Sunday, August 29, 2010

August 30 - September 4 (First Week Information)

DP 1 - Unit 1 Studio Project - A Well-Composed Composite of Drawing Techniques of the Same Object
  • Monday: Choose an object to draw. We will spend some time getting to know your object through blind contour and modified contour.
  • Tuesday: Put your stippling value sphere into your journal with a title and reflect on the technique. Discuss the difference between CROSS-CONTOUR and HATCHING. Mini-lab is to perform both techniques on a portion of your object.
  • Wednesday: Complete the Cross-Contour and Hatching mini-labs.
  • Thursday: Discuss gesture massing with a pencil and then following up with an OUTLINE CONTOUR.
  • Friday: Put all the mini-labs from the week into your journal. Work on the Research Journal assignment.
DP Weekly Homework: Make your "duck" hand, use a pen to draw your hand (fingers facing you). Draw for 15 minutes each night. You should have FIVE drawings to turn in on Tuesday, September 7th.


DP 3 Students --
  • Studio Project - Due Date for the Weird Perspective Drawing is Thursday, September 9th.
  • VVJ Assignment - Due Date for the 5 pages on your favorite color is Thursday, September 9th.
  • Homework Assignment - Due Date is Tuesday, September 14th.
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Sunday, August 22, 2010

August 23 - 27

Drawing & Painting 1 - class this week will go something like this, but since it is the first week there will probably be changes.

  • Monday: Introductions
  • Tuesday: Pre-drawing of a tool. BRING A PENCIL AND ERASER!
  • Wednesday: Syllabus and Class Expectations. We will set up your class folder (1st - orange and 2nd - purple). You need to have a two pocket 3-prong folder for Wednesday in your class' color. You can purchase your own, or one from me for 35¢ in class.
  • Thursday: What is the purpose of a value sphere and how to make a correct one? Make a value sphere using stippling.
  • Friday: Journaling in Drawing and Painting!
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