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"Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
Picasso

Class Expectations & Review

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Space Unit

For this project you will be using positive and negative space to create balance in a Notan inspired paper cut that is based on a social issue.
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We will be practicing drawing Positive & Negative Space.
Your final paper cut may flip on 1, 2, 3, or all 4 sides depending on your theme and concept.
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Ms. Brown
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Allanah - Rose
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YamiRedPen

Artists you should know:

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Henri Matisse: The Fall of Icarus
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Kara Walker
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Banksy

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Perspective and the Renaissance

We will be learning about perspective and studying Perspective in the Renaissance era.

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Surrealism 2 Pt. Perspective Project

Miss. Galaway's Surrealism 2pt. Perspective Materials 

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For this unit you will be mastering the technique of 2 point perspective and watercolor by creating a Surreal City.

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Coil forms - inspired & abstracted from nature

Angela Cunningham

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Narrative Vessel - Slab Techniques

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You will be creating a narrative vessel based on an original folklore, fantasy, or tall tale that you have created. For this project you will be using the slab hand building technique. 
Wesley T. Wright
Kevin Snipes

Narrative Vessel Surface Decoration

Apply Designs with Underglaze
Attach Texture or Impress Stamps
Carve Low Relief
Sgraffito - Apply underglaze to bone dry clay or bisqueware. Scratch away a design.

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Artist Facebook Project (worth 50 pts of final exam) Due TBA

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You may work individually or with a partner to create a poster board size fake Facebook page on one of the artist on my list. Must be creative, have good craftsmanship, and color examples.  

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Final Review

Final Review Handout