Protect Yo heART - Quarter 2

Protect Yo heART.  Always.

This is a bit of graffiti that can be found on the streets of Bed-Stuy.  Are you doing what it commands!?  Look around and see that art is all around us in Brooklyn.

5th Grade Sculptors

Egon Schiele's Contour Line Self-Portrait

On Friday, Scholars watched a video by Alexander Calder and we went over how to answer the questions, which should be finished at home.  It will be graded as a homework assignment.

The Alexander Calder Video is HERE.  This is DUE TUESDAY, November 17th in Class.  

Next week we continue to work on the wire sculptures based on the contour line drawings Tuskegee scholars drew of themselves.  

Questions?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

6th Grade Hampton

Sugar Skull art critique happened and scholars had good, positive things to say of each other's artwork.  There was also a vocabulary quiz given and scholars who received below a 70 have to have a parent/guardian sign it.  

This week we will critique the currency project (which was put on hold for the special Mexican Holiday project Dia De Los Muertos) and start our big project for Q2.

Questions?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

7th Grade Howard

Part 1 of the Artist Research Project is due Tuesday, November 17th at the beginning of class. THE FULL CRITERIA IS HERE.  Students have three grades associated with this project and were required to write down the due dates in their planners:

Part 1 (Biography) due November 17th

Part 2 (Images) due November 19th

Part 3 (Analysis) due November 24th.  You will hand in the Criteria Sheet

ALL PARTS SHOULD BE Typed, Double Spaced, Times New Roman font size 12.

READ THIS ~ Heading for each PART of the project should look like this:
Your name                                              Part ___  (fill in the part you are filling in)
Art Class                                                Ms. Hillman
Date:
Artist Name: (The artist you are researching)

Questions, comments about ANY of this should be emailed ASAP: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

An example of modern Batik.

8th Grade Spelman Batik Artists

We've begun transferring your mandala designs into patterns on the fabric, that was affixed to the cardboard.  We continue the rest of this project in class.  Come prepared and ready to work every time and you will have art and academic success.

Questions?  jhillman@cpccschool.org.

ARTvember & Quarter 2

Hello!  Quarter 2 begins this Monday and it's vital that scholars do their very best to complete assignments well and on time.  Make up work is not an option, as scholars must take responsibility for their grades!  All are capable of success, so do it!

8th Grade Batik Artists

Steps to the next project.  DUE MONDAY: TWO SKETCHES (directions below).
~ Create two mandala sketches (that fit on a 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper).   You can click here for visuals to the directions below. 
  1) Draw a large circle on your paper (use something round to trace!)
  2) Draw one line HORIZONTAL line in the center of your circle and another VERTICAL line so you have 4 equal quadrants in the circle.  
  3) Draw a small circle in the center of your large circle where the vertical and horizontal lines intersect. 
  4) Create organic shapes coming out of the small circle into the quadrants.
  5) Add more shapes (they shouldn't be too small, though...!) and make sure they are symmetrical in your design (the same on both sides of the dividing lines).
  6) Continue to draw out from the center and fill the space.  You can go outside of the circle, but not too much.

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

7th Grade Researchers

"Punctuated Blackness"
Kameelah Rasheed
(she could be the
artist you research!)

Scholars begin an artist research project and will have a chance to pick their artists for the class presentation.  If you have an idea of whom you want to research, EMAIL three choices to Ms. Hillman by Sunday @ 5 p.m.  class on Tuesday, November 10th.  Click here for some suggestions.  Otherwise, scholars will be choosing their artists in class.  While the internet is a wonderful resource, an approved list of web sites will be provided for the project.  All information must be properly cited, as plagiarism is unacceptable (for any research project!).  

In other news, Howard scholars will be working on the research project and learning how to recycle clay in class.

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

6th Grade Skull-designers!

Dia De Los Muertos sugar skull designs were a hit!  Students learned about the meaning behind Mexican sugar skulls and created their own celebratory skulls using acrylic paint and symmetry. 

Back to currency project WRAP UP next week!!!!!  

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

5th Grade 

Reminder that homework assignments are expected to be completed well and on time.  Please make sure scholars have work in their Art Folders on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays so they are prepared for class.  
Alexander Calder worksheets about his life and the kind of kinetic sculptures he created were due in class on Friday.  This coming week we start the 3D self-portrait sculptures!

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

Fall Back into ARTWORK

Change your clocks on Sunday, by the way!  Fall = clocks turned back 1 hour during daylight savings.

5th Grade Contour Line Artists

Scholars in Tuskegee are learning about the artwork of sculptor Alexander Calder, who spent time in France and created many wire toys and portraits.  Scholars have a worksheet due on Thursday and will need use of a dictionary and the internet to look up words and a credit line of one of Calder's art pieces.

If you have any questions, email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

Compliments of Mike D.

6th Grade Dia De Los Muertos Designers

The 6th grade began their sugar skull pattern designs on Thursday, but started learning about Dia De Los Muertos, which takes place on November 1st and 2nd every year.  It is safe to say that it is no longer strictly a Mexican holiday, and is a wonderful way to celebrate the lives of those who have left us too soon.  We continue and complete our sugar skulls on Thursday because there is NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd.

If you have any questions, email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

7th Grade Ceramicists

Howard students will be learning the ins and outs of recycling clay and will be recycling about 30 pounds of it!  Scholars are encouraged to bring an old shirt or smock to wear over their uniforms to avoid getting clay on themselves.  Students will also begin a research project in quarter 2 that requires them to learn about artists and artwork.  

If you have any questions, email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

8th Grade ~ Spelman Artists

The Graphic Novels turned out really well overall.  Scholars handed in their finished pieces this past week, and while it was a long-term project, the variations in stories were very enjoyable to read.  There were very personal stories to mundane accounts of life, but all were interesting in their own way.  

Next up, an in-depth look at batik!  What is Batik?  It's going to change your life and you walls because we are going to put a modern spin on an old technique.

If you have any questions, email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

ARTober Wind Up

As we say 'Adios' to October, we are happy to snuggle into November Art Projects!

8th Grade Graphic Novelists

Autobiographical Graphic Novels are DUE MONDAY.  All parts, including the cover with color!  We ink together in class. Bring a super fine Sharpie marker in if you have one.  That is all.

ALSO, DOJO IS BACK and I'm in charge of the incentive this week!  Get ready to dress up for Book  Character Day and reap the benefits of self-control and motivation through Dojo!

Questions? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

7th Grade Sculptors

ARE WE or AREN'T WE WORKING WITH CLAY?  It depends on you.  For those of you who will be enjoying clay work, these are the requirements for the next project:

Example of a nature themed sculpture.

Criteria for Abstract Clay Sculptures:- must stand independently
- nature theme (you had to take photos of natural textures over the summer, so you can use that as a foundation for this project)
- No more or less than 5" high and 3 1/2" wide
- Must be interesting to look at from every angle
- Must have at least 1 exaggerated Principle of Design in sculpture

Alternate projects for non-clay-working students will be given in class.  Questions? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

6th Grade Portrait Artists

Dia Di Los Muertos Sugar Skulls by P. Hillman

We started to work on our proportionately correct self-portraits at home and continued on our currency in class.  When you FOLLOW THE STEPS, YOU WILL HAVE SUCCESS!  

This week we are going to pause from the Currency / Portrait projects and make artwork based on my favorite holiday!  It's going to be sweet, but you cannot eat (it)!

Questions? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

5th Grade Sculptors

Gallery Walk @ CPCS

Profile Self-Portraits are now hanging on the walls of CPCS!  We had a gallery walk and students had a chance to leave positive feedback for their classmates.  It was a great way to see what everyone had created and how scholars expressed themselves through the line work.

During the last class, Tuskegee was introduced to the kinetic artwork of Alexander Calder.  Students are practically line experts now, so this next project about kinetic, contour line sculptures shouldn't be a problem.  Art History regarding Alexander Calder will play a big part in this project, as will drawing and sculpting out of wire (Calder's medium of choice!).

Vocabulary for this project: Contour Lines, Sculptor, Sculpture, kinetic, Alexander Calder (know what he did and a bit about his life).

Questions? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

Mid-October Art Update

8th Grade Graphic Novelists

Spelman students, your graphic novels, INCLUDING THE COVER are due Monday in class.  We will spend the rest of the class time adding color and inking your work.

- 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)

FINAL PIECE WILL HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE and A COVER PAGE (requirements below)

PART 2:

- Black or blue ink outlines and Color in the panels (color pencils are great for layering and will be done in class)

- Illustrated cover page in color.  Title and author must be clear and easy to read.  Requirements are below for the cover but COLOR will BE DONE IN CLASS.

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

7th Grade Sculptors

This week we embark on our next project that deals with clay, abstraction and the Principles of Design.  The Principles of Design homework is due in class Tuesday.  Click here to get the worksheet.

Howard students will be tested next week on the information found in the short video we watched in class: "What is Abstract Art?" by Frank Curcovik.  The video has a lot of great information regarding art history and the beginnings of art abstraction.  Pay attention to the art movements and the BIG NAMES associated with these times: Impressionism (Monet, Renoir), Post-Impressionism (Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh), Fauvism ("Fauve" is French for "wild beast") (Henri Matisse), Cubism (Pablo Picasso) and Abstract Expressionism (Jackson Pollack, Marc Rothko),   Abstract art does not have a recognizable subject or non-representational artwork...they want COLOR, FORM to stand out.

We start with properties of clay and explore how to manipulate the medium this week!  Questions about any of this?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

6th Grade Currency Designers and Self-Portrait Artists

The money is IN and grades were returned last week.  This week we will practice drawing head-on portraits and understanding the proportions involved with art (Math!).  If you want to practice drawing facial proportions, CLICK HERE and follow the steps!  It's a SEQUENCE.

The currency project will be completed by the end of this week and then we will work on a project that has to do with Ms. Hillman's FAVORITE holiday.  HINTS: Symmetry and paint is involved and it fits in with cultural diversity you have been discussing in Advisory!  

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

Alexander Calder Wire Sculpture

5th Grade Portraits Artists

All I can say is "WOW...WOW WOW"!  Tuskegee completed their Self-Portrait Profiles and they are AMAZING!  You can look their artwork and get a feel for who they are as students and artists!  Their artwork will be the subject of the Art Bulletin board this week - first of the year!  Stay tuned for photos!

After we have a gallery walk about all of the beautiful work and review the plethora of things we learned in class for this project (Adjectives, 5 kinds of lines, 5 line variations, portraits, silhouettes, profiles, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, zig zag, curve, degree of curve, directional length, width and texture...WHEW!), we will start a 3D project based on Alexander Calder's sculptures.  

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

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.

ARTober 2015

5th Grade Artists

Sariani demonstrates she understands the concepts.

Scholars are continuing with their self-portrait profiles and they are looking SO good!  This is a layered piece of artwork so students are currently working on adding the 5 kinds of lines and 5 line variations to the backgrounds of their portraits.
FYI - Scholars can and should incorporate these line variations in school presentations. For example, when a cover page is needed for a book report, perhaps they can design the title page.  Teachers LOVE well-crafted and creative projects.

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

6th Grade Designers

They are SHOWING US THE MONEY!  Scholars have started designing their currency and they are looking SO good!  This continues next week. 

 

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

Zaid nailed it!

7th Grade Sculptors - Howard

Paper sculptures were handed in on Thursday and it was amazing to see how students pushed themselves to think outside the box.  The criteria was set but it was up to them to add extra spice to their independently standing sculptures.  

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

8th Grade Graphic Novelists...of the Autobiographical nature! 

Check your email!  Test on Monday on the powerpoint that was sent out.   Graphic novel work continues this week!

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