Thursday, March 19, 2015

Homework Wall of Fame 3/18/2015

Congratulations Sarah Johnson, Monica O'Brien and Katie Dagle!

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Fwd: Homework Hall of Fame 3/12/15


Subject: Homework Hall of Fame 3/12/15

Congratulations to Hiyori Kunst, Abbey Brunzell, and Sarah Johnson!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Homework Wall of Fame 3/5/2015

Congratulations to Linnea Bartlett and Chris Belsito for making the homework wall of fame this week - favorite childhood toy in a background.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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.

General Art I Homework for March 2015


Theme :  Things you like


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.  Draw one of your favorite childhood action figures, dolls or stuffed animals.  (For example a G.I. Joe, Cabbage Patch Kid, Barbie, etc.).  See me if you don’t have any toys!  You must include a background and be sure to have as little negative space as possible.  You may use any media you would like. 

Depiction of a toy                                                                    30 points                                 
Shading to show color(grays) and light source                      40 points
Inclusion of a background                                                      15 points
Effort/ Level of difficulty                                                         15 points

 DUE by Wednesday March 11, 2015

6.  Get a picture of a relative, friend, famous person, or even yourself and draw the person.    You may use pencil or colored pencils.  You must turn in the photograph that you used in you drawing with your finished sketch.

Depiction of a person/reference included                              40 points                                 
Shading to show color(grays) and light source                      30 points
Portrait fills the page                                                               15 points
Effort/ Level of difficulty/included reference photo                15 points

DUE by Wednesday March 18, 2015

7. Draw something that you like or that has special meaning to you.    You may use any art materials you like.  Work from a real object observation…. Not from a photograph.  For example, a guitar or a pair of your favorite shoes.

Drawing of the objects/things                                         30 points
Shading to show color(grays) and light source               40 points
Use of media, neatness, technique                                15 points
Level of difficulty/effort/originality                                   15 points

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

8. Optional Homework – 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.

Opting not to do the assignments will not affect your grade negatively.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

NAHS rocks community service!!!

Our largest YAM at WAM crew ever! Thank you to these fantastic volunteers (and cookie baker Marissa Fortugno) for making Youth Art Month's return to Worcester possible. Wielding their thumb saving wooden mallets the group totally made the exhibit hanging possible. Thanks also to Ms. Zell for her work on the planning committee! WB rocks the arts 🎨!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Homework Wall of Fame 2/11/15

Congratulations James Masse, Hiyori Kunst, Kelina Smith, and Nathan Dawidczyk.