1) drawing of your design
2) in progress photos
3) finished wheel thrown project or ceramic project

In the private comments, discuss your challenges and successes with this this project.  How do you feel overall about your last project?  Write at least a pararaph.  

14. What did you like about your coil project?  What did you think you could improve upon?  What challenges did you face?  Which is your favorite clay method - slab, pinch, or coil?  Will you continue working on clay outside of class?  Explain your answers.

15. Upload a photo of your coil project in progress. 

16. Include steps in how to center on the wheel.  Write at least 5-10 steps. 

17. What do you plan to make for your final project? 

18.Post a picture of your wheel thrown or ceramic project progress. 

19. What was your favorite project and why?  What was your least favorite project and why?  How will you continue your art journey?  (taking classes, keeping a sketch book, etc).  Post pictures of your favorite, and least favorite projects.

Slide 1: Coil Project Sketch
Slide 2: Process Photo #1 - include pictures of your coils 
Slide 3 : Process Photo #2
Slide 4: Process Photo #3 (painting)
Slide 5: Finished Coil Project

Upload a photo of your wheel thrown design project.  It should be 1-2 pounds.

Submit two photos: 

1) Glazed, before firing
2) After firing

Welcome back!  Create a padlet with at least five pictures from your spring break, and captions for each image.  In using Padlet, choose the canvas option.

9. Draw a sandwich that is partially eaten. Add color. Pay attention to the texture and detail. Write about how you could make this out of clay and how you would layer the meat and bread, and how you would carve into the surface to make the little holes (texture) in the bread.


10. Post a picture of your wire armature project week #3.

11. Draw the types of coil on the picture.  Which type of coil will you use for your project?

12. Summarize the steps of the coil project video.

Add your coil project sketch here. Make sure to label which part of your project will be constructed with coils. Add color to your drawing.  Get a stamp from me when you finish.

1. Create a Google Slide document with the following.

Slide 1: Wire Armature Thumbnails with stamp 
Slide 2: Wire Armature Sketch - Colored 
Slide 3: Week 1 - Process Photos #1
Slide 4: Week 2 - Process Photos #2 (with plaster gauze) 
Slide 5: Week 3 - Process Photos #3 (with plaster gauze and/or paint) 
Slide 6: Finished Wire Armature Project



2. Complete the rubric - the self assessment section and written reflection.  If you're changing your project from your wire armature sketch, explain why under teacher comments.

5. Upload a picture of your still life so far.  

6. What are some advantages in using aluminum wire armature?  Refer to the article attached.

7. List the steps in creating a wire armature figure.  Draw your wire armature from a progress photo.

8. Upload a progress photo of your wire armature.  This should be a progress photo.

Hello students, please complete this survey to reflect on our recent art exhibition.

1. Take a photo of your artwork by itself
2. Take a selfie with your artwork.  

Earn up to 20 points extra credit!

1) On one sheet of paper, draw 8 figural poses for your wire armature project.  Get a stamp from me.  

2) On a second sheet of paper, choose one pose to draw and color as your project plan.

3) Add a photo reference to your wire armature drawings as pictured below.

Upload images of your gesture drawings here.
-3, 1 minute poses
-2, 5 minute poses
-1, 10 minute pose

1. Include an image of your work, and fill in the label for each unit you created artwork for in this class.  Your work will be shown at Open House on February 27th in the 400 building.  Adding more artwork will be extra credit.    

2. Complete the rubric and reflection.

Complete a still life painting using the acrylic paint in class.  You can use the original colors of the still life, or choose to do analogous harmony.  (2 or more colors next to each other on the color wheel)

*Include two progress photos, and one photo with your finished painting.

Submit your journals #1-4 here.


1. Summarize the video on Abstract Expressionism. Describe the art work, and the intention of the artists.  

2. Summarize the formal analysis between the two still lifes. How are they different? Are there any similarities?

3. Write a summary on the Museum of Modern Art video on artists transforming everyday objects.

4. Attach a photo of your still life drawing so far.  

Submit the following:
1) Found Object - Abstract Drawing
2) Found Object (5 items) Still Life

Upload your pinch pot design here.  You may re-use your dessert design, or create something different.  

Find at least 12 objects in your house which match the 12 color wheel chart. Photograph your work.

Create a Padlet with 
1) 5 images from your winter break and captions 
2) Your New Year's resolutions with images.

Slide 1 - Oil Pastel Photo Reference
Slide 2 - Sketch with Stamp
Slide 3 - Progress Photo #1 
Slide 4 - Progress Photo #2 
Slide 5 - Finished Oil Pastel Dessert

Clean at least two palettes, two bowls and brushes.  Clean part of at least one sink.  Take photos of what you have worked on.  

Upload a picture of your Winter ornament here for extra credit :) 

Submit #13-#17 journal prompts here.

13. Wedging and Slab Method. Include steps on how to wedge clay properly. 
2. Draw and add captions to the slab method from the handout.

14. Ceramic Tools Definitions 
Define the following ceramic tools on your digital journal: 
1. Ribbon tool
2. Loop tool
3. Needle tool
4. Sculpting tool
5. metal rib 
6. wire cutter
7. small sponge
8. rolling pin

15. Upload a dessert pinch pot design

16. Upload a progress photo of the dessert pastel assignment 

17. Christmas Ornament Design w/ Stamp

Include the following progress photos: 

1. Clay Mask Design with Stamp
2. Flattened Slab (¼ - ½ inch thick) 
3. Slab on Mold 
4. Progress Photo #1 
5. Progress Photo #2 
6. Progress Photo #3 (bone dry stage) 
7. Progress Photo #4 (clay mask with paint) 
8. Progress Photo #5 (finished clay mask with paint)
9. Reflect on your experience with clay.  What challenges did you face?  What did you enjoy doing?  What future ceramic projects would you like to work on?

1. How was your Thanksgiving break? Fill out the pie chart on google slides. Follow the instructions below. Check out my pie chart as an example.

Step 1: Open the Google Docs document where you want to add a pie chart on your PC.
Step 2: Click on Insert, followed by Chart. Then select Pie from the menu.
Step 3: A pie chart with sample data will be added in Docs.

2. Create a Padlet with 5 images from your Thanksgiving break, and 5 captions describing your break.  

Upload a picture of your clay mask project so far.

Upload a picture of your mask so far.

For your first ceramic project, draw a full mask or a face with three different textures.  Add captions describing your textures.  Add color to your work, as we will be painting these slabs after they dry.  Get a stamp for your work in order to get clay.

Copy and paste the prompts in your journal along with your responses.  Make sure to include any pictures required.  

8. Name, and define 5 types of paint, and 5 types of brushes. Refer to the websites for your responses.

9. Define tint, color and shade. Take a photo of one of our squares from the optical illusion cube with all the colors.

10. Post a picture of your optical illusion cube so far.  What is the definition of an optical illusion cube? 
 
11. Write down the definitions of the types of line in the PowerPoint.  On a separate sheet of paper, illustrate the type of lines (actual line, implied line, outlines, static lines, dynamic lines) and add labels. 


12. What are the six stages of clay according to the video?

1. Create a design for a ghost pumpkin.  Upload your drawing. 

2. You will receive a pumpkin and airdrying clay.  

3.  Watch the video for more instructions.  

4. Post 2 progress photos.

5. Post your final project.  These will be displayed on our art window in front of the school.

Complete 3 prompts from #21 - #31.  Make sure to label your prompts as well.

Challenge: Create an optical illusion art cube.  

1. Pick one primary color or secondary color.  
2. Use water color pencils to fill in a 1) tint of the color, 2) the pure color, and 3) shade of the color.  
3. Cut out your cube and paste it or tape it together.  
4. Take a few photos of your work.

Complete 3 prompts from #11 - #20.  Make sure to label your prompts as well.

Choose 3 prompts to complete for week 1 of Inktober - October 1-10.  Upload your three artworks.

1. Upload a picture of your trademark logo (ink) 
2. Upload a picture of your trademark logo (pattern)  
3. Trademark Logo Project Progress Week #1 (armature) 
4. Trademark Logo Project Progress Week #2 (paper mache)
5.  Trademark Logo Project Progress Week #3 (Gesso)
6. Trademark Logo Project Progress Week #4 (Paint) 
7. Completed Trademark Logo Project (with varnish)

4. In numbered steps, list the process of how to paper mache.  Who is Dan Reeder?  What book(s)  has he published?



5. List the steps in the video in how to gesso a canvas.  Post of a photo of your trademark logo progress week 3.


6. Create a brahma logo that reflects at least one of your interests. You made add your initials, or the school's initials.  You can include, art, sports, history, reading, etc. Describe your drawing.  You may draw your design, or use digital applications to create it.


7. Upload a photo of your trademark logo so far.  Do you prefer working with the flour paste, or the liquid starch?  Explain your response.

Upload a picture of your project here.  You have one more week to complete this assignment.  Good effort so far everyone!

Post your week #2 progress on the padlet for 10 points.

On the padlet, post a photo of your progress so far and include your name.

Your final trademark logo design should include ink and color.  Post your final design on the Padlet.  Include your first and last name.

1. What was something you drew as a child?  Post an image of your work in your digital journal.



2. What are the elements of art, and principles of design?  List them, along with their definition.  Refer to the Getty Museum handouts, or posters in class.



3. Color Theory 
 Primary Colors -Secondary Colors - 
Tertiary Colors - 
Complementary Colors - 


When is your birthday?  What is your colorstrology?  Do you believe it to be true to your personality?  Explain.  Complete the color wheel using colored pencils.  Upload a photo of your wheel onto your digital journal.

1. Choose one logo design to enlarge on a separate sheet of paper or in your sketchbook.  
2. Ink the design using the felt tip pens in class.  Make sure your lines are parallel and neat.
3. Upload your finished trademark logo.

1. Include 6 designs with your initials
2. Label the fonts which inspired your design.

Complete these worksheets in class.

Please read the donation slip, and get it signed by your parents.  Take a photo of the signatures and upload it online.  Also, turn in the paper copy and donations if any in class on Friday.

Work with a partner to complete the following scavenger hunt.  Please put your partner's name in the private comments.

Post a photo of the setting you created out of various 3-D forms with your partner.  Answer the following in the comments: What did you choose to create and why?  Write at least a paragraph.

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Check in with the mood meter. How are you feeling at the start of week 2?

Please submit the syllabus with both signatures by Friday as well as the paper copy.

Create a cover page for your sketchbook.  Include drawings of at least 4 different three dimensional projects you would like to make in this class.  Label the projects.  Label different types of material you would like to use as well.  Include the title "Introduction to 3-D Design"

Complete the virtual locker room. Include a page explaining each symbol.  Get creative with this :)

Please fill out the form below and send it to [email protected]

Welcome back Brahmas! I hope you had a safe and relaxing summer. How are you feeling this morning? Quickly check in using the mood meter. Respond here on Google classroom, and also on a post-it note. Write down your mood, name, and post it on to the purple mood meter of your period.