Leap(y) Year Art Week

Black History Month Heroes Painting.  CAN YOU NAME THEM?

It doesn't happen often, but it's LEAP YEAR!  That means there are 366 days in 2016, rather than 365.  Monday is the extra day!  Enjoy it, won't you!?!?!?!?!?!

8th Grade Wavy Weavers

BABY PHOTOS - EMAIL THEM! 
Completed work is a beautiful thing, and I accept nothing less.  Friday was the deadline for weavings.  Tuesday, March 1st is the vocabulary quiz that everyone will do really well on, because the vocabulary was given in class and right here:

• Loom - a frame ( or machine) upon which weaving is done.
• Warp - vertical threads which form the base of a weaving. To "warp" means to string thread onto a loom.  Vertical - upright; straight up and down.
• Weft - the horizontal threads which are woven across the warp. Branches or grasses woven horizontally are also weft.  Horizontal - Flat and parallel to the ground (the horizon).
• Weaving - To make cloth on a loom by passing weft threads over and under warp threads
• Pattern- something that repeats.

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

5th Grade SYMMETRY Experts!

Scholars will begin the next lesson, which is a color theory-based project.  They will create a self-portrait while exploring their dreams in their piece.  SCHOLARS MUST HAVE AN INDEPENDENT READING BOOK FOR ART CLASS.  Please make sure students have art supplies (listed in previous posts) and this goes towards their class participate on grade when they are prepared for class.

STUDY FOR YOUR PAINTING LICENSE TEST! Study guides were given out on Friday.

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

BC Ms. Hillman is from Philly.

6th Grade Pop Artists

FISK students have their Andy Warhol homework due next class period.  Please come prepared for class.

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

7th Grade Social Issue Graphic Designers

SOCIAL ACTIVISM THROUGH ART IS AWESOME!  Get ideas from the Children's March video you will be watching in class during Ms. Hillman's absence (on Monday).  This week we continue adding color to your amazing poster that has TEXT AND IMAGES.

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

BREAK for Chocolate... and ART!

ALL GRADES, PLEASE READ!

In between SLEEPING and RELAXING, get yourself to the store and get the items needed to be successful in art class:

A box of #2 pencils or art pencils
A HAND-HELD SHARPENER (good quality sharpeners!)
A kneaded eraser (found at Dick Blick or Artist & Craftsman)
Something to draw on (sketchbook or paper)
Sharpie Markers (one fine point and one bold point)
An Art Folder or a folder you will always have on hand.
A pencil case to put this stuff in!  Decorate it!
FOCUS and SELF CONTROL

Parents/Guardians are invited to sign up for updates to this blog to see what's happening in art class.  If you ever have any questions, please email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

8th Grade - Spelman and Morehouse

Ms. Hillman when she was a tooth
for Halloween!

BABY / MUCH-YOUNGER-THAN-NOW PICTURES...!!!! Hardcopies are fine, but Digital is best.  Email to Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.  Hardcopies will be returned same day.
MOREHOUSE WEAVERS ~ MY GOODNESS...the Weavers have taken over and the results are making me very happy.  Scholars had a quiz last Thursday and results will be posted over the break.  Check Illuminate's grade portal to keep up to date on your class grades. 

Criteria for the WEAVING project:  
~ Behavior and basic project instructions  
~ Loom measurements are correct (as per directions given) with YARN  
~ Colorful  
~ Three -  five different WOVEN PATTERNS
~ Craftsmanship is clean and purposeful, showing you've taken your time with the project DEADLINE FOR WEAVING PROJECT IS Friday, February 26th.

7th Grade Social Action POSTER DESIGNERS

The sketches are coming along nicely!  Be sure to continue thinking about the images and text (words, phrase or sentence).

Scholars are also getting acquainted with the artwork of Social Activist and Artist, Ai Weiwei.  Learn more about this incredible Chinese artist here.  Have time to kill over the break?  Watch the Documentary "Never Sorry" on Netflix.  It's great!  If you watch it, you will earn 5 dojo points!
HAVE THE ITEMS NEEDED FOR ART CLASS (listed at the top of this blog).

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


6th Grade Lichtenstein Artists

Last Quarter, Hampton artists created Pop Art self-portrait paintings.  They studied the artwork of Roy Lichtenstein and the results were wonderful.  Now that Xavier has art, we decided to UP the CRITERIA a bit more and students are being asked to push themselves beyond their comfort zones!

Not only are scholars creating self portraits, but many have chosen to create a second, action-inspired set of comic panels that will use onomatopoeia, which is a word that imitates the natural sounds of things.  It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting.

We continue with this task after the long break!  Come prepared with the supplies listed at the top of this post!
Questions?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

5th Grade Symmetrical Artists
Scholars are finishing up their artwork and will have a chance to earn their painting license when we return to school.  STUDY:

Come prepared with the supplies listed at the top of this post!
Questions?  Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

February Art Classes

REMINDER - ALL GRADES:
What you need to be successful in Art Class:
A box of #2 pencils or art pencils
A HAND-HELD SHARPENER (good quality sharpeners!)
A kneaded eraser (found at Dick Blick or Artist & Craftsman)
Something to draw on (sketchbook or paper)
Sharpie Markers (one fine point and one bold point)
An Art Folder or a folder you will always have on hand.
A pencil case to put this stuff in!  Decorate it!
FOCUS and SELF CONTROL

The Art Class Syllabus is here.

Parents/Guardians are invited to sign up for updates to this blog to see what's happening in art class.  If you ever have any questions, please email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org. 

Kimora blows our minds with
her weaving skills.  

ON POINT WEAVING!

8th Grade Weaving Posse - Morehouse

Scholars made their own looms out of cardboard and had to prove understanding of measurement (in inches).  Next they incorporate up to 5 woven patterns into their design.  Morehouse Artists are learning about basic, simple weaving styles and how to create their own patterns using various colors of yarn.  They are looking so great...but don't take MY word for it, see for yourself!

HOMEWORK:  BRING IN BABY PICTURES!   HAVE THE MATERIALS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS BLOG POST 

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

Painting License = clean brushes

5th Grade Reflective Symmetry Artists

Artists must have self-discipline to be successful.  That could mean a variety of things but in Ms. Hillman's class, that means following basic instructions and exhibiting self-control during class.  Scholars are following a multi-step sequence to create a symmetrical design of their name or nickname.  Afterwards, scholars will have a chance to earn their painting license to be able to paint and learn professional artists techniques, including CLEANUP!  WOO!  

HOMEWORK:  HAVE THE MATERIALS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS BLOG POST 

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

Social Action Poster Example

7th grade ~ FAMU Social Action Poster

Thinking about what you stand for can be tough, but we have been digging into our belief system and
HOMEWORK:  HAVE THE MATERIALS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS BLOG POST AND have three thumbnail sketches (if you didn't already hand them in) of your idea for your social action project.  Include TEXT and Visual (picture).  Check fontspace.com for text design info.  Need more motivation?  Listen to Nina Simone "Mississippi Goddam".

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

6th Grade Pop Artists

Thursdays are Art History Days. The rest of the art classes will be in the S.T.E.A.M. room where we will be creating fantastic artwork!  Pop Art self-portraits and Action portraits.

HOMEWORK:  HAVE THE MATERIALS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS BLOG POST 

attempting to figure out what message we want to send to our audience.

 and come prepared and ready to work every day!

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

WELCOME TO Q3!

ALL GRADES - PLEASE READ THIS 

Welcome to art class in 2016!  Each grade is set to make A LOT of artwork and I'm very excited about the things you will learn.  After reading this section, go your your grade and find out specifics.  I ENCOURAGE YOUR PARENTS TO ALSO SIGN UP FOR THIS BLOG, which is updated once a week.  I will be showing off my students' artwork, so it's important to share with everyone you know!

What you need to be successful in Art Class:
A box of #2 pencils or art pencil
A HAND-HELD SHARPENER (good quality sharpeners!)
A kneaded eraser
Something to draw on (sketchbook or paper)
Sharpie Markers (one fine point and one bold point)
An Art Folder or a folder you will always have on hand.
A pencil case to put this stuff in!  Decorate it!
FOCUS and SELF CONTROL

Parents/Guardians are invited to sign up for updates to this blog to see what's happening in art class.  If you ever have any questions, please email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.

5th Grade Xavier

Xavier artists are starting the quarter with a project on symmetry while learning about the 5 kinds of lines and 5 line variations.

Symmetry, asymmetry, line of symmetry and their role in science and art is the focus of this project. Photos of artwork coming very soon!

HOMEWORK: Come prepared with the ITEMS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE and see you in class.

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

6th Grade FISK

"Grrrrrrrrrrr!!"
Roy Lichtenstein (American)
Oil and Magna on canvas
1965

FISK scholars are taking POP ART to a new level!  Inspired by what Hampton artists created with their self portraits, FISK is going to explore one of many links that art has to ELA through portraiture.  

Notice the use of ONOMATOPEE in his work, especially his comic book enlargements.

This project is going to ROCK YOUR SOCKS.  Stay tuned!

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

7th Grade FAMU Artists

We begin this quarter with a little inspiration from the world of current events, specifically social action and issues that affect our lives.  Scholars watched a video and inevitably made assumptions about the young man in it.  HOMEWORK:  Think about what social action issues you are interested in...what do you care about?  Here are some ideas:

Environmental issues, racial equality, stereotyping, bullying, hate crimes

We will talk / brainstorm about this more in class.  

The project: Social Action Poster with text (words) designed by you!   Think about the social issue in TEXT and PICTURES.

HOMEWORK: Think about the social issue in TEXT and PICTURES.  Come prepared with the ITEMS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE and see you in class.   

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

8th Grade Morehouse Artists

Weaving has begun.  We are working on UNDERSTANDING IMPERIAL MEASUREMENT and being able to properly measure to create the loom.  More soon!

HOMEWORK: Come prepared with the ITEMS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE and see you in class.

ALSO, BRING IN A BABY PICTURE (if you haven't already).  You can also email photos.

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

Snow Dump

Because it's really SNOWING!

We are coming to the close of ART CLASS for ALL OF YOU.  Quarter 3 begins January 27th and Music and Art classes switch.

5th Grade

Symmetrical name project will be the last of the year.  Come prepared to class with a pencil, kneaded eraser and a fine point black sharpie.

8th Grade

Artists will be reflecting on the batiks they created and class critique will give scholars a chance to give positive feedback to classmates.

7th Grade

Mondrian artwork should be completed by now and we will have a class critique next week.

6th Grade Pop Artists

Completed Pop Artwork based on the work of Roy Lichtenstein is looking AMAZING!  Check out these examples!

Great work Hampton!  Gonna miss yas!

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


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ART WHAT WHAT

Hello!
The ELA and Math Rally tests are going to mess with all of our schedules for the next couple of weeks, so patience is key.

THIS WEEK:

5th Grade

Symmetry artwork with your name continues.  Follow directions and you will be happy with the outcome of your work!

6th Grade

Pop Art inspired by Roy Lichtenstein will be completed this week.  They look SO great!

7th Grade

Mondrian artwork is completed.  Next week, artist research assessment on the artists Howard Students presented to the class.

8th Grade

Sewing class critique and reflection.  GET THOSE DOJO POINTS!

January Art-attack

Welcome back to school and to a new year... now it's time to get to work!

The 2nd Quarter finishes on the 26th of January, 2016 and all students who have art class now will switch to music class with Mr. McGregor.  That means you only have a couple of weeks left to get your best artwork (and grades in art) done!

Here's what's going on:

Getting that WHIP STITCH on.

8th Grade Batik Artists

My Spelman artists have been sewing the four edges of their batiks to clean up the edges of their work, which takes a lot of time and patience.  High quality craftsmanship is what we are going for with the whip stitch method (click HERE for a quick tutorial) around the dowels and the sides.

Later, at the end of the quarter, there will be a cumulative test from vocabulary, technique and information taught in class at the end of Quarter 2.  Stay tuned for the date and study guides (given in class).

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

5th Grade

Wire self-portrait sculptures go up this week along with the portraits they made.  A painting project dealing with symmetry and asymmetry is next on the docket.  Scholars have been completing packets  to show their understanding of symmetry and, so far, the grades have been phenomenal!  Keep up the 

great work!

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

7th Grade Abstract Artists

Piet Mondrian was a Dutch artist who was an innovator of abstract art.  Scholars looked at "Victory Boogie Woogie" and interpreted what the artist was thinking and what he could have been inspired by when making the piece.  Howard students are using the principles of design to create an attractive piece of artwork based on Mondrian's abstract style. 

Scholars who presented for the Artist Research Project were to email their presentations to Ms. Hillman (jhillman@cpcsschool.org).  Study guides will be created based on the presentations and be included in the final, cumulative test at the end of Quarter 2. 

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

Amira's thinking about those Donuts again!  

6th Grade Pop Artists

That guy...Roy Lichtenstein, is one of Pop Art's founders.  He took comic strips found in newspapers and recreated individual frames and painted them large.  Scholars are about to complete a project where they are re-created photographed self-portraits in Lichtenstein-style.  

Hampton scholars are KILLING this project and they look amazing.  The sequence of the project is important and students will have to recall the order of the techniques at some point soon (hint hint...QUIZ COMING!).

This multi-step project is going well and scholars are using watercolor to make their pop art projects pop!

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