Saturday, June 20, 2015

End of Year Art Class Information

ACTION REQUIRED - Summer Things To Do for Art Class

You should have been there!
Creativity Day Exhibit 2015
OUTGOING 8th GRADERS, good luck to each of you in your next adventures and keep in touch.

Incoming 8th Graders

1) "Understanding Comics" by Scott McCloud.  Read Chapters 1 – 4. This can be purchased online or in most bookstores OR borrowed from the library.  You will be tested on the terms when we return to school in September, so READ IT CAREFULLY.  Our first project is a Graphic Novel.  (Worth 20 pts.)

2) Look up the following words and write up the definitions, including the parts of speech (Example: canopic jar (noun) - An ancient Egyptian Vase, urn, or jar used as a container for an embalmed human organ.
*Some vocabulary words are from the reading. (Worth 22 pts.)
*Panel (in regards to comics)
*Gutter (in regards to comics)
*Point of view (in regards to comics)
*Narrative
*Thought bubble
*Dialogue
Comic
Graphic Novel
*Genre
Sequential Art (or sequence)
*Special effect

Art Class Supply List – These are vital to art class success.  Always come prepared to class! (Worth 8 pts.)
One (1) 2-pocket folder OR 1/2" 3-ring binder
One (1) Pencil Case – Design it with your name on it!
One (1) BOX of #2 Pencils
One (1) Kneeded eraser (you’ll thank me later!)
One (1) hand-held sharpener
Two (2) Black Sharpie Markers: 1 fine point and 1 medium or bold point
One (1) small sketchbook (no smaller than 5” x 9” and no bigger than 8.5” x 11”)

Should you have any questions about the assignment, please contact Ms. Hillman jhillman@cpcsschool.org.  Written parts of the assignments can be EMAILED over the summer for extra credit! 
Check the ART BLOG AND SIGN UP FOR UPDATES:  jenhillmanprints.blogspot.com.  Enjoy Your Summer!

Incoming 7th Graders

1) Look up the following words and write up the definitions, including the parts of speech (Example: canopic jar (noun) - An ancient Egyptian Vase, urn, or jar used as a container for an embalmed human organ. (Worth 18 pts.)
Vocabulary words include:
         Sculpture
         Public Art
         Ceramic
         Exhibit (as in art exhibit)
         Advertisement
         Poster
         Typography
         Three-dimensional
         Two-dimensional

2) Take 24 original photos that include high contrast, texture (natural texture and man-made textures), portraits, two (2) posed group portraits, 5 candid portraits (of friends or family)

Art Class Supply List
One (1) 2-pocket folder OR 1/2" 3-ring binder
One (1) Pencil Case – DESIGN IT WITH YOUR NAME
One (1) BOX of #2 Pencils
One (1) KNEEDED ERASER
One (1) hand-held sharpener
Two (2) Black Sharpie Markers: 1 fine point and 1 medium or bold point
One (1) small sketchbook (no smaller than 5” x 9” and no bigger than 8.5” x 11”)


Should you have any questions about the assignment, please contact Ms. Hillman jhillman@cpcsschool.org.  Written parts of the assignments can be EMAILED over the summer for extra credit! 
Check the ART BLOG AND SIGN UP FOR UPDATES:  jenhillmanprints.blogspot.com.  Enjoy Your Summer!

Incoming 6th Graders

1) Look up the following words and write up the definitions, including the parts of speech (Example: canopic jar (noun) - An ancient Egyptian Vase, urn, or jar used as a container for an embalmed human organ. (Worth 18 pts.)
Vocabulary words include:
Portrait
          Ceramic
Self-Portrait
Clay
Acrylic paint
Pop Art
Public Art
          Bristle (found on a paint brush)
          Monetary value

2) Take 24 original photos (each worth 1 pt.) that include high contrast, texture (natural texture and man-made textures), portraits, two (2) posed group portraits, 5 candid portraits (of friends or family)

Art Class Supply List (Worth 8 pts.)
One (1) 2-pocket folder OR 1/2" 3-ring binder
One (1) Pencil Case – DESIGN IT WITH YOUR NAME
One (1) BOX of #2 Pencils
One (1) Kneeded eraser
One (1) hand-held sharpener
Two (2) Black Sharpie Markers: 1 fine point and 1 medium or bold point
One (1) small sketchbook (no smaller than 5” x 9” and no bigger than 8.5” x 11”)

Should you have any questions about the assignment, please contact Ms. Hillman jhillman@cpcsschool.org.  Written parts of the assignments can be EMAILED over the summer for extra credit! 
Check the ART BLOG AND SIGN UP FOR UPDATES:  jenhillmanprints.blogspot.com.  Enjoy Your Summer!

Incoming 5th Graders

1) Look up the following words and write up the definitions, including the parts of speech. Example: canopic jar (noun) - An ancient Egyptian Vase, urn, or jar used as a container for an embalmed human organ.  (Worth 18 pts)
Vocabulary words are:
Color Wheel                 
Primary Colors (and list them)
Secondary Colors (and list them)
Tertiary Colors (and list them)
Complimentary Colors (and list them)
Blend
Overlap
Portrait
Profile

2) Take 24 original photos (each worth 1 pt.) that include texture (natural texture and man-made textures), portraits, two (2) posed group portraits, 5 portraits (of friends or family). 
****Photos can be printed out to be 4” x 6” OR emailed in a Word Document to: jhillman@cpcsschool.com I PREFER TO SAVE PAPER WHEN POSSIBLE!

Art Class Supply List (Worth 8 pts.)
One (1) 2-pocket folder OR 1/2" 3-ring binder
One (1) Pencil Case
One (1) BOX of #2 Pencils
One (1) Kneeded eraser
One (1) hand-held sharpener
Two (2) Black Sharpie Markers: 1 fine point and 1 medium or bold point
One (1) small sketchbook (no smaller than 5” x 9” and no bigger than 8.5” x 11”)

Should you have any questions about the assignment, please contact Ms. Hillman jhillman@cpcsschool.org.  Written parts of the assignments can be EMAILED over the summer for extra credit! 
Check the ART BLOG AND SIGN UP FOR UPDATES:  jenhillmanprints.blogspot.com.  Enjoy Your Summer!

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