDE of THE BRAIN

47. What way do you see the dancer spining? • Bellwork • Which way do you see the dancer spining? Were you able to change direction ? • http://youtu.be/SFV6h6MXQkI