Goals for the Day: Thurs. Oct. 15

Intro to Art: Pen and Ink Project Challenge (Illustration)

1. Be able to respond to the PROJECT REQUIREMENTS, by prioritizing their daily tasks through filling out a DAILY GOAL FORM.
2. solve the issue of creating a one of a kind drawing, by selecting an illustration from a children’s book to render in PEN & INK technique(s).

While we are going to look at the PROJECT REQUIREMENTS a little bit deeper today, I also would like the class to focus on what there goals are for not only completing the project, but completing the project with the highest level of success.  I do believe in making goals for myself, when I work on a project.  Not to hold me back or tell me how bad I am at something, but to help me focus on just the important aspects for the period of time that I am working.

 Painting 1: Watercolor Techniques (3 Apple Challenge)

1. Looking back on the past week – what are the strongest aspects of using a WATERCOLOR PENCILS to begin to develop a composition? How can you see this process as being one that can help you develop NEW ideas in the development of  your OWN ideas and FUTURE artwork?
2. Reflection / Evaluation: What do you especially LIKE / DISLIKE about the ideas you have created in your artwork? What do you especially LIKE or DISLIKE about the ideas of ABSTRACTING from REALITY?

Ceramics 1: Dia de Muertos Skull Construction Deadline Day

1. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.

• What are your strengths when it comes to working three dimension-ally with clay? Write down three things that you see as the FOCAL POINTS and STRENGTHS of your hand sculpted skull by filling out this form…