Sunday, November 8, 2009

Agenda & Homework: Week Nov.12-Nov.13

After the Interim Assessments, class will focus on the following:
-Term 1 Reflection
-Matting 2-D work
-Digital Portfolios
-Importance of Titles

Homework:
Before Thursday's class, please reflect on your Term 1 performance in your sketchbook (you must also email it to Ms. O'Leary).

Specifically, answer the following questions in your sketchbook (do not give one word/phrase answers, please explain):

-What aspects of my Final Studio Work were successful?
-What aspects of my Final Studio Work would I improve?
-How long did I spend actually physically creating my Final Studio Work (HLs, please do this for both of your WoAs)? Please put this into terms of Hours/Minutes.

-What aspects of my Investigation Workbook were successful?
-What aspects of my Investigation Workbook would I improve?
-How long did I spend actually, physically adding to my Investigation Workbook?

-What was the feedback I received on my Final Studio Work?
-What was the feedback I received on my Investigation Workbook?

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Skills/Techniques Tutorials Online

Empty Easel is a great website devoted to helping artists discover new (and old) techniques and skills for art. They have everything on there: from color theory to photography to graphite pencil to how to stretch a canvas. You should really check it out.