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Mixed Media Drawing
Combine different types of drawing media, and drawing backgrounds, to create an original work of art.
mixed_media_composition.pdf | |
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RHS Work
Other Examples
Oil Pastel - Aquatic theme Art.1.VA.HS.1, Art.1.VA.HS.2, Art.1.VA.HS.3, Art.2.VA.HS.2
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thematic_aquatic.pdf | |
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2_subject_morph.pdf | |
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Beyond the Border
Objectives: Art.1.VA.HS.1, Art.1.VA.HS.2, Art.1.VA.HS.3, Art.2.VA.HS.2
Utilize the compositional rule of thirds
Use colored pencil overlays to create vibrancy and hue change
Use specific hatching techniques when applying ink.
Create a multifaceted picture plane that explores composition, depth changes, and contrast.
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Charcoal Portraits
Media - Black and White Charcoal
Make it personal
You may choose any subject that is NOT pop culture or related for this particular assignment
Subject will be digitally gridded
Media - Black and White Charcoal
Make it personal
You may choose any subject that is NOT pop culture or related for this particular assignment
Subject will be digitally gridded
charcoal_portrait.pdf | |
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Foreshortening Composition
Incorporate a creative twist on this traditional human drawing element
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Human Figure Exercises
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foreshortening.pdf | |
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foreshortening_composition.pdf | |
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Vertical Orientation
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Oil Pastels - Aquatic Theme
This is your chance to be expressive with a very general theme to follow.
The main emphasis will be creating vibrant imagery that has contrasting splashes of color.
It is advised that you review the basic oil pastel techniques and do a brief study before you begin.
oilpasteltechniques.pdf | |
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For your last project before the Spring Art Show choose one of the Following
Power Animals
Objectives: Art.1.VA.HS.1, Art.1.VA.HS.2, Art.1.VA.HS.3, Art.2.VA.HS.2
Effective technical use of both white and black charcoal pencil
Create a unique conceptual composition featuring a variety a bone types
Use a zoomed in compositional element
Combine realistic artifacts with a surrealistic or abstract design scheme
Effective use of contrast and value to create dimension
power_animal_composition.pdf | |
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Independent Art Assignment
As drawing 2 students, you will be afforded the opportunity to create and execute your own vision. The choice of media is yours. The subject matter is yours.
Objectives:
Create a thoughtful, well rendered artwork that best displays your personal strengths as an artist
Choose media or combinations of media that will best help you with your vision
Incorporate visual balance, skillful drawing techniques, and above all, original thought into your work
Choose either Patriotic Art Contest, or Animal Hands project
Patriotic Vision
Objectives:
Students will illustrate with colored pencil a personal interpretation of a Patriotic aspect of America
Students will attempt to convey a concept through visual production
Students will use appropriate techniques and art elements within their composition
patriotic_art_guidelines.pdf | |
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patriotic_art_guidelines.pdf | |
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-Animal Hands
Objectives:
-Use the expressive qualities of the human hand to create a shape that can be combined with the imagery of animal characteristics and markings in an artistic and technical manner.
-Use free association techniques to make cross-visual connections
animal_hands.pdf | |
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NAIAS Poster Contest
Objectives: Art.1.VA.HS.1, Art.1.VA.HS.2, Art.1.VA.HS.3, Art.2.VA.HS.2
Use elements of design to create a visually striking work of art that communicates a message
Use a unique choice of media to create a large, original, piece of art
Create a unique and original approach towards the design guidelines.
Use elements of design to create a visually striking work of art that communicates a message
Use a unique choice of media to create a large, original, piece of art
Create a unique and original approach towards the design guidelines.
north_american_international_auto_show_poster.pdf | |
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Space For ideas
Objectives:
Creatively use background elements as a means to create space within a composition.
Create a visual flow or direction within the drawing that follows line and contrasting elements.
Use a full tonal range of hue to create depth and interest.
make_space_for_ideas.pdf | |
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Introduction to Cubist Style
Objectives:
Students learn the process of producing a conceptual image as opposed to perceptual
Fundamental elements of Cubist art style
Apply a monochromatic with controlled complement color scheme
Tonal range using colored pencils
cubism_drawing_style.pdf | |
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Portrait in Planes
Objectives:
Draw your own portrait in a distinctly different style of expression
Break down the facial dimensions using primarily straight, linear lines used together to create a distinct and accurate rendering of a portrait.
Apply value appropriately to emphasize depth and form
portrait_in_planes.pdf | |
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