CHECK LIST FOR ALL PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED FOR JURIES - JANUARY 2016

Please have all projects ready for presentations for Juries. Below is a an overview/checklist of all Projects that were to be completed for presentation.

Juries will be a final grade as well as all your sketch book assignments and appropriate deadlines met on time over the first semester.

GOOD LUCK! any questions just text me or download "whats app". I will be in france from December 20-January 2, 2016.

you need a minimum of 23 individual pieces for 2-d art, and present your 2 coconut grove paintings in progress so that we can all give you proper feedback on both paintings.

ALL assignments are on the blog so look back for specific instructions. no excuses.

- line weight projects: total: 3 - ink on paper - (1 in 4 sections in 1 sheet, 1 geometric, 1 organic sheet)

- Shapes, figure/ground relationships: total: 3 - 9"x9" black and white cut outs with construction paper. Stable, Ambiguous, Reversible. Based on 25% blk,  50% blk, 75% blk.

- Value studies in graphite pencil - total 3 - 6"x9" paper.

- Grayscale self-portraits in Paint. total: one. but you can do more using other hues and their values.

- 3 value scale compositions: red, blue, gray on 6x7 or 6x6 cut paper

- 3 formal value scales with 11 values in : red, blue, gray. total of 11 1"x2" mounted on strip in equal increments of approx 10% from black-white, blue-white, red-white. mounted on 4x13 white page with 1" borders all around.

- Platonic solids sculpture color theory project 

- 3 6x6 color relationship compositions (same compositions repeated 3 times using different color relations) choose from analogous, split-complimentary, double complimentary, triad, monochromatic.

Different composition using same color theory concepts:
- Design an additional 3 6x6 color relationship compositions (use that same composition repeated 3 times using different color relations) choose from analogous, split-complimentary, double complimentary, triad, monochromatic.

- Must present your 2 paintings for coconut grove in juries as well for review and feedback. you will be graded on this as well. must be pretty far along in order to give feedback.

You should have 23 pieces in total and your 2 coconut grove paintings and any additional work you would like to present. 

Please please refine, redo and resolve your body of work. all must be carefully crafted cleaned up and mounted according to what we spoke about. you may have to get some larger sheets of mounting paper from either Walgreens, CVS, office depot, stables, blick, artarama, artist and craftsmen, any store close to you that is reasonably priced.

You are also encouraged to create additional works relating to the class and present any work that you may have done that you would like us to look at. But all class assignments and additional assignments related to my class will be considered over the extra work.

If you had Mr. Travieso, you are also encouraged to produce more pieces if necessary. IF you are behind in my class, I expect to see all finished projects. If I don't see all projects fully resolved and presented, you will be graded according to the missing projects.

All Projects are ago be present from the first ones assigned at the beginning of semester through the final ones.

Below is the sample of the GRID for the Value scales. you need to me sure and cut the 2"x11" support strip to glue your swatches and also mount them on the 4"x13" thicker mounting board with a 1" boarder all around as we had done in class. if you have questions please communicate with your class mates during the break.

PROJECT 08 - COLOR RELATIONSHIP COMPOSITIONS USING COLOR WHEEL (COLOR THEORY)

DUE DATES: 
Monday/Tuesday, December 14th and 15th

IMPORTANT: You will do another series of three 6"x6" during the holiday break.
Both series of 3 designs will be presented for JURIES.

Create a series of 3 dynamic compositions (3 of the same). SELECT 3 DIFFERENT COLOR RELATIONSHIPS FROM The COLOR WHEEL FOR EACH ONE. Composition stays the same. color combinations change on each 6x6 drawing. 

Select 3 color relations out of 5 choices below. Identify the color relationship and the original hue and write the information on the back of each composition: 
analogous, monochromatic, split complimentary, double complimentary, triad.

Select an image or close up of image from nature that has detailed areas of interest where you can see different design elements in the shapes of the image. composition can be inspired from your own mind or inspired from the shapes of images that exist in nature. Look at the details. explore, look beyond just the simple image of, i.e…  a flower. Deconstruct the shapes and details, make them work together, reconstruct, interpret the shapes and create your own design. Nature has many dynamic shapes that can inspire ideas. Interpret and recreate your own version. You can use cropping L's or form a square with your hands to focus in and search for select areas in the image. The cropping is to show how scale works in relation to the page size which is 6"x6". Look beyond the actual literal image and interpret the shapes and apply to your drawing. Be creative and inspired.
You will be creating three of the same compositions with 3 different color relationships.

THREE (3) Color Relationship Studies will be chosen from the Color Wheel. 

ALL questions can be answered from these links below.

PLEASE READ AND RESEARCH!

http://color-wheel-artist.com/hue.html

http://color-wheel-artist.com/basic-color-wheel.html

http://www.mediafire.com/view/o51g34k3khtczp8/ColorTheory_Print_White.pdf

Create three repetitive compositions on 6”x 6” paper using three different color relationships from the color wheel. Repeat same composition on each one. Using paints, execute your compositions using your chosen color relationships, use the pure saturated colors and their shades, tones and tints. you may use white or grays to lighten or desaturate the colors (muted colors). do not over use too much black to drown out the color.

To choose your color relationship, you will select your main hue as starting point and from that point, you will analyze and develop its relationships according to the color wheel. YOU must refer to the color wheel and the examples from the different combinations from the color wheel posted from the blog. Go back to the reference material on the color theory chapter of the blog. YOU MUST LEARN THE COLOR WHEEL AND ALL ITS RELATIONSHIPS.

CHOOSE THREE out of 5 COMBINATIONS OF RELATIONSHIPS: 

Start anywhere on the color wheel, but you must respect the color relationships that are created from the main hue chosen. DO not deviate from the color selections. Where do the colors fall when using each relationship. you are to stick to them but can use pure color and incorporate the shades, tones and tints of that particular hue.

     - Complimentary colors (Split or Double complimentary)

     - Analogous colors

     - Monochromatic colors

     - Triad

 Process / RECAP

•  Sketch out 6-8 thumbnails for your desired composition. Experiment with pencil and play with color
    in your sketchbook so you can explore different relationships and color combinations.
•  Write down your 3 final color relation selections and their proper color.
•  Select the strongest composition to execute your final 6”x 6” painting.

•  Consult with teacher for final selection of strongest concepts.

Again you will be graded on understanding of how to use color wheel and and it's color relationships, creativity, aesthetics, craftsmanship, use of color variations, range of values, hierarchy of shapes in your design, harmony within the composition. Clean edges, solid, flat colors, no shading. brush strokes. Be clean and neat.

Materials

• White Bristol 6”x6” format (3 final paintings)

• Paint with a wide range of values from the pure saturated colors including the tints tones and shades. All solid, flat colors. no blending. clean, well defined shapes. be aware of clean edges. clean shapes.
• Mounted as a series on white or black board, centered, with 1" margins

Check Georgia O’Keefe's work

Students Samples:

Focus on the individual compositions. look at repetition and the different color selections and how they are used. This is past work from prior 9th grade classes. Study them.

PROJECT 07: COMPOSTIONAL TRYPTIC (3) USING DIFFERENT VALUES. RED, BLUE, GRAY

Description

Create an interesting and dynamic abstract composition. Either interpreted from nature or create and original design. The composition must have a full range of values for each  (10 steps from darkest to lightest). Repeat the exact composition of each design through all three pieces. Distribute the different values evenly around the page  to create a dynamic design. Remember balance, harmony and how your eyes travel around the page.

You will be given 3 - 6"x7" cut bristol board. Paint the three compositions using the same values in each painting. The first painting will be done in red values using white only, the second in blue values w/ white only, and the third in Grayscale, from black to lights gray. 

You will only use white to mix with each color. Red, blue, and black

Remember to keep the composition and values consistent from painting to painting. The only difference should be the hue, everything else should be the same. 

Create three repetitive compositions on 6”x7” paper using three distinct color relationships from the color wheel. Repeat your composition on each one. Using paints, execute your compositions using the following color relationships, use saturated colors and their tones and tints. Do not use black to mix in. only with the grayscale composition. Remember to use a broad range of value to create contrast.

We will also be redoing the gray value scale and adding a red value scale and blue value scale. refer back to value scale instructions. 

The Formal value Scales will have 11 values. 

Create the same grid of 24, 1"x 2" rectangles on pages, with 1/2" separation in-between each rectangle for safety zone when painting in swatch and when cutting them to mount on to the 2" strip. this is to have a very clean cuts. 

Timeline

Homework- Due Nov 30 (Section 1), December 1 (Sections 2)
Create 5 compositional sketches (3" x 5") with full value range (10 steps from Red to white, blue to white, black to white). Be sure the compositions have movement, and are all unique ideas.

Pick the best composition and reproduce the same design on the three 6" x 7" bristol boards. Use a grid to reproduce them. Note: The compositions on each paper MUST be identical.  

Map out the values using a number system from 1-10.

In-Class
Paint the compositions. Due at end of class.

Rubric

You will be assessed on the overall composition (dynamic and interesting), craftsmanship (Be aware of your technique. Use clean even paint surface with no brush strokes, clean edges on paper, no marks/dirt/paint smears on paper), and range of value (full range of values from red to white, blue to white, black to white - with 10 steps).

All shapes will be solid flat color blocking! Please be clean, neat with your technique! 

You will be graded on your thumbnails, well thought and and resolved design. Original and creative composition. 

You will bring in all three compositions, completed by first thing Monday (section 1 class) and Tuesday ( section 2 class). WELL DEVELOPED AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS!


Examples of value design and images to draw from. The ideas can come from interpreting nature and creating an abstraction or from your own ideas. 

Check Georgia O’Keefe's work

REFERENCE: The Color Wheel / Color Combinations

COLOR WHEEL: A color wheel (also referred to as a color circle) is a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship.

IMPORTANT LINKS TO COLOR THEORY

AND TERMINOLOGY

http://color-wheel-artist.com/hue.html

http://color-wheel-artist.com/basic-color-wheel.html

http://www.mediafire.com/view/o51g34k3khtczp8/ColorTheory_Print_White.pdf

Monochromatic Colors are shades (add black) or tints (add white) variations of the same hue. There is a risk of monotony but using it with pure colors, white or black can break that dullness.






Analog Colors lie on either side of any given color. Often these are color schemes found in nature so they usually feel harmonious.







Complimentary Color are directly opposite from one another on the color wheel. They are contrasting and stand out against each other; it is a good idea to use a complementary color as the highlight color.






Split Complementary Colors is a color and the analogous colors to its complement color. This combination give you a greater harmony than the use of the direct complementary and can give your design a higher degree of contrast.






Double-Complementary Colors are two complementary color sets; the distance between selected complementary pairs will effect the overall contrast of the final composition.








Triad Colors are three hues halfway on the color wheel. When you want a design that is colorful and yet balanced, a triad color scheme might be the way to go.

PROJECT 06: EXERCISE - Acrylic Value Scale. Due Nov 4 / Nov 5

Description

Using black and white acrylic, paint two full pages of distinct values going from black to white. You will have 24 swatches on each page. 

From these 48 total swatches, create a value scale representing eleven EVEN steps from black  to white. 

Mount your swatches on presentation board for critique. 

Due Dates/Critique

Wednesday, NOV 4

Thursday, NOV 5

Materials

-Mars Black and Titanium White acrylic

-9x12 inch bristol board x 2

-Pallet knife

-1" Brush (bright)

-2 cups (for water)

-Paint palette (aluminum foil)

-Paper Towels

Process/Schedule

First Class Period

1. Lay out grid (to create your swatches) on bristol board. 2 sheets total if you succeed to create a wide range of well painted solid values. You may need a 3rd page.
2. Grid will have a total of 24 rectangular swatches per page, each measuring 1"x2" with 1/2" space in-between each rectangle. 3 swatches across top of 9"x12" page and 8 swatches down the length of page. Total swatches per page = 24
3. Lay paints out on palette, and mix paints starting from black (or white) and adding incremental amounts of the opposite color. Mix paint throughly and brush-in swatches to fill the entire page. Must paint with smooth strokes, no streaks and an opaque thick coat of paint for full coverage.
4. Each swatch should have consistent color, and be a unique value. Must paint 2-3 of same values. The more variety of values you have, the easier it will be to select 11 strong swatches to create the final value scale.
5. The goal is to create as many distinct values as you can. Fill in each rectangle of your grid with a solid value. Paint slightly beyond the borders. you must still be able to see original guides as you will be carefully cutting out each swatch one by one with an exact blade.
6. Be sure you have all 11 values represented from from black (straight from the tube) progressing to middle gray, and continuing through light grays toward bright white (also straight from the tube). 
7. Clean your workspace and all your painting materials (brushes, palettes, etc)

Second Class Period

1. Finish painting your two pages of value swatches. You may need more than 2 pages.
2. Lay out your presentation board, using the guidelines provided below.
3. With a metal ruler, and cutting board, carefully cut-out your painted swatches so they are exactly the same size (1" x 2"). Cut very carefully following the guides you measured out. Makes life easier and cuts will be much more exact. Make sure cuts are clean, by using a new x-acto blade. NO CUTTING DIRECTLY ON TABLES. Cutting boards must be used. These have to be as close to perfect as possible.

Homework

1. Finish laying out your black presentation board, using the guidelines provided. 
2. Bring your presentation board to class, along with your x-acto knife. 
3. Finish cutting out your swatches, if not finished in class.
4. You may first glue your swatches on a strip of 2"x11" as a safety net to make sure all swatches are glued right next to each other and follow a straight pattern vertically.

Final Class Period

1. Select the best swatches from your entire page that represent 11 consistent steps in value. 
2. Show your presentation board (with layout lines/grid) to instructor. Once it has been given the ok, proceed with mounting of swatches. DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOUR LAYOUT HAS BEEN APPROVED.
3. Using rubber cement, carefully glue swatches to presentation board. There should be no gaps between swatches, and all swatches should be perfectly aligned. 
4. Let rubber cement dry slightly, and remove any excess glue with the appropriate eraser. 
5. Neatly Label (name and date) your work with hard pencil in lower right-hand corner. 
6. Cut and tape tissue paper sheet to act as protector. 

The final 30 mins of class will be reserved for critique.

Rubric

You will be evaluated on the following:

1. Laying out your bristol board into an even grid (even measurements, straight lines).

2. Your ability to mix the paints evenly. 

3.  Painting swatches that are free of brush strokes, or excessive paint build up.

4.  Filling up your entire page with different/distinct values.

5. Choosing the best 10 swatches that represent even steps from black to white. 

6. Laying out your presentation board neatly (consistent measurements, and centered)

7. Cutting out your swatches, and mounting them to the presentation board. 

8. Removing excess glue and having all your swatches line up evenly. 

Layout Measurements

Demonstration video

PROJECT 05: Painted Self-Portrait in Greyscale. Due Oct 21st / Oct 22nd

Project Description

Create a 9" x 12" self-portrait in acrylic paint using Mars Black and Titanium White. Use the value scale you created for your previous project as a reference to achieve 10 different values in your composition. There will be no blending/shading of paint with this assignment, instead break the image down into shapes that represent the changes in value. You will be creating solid shapes (blocking out) each value in the gray value scales. there will be 10 value distinctions in the final compositions. 

Be very aware of your placement, layout, figure ground, cropping, interesting angles and vantage points. Be creative in how you create your self portrait.


Value Scale Technique - Training Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WowABJEpm1c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-jkKJmSW_8

Class Schedule

Homework Due in class on Oct 14th / Oct 15th
1. Create four  distinct/different comprehensive sketches showing unique options for your portrait. Use cropping, directional light source, and framal reference, to create the most dynamic and interesting composition possible. If you need to do more sketches to resolve your piece, you will have to do more than just four. 

Do not limit yourself if you are still not satisfied with the direction of your portrait. 

2. Have your final composition drawn out on 9" x 12" bristol board, and map out all the values ranging from black (#10) to white (#1). 

Note: You will receive a full project grade on your homework. This will be reviewed and graded at the beginning of class.

Class work-time (Oct 19th Oct 20th)
You will have the full class time to paint in your portrait. This painting will be completed during class time. It will not be taken home, so be sure to use your time well.

Note: Assignments will be collected and graded at end of class.

Critique (Oct 21st / Oct 22nd)
Please hang work and be prepared to start critique at beginning of class.  This will be a quick critique. We will start on the next project for the second half of the class.

Rubric

You will be assessed on the overall composition (dynamic and interesting), craftsmanship (even paint surface with no brush strokes, clean edges on paper, no marks/dirt/paint smears on paper), and range of value (full range of values from black to white- with 10 steps).

Student Examples

PROJECT 04 - VALUE COMPOSITION IN GRAYSCALE

Due Dates

Section 1/Samimy: Monday, October 5th
Section 2/Samimy: Tuesday, October 6th

Project Description

Create 2 non-representational (abstract) compositions that show a wide rage of gray values using only pencil. You cannot use gradients within each shape. They must be continuous values of gray.

Apply more pressure to obtain darker grays and less pressure for lighter gray values. pay attention to detail and craft. Remember no smudging to get the gray.

Materials

• pencil (2H, HB, 2B, 4B,6B)

• 9x6in paper (2)

Demonstrations links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QD0CUfL_pQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzzRZE0LTPk

Process/Schedule

Day one (In-Class)

A. Presentation 

Short lecture going over the concept of value, shading techniques, and overview of compositional strategies. 

B. Value Scales

Practice your value scales in your sketchbooks. Each value scale should consist of ten levels ranging from black to white. Start by making a grid, then shade each square individually. Be sure to keep the value consistent within each square, and keep the change in value consistent from square to square. 

10 Step Value Scale

C. Compositional  Sketches 

Once you adapt to using your pencil and it's various pressures, start doing 2" x 3" thumbnails in your sketchbook- at least 4 for each composition (total 8 thumbnails on sketchbook. You will be graded on this. NO AREAS SHOULD BE LEFT BLANK. These are due at the beginning of the next class.

D. Homework

Finish a full page of value scales, and eight 2" x 3" compositional sketches to be turned in at the beginning of class. Along with the full page of value scales, your DETAILED thumbnails will be graded for 50% of your total grade. DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

Final Compositions (DUE AT END OF CLASS) Consult with your teacher via email, and also speak with your fellow students, to select the best two compositions for your final designs. These will be completed on the 6"x9" bristol board. Remember to try and communicate two distinct ideas (this can be an emotion, or anything else you can think of)

Rubric

Assessment is based on your creativity, composition, craftsmanship, time-management, and the completion of all steps of the process (8 preliminary sketches, 5 value scales, 2 finished compositions). Your final pieces must contain 10 steps in value from black to white. 

Students Samples

 

 

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