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Aug 11
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Jan 5
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(A) Instructor Introduction (B) Class rules (C) Studio Management.
[Mon] Pretest
[Tue] Unit 1: One-Point Linear Perspective
Objective: This is an introduction to depth using linear perspective to move 2D shape into 3D forms. Students will demonstrate perspective using a front singular viewpoint. They will start by drawing simple cubes.
[Wed] Copy one point perspective form slides
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[Fri] Finding the depth of forms |
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Aug 18
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Jan 12
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[Mon] Students invent a word. Watch LAS: Invent a Word & add Forms.
[Tue] Erin McKean Talk about Inventing Words:
[Wed] Project: Use invented word & fill page with forms.
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Aug 25
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Jan 19
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[Mon] INTRODUCTION TO THE RENAISSANCE
“Art and Cultural Views that Lead up to the Renaissance”
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[Fri] “One Point Perspective in Art History: Last Supper and School of Athens.” |
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Sept 2
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Jan 26
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[Mon] Labor Day
[Tue] Unit 2: PORTRAIT INTRODUCTION
“Portraiture is Popular & Problematic: From Napoleon Dynamite to Madam X”
Objective: Students will learn the formula of drawing the human face.
[Wed] Front View
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[Fri] Face symmetrical photo exercise. |
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Sept 8
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Feb 2
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[Mon] Profile View / Sideview
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[Wed] Portrait ¾ View
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[Fri] Contour & Blind Contour Portrait |
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Sept 15
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Feb 9
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[Mon] Assignment: Page of Faces (teacher, parent, friend, celebrity)
[Tue] Portraiture with light source
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[Fri] Workshop: Caricature Portraits |
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Sept 22
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Feb 16
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[Mon] Unit 3: SHADING WITH DRAWING PENCILS
Objective: Students will explore drawing pencils and techniques for building tone.
Laying down tone. Ebony 4B – 4H. Gradient tone. High vs Low Key.
[Tue] Light source (Single and multiple sources)
[Wed] Demo: Stipple (or) Charcoal: organic and geometric forms
[Th] “Fetish Symbology - Building a Meaningful Still Life: From Toys to Jewelry”
Project: Pick from Below
Project A: Mix object with photo ref. Inspiration: shoes, flowers, fruit, musical instruments, slice of pizza, feather, bones, tools, vegetation: trees, plants, flowers, paper airplane, crushed can, paper, bag, Spaghetti, pasta, beans, drapery, ladder with objects
Project B: Draw and shade an object and digitally insert it into an original black and white photo.
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Sept 29
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Feb 23
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[Mon] Unit 4: FIGURE DRAWING
Objective: Students will learn the figure formula for a Renaissance
[Tue] Stick figure / 8 heads tall
[Wed] Manikin in two colors
[Th] Balloon-string-peanut
[Fri] Figure Drawing from photos |
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Oct 6
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Mar 2
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[Mon] Project: Figure that spans head to foot.
(A) Invent a figure and place it in a narrative.
(B) Screenshot a favorite movie scene to draw from.
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[Fri] Figure in animated gesture |
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Oct 13
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Mar 9
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SEMESTER 1 – FALL BREAK
[Mon] Unit 5: PERSPECTIVE-2 POINT LINEAR
[Tue] Cubes, stack of books, chair, vending machine
[Wed] Vehicle
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[Fri] Outside Building |
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Oct 20
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Mar 16
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[Mon] Project: Draw buildings and a vehicle in 2-point perspective
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Oct 27
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Mar 23
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[Mon] Inside corner of a room
[Tue] Project: 2pt Inside or Outside Building (100 pt)
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[Fri] Lecture: Interior Design as a Career |
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Nov 3
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Mar 30
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[Mon] Unit 6: THE BRIDGE PROJECT
“We were Never Blank: From Crib to Career”
[Tue] Personal Dreams, Goals or Reality
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[Th] Project: The Bridge in two-point linear perspective.
[Fri] Prisma Color Pencils review |
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Nov 10
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April 13
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SEMESTER 2 – SPRING BREAK
[Mon] Depth using scale, overlapping, deep/medium/shallow, atmospheric perspective.
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Nov 17
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April 20
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[Mon] Unit 7: HIGH RENAISSANCE/PAPER MECHANICS
Research a very specific Renaissance topic
[Tue] Graphic organizer and paper mechanics overview
[Wed] Project: Renaissance Paper Mechanics
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Nov 24
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April 27
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[Fri] Unit 8: INNERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT: Pick from List
Calendar Months: REMC/REC Co-op Contest
Education: Invent an educational video game
English: Illustrate Idioms in the English Language
Natural Biology: Lake & Streams
Government: Congressional Art Competition
Music: Local Musical Group Illustrated Concert Poster
Psychology: Mental Health Awareness Competition |
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Dec 1
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May 4
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[Fri] Unit 9: COMICSTRIP / GAG CARTOON for SCHOOL NEWSPAPER |
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Dec 8
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[Mon] Humor in art: Simple, intellectually sharp, accessible. Edit and get feedback.
[Tue] Brush Marker demo
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Dec 15
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[Mon] (A) Draw with the other hand. (B) Draw with your mouth. (C) Draw with your foot.
[Tue] Short Optional Workshops:
Collaborative Art
Gyotaku fish print
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