Wednesday we got camera assignments and learned basic camera use. We covered:
-properly storing and holding the camera
-using the lens cap
-turning the camera on
-changing the batteries
-taking a picture
-viewing a picture
-deleting a picture
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Day of the Dead sugar skulls
We want to start working on our Day of the Dead sugar skulls if we are going to have them on display for the holidays.
1. Do a google image search of Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos. Skim through the images there and pay attention to the patterns and colors used.
2. Open Microsoft Word. Open the two files I have left in the Miss E Folder. Save a copy of the Day of the Dead Info Sheet as well as the Day of the Dead Worksheet. Read this information on your own and complete the response questions 1-4.
3. Open this link: http://www.art-is-fun.com/day-of-the-dead/ and Open a new tab with this link: http://www.gotoquiz.com/day_of_the_dead_quiz
See if you can find all the answers to ace the quiz. Add your score on #5 of your worksheet.
Finished Project examples:
1. Do a google image search of Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos. Skim through the images there and pay attention to the patterns and colors used.
2. Open Microsoft Word. Open the two files I have left in the Miss E Folder. Save a copy of the Day of the Dead Info Sheet as well as the Day of the Dead Worksheet. Read this information on your own and complete the response questions 1-4.
3. Open this link: http://www.art-is-fun.com/day-of-the-dead/ and Open a new tab with this link: http://www.gotoquiz.com/day_of_the_dead_quiz
See if you can find all the answers to ace the quiz. Add your score on #5 of your worksheet.
Finished Project examples:
Monday, September 28, 2015
Basic Editing on Photos
Today we learned how to do the basic editing steps Miss E will expect.
ALL Photos need to have basic editing completed before turning in. The most basic requirements are cropping and levels. Cropping is something you should examine your image for, though you may not decide to crop. You MUST at least look at your image and ask yourself, "is there something I should crop out here? Is there some way my image would look stronger by cropping?" The levels of ALL photos need to be edited. No questions asked.
We learned:
ALL Photos need to have basic editing completed before turning in. The most basic requirements are cropping and levels. Cropping is something you should examine your image for, though you may not decide to crop. You MUST at least look at your image and ask yourself, "is there something I should crop out here? Is there some way my image would look stronger by cropping?" The levels of ALL photos need to be edited. No questions asked.
We learned:
- The Crop tool (and using the crop tool to straighten an image)
- Completing Levels
- Using the Hue & Saturation function to either boost your color or fade it
- Using the Black and White feature for a classic look
- Saving as a jpeg
- How to run a basic contact sheet
Friday, September 25, 2015
Elements "Quiz"
Complete the quiz inside the back cover of your Element Book. We are turning in Element Books today.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Wednesday-Thursday we began learning Photoshop.
Click on the "Local Applications" folder, select the Adobe Design Premium folder, and double click either version of Photoshop to open.
Go to File-> New and enter an 8 x 10 inch, 300 resolution document.
We learned basic use of the Text Tool, Paint bucket tool, finding high quality source images using Google Image Search, pasting your image into Photoshop (CTRL+V), Transforming/changing the size of that image (CTRL+T), rearranging layers, naming layers, and deleting layers.
This 8x10 page has a photograph representing each element of art and a label expressing which element is represented. The document should be named Lastname_Firstname_elements.jpg
Click on the "Local Applications" folder, select the Adobe Design Premium folder, and double click either version of Photoshop to open.
Go to File-> New and enter an 8 x 10 inch, 300 resolution document.
We learned basic use of the Text Tool, Paint bucket tool, finding high quality source images using Google Image Search, pasting your image into Photoshop (CTRL+V), Transforming/changing the size of that image (CTRL+T), rearranging layers, naming layers, and deleting layers.
This 8x10 page has a photograph representing each element of art and a label expressing which element is represented. The document should be named Lastname_Firstname_elements.jpg
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Critique Walk-through
Today I walked the class through writing their own 1 page critique based on the elements of art.
Monday, September 21, 2015
MONDAY: SUBSTITUTE assignment
Hi Guys! I am at an art teachers conference today. Your worksheet for the day is below. Just open it on your computer and complete #1-19 on your own sheet of paper, using your completed element books for answers.
Write in complete sentences.
This paper will be DUE to the sub at the end of the period.
When you get to #20, you will complete this in Word and save it on your computer. Read the directions carefully on #20. Remember: To open WORD on your computer, you need to go to the same folder on your desktop where you open Powerpoint.
Write in complete sentences.
This paper will be DUE to the sub at the end of the period.
When you get to #20, you will complete this in Word and save it on your computer. Read the directions carefully on #20. Remember: To open WORD on your computer, you need to go to the same folder on your desktop where you open Powerpoint.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Friday! 9-18-15
Add 5 textures cut from magazines to your texture page.
Add at least one picture of a 3d object for form.
Beautify your book and add finishing touches. Make it look nice!
Add extra pictures for other elements if you have room.
Add at least one picture of a 3d object for form.
Beautify your book and add finishing touches. Make it look nice!
Add extra pictures for other elements if you have room.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday Element Books pages
We will be working on our Elements of Art book. This is your first real Project, so make it good! This is your chance to show me how thorough you can be. I have made extra booklets for people who are absent, but if you plan on an extended absence, you can make your own: just fold 3 sheets of white computer paper (your pages) inside 1 sheet of colored paper (your cover).
Make a nice cover that says "The Elements of Art". Your first page can be a Table of Contents listing these 7 elements: Line Shape Form Space Value Texture Color
Friday, September 11, 2015
Happy Friday!
Today we are finishing up our Photographers unit and studying the last two people we will look at this quarter: Diane Arbus and Richard Avedon. I'll show you some of their images and talk a little about them, and then you will do some reading and quick questions about their work.
Add Richard Avedon- popular in 1955 and Diane Arbus- first major show 1967 to your Timeline
NOTE: ADD #5 to Diane Arbus: What is your opinion of her work? Some people really like her, and some really don't!
If you're finished early you can look up Mary Ellen Mark, whose work is similar to Diane Arbus.
Add Richard Avedon- popular in 1955 and Diane Arbus- first major show 1967 to your Timeline
NOTE: ADD #5 to Diane Arbus: What is your opinion of her work? Some people really like her, and some really don't!
If you're finished early you can look up Mary Ellen Mark, whose work is similar to Diane Arbus.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Progress reports are due next Wednesday! Check your Aeries
Today, we will continue yesterday's research, which will give us a list of 8 sentences- one containing an important high point in the career for each photographer we already know.
Transfer these dates on to your big TIMELINE.
Tomorrow will be our last day of history, and then we will move on to The Elements of Art!
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TONIGHT:
Just write a paragraph for each business you visit which
includes names of some things you saw, what they looked like,
what you thought of the art. Basically, tell me about your
experience. You can get credits per paragraph, per business.
Transfer these dates on to your big TIMELINE.
Tomorrow will be our last day of history, and then we will move on to The Elements of Art!
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TONIGHT:
Just write a paragraph for each business you visit which
includes names of some things you saw, what they looked like,
what you thought of the art. Basically, tell me about your
experience. You can get credits per paragraph, per business.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Wednesday
LAST DAY TO MAKE UP QUIZZES
It has been over a week, including accounting for my own absence on Friday.
We will be finishing the Powerpoints today, adding one last slide which will be our opinion piece. Which artist is your favorite from this group, and WHY? Also, which artist is probably your least favorite, and WHY?
We will correctly name our Powerpoints, and turn them in on the M:/
Finally, we will spend the rest of the period doing a little research on the important dates for each Photographer. If you skim their biography, what year seems to be the most important in their career as a photographer? What approximate date were they the most popular, have their biggest exhibition, or win a coveted spot on the staff of LIFE Magazine?
For example, Julia Margaret Cameron worked from 1864-1875. I can take the average and say "Julia Margaret Cameron was popular in 1870." Or, I can mention that "Gordon Parks won a position at LIFE Magazine in 1948" because that would have been a major turning point in a photographer's popularity.
I will number my paper 1-8 and write a simple sentence (suitable to add to my timeline later) for each person, similar to my example above.
It has been over a week, including accounting for my own absence on Friday.
We will be finishing the Powerpoints today, adding one last slide which will be our opinion piece. Which artist is your favorite from this group, and WHY? Also, which artist is probably your least favorite, and WHY?
We will correctly name our Powerpoints, and turn them in on the M:/
Finally, we will spend the rest of the period doing a little research on the important dates for each Photographer. If you skim their biography, what year seems to be the most important in their career as a photographer? What approximate date were they the most popular, have their biggest exhibition, or win a coveted spot on the staff of LIFE Magazine?
For example, Julia Margaret Cameron worked from 1864-1875. I can take the average and say "Julia Margaret Cameron was popular in 1870." Or, I can mention that "Gordon Parks won a position at LIFE Magazine in 1948" because that would have been a major turning point in a photographer's popularity.
I will number my paper 1-8 and write a simple sentence (suitable to add to my timeline later) for each person, similar to my example above.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
SCAVENGER HUNT
Open your PowerPoint to study before we go out!
Hints and Rules:
1. Remember no picture will EVER require you to enter an office or classroom. All images are visible from the outside, except number 5, which requires you to walk inside a HALLWAY. You will never go inside a building with people in it. We do not want to bother staff.
2. Please please do not touch images! My intention is for this to be fun for all the classes, all day long.
3. At least 1 person in the group should have a phone to watch the time.
4. NO FIRST NAMES! Its both names or last name only.
5. Other classrooms are in session. Make your way calmly and quietly through campus.
HINT: Number 4 is by the R buildings
HINT: Number 5 is inside a hallway. An empty hallway.
Hints and Rules:
1. Remember no picture will EVER require you to enter an office or classroom. All images are visible from the outside, except number 5, which requires you to walk inside a HALLWAY. You will never go inside a building with people in it. We do not want to bother staff.
2. Please please do not touch images! My intention is for this to be fun for all the classes, all day long.
3. At least 1 person in the group should have a phone to watch the time.
4. NO FIRST NAMES! Its both names or last name only.
5. Other classrooms are in session. Make your way calmly and quietly through campus.
HINT: Number 4 is by the R buildings
HINT: Number 5 is inside a hallway. An empty hallway.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Good Morning!
Today you will finish your Powerpoint. We will properly name it and turn it in on Monday.
For extra credit, research the work of Diane Arbus and Richard Avedon. Add a slide for each of these artists. We will be looking at them on Monday!
Finished early? Check out the link from yesterday, or look up other contemporary photographers to see how far photography has come!
Today you will finish your Powerpoint. We will properly name it and turn it in on Monday.
For extra credit, research the work of Diane Arbus and Richard Avedon. Add a slide for each of these artists. We will be looking at them on Monday!
Finished early? Check out the link from yesterday, or look up other contemporary photographers to see how far photography has come!
Thursday, September 3, 2015
9/3/2015
We will be working on our Powerpoint today. Tomorrow will be the last day to work in class.
Quiz yourself. Do you know these four artists without looking at your Powerpoint or your paper? How many did you remember?
Finished Early??? Extra Credit Opportunity! Add a slide for Matthew Brady, Lewis Hine, and Edweard Muybridge to your Powerpoint to make 11 total.
Finished extra credit? Check out some of these hot new contemporary photographers! Check out their websites and portfolios and see what you think:
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/50-great-photographers-you-should-know/
Quiz yourself. Do you know these four artists without looking at your Powerpoint or your paper? How many did you remember?
Finished Early??? Extra Credit Opportunity! Add a slide for Matthew Brady, Lewis Hine, and Edweard Muybridge to your Powerpoint to make 11 total.
Finished extra credit? Check out some of these hot new contemporary photographers! Check out their websites and portfolios and see what you think:
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/50-great-photographers-you-should-know/
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Tuesday 9/1/2015
Today we are creating a PowerPoint of 8 slides. Each slide will be one of the 8 artists we looked at in the book, during the text scavenger hunt.
Each slide will list the artist, a summary of their work, and enough pictures to fill the slide and look good. The summary is NOT something you get off Wikipedia or the Book. I want YOUR summary. Look at Google Image search of the artist and tell me what YOU SEE. What type of things did they photograph? How would you describe this person's work. What does it look like to you?
Here is an example of a finished slide:
Each slide will list the artist, a summary of their work, and enough pictures to fill the slide and look good. The summary is NOT something you get off Wikipedia or the Book. I want YOUR summary. Look at Google Image search of the artist and tell me what YOU SEE. What type of things did they photograph? How would you describe this person's work. What does it look like to you?
Here is an example of a finished slide:
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