General Art 2 CP and Honors Homework for March 2015

Theme :  Lighting effects

Your homework assignments carry the minimum expectation for you to spend one hour of time at home on these projects.  The assignments are designed to challenge your imagination and powers of visual observation.  The assignments should be turned in on paper that is a minimum of 9” x 12” and should never be folded.  It is required that these be in a bound sketchbook.  Because the homework is given out well in advance of the due date late work will not be accepted.  All of these assignments may be done in after school work sessions if you wish.

DUE by Wednesday March 4, 2015

5.   In the spotlight - Place one or two objects very close to a lamp.  The objects should have very obvious highlights and shadows on them as well as cast shadows on the surface they sit upon.  Try to show the strong light and dark contrast.  Hint:  use the white of your paper for the highlights.  Use pencil or black pen.  WORK FROM OBSERVATION NOT A PHOTO!!!

Evaluation…       Drawing of the objects                                                25 points

                         Ability to show strong light/shadow                               40 points

                           Use of correct media, neatness                                  20 points

                         Level of difficulty/effort/originality                                  15 points

DUE by Wednesday March 11, 2015

6. The Under glow - I this assignment you are to draw yourself in a mirror.  But I want you to put a lamp on the floor under your face and turn off other room lights that are really bright.  Draw yourself as you appear in the unusual light.  Use pencil, colored pencil, sharpie or ink pen, or charcoal pencil.  WORK FROM OBSERVATION NOT A PHOTO!!!

Evaluation…      Drawing of the objects                                                 25 points

                         Ability to show strong light/shadow                               40 points

                           Use of correct media, neatness                                  20 points

                         Level of difficulty/effort/originality                                  15 points

 DUE by Wednesday March 18, 2015

7.  Your choice.  Explore the effects of light as it shines on objects, people or animals.  You may want to use light to increase a sense of drama in a scene.  You may want to simply complete a careful object study that shows your ability to capture light and shadow.  You may take a photo of your subject if that helps.

No downloaded images unless you took the picture.  Media of your choice.

Evaluation…      Drawing of the objects                                                 25 points

                        Ability to show strong light/shadow                                40 points

                          Use of correct media, neatness                                   20 points

                         Level of difficulty/effort/originality                                  15 points

8. DUE by TUESDAY March 24 ****** note change in day of the week

Optional Homework (required for honors) – your choice to do it or not, and if you do it you may select any type of art or craft to do.  Grade based on effort and craftsmanship.