This year you will maintain a sketchbook. It is your personal space to create. You will have assignments and specific works to create, but the sketchbook is for you. Many artists use sketchbooks as a space/place for inspiration, practice, idea gathering and experimentation. I want you to approach maintaining a sketchbook as a way to expand your creative thinking skills, develop your personal style and have fun with the creation of art through out the blank pages.

Many artists use sketchbooks. Read about an interesting project here: The Sketchbook Project
Here is another post from artist Lisa Congdon on why she keeps a sketchbook
On Keeping a Sketchbook

Please read this article on sketchbooks as well.
Sketchbooks

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. 
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*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

• Read this list of 101 Western painters that you may or may not know:

http://www.theartwolf.com/articles/most-important-painters.htm

• Complete the google form
  

Assignment:
1. Select one of the artists that you did not know
2. Using pic collage or other app of your choice, create a collage of 8-10 of the artist's paintings
3. Complete the Google Form below

Due Date: Tuesday, April 7

Objective:
Create a mixed media collage that expresses how you feel about standardize tests and exams

Process:

• Evaluate and express how you feel about MCAS, PARC or other tests
• Write down how you physically felt during and after the exam
  
• Write down how you mentally and emotionally felt after the exam
• Create a series of sketches that express these likes, dislikes and feelings
  
• Select the strongest sketch that conveys your true feelings and emotions about exams
  
• Gather materials and arrange, draw, paint and create your work
  
• Edit and refine your work

Materials:
Sketchbook
Old Scantron Sheets
Materials of your choice

Due Date: Thursday, April 2

In September you received a list of assignments for the quarter. Please make sure you are keeping up with the assignments and planning ahead. The last two assignments are intended to spark your creativity and express yourself. 

Here are some examples of student work illustrating spooky stories:

Here are the sketchbook assignments for the quarter:
Quarter 1 Sketchbook Assignments
Please attach the list to your sketchbook and update the log and self evaluation as you complete the assignments. 
Below is the Weekly Sketchbook Rubric. Remember that the purpose of the sketchbook is to provide a space for you to create ART. So use the sketchbook and enjoy the process of creating ART.

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

We are fortunate to live in the Boston area and have a wonderful resource of local art museums. As discussed at the beginning of the year you are required to visit an art museum at least one time during this semester. 

After students visit a museum they are always inspired, amazed and rave about the wonderful time that they had at the museum. So go and enjoy some art!


Here are a few links to lists of Massachusetts Art Museums.

Massachusetts Art Museums and Massachusetts Art Centers

Art Museums in Massachusetts

Research and select the museum carefully for the content, location and hours. Use your student id for discounts or check out passes from the town library. LibraryInsight

This assignment is equal to one homework grade. You must bring in a flyer or postcard from the museum AND complete the form below after you go to the museum to receive credit.

DUE DATE: Friday, January 3, 2013