ART I

Assignments

Due 03-12-10
Bring in 5 items that you have saved from the landfill. They can be 5 of the same item or a variety of items. They should be things we can cut up such as soda cans, plastic bottles, candy wrappers or small decorative things such as bottlecaps. You don't need to rifle through the trash, just rinse out and save things you and your family and friends use/consume every day.

Due 02-16-10
Brainstorm a list of 5-7 people who have had a direct and positive impact on your life.

Select one person from your list and answer these questions:

Who is this person? How do you know them?
In what ways have they had a positive impact on you?
Describe their physical appearance
Describe this personÕs character. What type of personality do they have?
Recall 1 or 2 experiences you shared with this person. Explain where you were, what you did, and why you think it was important to you.

Due 01-11/10 through 01/13/10
Bring a digital camera next week if you have one. Also bring the cord to download your pics if you have that as well. If you are taking your 3 photos outside of school, here are the instructions:
One low angle shot
One close up to abstraction
One environmental or wide shot
Take several of each shot so you can have a variety to choose from.

Due Block day 01-12-10 or 01-13-10
Peer Evaluations: Evaluate each member of your group including yourself, based on the following:

Equality of participation during the brainstorming process: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
Equality of participation during the building process: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
Equality of participation during the writing process: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

5=equal participation and took initiative when necessary, 4=participated most of the time and took initiative at least once, 3=participated some of the time, but did not take initiative, 2=occasionally participated, but was maybe more distracting than participatory, 1=barely participated and perhaps even hindered progress

Evaluate each person separately.

You may email your evaluation to me or hand it in on the block day. If you email it please put your name and class period in the subject line. Typed or hand-written responses are fine.

Due Friday 12-11-09
Paintings are due on Friday! Download the self-evaluation form if you lost it.

Due beginning of block 12-08-09 or 12-09-09
Bring in a minimum of 25 rolled newspaper sticks.

Due Friday 12-04-09
Bring in 25 full sheets from a NEWSPAPER of your choice. It does not matter what section. The Paw Print or RedEye is fine, but you will need more than one as neither are 25 sheets. We will be using them for a sculpture installation.

Due Friday 11-20-09
Read this article on sensory perception. Write a thought-provoking question for discussion that shows me you read the entire article. TYPED responses only!

Due Friday 10-02-09
Write a 250-word TYPED response explaining how you used the Elements and Principles in your design. You can refer to the e+p book, posters, or online info when describing the elements you used to create your composition and the principles you applied within your design. Write in YOUR OWN words. Be specific - you should have at least 5 elements and 5 principles. Use spellcheck!

Due Friday 9-18-09
SIGNED CONTRACT - Read pages 1 and 2. Print page #2, sign, have a parent sign and return to me. (3pts)

Due Friday 9-11-09
NAME PROJECT - Create your name using non-traditional household objects - no pens, pencils, markers, paint, etc. You will have to present your creation to the class on Friday, so think about why you are choosing your material. Have fun! (3pts)

Extra Credit

MUSEUM REPORT: You can turn in a report a maximum of once per quarter.
Download the instructions and self-evaluation (PDF).

Useful Links

Museum of Contemporary Art
The Art Institute of Chicago
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Smart Museum of Art
Museum of Holography