ART I SB#4- Animal Character Play Synopsis

ART I- Sketchbook #4- Animal Character Play Synopsis

Create the storyline of a play involving your animal characters.
1. List the following key components of your play.
- Name of Play
- Setting and Time Period. (Where and when)
- Genre/Mood (Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime/Mystery, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Musical, Silent, Suspense/Thriller)
- Names of main animal characters of the play, and what type of animal.

2. Write a three-paragraph synopsis (brief but detailed) of your play.
(Paragraph=at least 5 sentences)

Structure your 3 paragraphs based on the following information.
1-  Setup. Introduce your characters, relationships, background information, motivations, etc.
2-  Conflict. What problem occurs? How does this problem affect your characters?
3-  Resolution. What is the outcome of the conflict? How is the problem solved? What impact does this have on the main characters?

Due date

Tuesday 4-18

Art I SB#3- Non-Objective Composition

ART I Sketchbook #3- Non-Objective Composition

-Create an A Non-Objective Composition by arranging shapes, lines and patterns.
-Develop a definitive Focal Point.
-Develop color/value to emphasize your focal point and to create visual interest throughout your composition.

Due date:

Wednesday 3-15

ART II- Altered Book Artist Statement

ART II- Altered Book Artist Statement  (Due at Final Exam)

You will present your Altered Book by discussing/explaining the following ideas:

Write a paragraph for each of the following items.

· What is the purpose of your Altered Book? Why did you select this purpose?

· What are your 2 favorite spreads? Why? (Discuss the communication/design of each spread)

· Discuss the techniques/media you used throughout the book. How did you take advantage of media to represent your ideas?

Due for presentation on Exam day:

·   At least 12 HIGH QUALITY spreads.

·  Cover design/title.

·   Completed Artist Statement.

Art I SB#2- Theater Mask Brainstorm/Sketches

ART I Sketchbook #2- Theater Mask Brainstorm/Sketches

You will be creating a Theater Mask based on an animal character (either a hero or a villain). You will develop the storyline and the animal characters of the play. To begin the creative process, complete the following steps to gather and develop your ideas.

• Create 2 lists of animals- list 5 animals that would make effective Heroes, and 5 animals that would make effective Villains. 

• From the above lists, select your best 2 Hero character and best 2 Villain character ideas. (circle them)

• Sketch 1 mask design for each of your circled animals. (4 sketches total).

Due date: Thursday 3-2

Art I SB#1- Free Choice Artwork

ART I Sketchbook #1- Free Choice Artwork 

-Create an artwork based on your CHOICE of subject, style and media.
*-Your work must display at least 1 hour of your best skill and effort.

Due date:

Tuesday 2-14

student exemplar

Art II: Altered Book- Due Dates

Art II: Altered Book- Due Dates

In-class project through Friday March 3^rd.

SB#1- Found Poem  Due: P3&P5- Friday, 2-3:  P4- Thursday, 2-2

SB#2- Completed Spread (2nd)  Due: P3&P5- Thursday, 2-9:  P4- Friday, 2-10

SB#3- 2 More Completed Spread (3^rd & 4^th)  Due: P3&P5- Friday, 2-24:  P4- Thursday, 2-23

SB#4- Completed Spread (5^th)  Due: P3&P5- Thursday, 3-2:  P4- Friday, 3-3

ART I SB#10- Metamorphosis

ART I Sketchbook #10- Metamorphosis
-Create a full range value composition that shows at least 5 stages of change from one object into another.

*You may use observable objects or objects from an image reference.

student exemplar

Due date:
Thursday 1-12