CPCS Art Happenings

8th Grade Graphic Novelists

Autobiographical means it happened, btw.

The Autobiographic Graphic Novels are coming along very nicely and Spelman scholars have part 1 of their project due at the end of class on Wednesday, October 14th. (REMEMBER, CPCS IS CLOSED MONDAY FOR COLUMBUS DAY).  Students have had two tests so far this Quarter, and many are doing very well!

The criteria for the 8th grade Graphic Novel project is:

- Beginning, middle and an ending ("To Be Continued" would be considered incomplete)

- At least 3 characters (you are one of them because it's autobiographical)

- Narrative boxes (a.k.a. captions)

- Thought bubbles

- Sound effects

- Dialogue

- A transition you were tested on (moment to moment etc...)

- 3 - 4 pages (one sided)

Ask your student about their story...you COULD be in it!

Next Project Sneak Peak:  Batik!

Questions about any of this?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

7th Grade Sculptors

Jada's superb sculpture.

Kemar KILLED the project!

Ofumaka's Paper Totem 

Paper sculptures were a challenge for Howard students because they not only needed to know and understand the properties of paper, but they had to create an independently standing sculpture based on what they learned about manipulating paper.  The results were wonderful!  The Exit tickets for the project asked students to describe their experiences in four words and then give reasons why they chose those words.  They did a great job all around! 

Next project Sneak Peak: Abstract Sculpture with mud (a.k.a. clay).

Questions about any of this?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

Andy Warhol Money Symbol

6th Grade Money Designers

The deadline is set for Tuesday, October 13th and at the end of class, Hampton students will hand in the first part of their currency project.  They will be graded and returned by Thursday, October 15th and they will learn portraiture to add their own portrait to their currency.  Stay tuned!

Questions about any of this?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

5th Grade Self-Expressionists

Scholars are gluing their self-portrait profiles to their large white papers and will begin designing the final piece of their project.  

The information your student has about designing lines can and should be applied to school presentations throughout their academic careers!  Encourage them to take their time when printing and writing.

Next Project Sneak Peak: 3D Wire Portraits.

Questions about any of this?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.