Homework for  A Day- Your sketches are due next class if you did not complete them in class. Due on Tuesday 5/3/16

2/18/2016: Please bring in a bar of soap which you will be carving. Obviously the larger the soap, the larger your sculpture can be. This will count as a prepared grade that you have a bar by the due date below. 

*If you bring in a second bar, you can receive an extra credit point. 

DUE:  

A Day - February 29th 2016

B Day -March 1st 2016

Suggested soaps to get:

1. ZOTE Laundry Soap Bar - Larger for sculpting ( Available at walmart )

2. Irish Spring Signature For Men- Larger as well and softer texture. ( Comes in a 3 pack so you can split it with friends )

Available at Walmart, Target, and general grocery stores

You can also try Marshalls and Tjmax for larger soaps 

Make sure you know these terms for the mini quiz you will have on printmaking on 1/25 ( a day) 1/26 ( b day). This will be the last quiz for the 2nd marking period.

Chatter: the “left over” marks left by raised areas that weren’t completely cut out of the design.

Linoleum Print: A type of relief print where the image is cut into a piece of linoleum. Sometimes they are left on purpose for texture and shadow.

 Chatter lines are seen in the background ---------------------------------------------->

Printmaking: The process of designing and producing prints

Linoleum Cutter ( aka gouge): A metal tool use to carve away wood or linoleum

Print: The actual picture the artist makes from the printmaking process

Andy Warhol: A famous pop artist known for using printmaking to create multiple copies of the same image

Pop Art: An art movement that started in the 1950s and used images and icons that were popular in the modern world-including celebrities, commercials and comic books.

Relief: A block of material that have been cut or carved away at the surface, leaving a raised area.

Repetition: Printmaking allows you to make multiple copies of the same image, over and over again.

Look at the picture below:

Picture 1 is an example of a (linoleum) print

Picture 2 is an example of linoleum

Ceramic Words for Quiz on Aday: 12/14/2015  B day: 12/17

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.

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.

Opaque: You cannot see through. Solid color.

Transparent: You can see through

Translucent: You can partially see through.

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.

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

CERAMIC VESSELS THAT ARE GLAZED ARE DUE ON A day: 12/8, B day: 12/9 

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)

- Pencil sharpener

-  Eraser

- One ultra fine black sharpie marker

- 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 ____________________________________.

10/23 HOME WORK:  Thumbnail sketches will be due on:

A Day: 10/27

B 81: 10/28 

B 82: 10/30

If you are confused on what to do or need a visual example, please look at the doc that is shared with you called, "ceramic coil vessel project"