Mrs. Cassidy's Art Class – Page 4 – Dearborn Public Schools

Painting and Drawing-Positive and Negative Space: Tempera

Posted by Niki Cassidy On September 14, 2017

Task:

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draw from something from nature – leaves, flowers, vines, etc.

divide the composition in half.

one half, they will include all of the details, focusing on lines, texture and other details – positive space.

the other half, they will paint the background and leave the other space white – negative space.

students may choose a color or black & white scheme

Process

– bring in an object or use a photo. (How to choose a subject)

– lay out your composition on your paper. use most of your paper.

– draw your object lightly in pencil and divide the composition in half.

– paint the negative space on one half. finish details and textures of the positive space on the other half.

– if you choose to use black & white, use a regular graphite pencil for the drawing side.

-if you choose to use color, use color pencils to complete the drawing side. the lines of the positive side should match the background color of the negative side.

Student will be graded on:

Subject:

Student chose an appropriate object for this project to draw and paint

Composition:

All or a part of the object is represented and utilizes the paper well.

Craftsmanship:

The project is done neatly. Paper is free of pencil lines, smudges, folds, tears.

Space and details:

The positive space has details & texture. The negative space is painted neatly and the color scheme matches on both side (color v.B&W)

Effort:

Time in class was used daily. Questions were asked when problems arose. Student worked to the best of his/her ability. Comments:

Welcome Back!!

Posted by Niki Cassidy On September 12, 2017

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! If you are reading this then you are in one of my art classes. Here is where you will find information on current class projects, links and videos for more information and highlights of your outstanding work. Please stay tuned for updates. If you ever have a question about anything feel free to email me: cassidn@dearbornschools.org this is the best way to reach me. An email will typically be read and responded to in 1-2 business days! Looking forward to meeting and working with each of you.

Wayne County Regional Enhancement Education Millage Proposal

Posted by WebGuy On November 6, 2016

School districts in Wayne County have placed a proposal on the November 8^th ballot to provide added funding for our schools. It is the “Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal.”

If approved by the entire county, the 2 mil proposal will generate approximately $6.2 million from Dearborn but the District will receive $7.8 million in additional funding for our schools. Money would go to local schools starting this year and the millage expires after six years. Read More

Wayne County Regional Enhancement Education Millage Proposal

Posted by WebGuy On November 6, 2016

School districts in Wayne County have placed a proposal on the November 8^th ballot to provide added funding for our schools. It is the “Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal.”

If approved by the entire county, the 2 mil proposal will generate approximately $6.2 million from Dearborn but the District will receive $7.8 million in additional funding for our schools. Money would go to local schools starting this year and the millage expires after six years. Read More

Intro to 2-D Unit 2 Value

Posted by Niki Cassidy On October 18, 2016

We have moved on to a study of the Value and Space. During this unit we will be looking at art from the Cubist art movement and observational drawing with a focus on using value to create the illusion of space. The cubist movement approaches the problem of representing 3 denominational space by attempting to show all sides of an object at once on a two dimensional picture plane.

The first formative assessment involved students practicing with charcoal pencils in order to learn to control the medium in terms of light and dark value.

From there we created a simple drawing and fractured the planes by drawing line across the image and background. Students are currently completing the drawing using charcoal pencil to add value.

Internet samples

We will move on to study observational drawing culminating in an all white object still life drawing in charcoal.

Visit Student Art page to view class projects.

Notice for AOL Email Accounts

Posted by WebGuy On October 13, 2016

Dear Parents,

If you are an AOL email user, please be aware that you may not receive email notifications due to AOL policies. We are working to resolve this issue with AOL.

Thank you for your patience while we work with AOL to make sure you get classroom notifications from your teacher.

Sincerely,

Technology Department

Intro to 2 D 9.30.16

Posted by Niki Cassidy On October 3, 2016

Intro to 2-D Design-Explorations in 1pt perspective

Posted by Niki Cassidy On September 28, 2016

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Bellwork:

Look at the picture to the right. What skills and techniques are needed to successfully complete this project?

Discussion: What steps are needed to complete this assignment?

Obj: Apply your skills and knowledge of 1 pt perspective to a drawing of your room.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mjSDIBaUlM

HOMEWORK: Take a Photo of your Bedroom and email to: cassidn@dearbornschools.or

Painting and Drawing- 2pt Perspective Drawing

Posted by Niki Cassidy On September 28, 2016

9.28.16

Bellwork:

Look at the picture to the right. What skills and techniques are needed to successfully complete this project?

Discussion: What steps are needed to complete this assignment?

Obj: Analyze a photo reference to determine the location of the vanishing points, horizon line and height of the subject.

Task: Create a detailed rough draft of your chosen City Scene

Photography Unit 2

Posted by Niki Cassidy On September 28, 2016

In this lesson, students produce three distinctive photograms to understand how design can communicate ideas. They explore opaque, translucent and transparent objects and combine them to create organic, geometric and symbolic designs. They learn about the technologies and processes of photography. After completing their photograms, students are encouraged to be more articulate about their design choices as they critique their works and write individual artists’ statements.