Unlike the expressive, directional lines are very precise. Lines should all be the same thickness. These lines look as if they are bending and overlapping. This is not "free" like expressive lines but calculated, constant, and even.

• Start anywhere on your paper. Move in a certain direction. stop and begin in a new direction
• Keep lines in a group the same distance apart
• Try to go in every direction at least once
• Use color drawing material of your choice

http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/electives/elective_lessons/electiveles8/page1/dir.htm

DUE DATE: Friday, October 26

1. Get a sketchbook at Michael's, A.C. Moore or other art store. 
Please get a sketchbook that is 11" x 14" with 60lb. paper or greater. 

*any brand is fine but it must be the right size!

Here are links to printable coupons:
Michaels Weekly Ad
View Our Weekly Craft Deals
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2. Please bring in four pencils and two erasers in a ziploc bag or other container to keep in class.

3. Please bring in a box of tissues
4. One Item from the WISH LIST
5. Parent Permission Form 
6. Review Course Expectations

Step 1:
Create a drawing of a value scale. It must include 10 steps and be completed in pencil.

Step 2:
Complete a picture of a face using pencil. 
Process:

• Find a picture of a face from a magazine or print from the computer. It must be a high quality image that shows a variety of values.
  
• Glue the picture down on to one side of the paper
• Use pencil to complete the drawing
• Use guidelines and measuring techniques
• Add values

Assignment One
Objective: 
Create a pencil drawing of your hand holding an object

Steps: 
1. Select an object to hold that is unique in it's shape and form. (please no cell phones)
2. Create 4-6 thumbnail sketches ( quick drawings to plan the best composition) to " test" a variety of compositions
3. Select the strongest composition
4. Use a pencil to create the drawing of the hand holding the object
5. Spend 1.5 to 2 hours on the assignment
6. Review and edit the drawing prior turning it in

Objective:
Demonstrate your understanding of the color wheel by creating a photograph of objects that are arranged to create an accurate color wheel.




Steps:
1. Understand the color wheel and the following terms:
    Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Colors
2. Read this link:
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
3. Collect objects that illustrate all of the colors on the color wheel
4. Arrange in a circle on WHITE or NEUTRAL color background.
5. Use your ipad to photograph the objects. YOU MUST use original photographs that YOU take, do not grab images off of the internet
6. Take multiple pictures in various types of lighting
7. Select the strongest picture
8. Crop and edit if necessary
9. You will show the image on your ipad for class critique

Due date: Thursday, November 12

Nature Installation
Inspiration: Artist Andy Goldsworthy

Art Challenge: Create and document with photography a “nature installation” that utilizes the five elements of art: line, shape, value, texture, and color.

Instructions: 

• Create an installation using elements from nature to create a work of art outdoors that utilizes some or all of the elements of art.
• Document your outdoor creation with your ipad.
• Edit and manipulate the photos
• Select the strongest work of art and submit to google classroom

Evaluation:

• Prepare your ipad as the device to show your artwork in class to your classmates (charge, adjust brightness, clean your screen, etc.)
• Discuss the relationship of your art to nature
• Participate in the class critique
• Explain how you utilized the elements of art

Installation art is a genre of art that incorporates any media to create a visceral and/or conceptual experience in a particular environment.

It can include any media from tree branches to words or, more traditional media such as sculpture, video, sound, and space itself.

Some installations are site-specific; they can only exist in the space for which they were created.

Check out these examples of Installation Artists:

Andy Goldsworthy
http://www.ucblueash.edu/artcomm/web/w2005_2006/maria_Goldsworthy/TEST/index.html

http://visualmelt.com/Andy-Goldsworthy

Christo and Jean Claude
http://www.christojeanneclaude.net/

Here are examples of student art: BHS DESIGN Students Examples
Due Date: Tuesday, May 19

Assignment:
Create two 5" squares in pencil of your two initials. Use one serif font and one sans serif

Vocabulary:
Font
Serif
Sans Serif
Negative Space
Positive Space

Instructions:
In one box create a drawing of your first initial with a san serif font. It may be one that you create or a famous font. You decide. The font should fill the entire box and should be one color.

In the second box create a drawing of your second initial using a serif font. It may be one that you create or a famous font. You decide. The font should fill the entire box.

Please download this app tonight 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aurasma/id432526396?mt=8

Check out these tutorials:
http://www.twoguysandsomeipads.com/p/aurasma-tutorials.html
http://www.aurasma.com/#/whats-your-aura

Give Thanks. CREATE a work of art depicting something that you are thankful for
Steps:
1. Brainstorm and create a list of things that you are grateful for. Example: sunshine, chocolate, a friend or family member.

2. Create sketches of a few of these ideas. Discuss and show ideas to friend or family member. Select the best idea.

3. Select the best medium for the artwork. It should be something that you feel comfortable with and will convey your message.

4. Make the artwork a completed, polished work of art that can be given to a friend or family member.

Due Date: Thursday, November 20