Junior Portfolio Art 2.5; 5; or 7.5 credits
This course is designed for highly motivated juniors who are considering furthering their studies of the visual arts in the future. Junior Portfolio will cover concepts understood from previous art classes while pushing the boundaries of traditional means of art. Juniors will focus on creating strong pieces of work utilizing two and three-dimensional media. This studio intensive class is designed to help students build their art portfolios in preparation for admission to art school. Representatives from several art schools visit the class to present information about art school, art careers, and review student work. Students are expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete weekly homework assignments.
Senior Portfolio Art 2.5; 5; or 7.5 credits
Senior Portfolio Art is focused intensively on developing the student as an individual artist. Students will continue to create a full portfolio of artwork which is directed towards the submission of a portfolio for art school. A strong foundation in observational skills is stressed along with using creativity in works to develop a personal voice and direction. A variety of artists will be presented and discussed to expose students to the ways artists in the past and present play a role in society and the professional art world. Representatives from several art schools visit the class to present information about art school, art careers, and review student work. Students are expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete weekly homework assignments.
Portfolio Art
Three Trimesters
Ms. Nygaard: [email protected]
Course Objectives:
- Juniors- This course is designed for highly motivated juniors who are considering furthering their studies of the visual arts in the future. This studio intensive class will cover concepts introduced in previous art classes while pushing the boundaries of traditional means of art. Juniors will focus on creating strong pieces of work utilizing two and three dimensional media for the addition to a portfolio of works. Students are expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete quality homework assignments.
- Seniors- This course is focused on intensively developing the student as an individual artist- we should start to see your visions and style surface. Students will create a full portfolio of artwork that is directed towards the submission of a portfolio for art school as well as acquire knowledge of the professional art world. Seniors will continue to develop their work while establishing and then pushing their individual style. Students are also expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete quality homework assignments.
- Understanding of relevant vocabulary and proper usage in communication.
- Demonstration of competence in a variety of media/ materials.
- Successful use of visual communication through utilizing concept, creativity, and skill.
Expectations:
- Put forth your best effort, no matter what your skill level may be. The only way you will learn and get better is if you try! Experiment and do not be afraid to “fail”… From your “mistakes” may come your biggest successes and surprises.
- Be prepared daily. Bring materials needed for class. If you are unprepared, it will affect your grade negatively.
- Be respectful towards yourself and others. Rules set forth in the AHS handbook apply in this class. Deviation from these rules and guidelines will not be tolerated.
- Be on time to class. Do no inconvenience others with your tardiness.
- Enjoy your time here. This is a unique time in your life. Savor this moment and your experience in this class!
Materials:
- Sketchbook (you need to buy one) - Charcoal - Ink, ball-point pen
- Pencils - Tempera - Pastels (oil & chalk)
- Variety of papers - Acrylic - Colored pencils
- Crayon (conte and/or wax) - Watercolors - Paper maché
- Mixed Media/ found objects - Camera (if you wish to do some
photography)
- Your own palette if you wish to save paint. (these can be purchased for low-cost at Lowe’s/ Home Depot for plexi glass- any size; OR Wal-Mart/ Target for mirrors- any size)
And if you like to read about art and artists…
- A Giacometti Portrait (1965, 1980) by: James Lord
[author is painted by the artist. Lord candidly writes about Giacometti’s process, progress, and struggles in working on Lord’s portrait]
- Inside the Painter’s Studio (2009) by: Joe Fig
[interviews with the artists about their lives and studio practice with photos of their work and studios]
- Art as Experience (1934) by: John Dewey
[a philosophical, dense read about what it means to be an artist and how one’s experiences in life and the studio effect their work and state of being]
- Art & Fear (1993) by David Bayles and Ted Orland
[the ever-present feeling of artist self-doubt and inadequacy and how to cope with and solve these feelings/ problems- you’re not alone!]
- Juxtapoz magazine [a contemporary art magazine that features mostly 2D, surrealistic works by mostly modern, California artists] Check out their website too: http://www.juxtapoz.com
Portfolio Art
Course Outline
Each trimester will consist of six complete projects.
Four of these projects will be done during class time at school.
Two of these projects will be completed during your own time at home as homework. (HW: choose two or do all three for extra credit on the third.)
Each project will be graded on a 100 point scale.
Trimester 1 (60 days)
In-class assignments:
1. “Self-Portrait”: anything about you! Should be totally original (Daniela Edburg; Adam Tan)
2. “Still Life: food composition” (Jo Bradney; Ria Hills; Vic Vicini; Pamela Michelle Johnson)
3. “Figure Drawing” (Michelangelo; da Vinci; Raphael; Degas; Anthony Fisher; Lucian Freud; Ellen Lewis Watson)
4. “Distortions & Exaggerations”: making use of foreshortening; fisheye
At-home assignments (choose 2 or do all 3 for extra credit):
5. “Still-life & portrait reflection” (M.C. Escher; Richard Whitten)
6. “Pen Drawing” using pen only: ball-point or ink. think layers, directional-line, crosshatching, etc. (Sagaki Keita; Honoré Daumier)
7. “Photomontage” (David Hockney)
Trimester 2 (60 days)
In-class assignments:
1. “Creative observational self-portrait”: mirror or photo (Lena Klyukina; Fabio Magalhaes)
2. “Line Etching” dry-point, line etching printmaking
3. “Alternate point-of-view”: subject matter is presented from an unusual, unexpected angle
4. “Landscape/Natural World” (Alexis Rockman; Grant Wood; Albert Bierstadt)
At-home assignments (choose 2 or do all 3 for extra credit):
5. “Text as Art and Meaning” (Jenny Holzer)
6. “Junk & Trash” create a still life, mixed-media, or found-object sculpture (Ono Gaf; Barbara Franc; Zac Freeman; Pamela Michelle Johnson)
7. “Parody”: imitate another work of art to make light or make fun of it in some way (Ron English)
Trimester 3 (60 days)
In-class assignments:
1. “A Comment on the State of…” your opinion or presentation of an issue or argument in today’s world/ society.
2. “Parts of a Whole” (Phil Hansen; Zac Freeman)
3. “Surrealist” (Salvador Dali; H.R. Giger)
4. “Alternative & Untraditional Materials” (Phil Hansen; Carne Griffiths; Thomas Scheiderbauer & Pamela Campagna)
At-home assignments (choose 2 or do all 3 for extra credit):
5. “Artist Choice” (create an artwork of your choosing)
6. “Still Life: Accessories”: shoes, jewelry, make-up, hats, etc.
7. “Nature as Art”: Andy Goldsworthy inspired works (Andy Goldsworthy)
Other Activities:
* Critiques of peers’ work and professional artists’ work.
* Progress journals = discuss progress and/or questions on your current assignment.
* “Artist of the week” PowerPoint (given by instructor to introduce students to visual artists, past and present, in the visual arts profession).
* Learn to stretch individual/ small canvas.
* Visits/ presentations from area art schools.
Looking for creative ideas??? Try this website: http://4rtgallery.blogspot.com
This course is designed for highly motivated juniors who are considering furthering their studies of the visual arts in the future. Junior Portfolio will cover concepts understood from previous art classes while pushing the boundaries of traditional means of art. Juniors will focus on creating strong pieces of work utilizing two and three-dimensional media. This studio intensive class is designed to help students build their art portfolios in preparation for admission to art school. Representatives from several art schools visit the class to present information about art school, art careers, and review student work. Students are expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete weekly homework assignments.
Senior Portfolio Art 2.5; 5; or 7.5 credits
Senior Portfolio Art is focused intensively on developing the student as an individual artist. Students will continue to create a full portfolio of artwork which is directed towards the submission of a portfolio for art school. A strong foundation in observational skills is stressed along with using creativity in works to develop a personal voice and direction. A variety of artists will be presented and discussed to expose students to the ways artists in the past and present play a role in society and the professional art world. Representatives from several art schools visit the class to present information about art school, art careers, and review student work. Students are expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete weekly homework assignments.
Portfolio Art
Three Trimesters
Ms. Nygaard: [email protected]
Course Objectives:
- Juniors- This course is designed for highly motivated juniors who are considering furthering their studies of the visual arts in the future. This studio intensive class will cover concepts introduced in previous art classes while pushing the boundaries of traditional means of art. Juniors will focus on creating strong pieces of work utilizing two and three dimensional media for the addition to a portfolio of works. Students are expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete quality homework assignments.
- Seniors- This course is focused on intensively developing the student as an individual artist- we should start to see your visions and style surface. Students will create a full portfolio of artwork that is directed towards the submission of a portfolio for art school as well as acquire knowledge of the professional art world. Seniors will continue to develop their work while establishing and then pushing their individual style. Students are also expected to work outside of class, keep a sketchbook, and complete quality homework assignments.
- Understanding of relevant vocabulary and proper usage in communication.
- Demonstration of competence in a variety of media/ materials.
- Successful use of visual communication through utilizing concept, creativity, and skill.
Expectations:
- Put forth your best effort, no matter what your skill level may be. The only way you will learn and get better is if you try! Experiment and do not be afraid to “fail”… From your “mistakes” may come your biggest successes and surprises.
- Be prepared daily. Bring materials needed for class. If you are unprepared, it will affect your grade negatively.
- Be respectful towards yourself and others. Rules set forth in the AHS handbook apply in this class. Deviation from these rules and guidelines will not be tolerated.
- Be on time to class. Do no inconvenience others with your tardiness.
- Enjoy your time here. This is a unique time in your life. Savor this moment and your experience in this class!
Materials:
- Sketchbook (you need to buy one) - Charcoal - Ink, ball-point pen
- Pencils - Tempera - Pastels (oil & chalk)
- Variety of papers - Acrylic - Colored pencils
- Crayon (conte and/or wax) - Watercolors - Paper maché
- Mixed Media/ found objects - Camera (if you wish to do some
photography)
- Your own palette if you wish to save paint. (these can be purchased for low-cost at Lowe’s/ Home Depot for plexi glass- any size; OR Wal-Mart/ Target for mirrors- any size)
And if you like to read about art and artists…
- A Giacometti Portrait (1965, 1980) by: James Lord
[author is painted by the artist. Lord candidly writes about Giacometti’s process, progress, and struggles in working on Lord’s portrait]
- Inside the Painter’s Studio (2009) by: Joe Fig
[interviews with the artists about their lives and studio practice with photos of their work and studios]
- Art as Experience (1934) by: John Dewey
[a philosophical, dense read about what it means to be an artist and how one’s experiences in life and the studio effect their work and state of being]
- Art & Fear (1993) by David Bayles and Ted Orland
[the ever-present feeling of artist self-doubt and inadequacy and how to cope with and solve these feelings/ problems- you’re not alone!]
- Juxtapoz magazine [a contemporary art magazine that features mostly 2D, surrealistic works by mostly modern, California artists] Check out their website too: http://www.juxtapoz.com
Portfolio Art
Course Outline
Each trimester will consist of six complete projects.
Four of these projects will be done during class time at school.
Two of these projects will be completed during your own time at home as homework. (HW: choose two or do all three for extra credit on the third.)
Each project will be graded on a 100 point scale.
Trimester 1 (60 days)
In-class assignments:
1. “Self-Portrait”: anything about you! Should be totally original (Daniela Edburg; Adam Tan)
2. “Still Life: food composition” (Jo Bradney; Ria Hills; Vic Vicini; Pamela Michelle Johnson)
3. “Figure Drawing” (Michelangelo; da Vinci; Raphael; Degas; Anthony Fisher; Lucian Freud; Ellen Lewis Watson)
4. “Distortions & Exaggerations”: making use of foreshortening; fisheye
At-home assignments (choose 2 or do all 3 for extra credit):
5. “Still-life & portrait reflection” (M.C. Escher; Richard Whitten)
6. “Pen Drawing” using pen only: ball-point or ink. think layers, directional-line, crosshatching, etc. (Sagaki Keita; Honoré Daumier)
7. “Photomontage” (David Hockney)
Trimester 2 (60 days)
In-class assignments:
1. “Creative observational self-portrait”: mirror or photo (Lena Klyukina; Fabio Magalhaes)
2. “Line Etching” dry-point, line etching printmaking
3. “Alternate point-of-view”: subject matter is presented from an unusual, unexpected angle
4. “Landscape/Natural World” (Alexis Rockman; Grant Wood; Albert Bierstadt)
At-home assignments (choose 2 or do all 3 for extra credit):
5. “Text as Art and Meaning” (Jenny Holzer)
6. “Junk & Trash” create a still life, mixed-media, or found-object sculpture (Ono Gaf; Barbara Franc; Zac Freeman; Pamela Michelle Johnson)
7. “Parody”: imitate another work of art to make light or make fun of it in some way (Ron English)
Trimester 3 (60 days)
In-class assignments:
1. “A Comment on the State of…” your opinion or presentation of an issue or argument in today’s world/ society.
2. “Parts of a Whole” (Phil Hansen; Zac Freeman)
3. “Surrealist” (Salvador Dali; H.R. Giger)
4. “Alternative & Untraditional Materials” (Phil Hansen; Carne Griffiths; Thomas Scheiderbauer & Pamela Campagna)
At-home assignments (choose 2 or do all 3 for extra credit):
5. “Artist Choice” (create an artwork of your choosing)
6. “Still Life: Accessories”: shoes, jewelry, make-up, hats, etc.
7. “Nature as Art”: Andy Goldsworthy inspired works (Andy Goldsworthy)
Other Activities:
* Critiques of peers’ work and professional artists’ work.
* Progress journals = discuss progress and/or questions on your current assignment.
* “Artist of the week” PowerPoint (given by instructor to introduce students to visual artists, past and present, in the visual arts profession).
* Learn to stretch individual/ small canvas.
* Visits/ presentations from area art schools.
Looking for creative ideas??? Try this website: http://4rtgallery.blogspot.com