Completed self portrait with stippling and texture/detail will be due: A DAY- 5/27, B DAY- 5/31

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5/10/16 Attention all 7th Grade: Your proportions on your large white paper are due this Friday.( 5/ 13)

What does that mean?

-> I will be be grading you out of 100 points that you have completed the outline of your head, hari, shoulders and facial features in pencil. They will be graded also on accuracy in that they are the same as the grided photograph of you.

 

 

B day 2/24: Sketch and doc. of pictures are due next class on Friday, 2/26 for your functional non -senscial ceramic project. Remember to look at your docs on haphara for inspriation or objective to help you. You can search dada, surreal, or dream sculptures for some ideas as well. 

 

Ceramic quiz: A Day: 2/11, B Day: 2/12

Terms to know below:

Bisque - Pottery which has been fired once, without glaze.

Coil - A piece of clay rolled like a rope, used in making pottery.

Glaze - A thin coating of glass. An impervious silicate coating, which is developed in clay ware by the fusion under heat of inorganic materials.

Greenware - Unfired pottery. Ready to be bisque fired. ( aka bone dry)

Kiln - A furnace of refractory clay bricks for firing pottery and for fusing glass.

Leather Hard - Stage of the clay between plastic and bone dry. Clay is still damp enough to join it to other pieces using slip. For example, this is the stage handles are applied to mugs.

Matt Glaze - A dull glaze surface, not very reflective when fired. It needs a slow cooling period or it may turn shiny

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Gloss Glaze- A glossy glaze surface.

Terra cotta: A brownish-orange earthenware clay body. From the Italian, meaning “baked earth”.

Pinch - Manipulate clay with you fingers in your palm to a hollow shape. Pinch pots are a popular beginner's project.

Plasticity - The quality of clay which allows it to be manipulated into different shapes without cracking. It has enough moisture.

Score – To make scratched on the surface of the clay. Used when attaching two pieces of clay together.

Slab - Pressed or rolled flat sections of clay used in hand building.

Slip - Clay mixed with water with a gooey consistency. Used like a glue.

Sgraffito – Decoration made by cutting or scratching at the surface of clay.

Wedging - A method of kneading clay to make it homogenous by cutting and rolling.

Another name for a bas-relief is a _____ Low relief

 

Hand Buidling Methods

Pinch           Coil               Slab

 

To attach 2 pieces of clay together, you must:

Score both pieces, add slip, attach the two pieces, and smooth the seam together.

Functional: something that is for utilitarian purposes. Ex: spoon, fork, bowl

Non- Functional: Something used for non utilitarian use and decorational purposes. Ex: scultpure or bas relief

 

2 point perspective project is due : 12/8 ( A day ) 12/9 ( B day) 

 

 

 

9.3.2015 Make sure to review the Welcome letter with your parent/ guardian and have it signed! This will count as your first grade. You can find a copy of the letter below:

 

 

Dear Students and Parents/ Guardians,

Welcome back/to FMS!  My name is Ms. Escobedo and I teach Visual Art.  I am delighted to have you in my class this year.  I hope to aid in making your experience in art an enjoyable one.  It is my goal to assist you in becoming a creative, independent, and deep thinker.  

 

First, we must discuss the expectations of my classroom in order to have a successful school year!

1.       Be on time, seated, prepared, and ready to work at the beginning of class.

2.       Follow directions the first time they are given.

3.       Be respectful/mindful of others.

4.       Raise your hand to ask or answer a question.

5.       Clean up after yourself

6.        Give 110% every day!

 

The above expectations are to create a successful and rewarding school year for each student.  In the event that anyone does not abide by these expectations, the following steps will be taken:  First Offense: We’ll talk about it. Second Offense:  I’ll call home. Third Offense:  The office will take it from there.

 

Supplies Students Need to Have:

 

• One 4B, 5B, or 6B pencil

• One 4H, 5H or 6H pencil

(You can buy more if you would like Best places to buy are walmart, target, staples, or amazon.com)

3. Pencil sharpener

3. Eraser

4.  Pencil case or large ziplock bag

 

 

 

What is Visual Art?

Visual Art is the study of 3D design and sculpture. Although we will focus on 3D art, we will also create 2D art for a better understanding and connection between the fundamental elements of art. Furthermore, we will study new and old art trends and critique artwork. Lastly, students will be able to explore their personal creativity and express it in a way that is comfortable and unique to them.

 

Attendance: It is very important that you come to class.  If you are absent or were at band/orchestra/chorus/etc…, you are still responsible for the assignments you missed while out of class.  There will be several “home assignments” through out the year which students will be given ample time to complete. All important notications are on the following class website: http://fmsescobedo.wix/fmsartescobedo.

 

Falling Behind or Need Extra Time: If you ever feel you need more time to complete classwork, please come and speak with me immediately.  Students are able to come in during this lunch, before or after school.  If you plan on staying  before/after school, you must provide a permission slip or note from parent/guardian. Depending on the medium we are working with, you may also be able to bring it home to work on.

 

If you have any questions feel free to email me at nicole.escobedo@msdk12.net

 

ATTACHED IS A SHEET THAT NEEDS TO BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT’S PARENT/GUARDIAN STATING THAT THEY RECEIVED AND VIEWED THIS INTRODUCTION LETTER

 

 

I look forward to seeing the true artist come out of all my students and see all their creative ideas and talents be expressed !

 

Warm Regards,

Ms. Nicole Escobedo

 

I reviewed the Visual Art Introduction Letter  with my child.  By signing this paper I _____________________________________________________________ agree with the expectations of the teacher and understand the rules of the class. I also agree to my child being in charge of his/her missed work and supplies.

 

(Please sign name above with date)___________________________________________

I prefer to be contacted by email/ phone at ____________________________________.

 

 

10/14/2015: 

A Day: 10 pt. drawing quiz will be on Friday, 10/16.                 B Day: quiz will be on Monday, 10/19  

You will need to make a cube above, on and below the horizon line.  On one of these cubes, you will need to add at least two windows and a door.  You will also have to create a staircase with at least two stairs. Make sure to use shared doc., called " Two point perspective HELP!" if you want to review at home