Imagination

"If we can imagine it, why not make it so" 

-Jason Silva

Gears In Motion

Here are some examples to get your imagination going...

Intermediate Painting/Drawing 


For your homework you will be working on a toned paper.  You may pick any brand or color you wish (These papers are extremely affordable, one sheet should cost you between $1-$3, Canson is a reliable brand).  Minimum size is 18x24 although these are regularly 19x25.  Here are some examples of charcoal drawings on toned papers.  Notice the color of the paper drastically effects the end result.

 You will also be deciding upon a landscape, since we live in the city it is probable that many of you will choose an urban landscape, keep in mind the keys to a successful composition and you will find great compositions everywhere all around you.  There are many types of landscapes and I encourage you to do some research to find one that suits your interests.

Lastly many students struggle with rendering clouds.  Anytime you are struggling with a visual problem it is helpful to find others who have dealt with a similar problem before.   Here are some examples of cloudscape paintings by British Artist Ken Bushe.  Click HERE to visit a gallery of his work. 

 The majority of our work will be done from observation, meaning we will be looking directly at the object with our eyes being the only filter.  When we photograph things it automatically  removes a large chunk of valuable information and does the work of changing our image into 2 dimensions from 3.  Therefore it doesn't help us progress as quickly as drawing from observation, thus we try to build a foundation out of this practice.  I suggest visiting the landscape you choose several times to draw the physical landscape, if you have time to render the clouds as they appear during your visit FANTASTIC! If they are moving too quickly or you find that you are struggling too much then take a couple reference photos to help you out.  The point is not to completely do away with technology but rather to build resilience in our drawing practice so we are less dependent upon these technologies to achieve what it is we are trying to achieve.

ENJOY!


Introduction to Painting/Drawing

Here are some examples of drawings in graphite that show a very full range of tones.  Notice the number of tones between black and white in the image.  Try to count to see how many you find.  We always try to strive for ten distinct tones.  We may never achieve ten tones but striving to achieve this number helps set the standard high, this is one of the secrets of drawing "realistically".

1st Marking Period Homework

9th Grade Foundation

Sketchbook Drawings
Complete the following in your sketchbooks.

Note:
A. All objects must have obvious highlight and shadow. Please include cast shadows when they are present.
B. All images must fill the page.
C. When showing more than one object in a composition, the objects must overlap.
1. An egg with a fork, knife, spoon and napkin
2. Your shoes
3. A pile of three articles of clothing
4. 2 chairs in a corner of a room
5. A set of keys

 All images must be drawn from life, no photographs.

The drawings will be evaluated on:
a. Accuracy of proportion
b. gesture
c. view
d. highlight and shadow
e. Positive vs. Negative space

ALL SKETCHBOOK WORK FOR FRESHMEN DUE: Thursday November 8th 2012
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10th Grade Intermediate 



Cloud Filled Sky Landscape

- You are to depict a landscape or cityscape where the CLOUD-FILLED SKY commands MORE THAN 50% OF THE COMPOSITION. Minimum 18 X 24
- Naturally, you must include FOREGROUND AND MIDDLE GROUND (and BACKGROUND where applicable).
- You may employ any point of view while AVOIDING PARRALLEL SPACE AND A BULL'S EYE COMPOSITION (DEAD CENTER COMP.)
- TIME OF DAY and the accompanying Light Source must be obvious.
- - Complete in Charcoals on toned paper (you may use black white, gray and sepia/umber)

The pieces will be evaluated on:
- Composition
- Depiction of Space
- Light
- Use of color
- Craftsmanship

B&W sketch Due: Thursday October 4th
 Progress Due: Thursday October 25th

 Final Crit/Piece Due: Thursday November 15th

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11th/12th Grade Advanced



 Still Life W. Prompt

SUBJECT: You are to create a still life in Charcoals or graphite from the following prompts
   1. Dichotomy
    2. A Life Mystery
     3. Past, Present, Future

Note:
A. All objects must have obvious highlight and shadow. Please include cast shadows when they are present.
B. All images must fill the page.
C. When showing more than one object in a composition, the objects must overlap.
- You will view these objects in their real space above or below eye level.
- Your view will demonstrate a strong, direct light source.
- Minimum of 5 objects
- Include a clear foreground, middleground and background.

SIZE: 18 x 24 inches

MEDIUM: Charcoal or Graphite

The pieces will be evaluated on:
- Composition
- Accuracy of proportion
- Depiction of Space
- Light
- Gesture
- Craftsmanship

B&W sketch Due: Friday October 5th
Progress Due:  Friday October 26th
Final Crit/Piece Due: Thursday November 8th

Junior/Senior Inspiration

Sophomore inspiration

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HW 9.11.2012

2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th periods please follow the link and read the article.  Be prepared to participate in a class discussion of the article and the information provided.  It may be helpful to take notes and record questions you may have. How are these experiences similar (Jill Bolte Taylor & Mr. Utermohlen)? How are they different?
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/24/health/24alzh.html?_r=2






8th Period please follow the link to listen to Jill Bolte Taylor's TED Talk Lecture as well as the link for the article above.  Be prepared to participate participate in a class discussion of the article and the information
provided.  It may be helpful to take notes and record questions you may
have.  What can we learn from these two experiences?
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/24/health/24alzh.html?_r=2
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html

Welcome Back!

PAINTING X DRAWING
COURSE SYLLABUS
MR. MCQUILLING   
      SCHOOL YEAR- FALL 2012 SPRING 2013
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of painting x drawing.  A variety of methods, materials and techniques will be introduced to encourage exploration, experimentation and development of skill and knowledge.
The content for this class will be derived from the four components below which I believe will ensure a well-rounded art education experience
∑ Aesthetics- Learning to understand the nature, beauty, experience, meaning and value of art
∑ Art History- Acquiring knowledge about the contributions artists and art make to society and culture, acknowledging the contributions of other cultures
∑ Art Criticism- Learning how to respond to art, learning how to make judgments about the properties and qualities in visual form.  Becoming familiar with using and understanding the Elements and Principles of Design
∑ Art Production- Making and creating art! 
Painting X Drawing is taught in three sections.
∑ 9th Grade: Foundation Drawing X Painting- Students will build the fundamental skills in observational drawing and painting.  This section will emphasize the use of the elements in accordance to the principles to create strong work. 
∑ 10th Grade: Intermediate Drawing X Painting- Students will continue to focus on observational painting and drawing while introducing concepts of abstraction and artistic voice.  This course will build on basic painting methods, procedures and color theory.
∑ 11th & 12th Grade Advanced Painting X Drawing- This course is designed to prepare a portfolio quality body of work in a variety of painting and drawing media.  Lessons include observational drawing/painting, abstraction, issues in contemporary art, student voice and conceptual development. 
Assessments / Grading for each marking period 
       
Projects = 100 points
For each class project you will be given a handout describing the assignment, objectives and criteria of the lesson
You will be graded on creativity, level of effort, and craftsmanship (see rubric on next page)
Research Paper- 1per marking period =40-50 points
Each marking period you will be given a written research paper that relates directly to the project and is vital that it be completed!
*ALL papers must be typed!
Exams = 40-50 points
Your knowledge of the subject matter, media techniques and vocabulary will be assessed through one exam after the completion of each project lesson
In class assignments = 20-40 points
Sketches, notebooks, group critiques and reflection sheets will be graded and checked as “in class” assignments
Effort/ Participation= 20-40 points
This grade will be based on your attitude, in class work habits, class discussion participation and clean up.
*Notebook Folders
You will be responsible for keeping all notes, handouts, sketches, returned homework and exams. This folder will be kept in class, distributed and collected during class time.
                                                                                                              
*Project and Homework Deadlines
∑  1 day late= minus 15pts
∑ Not accepted after second day
  Deadlines apply in your absence and presence
 (If you are absent on the day of a deadline your project will be considered late)
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Studio Procedures
BE READY!
∑ Come into the studio ready to work!
∑ Be ready for creative action
∑  Take out your work upon entering the room
∑  You are expected to focus on your work with minimal talking
BE RESPONSIBLE
∑ You are responsible for care of tools and keeping your cubby clean and organized
∑ You are responsible for following clean up procedures in your area before leaving the room
∑ Stop working when given 5-7 minute cleanup warning and not before
∑ After clean up remaining in your seats until the bell rings
∑ Display a positive attitude!
RESPECT
∑ The materials you are working with
∑ The teacher!
∑ Yourself
∑ Your peers, their ideas and impute
Prohibited in my class
∑ Headsets / Ipods etc
∑ Food
∑ Gum
∑ Cell phones
∑ Vulgar language
∑ Misuse or waste of materials
∑ Handling of work that doesn’t belong to you
∑ Disrespect to anyone!
∑ Excessive talking, constant disruptions
∑ Cutting class
∑ Hats, hoods, etc.
*Consequences for violation can result in: detention/ phone call to parent/ grade point deductions/ pink slip
Policies on lateness, detentions and notes, passes
       Unexcused Lateness (without note or signed pass)
∑ Sign in the late log if you are more than a minute late after the bell rings
∑ Two lateness of one minute will result in a detention. You will receive a detention if you are over a minute late
Detentions
∑ Detentions are to be taken during your lunch time or after school
∑ Failure to report to a detention will result in 1 more added detention and a possible phone call to parent
Notes/ passes
∑ You must request my written permission to miss class when involved in any activity outside this class
∑ If you are involved in sports, you must notify me of your absence in advance
Absences
∑ Any unexcused absence will result in a cut slip, detention and phone call to parent
∑ You are responsible for getting any work, assignments or information that you missed during your absence
∑ Sports participants- it is your responsibility to inform me of games that involve you missing class.
∑ Missed classes must be made up!
*Cutting class- a deduction of 10pts off your final grade
Additional Studio time to work on projects
∑ 5th period *
∑ 7th period
∑ After school
I’m looking forward to working with you this year!
Sincerely,
Mr. McQuilling
9TH GRADE CLASS MATERIAL AND SUPPLY LIST
1. HARDCOVER SKETCHBOOK (NOT SPIRAL BOUND).
2. DRAWING PENCILS 6B, 4B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H.
3. BLACK SHARPIE MARKER (FINE AND BROAD TIP).
4. COMPRESSED AND VINE CHARCOAL (Start with 1 pack of each, you may need to buy again later).
5. 1 KNEADED ERASER, 1 RUBBER ERASER.
6. A FOLDER TO KEEP YOUR HANDOUTS ETC.
11TH & 12TH GRADE CLASS MATERIAL AND SUPPLY LIST                                    
1. HARDCOVER SKETCHBOOK (NOT SPIRAL BOUND).
2. DRAWING PENCILS 6B, 4B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H.
3. BLACK SHARPIE MARKER (FINE AND BROAD TIP).
4. MICRON PEN SET (.005, 01, 02, 03, 05, 08) * OPTIONAL BUT STRNGLY SUGGESTED.
5. WINDSOR NEWTON ARTISAN WATER MIXABLE OIL COLOUR BEGINNERS SET plus THE FOLLOWING COLORS- LEMON YELLOW, SAP GREEN, PHTALO BLUE, CADMIUM RED LIGHT, BURNT UMBER.
6. BLICK STUDIO ACRYLIC COLORS 120 ML. TUBES OF THE FOLLOWING – PRIMARY RED, PRIMARY YELLOW, PRIMARY BLUE, BURNT UMBER, TITANIUM WHITE, MARS BLACK, YELLOW OXIDE. (AVAILABLE AT DICK BLICK)
7. COMPRESSED AND VINE CHARCOAL (Start with 1 pack of each, you may need to buy again later).
8. 1 KNEADED ERASER, 1 RUBBER ERASER.
9. A FOLDER TO KEEP YOUR HANDOUTS ETC.
10. CANVAS’ AS NEEDED, BLICK STUDIO GALLERY 1-3/8” PROFILE CANVAS, SIZE WILL BE DETERMINED FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT. (APROXIMATELY 1 PAINTING EVERY 3-4 WEEKS) * THERE IS A LIMITED SUPPLY FOR SALE THROUGH OUR ARTSTORE FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE.
*Students will only need the Windsor Newton Beginners set to begin, the additional colors listed will serve as an extended full palette.  Again you will only initially need the beginners set.
*A basic variety set of brushes (rounds, flats, filbert and angle) is encouraged but not required.
UTRECHT AND DICK BLICK ON MARKET ST. OFFER STUDENT DISCOUNTS (W/ YOUR ID) AND WILL HAVE THESE SUPPLIES IN STOCK.