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IB Visual Arts (HL) (1st Year) (Period 3) Assignments

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2014-2015 School Year
Department
Fine Arts
Description

The IB Visual Arts course emphasizes both students' creative process and their final artistic product in 2-D or 3-D arts forms. Students will produce investigation workbooks (Journals) to support, inform, develop and refine studio work through sustained contextual, visual and critical investigation. A multicultural understanding of the moral, social, and economic values of art will be developed.  IB Visual Arts students will actively pursue the questions “What is art?”, “Why do people create art?”, and” What makes art valuable?”  This will enable the student to develop critical thinking and to form their own perceptions. Last but not least, students will learn how to connect their research to their own work, creating art that expresses personal meaning within a cultural, historical and discipline-based context. Throughout the course, students will be expected to be self-driven and are given the opportunity to determine their individual course of study. This includes content, media, and subject matter. The nature of the course changes over the two year period.  It begins primarily teacher-directed, with students following assignments and instructions which are designed to get them working in their Investigation Workbooks (Journals) and developing ideas for the course of inquiry they will follow in their studio work.  This course will culminate in an individual exhibition of studio work at the end of the second year. A specific and clearly defined criterion is set for both the studio component of the course as well as the Investigation Workbook (Journal).

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Please create one ART Installation during the summer. The art work should be connected to your theme. Some of you left your journal and final artwork in my art room. Please find time to take them and keep them safe at home.

If you have any opportunity to visit gallery or museum during the summer please do so. Other than that please enjoy your summer!!

It was pleasure working this year with you.

Blessings!

Mrs. H.

 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=McnUNqRnlaw

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=em7RaDXQYOY

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Project:  3- D high-relief collage or installation.
Date due 06/09/2015
 

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Your Art Journal should be ready today (5/11/15) at the beggining of the period.
Please be prompt.
 
 
 
 

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Project:  3- D high-relief collage or installation start today.
Date due 06/09/2015
 
Inspirations:
  1. Meet an artist : Who is Austin Kleon?
Please see this video before you start your collage or installation or both.
https://vimeo.com/52028220 - Who is Austin Kleon? - I’m a writer who draws. I make art with words and books with pictures. -http://austinkleon.com/about/
 
   2. Here attached you will find helping Collage techniques vidéos:
 
3. Also refer to this link for more information about Art criticism and Aesthetic Judjment.
 
4. Make a copy of Project: Collage/installation and please see the here attached PPP for Collage.
5. Please review one more time the following Principles of art and Elements of art.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Date due for Project: Emotions and Promps #3 is 05/04/2015!

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Here attached is your NEW PROJECT/Emoitions
Date due for Project: Emotions is 03/17/2017
 Here attached are also some important PPP and file showing different movements, styles and artists. Please refer to them for further information.
http://www.harley.com/art/abstract-art/ -Understanding Abstract art by Harley Hahn
 
VERY IMPORTANT LINK:

Timeline of Art History. Metropolitan Museum of Art Web site,

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/preh/hd_preh.htm

                                               

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The whole project: Impressionism (b,c and d parts) should be ready on March 26,2015. This include artwork, journal and reflections on Promps #2. ( only the Promps on red).
 
 

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Please see one more time all assignments and links from March 9, 14 and 18.
if any questions please ask!
Blessings!

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Here attached is a file with questions that could help you when reflecting or creating your art work.

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Since with impressionism we started to study about Modern Art, here attached you will find information for Modern and Postmodern art, and What is abstract art. Also some helping links for how to paint with acrylics and watercolor and ideas or maybe inspirations of not so famous artists. Please take your time to see all of them!!

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  • Please read the here attached file-Reminder 1!
  • Also see and learn from the rest of the files. They will be very helpful to you. "How to Judge Art: Five Qualities you can Critique whether you’re an Artist or not" -this article will explain to you one more time how to analyze artwork -.http://emptyeasel.com/2006/11/18/how-to-judge-art-five-qualities-you-can-critique/
  • Also please reflect on Turnitin, on the fallowing 3 questions by March of 30th.
    1. What is the artist's role in contemporary society?
    2. Should artists be allowed to express themselves without restrictions? Explain.
    3. What makes art modern?
 Blessings!
 

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Project "Good vs Evil" date due is today! 02/26/15.Your journal will be collected the same day. Please be ready.
 

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Oil pastel technique you will like very much to apply.

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  • Project: Impressionism - Interpretation, first part (a) date due is today! Please answer the 18 questions from the project - Impressionism. Will be collected.
  • Also be ready with the composition for your new art work.This mean you  have to have your first sketch and notes in your journal. Choose your artist, option, medium carefully.
  • The whole project (b,c and d parts) should be ready on March 26,2015. This include artwork and journal.
  • The Presantation part (e) will be annonced.
Note: Here attached is a PowerPoint important information about Art Theory. Please read all pages but focus on ch.3- PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZATION (COMPOSITION). This will helps you when organazing your artworks!!!

 Blessings!

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You have to bring your oil pastels today!
Please see the fallowing links:
  • Techniques:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9CL7kQI5yc- Oil Pastel blending techniques
  • Movement: Impressionism/Post-Impressionism/Pointilism
 Impressionism: French Art Movement- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN2aTAPdVHI- 3 min
Impressionism/post Impressionism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucsjYz0FGj0
Impressionism: Technique & Style-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsDpE1UJv7w
  • Artists:
A Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh  -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XemweIAvi8Q
 

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Please review the PPP for color theory.
You will have Quiz on the color theory.
Be prepared.

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Project Escher -Date due for this project is 02/02/15.
Visual art Journal will be collected today. You are expected to have approximately 4 new pages in the VAJ's since our last check-in.
 

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  1. Please make a copy of your project:Escher and follow the directions. Create one page investigating and analyzing his work and discussing how his personal life played in the creation of his art.If any questions please ask.
  2.  Read the list with all Prompts suggestions and start your own project at home. Hint: Good vs Evil is an interesting theme.See documentaries on Henry Darger, Shirin Neshat, and Kathe Kollwitz. These are all artists who have portrayed good and evil in their work as they responded to social/political situations that they lived through. All three documentaries are available on You tube so check it out again for a second look.  Begin on 23.01.15 and due date is 23.02.15. The project should be artwork connected to your own theme and you have to do it at home. Do not forget to reflect the process and the sources in your journal. (6 pages).                                                                https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bG9uZ3RyYWlsc2Nob29sLm9yZ3xhbmhhcmFkLWVkc29ufGd4OjdlZGMyOWVmMmVhMWMyZmY
  3. Please see the link and learn about Contemporary art In context- look at some of the artist videos or a lot of artists videos. Take notes, comment,be inspired,ask questions A lot of questions and think. Creativity comes with work. Start working on one or two projects at the same time and do art that comes from your mind and your heart. Slowly all pieces will come on the right place. What you would like to tell us?- http://www.pbs.org/art21/learning-with-art21/on-contemporary-art/contemporary-art-in-context
Blessings!
Mrs. H.

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Please see the here attached files:
  • Questions, 
  • Visual Art Journal Prompts #1
  • Two more documents for: How to compare and contrast two artists.

Also it would be wise and very helpful for you if you go back to the previous links or PPP and refresh your knowledge.  On my webpage on Links you can find very useful information.  Please do not hesitate to do that. If you are stuck ask questions so I can help you.Make copies of the files and add them to your Handbook!

Blessings!

 

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Somthing to inspire you. Maybe this is not your style but you could learn how the artist Christian Quintin was inspired and how he works.
 
 

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Your artwork (the story of Christmas) due date is today! and The tessalation project scketch should be ready for today.
 
Also here attached is your new assignement.  I call it Project:Escher.
Please read it carefully and if any questions ask or e mail ASAP!
When working please do not forget to reflect your investigation and the process of development of your ideas  in your Journal. You have 3 weeks for everything. Use your time wisdly. This is your 5th artwork, you have to do 5 more for this year.
Date due for this project is 02/02/15.
Blessings!

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Your Visual Arts Journal and your art work on the theme ( The story of Christmas) will be collected for grading on January 8. Please be prompt.

See the link here attached and read and learn about this painter Eschier.

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"While each European country gives Christmas its own special twist, they all follow the same story of how the son of God was born on earth, as told in the Bible and illustrated over the centuries by great artists. " Rick Steves
 

Take from your precious time during the break to see this video. 

  1. Looking on Internet please investigate and reflect in your journal on the story of Christmas.  You have to find at least two artists who had painted the same event (the birth of Jesus). On this video you will find paintings from the famous Renaissance painter - Pieter Brueghel. He could be one of the artists. Please analyze one of his works on the same subject (theme) in your journal. For example  "The Census at Bethlehem".http://www.abcgallery.com/B/bruegel/bruegel105.html
  2. Then compare and contrast Breughel’s work with artist who worked on the same theme but from different period of time. Reflect in your journal similarities/ differences between the artists. (Learn about these artists and reflect in your art journal about him/her, and the period of time their art was painted. Reflect also on the paintings. (name, techniques, etc.). Use your VA Handbook. Also you could add small photos of their works in your journals.
  3. Finally, if you would like to say the story of Christmas, how you will do it through art, how you will communicate it? Your goal is to create an artwork on the same theme and yes, you are free to choose your medium, could be anything from the 3 columns (see your VA Handbook). Do not forget that you have to develop your idea using your Visual art journal- at least 5 pages.  Before you start your artwork don't forget to sketch your ideas. You have to have at least 3 sketches before you start on canvas.

Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noel!   Vessela Koleda!

      Note: see here attached helping IB Art Resources and the whole video.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEqCJmOPCik  - Rick Steves' European Christmas -55 min

http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2014/dec/05/the-10-best-christmas-story-paintings#img-1 

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Your Visual Arts Journal and your art work on the theme ( The story of Christmas) will be collected for grading on January 8. Please be prompt.  

On January 7 be ready for discussion on the following questions.

1. What did you find interesting or inspiring about the art work(s) of the chosen artists?

2. What did you learn from it with regards to your own work? Give examples.
Please note that your participation will be graded, therefore be prepared and ready to share and  discuss in class.

 

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Final Exam/Presentation is today!

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Please see the attache files!

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Dear IB students,

You have one more opportunity to improve your grade before the final exam. Here it is:

Please write on Word one page essay to reflect on this semester and how you exemplified or you did not exemplify the IB learner profile, and what areas you should improve in.  This can be an added point to your final exam grade.

Reflection on Turnitin only! Date due: December 17.

 

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"While each European country gives Christmas its own special twist, they all follow the same story of how the son of God was born on earth, as told in the Bible and illustrated over the centuries by great artists. "
 

 

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Those are some very helpful questions you could use when preparing your PowerPoint Presentation, when writing your research pages, and when sketching your presentation for the semestrial exam. Take your time and read the questions carefully. They will help you a lot to do better your work. Please do not hesitate to ask questions. Good luck.         Mrs. H.

1.How did you develop your ideas.? Describe the preliminary work that led to the development of your art piece.
2.What evidence in your investigation influenced your piece. -artist,techniques, other.
3. Was your investigation influences by a cultural, historical, or personal journey?
4. Describe the progression of ideas in your work.
5. What technical challenges did you come across?
6. Did the technique/process lead the idea or did the idea lead the process/techniques?
7. What are you communicating through your artwork to the public?
8. Are you displaying your idea clearly and are you confident that this idea has room to grow?

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Reminder:
You are expected to continue to reflect on your journal on a daily basis.
Also the journal should always be with you. You should continue analyzing,interpreting,comparing,evaluating and reflecting using art vocabulary.
I put on our art page many links.
You could find the links on the following dates:  November the 12 and the 17. Please reflect, what did you like, what you did not? And continue looking on my ART links on the main page.
Blessings!

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Please read and take notes:
 What choices must an artist make before beggining a work?
  1. decide on the subject/theme.
  2. dicide on the type of support (paper, hardboard, canvas etc.)
  3. decide on the format (portrait or landscape)
  4. decide on the size (small or large)
  5. decide on the medium (oil, watercolor, pastel,acrilycs etc)
  6. decide on colors and techniques.
Take your time and see the following links:
 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sLbFugaFyAA - The artist is present (Marina)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ck2q3YgRlY Marina Abramovic- advice to the young
 
 
 

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1.Reflection# 4: What choices must an artist make before beginning a work?- date due 11.03.14
2.Final sketch to show what it will look like your artwork. 
3.Watercolor Supplies!

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Work that should be collected today 10.30.14.
  1. Your Visual Arts Journal should include the following pages:
  • 3 thumbnail sketches using different ways to combine the image of yourself and the environment. See your ideas in 3 different principles of design.-2-3 pages
  • At least 2 -3 pages written and visual information about the artists/artworks you investigated and did influence you. What ideas do they give you? How you can use (or reject) the information you gather and why? Analyze and draw conclusions rather  than just describing the work of the artist.
  • A detailed Minde map that is essentially a self-portrait, containing information about family- hobbies-future goals-favorite books/movies/music/ subjects and anything else you wish to add. The Minde Map should look like an artpiece. Drawings, symbols,colors within this map are highly encouraged as well any creativity.-1 page

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If you want to work with watercolor please see the Lesson " color theory". Please see the attached Powerpoint Presentation!

You need to buy and bring in class: Watercolors. At least 3 brushes; Cloth to clean your brushes; Palette; Towel paper or napkins to clean your brushes. Please see  file # 8 below . Important! 
New lesson links about watercolor:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs&v=A8TdJA1P-nY-wash watercolor techniques
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wbDawbOO8XY-watercolor 1
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lxK1dTJ4Nhk-watercolor 2
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lLOvMS2CmAI -watercolor 3
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ttbbXnQsMiw--watercolor 4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bIZ-ZHKVuq0- negative watercolor
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rrTtokvv7is - mixed watercolor techniques
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B2ocDU_hKcY- wet on wet
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CYFdrIsqFDw- watercolor face
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OyYI0cEN5jA- watercolor using salt
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YT93Trvl63c- abstract portrait
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w7ZdrFtRj-k- poppies demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ileWE60Fyc0- Chinese brush painting basics - gold fish.

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  1. Charcoal artwork (at least 20  x 17 inches)  reflecting your theme should be ready for today. 10.27.14
  2.  Continue working on your Journal-Project # 5. to develope your theme. See your ideas in 3 different principals of design.(see the here attached link -http://www.johnlovett.com/test.htm -this will helps you to plan your artwork.) Please sketch, draw, paint. You have one more week to finish your artwork and your investigation. You have to work at home and in class so you are able to finish the project. Present several ideas; decide on the best then use 3 thumbnail sketches to explore the final composition. Carefully choose your artists/artworks. Analyze and draw conclusions rather than just describing the work of the artist. Finally- review, modify and refine so you are able to produce a detailed half page sketch of the final using the actual medium/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SUgNm5VVQMU.colors.
  3. You need to buy canvaces - at least 6 (the size is your choice. Also you will need quality brushes for watercolor and acrylics. Please be ready for Monday.
  4. Reflection # 4 on Turnitin: What choices must an artist make before beginning a work? Date due 11.03.14
                 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to e-mail.
Please see the 3  links below:
 

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Please when working on your project "myself- an unconventional portrait " take time to reflect on the following question.
"How does art expand our thinking?
Your reflection should be on Turnitin not late than 10.22.14.
All the class should be enrolled in Turnitin at that time. Thank you.
 
 

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1. Reflect the following questions was due Monday 10.06.14. At that point you are late. Still you can return it on 10.08.14!!!!
  • Q.- How does art record and communicate the human experience?
  •  Q.-How does art reflect human culture?
2. Important:  Bring your VAJournals!!!!

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Q.- How does art record and communicate the human experience?

Q.-How does art reflect human culture?

2. Visual Arts Journal  will be collected on 10.30.14- and includes:

-(VAJ) Project # 3-self-portrait- 5  pages (this project should be already finish on 9.30.14)

-VAJ Project # 2 - Four general frameworks-(8-10 pages.)- in progress.

 NOTE: the VAJournal is homework assignment!

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From what I am observing so far your themes are pretty broad and not focused. It is time to focus on your theme! To do that you have to use the following directions:

  1. Please explain your theme, the ideas behind it, and how you came about it.
  2. What were your influences in choosing this theme?
  3. How does this theme relate to your personality? (This is very important!!!)

The questions that you have to ask yourself are:

  • Why these ideas? What do they have to do with me?
  • What interests me about them?

Your development of ideas will be easier and flow if you know how they relate to you and the answer to “why”?

Please e-mail to me your answer-reflection on your theme not late than 10.02.14.

Please write detailed explanations.

Also your project self-portrait and research paper are due today at the end of the period.

Blessings!

Mrs.H.

 

 

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Project Still life drawing due date is today!
 

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Project #3- mind map date due is today!
 
 
 

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Homework assignment: Find an still life artist which drawing techniques you do like very much. At home set up a simple still-life composition of various objects and create a pencil drawing  from direct observation. Use the shading techniques you know and the two point perspective if needed. Use the techniques of the artist you choose and influenced you.Finaly, write in your VAJ about the artist and about your artwork. What inspired you and what was the most challenging part of this project? How long did it take you to finish this artwork. Date due for the still-life project is 09.29.14.
Class assignment: Learning more about self-portrait.
  • The history of self-portrait.
  • the concept of self- portrait-
  • different styles of portrayal
  • How has the artist used the principles and elements of art to do this?
  • Self-awareness survey(handout) 
  • describe yourself- Who am I? How do I feel?
  • Drawing a preliminary self-portrait.(sketch)
 
 
 

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Drawing different parts of the human face. Preparing for self-portrait drawing.
You need to take or bring a picture of yourself next class. Please be prepared.
 

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 An Eye drawing for homework assignment!
Also here attached is a file for your new VAJ project. Please print a copy for yourself and start working. Date due is 09/25/2014. Late work will not be accepted.
 

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Homework assignment:
  1. You need to do front face drawings about 10.
  2. you have to finish your collage from the Project Shapes.
  3. IB only have to reflect all this in their journals.
  4. Matisse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJKHKEBfmY
Blessings!
Mrs. H.

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Just practice face drawing.

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  1. Your VAJournal with the Summer project will be collected today!
Please read the requirements for the Journal and learn well how you will be evaluated. If any questions,please ask.
     2.Two point Perspective project date due is today!
     3.VAJournal -perspective reflection is due today!
 
Classwork assignment: please read one more time the project for Shapes.
 You have to select a figurative artist (artwork) of your choice and
bring a (print) picture of it in class.. Be ready to work in class for this project.
Blessings!
 

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Summer project date due is today.

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Please see the here attached files and PPP and learn, take notes if necessary.

Make yourself a copy for the following projects:

  • Still life
  • Perspective
  • Shapes with compare & contrast

(Only IB ) Bring or e-mail to me your reflections of the 2 questions from the last time.

Finish your class work -shapes and colors- write a title and explain your artwork.

  http://www.guggenheim.org/guggenheim-foundation/collaborations/map/latinamerica - Under the Same Sun: Art from Latin America Today

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  1. You have to draw one point perspective with 3 objects (different size) up, down and overlapping the horizon line.
  2. Write a paragraph to reflect each one of the following questions:     -Is art important or necessery? - Why do people create art? - Are there limits to art making? Be ready for discussion.
  3. Choose your theme. See p.14 from your Handbook or the attached file.
  4. Finish your drawing and Bring your supplies.
  5. Please see the attached links and files to learn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrYDFnaKc7s -one point

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See the attached PowerPoint Presentation about the Principals of Art.

 

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Dear ladies,
 
The art fee $30.00 is an assignment in the grade book.
If you are late with this payment your grade will considerably change.
Date due for the fee is - 8/28/2014
You need to pay the fee to Mrs. Sosa.
Thank you!
 

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Your "Art Foundations Artist Research" project date due is today.!!
(Please see the attached file.)
Also you have to draw 3 spheres using the new shading techniques.
 For this project date due is today. Here a very helpful video.
Also bring your supplies for the 1st semester.

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1.Pease organize and bring at school your binder

2. Read and have your Syllabus signed.

3. Bring your drawing supplies in class.

4. See here attached the Power Point Presentation about the Elements of Art.

Blessings!

Mrs. H.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9TFLQq1Uh4

 
 

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Dear ladies,
Welcome to IB Visual Arts class!
Your IB Visual Arts SUMMER Project date due is for today!

Our amazing voyage through Art starts today.                                                                         Open your eyes open your hearts and smile!

 
Blessings!
Mrs.H.