Recycled, Hand made Sketchbooks

 

"Most artists keep sketchbooks in which they experiment with ideas and collect drawings of their environment. Sketchbooks are like visual diaries for artists. Artists often use them for planning and developing their work.

The most famous artist sketchbooks are those of Leonardo da Vinci. His sketchbooks are filled with drawings, diagrams and written notes of things he saw and ideas he came up with.

 Picasso produced 178 sketchbooks in his life time. He often used his sketchbooks to explore themes and make compositional studies until he found the right idea and subject for a larger painting on canvas. 

Henry Moore, a British sculptor, filled one of his sketchbooks with drawings of sheep that often wandered by the window outside his studio."

 Above courtesy of:  http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_Room/sketchbk/sketching.html

Task:  Create a handmade sketchbook using the 3 hole Japanese binding technique and  recycled materials  (cereal box, paper scraps & string)

A Delicious Diagnostic

How accurate is your visual memory?
How much time would it take to remember every detail of something?
An hour?  A month?  A lifetime?

Picture something you have seen in some way throughout your entire life...
for example an OREO cookie.  Can you envision it enough to draw it accurately?
Now compare that vision to the real thing...

More complicated than you remembered?
So... how much of our visual memory gets simplified in our minds?

Lesson:  Never underestimate the power of observation!  It is all about the seen details!
Task:  A diagnostic drawing from observation is a ONE PERIOD drawing exercise without instruction used as a way for Art educators to assess an Art students prior knowledge and drawing experience while introducing them to classroom procedures and expectations of Studio in Art.  Students are invited to eat their OREOS when completing their Diagnostic drawings if they choose.  :)

Examples of Diagnostics:

Diagnostic by Alex Arbettelli

Diagnostic by Louie Condulci

Diagnostic by Lydia Gallant

 

Diagnostic by Julianna Hobbs

Studio in Art Supply List

Below you will find the list of supplies that each student is asked to obtain. A large majority of the art supplies needed for the year will be provided for them through the school on loan during class.  However, if the loaned supplies are lost or damaged, it will be your responsibility to replace them. 

Communication is key, if you have any difficulty obtaining these materials for any reason feel free to contact your teacher prior to the due date to make other arrangements without a penalty to your grade.  Only excuses received after the due date will result in a point reduction. 

Roll of Waxed Paper (1)
Roll of scotch tape (1)

Approximately 4 ft of string or ribbon:  (Any kind ie. bakers string, shoe laces, yarn, twine, etc)

Sharpie ultra fine marker – black (1)

Sharpie fine marker – black (1)    

3 ring binder with rigid cover or folder – to be used as notebook (1)

1 Pencil case  (preferably with 3holes to fit in binder)

Drawing Pencils – HB, 2B, 4B, 6B / (1 of each)

2  glue sticks (recommend UHU brand, others are okay)

All supplies should be marked clearly with the student’s name.

These supplies are generally available in most stores that sell stationery items. 

Drawing pencils may be purchased at Pearl Paint, Michaels, AC Moore or Utrecht Art Supply.

While the total cost of supplies should be approximately $12.00 you are welcomed and encouraged to recycle used materials you may already own or come up with creative alternatives for stationary items (pencil cases, binders ,etc.) as needed.

Grading Policy and Expectations

This is a high school class and expectations are high. A’s aren’t gifted they are earned! However, even students who feel they may not be “artists” may excel in class provided they meet the following expectations:

- Respectful, cooperative behavior at all times

- Excellent attendance, working bell to bell

- Constantly seeking ways to improve work

- Keeps materials organized, assists in keeping class space clean

- All assignments are turned in on time and in the proper manner

- Participates positively in critiques and class discussions

- Promptly completes do now assignments

- Diligently takes notes, and studies art vocabulary and concepts

- Takes advantage of extra credit opportunities

Your overall grade in this class will be determined by your effort and your ability!

Marking period grades will be determined as follows…

Portfolio: 50%

A portfolio including all completed artworks and reflection sheets will be used to determine your success at meeting the particular criteria of a lesson. You will be expected to complete a reflection sheet at the end of each class project to be turned in with your work. Reflection sheets will be 10pts of your project grade. Ample class time will be given to complete projects, if you feel you are falling behind it is your responsibility to attend extra help Before the project is due. Late projects will lose 10pts per day, some projects cannot be made up. Your portfolio grade will be an average of your project grades.

Notebook/Homework/Quizzes: 25%

You will need a three ring binder to keep class notes, handouts, do now assignments, and homework assignments, as well as any personal contributions (sketches, journal, etc.)

Each homework assignment will be graded. Late homework will lose 10 points the first day late. Homework turned in after that may earn up to half credit.

Quizzes will be designed to assess your understanding of art concepts and vocabulary.

Participation: 25%

Your participation grade will be an assessment of your overall class participation, preparedness, and attitude.

All students are expected to assist in keeping the studio environment in working by participating in set up and clean up of materials.

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Rules and Expectations

You must be to class on time. If you are late – even for a moment – it is expected that you will be after school for 15 minutes of detention. If you cannot be there, you must let me know at the end of class and detention will be served the next morning at 7:15am.

If you are absent for any reason it is your responsibility to find out what happened in class, what homework or supplies may be due the next day etc. Being absent is not an excuse for being unprepared.

It is expected that you will follow all school rules. No hats, cell phones, ipods, etc. There is no food in the classroom and beverages are not permitted open in class.

Book-bags, jackets, and other personal belongings must be placed on the designated table upon entering the room. Only art materials may be brought to your desk to ensure everyone has enough room to work.

Passes to the bathroom will not be given during the first or last 5-10 minutes of class during instruction and clean-up. Only one person will be given a pass out of the room at any time.

All work must be turned in on time and in the proper manner. Work not turned in by the end of the period is late. Some work cannot be made up; others may be turned in with a 10-point per day penalty. If your work is submitted improperly or without your name it will be returned to you and it will be considered late when resubmitted.

The majority of all projects may be redone if you are unhappy with your results. You will have two weeks to redo your work. If you wish to resubmit your work please let me know as soon as you receive your grade.

Extra help will be provided after school on Mondays and Thursdays starting @ 2:20 Extended extra help hours will be available on certain days. Please let me know in class that day if you are planning to attend extra help.

I ________________________, do____ Do not____ Wish for my exemplary artwork made in

Please review the expectations and grading policy for studio art and sign below.
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Welcome to Studio in Art

Collage by Kelly Donahue Studio in Art 2007