Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Quote for the day...
Art is your emotions flowing in a river of imagination. ~Devin, Los Cerros Middle School, 1999
Monday, March 26, 2012
When art creates hope...
March 26, 2012
Quote
“It is not the strongest of the species that
survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to
change” -Charles Darwin
Who was Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin was born in England on the 12th of February 1809, he died on the 19th of April 1882.
- He is most famous for his work on natural selection, the idea that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors. This process involves favorable traits becoming more common in successive generations of living things while at the same time unfavorable traits become less common.
When Art Creates Hope...
When art creates hopehttp://www.ottawacitizen.com/travel/When+creates+hope/6113248/story.html
http://ernestdominique.ca/#galerie http://ernestdominique.ca/#galerie
Monday, March 19, 2012
Review on Color Theory
Monday March 20th, 2012.
“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get past this phase, they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this. We know our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this. And if you are just starting out or you are still in this phase, you gotta know its normal and the most important thing you can do is do a lot of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week you will finish one story. It is only by going through a volume of work that you will close that gap, and your work will be as good as your ambitions. And I took longer to figure out how to do this than anyone I’ve ever met. It’s gonna take awhile. It’s normal to take awhile. You’ve just gotta fight your way through.” ~Ira Glass
http://www.slideshare.net/adamghost/color-theory-presentation-723651
“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get past this phase, they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this. We know our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this. And if you are just starting out or you are still in this phase, you gotta know its normal and the most important thing you can do is do a lot of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week you will finish one story. It is only by going through a volume of work that you will close that gap, and your work will be as good as your ambitions. And I took longer to figure out how to do this than anyone I’ve ever met. It’s gonna take awhile. It’s normal to take awhile. You’ve just gotta fight your way through.” ~Ira Glass
Color Theory
View more PowerPoint from adam ghost
http://www.slideshare.net/adamghost/color-theory-presentation-723651
Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Art History = Jog the WEB
Visual Art 10
Here is a great site that is set up for you the student to explore and play around with the 2.0 Web-tools that can help you present your Art History Inquiry. I encourage you to explore this list and the links on this blog page. Mrs. Nelson
http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/z1O1GPxm4bCR/Web-2.0-Tools-for-Kids
Here is a great site that is set up for you the student to explore and play around with the 2.0 Web-tools that can help you present your Art History Inquiry. I encourage you to explore this list and the links on this blog page. Mrs. Nelson
http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/z1O1GPxm4bCR/Web-2.0-Tools-for-Kids
Quote for the Day
Ralph Waldo Emerson > Quote
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Alphabet Photography Project
Alphabet Photography Project
STEP ONE: RESEARCH on the internet and ANSWER the Research questions.
Alphabet Photography Research Questions
1. What is Alphabet Photography? (1)
2. How did the company create Alphabet Photography? (1)
3. What kind of photography does Alphabet Photography emphasize?(1)
4. List 3 stylistic characteristics of Alphabet Photography? (3)
1.
2.
3.
5.What aspects of Alphabet Photography do you like and why? (2)
6.Select two Alphabet Photography photographs and highlight and write about 2 out of the 7 Elements of Art in Photography: (Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Value, Space, Colour,) in your written explanation.) (7) (3-1/2 marks for each written explanation)
(Save the two photographs into your Student folder on the H: Drive located in Nelson Photo10 ... in the Handin Folder... into your student folder.
And hand in this Sheet to Mrs. Nelson when finished).
/15marks
STEP ONE: RESEARCH on the internet and ANSWER the Research questions.
Alphabet Photography Research Questions
1. What is Alphabet Photography? (1)
2. How did the company create Alphabet Photography? (1)
3. What kind of photography does Alphabet Photography emphasize?(1)
4. List 3 stylistic characteristics of Alphabet Photography? (3)
1.
2.
3.
5.What aspects of Alphabet Photography do you like and why? (2)
6.Select two Alphabet Photography photographs and highlight and write about 2 out of the 7 Elements of Art in Photography: (Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Value, Space, Colour,) in your written explanation.) (7) (3-1/2 marks for each written explanation)
(Save the two photographs into your Student folder on the H: Drive located in Nelson Photo10 ... in the Handin Folder... into your student folder.
And hand in this Sheet to Mrs. Nelson when finished).
/15marks
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Photoshop - Create Your NAME
Creating your Name in PHOTOshop
remember to save into Nelson Photo10 -Photo10 Projects-Photoshop jpeg images Folder and I will print them off on the colour printer.
Marking Scheme:
Assignment #1: Intro to Photoshop (5 marks)
• Properly labeled in H:// drive
• Saved as .jpg
• Background filled with gradient or solid color
• Text added
• Used time wisely
remember to save into Nelson Photo10 -Photo10 Projects-Photoshop jpeg images Folder and I will print them off on the colour printer.
Marking Scheme:
Assignment #1: Intro to Photoshop (5 marks)
• Properly labeled in H:// drive
• Saved as .jpg
• Background filled with gradient or solid color
• Text added
• Used time wisely
Friday, March 02, 2012
How to Draw with a Grid
Name of Lesson: “Pixel Pics Portrait”
http://thevirtualinstructor.com/art-lesson-plan-pixel-pics.html
How to Draw with a Grid
http://thevirtualinstructor.com/art-lesson-plan-pixel-pics.html
How to Draw with a Grid
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Quote for the Day
If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.
Michelangelo
Who is Michelangelo?
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 – 18 February 1564), known as Michelangelo, was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer. Along with Leonardo da Vinci, he is often called a "Renaissance man" which means that he had great talent in many areas.
Michelangelo lived an extremely busy life, creating a great number of artworks. Some of Michelangelo's works are among the most famous that have ever been made. They include two very famous marble statues, the Pieta in Saint Peter's Basilica and David which once stood in a piazza in Florence but is now in the Accademia Gallery. His most famous paintings are huge frescos, the Sistine Chapel Ceiling and the Last Judgement. His most famous work of architecture is the east end and dome of Saint Peter's Basilica.
A lot is known about Michelangelo's life because he left many letters, poems and journals. Because he was so famous, he became the very first artist to have his biography (story of his life) published while he was still living.[2] His biographer, Giorgio Vasari, said that he was the greatest artist of the Renaissance. He was sometimes called Il Divino ("the divine one").[3] Other artists said that he had terribilità , (his works were so grand and full of strong emotion that they were scary). Many other artists who saw his work tried to have the same emotional quality. From this idea of terribilità came a style of art called Mannerism.
Michelangelo
Who is Michelangelo?
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 – 18 February 1564), known as Michelangelo, was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer. Along with Leonardo da Vinci, he is often called a "Renaissance man" which means that he had great talent in many areas.
Michelangelo lived an extremely busy life, creating a great number of artworks. Some of Michelangelo's works are among the most famous that have ever been made. They include two very famous marble statues, the Pieta in Saint Peter's Basilica and David which once stood in a piazza in Florence but is now in the Accademia Gallery. His most famous paintings are huge frescos, the Sistine Chapel Ceiling and the Last Judgement. His most famous work of architecture is the east end and dome of Saint Peter's Basilica.
A lot is known about Michelangelo's life because he left many letters, poems and journals. Because he was so famous, he became the very first artist to have his biography (story of his life) published while he was still living.[2] His biographer, Giorgio Vasari, said that he was the greatest artist of the Renaissance. He was sometimes called Il Divino ("the divine one").[3] Other artists said that he had terribilità , (his works were so grand and full of strong emotion that they were scary). Many other artists who saw his work tried to have the same emotional quality. From this idea of terribilità came a style of art called Mannerism.
Art Galleries in Saskatoon
Here is a list of Art Galleries in Saskatoon...
Clay Studio Three Pottery Shop
3 - 527 Main Street, -Corner of Broadway Avenue and Main Street
Saskatoon SK S7N 0C2
A local pottery shop, Clay Studio Three carries high quality handcrafted pottery. Functional and decorative work by 14 Saskatoon potters is represented.
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm
Affinity Gallery
813 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon SK S7N 1B5
The Affinity Gallery is the Saskatchewan’s only public gallery dedicated to the celebration of fine craft as an art form.
Daily 1:00pm-5:00pm
Admission Free
Collector's Choice Art Gallery
625D - 1st Avenue North
Saskatoon SK S7K 1X7
Presents the works of local Saskatchewan artists, contemporary posters, prints, limited edition graphics and sculpture. Open Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Free admission.
Glen Scrimshaw Gallery
167 - 3rd Avenue South
Saskatoon SK S7K 1M3
The gallery showcases the artwork of Canadian artist Glen Scrimshaw. Glass plates, notecards, limited edition reproductions and originals. The gallery also features Saskatchewan made jams, jellies and more. Prices from $2.50 and up!
Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory
950 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon SK S7K 3L6
Saskatoon's public gallery organizing local, national, and international exhibitions of historical and contemporary art. Visit The Gallery Shop. Sunday programs, activities, events 'no experience required'. We are nestled into the landscape of the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, adjacent to the Meewasin Valley trails, and close to the city's downtown and the University of Saskatchewan. Nearby attractions include Kinsmen Park, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and the Shearwater Boat Tours.
Saskatoon's Public Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory
Clay Studio Three Pottery Shop
3 - 527 Main Street, -Corner of Broadway Avenue and Main Street
Saskatoon SK S7N 0C2
A local pottery shop, Clay Studio Three carries high quality handcrafted pottery. Functional and decorative work by 14 Saskatoon potters is represented.
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm
Affinity Gallery
813 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon SK S7N 1B5
The Affinity Gallery is the Saskatchewan’s only public gallery dedicated to the celebration of fine craft as an art form.
Daily 1:00pm-5:00pm
Admission Free
Collector's Choice Art Gallery
625D - 1st Avenue North
Saskatoon SK S7K 1X7
Presents the works of local Saskatchewan artists, contemporary posters, prints, limited edition graphics and sculpture. Open Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Free admission.
Glen Scrimshaw Gallery
167 - 3rd Avenue South
Saskatoon SK S7K 1M3
The gallery showcases the artwork of Canadian artist Glen Scrimshaw. Glass plates, notecards, limited edition reproductions and originals. The gallery also features Saskatchewan made jams, jellies and more. Prices from $2.50 and up!
Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory
950 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon SK S7K 3L6
Saskatoon's public gallery organizing local, national, and international exhibitions of historical and contemporary art. Visit The Gallery Shop. Sunday programs, activities, events 'no experience required'. We are nestled into the landscape of the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, adjacent to the Meewasin Valley trails, and close to the city's downtown and the University of Saskatchewan. Nearby attractions include Kinsmen Park, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and the Shearwater Boat Tours.
Saskatoon's Public Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Investigation WorkBook
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.Pablo Picasso
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Quote for the day...drawings for inspiration
“Confidence comes not from always being right but not fearing to be wrong"
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
MrsNelson2012's photostream
MrsNelson2012's photostream on Flickr.
Photo10: Here is my Flickr link to my photostream...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teenanelson/
Friday, February 03, 2012
Assignment #1 ANGLE
Digital Photography 10 Due: Feb 6, 2012
Good Afternoon class! Today we will finish uploading the photos to our flickr account and place your Three BEST Photos along with your reflections of why you chose them. The remaining 17 Photos I will have you upload onto your NEW flickr Account. (Please make two folders for your good and not so good photos along with the Title of the assignment, date, and image#. (Assignment#_Name+Initial_image#).
Ms. Thompson will be away today and a Substitute Teacher will be present. Have a good morning and I will see you in class at 2:10pm.
Assignment #1 An exercise in viewpoint / camera angle
In this class we’ve explored how viewpoint / camera angle can make an
ordinary subject look extraordinary.
This is an especially important principle of composition to keep in mind
since most of the subject matter surrounding the school is far from
spectacular. It’s up to you to make it
look more interesting than it initially appears. Don’t hesitate to lie on the ground or climb
a tree to get the angle you need.
1. Choose a subject
to shoot (I highly recommend another person from this class).
2. Take 20 photos of your subject from 20 unique angles.
3. Choose your 3 best photos from the group and put them into
the dropbox (H:drive) (HAND-IN folder).
Label them like so:
01_PeterJ_image1
01_PeterJ_image2
01_PeterJ_image3 >
(Assignment#_Name+Initial_image#)
4. Also hand in a
word document in which you write a few sentences about each photograph and why
you feel it was one of your best. Label
it like so:
01_SmithJ_description
·
Before you hand in your
camera, I will ask you to delete all the pictures you’ve taken as the cameras
have limited memory.
·
Back up all your assignments
on a flash drive. Marked assignments
will be deleted from the dropbox when they become stale.
Point to REMEMBER...
Assignment #1 Angles in viewpoint...
Due: Monday Feb 6 at the start of class.
Reminder:
Upload photos from your M Drive (school account) and upload to your newly created flickr account. Then erase those photos from M Drive into recycle bin. In your NEW flickr account create two folders titled GOOD photos and BAD photos where you will decide which goes where. This will show your progress throughout the semester.
We will review the Elements & Principles of Art in Photography....
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Digital Photography 10 Syllabus
Digital Photography 10
The Digital Photography Course has one major aim: to enable you to further develop your knowledge and skills in the visual arts through the medium of photography.
Visual Arts Syllabus 2012
VISUAL ARTS
Mrs. Thompson & Mrs.
Nelson (Intern) Room 215
Welcome to the BRCI Arts
Education Program. I hope that you will find your experience here interesting
and enjoyable. The following information will provide you with some guideline
for materials, attendance policies and basic expectations.
GUIDELINES FOR ALL ART
STUDENTS
Please:
- leave your coat in
your locker and take your hat off during class.
- do not bring candy,
drinks, chips etc into the classroom as it is messy and distracting. If
you are working over the
- remember to sign your
work and include the number of your storage cupboard.
- store your artwork in
your assigned storage space. Do not leave work unclaimed in the drying
rack for extended period of time. If your project is complete hand it in!
- respect the personal
belongings of your fellow students.
- Clean after yourself.
- Remember that the art
office is the personal workspace of the art teachers; do not enter without
permission
- Place your chairs up
on the tables if you are the last class of the day.
ATTENDANCE
- You are expected to
be here everyday. If you are away or ill, class goes on. You are
responsible for work and time missed.
- Most of the
instructions are given during the first ten minutes of the period. If you
do arrive late, come in quietly and get to work. If attendance has already
been recorded, you are responsible for reporting your late arrival to the
attendance office.
- If you have to be
absent or arrive late, a note from your home is appreciated. After several
unexcused absences or late arrivals I will contact your home to discuss
the situation and you and I will have a chat about the time missed.
EVALUATION
The assessment process is ongoing as part of the
teaching and learning cycle. The intention is to suit the learning styles by
employing multiple assessment strategies. The students are provided with the
criterion with which they are assessed. It is important to note that each
student is assessed in relation to the identified assessment criteria and not
in relation to the work of other students. No mark for midterm & final
assessments will be officially assigned without a dialogue between the teacher
and student.
- All projects will be
given a mark out of ten.
____/10marks
- Investigation Work Book and Developmental Activities. (PROCESS) 40%
- Studio work and complete “Masterpieces”. (PRODUCT) 60%
- End Term Final
Assessment – Accumulated mark representing
Product
and Process through the semester 85%
- Independent Project 15%
- Attitude, attendance
and work habits make up 15% of the final mark for all grades. This should
be an easy 15% to as this is an optional class that you have chosen to
take; it is assumed that you like art and want to be here!
- Projects are due at
the end of the assigned time period. Unfinished work may be completed on
your own time and handed in before the next report period.
- Bonus marks may be
earned for attending art shows or making gallery visits on your own time.
(One mark per visit. 5marks max per term.)
MATERIALS
ART
STUDENTS WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING…
- 2-3 GOOD DRAWING PENCILS
(HB, 2B)
- 2 ERASERS (ART GUM)
- PENCIL SHARPENER WITH
A CONTAINER FOR SHAVINGS
- PENCIL CRAYONS
(24-PRANG) **V ART 20/30
- SKETCHBOOK (50 PAGES
MIN) – (V ART 30 only)
*It is a good idea to put
your name on all your personal supplies and keep them in your locker or storage
cupboard.
** You are welcome in the
art room during your spare or at lunch to work on your projects. If a class is
in session, you must first ask permission to the art teacher, then come in
quietly and find a space to work.
PLEASE COME AND SEE ME IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS.
ENJOY THE SEMESTER!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
What is Art?
Visual ART
What is Art?
- Why are the arts important?
- What do the subjects that make up the arts have in common?
- What are the roles of emotion and reason in the arts?
- To what extent do other Diploma Programme subjects have artistic qualities?
- What are the standards by which we judge art? Can we justify these standards, and, if so, how?
- What moral responsibilities does the artist have? Are they different to those of any other “knower”?
- Does the artist have a responsibility to reflect on the values, beliefs and attitudes of his or her time and place?
- To what extent does the work of the artist influence the culture in which it was created? To what extent does the existing culture influence the artist working within it?
- Is it possible for artistic expression in visual arts to take the place of words?
- Is it important for artworks to be original? Why?
- Is art simply an imitation of an idea?
- Is the artist’s intention relevant to the viewer?
- What do we expect from art? Truth? Seduction? Provocation? Beauty?
- What does it mean to say “I know an artwork”?
What is ART ?
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Visual Art Syllabus
VISUAL ARTS
Ms. Thompson & Mrs. Nelson (Intern Teacher) – Room 215
Welcome to the BRCI Arts Education Program. I hope that you will find your experience here interesting and enjoyable. The following information will provide you with some guideline for materials, attendance policies and basic expectations.
click to view... Visual Art 2012 Syllabus
click to view... Visual Art 2012 Syllabus
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