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Using line and shape, create areas of positive space (area filled in with Zentangle patterns) and areas of negative space (black areas).

Students used skills learned from PhotoShop tutorials/printed images and combine them with alterations to create a self-portrait photomontage.

A rubric that properly evaluates the artistic process. It measures the various phases and approaches that are necessary in the assessment of a project or a work of art.

to be used as a general assessment tool for projects in the art room

Students will create a sculpture using wire. A continuous line sculpture.

Using a digital photo of your self, grid the photo in a one inch grid. Then create a two inch grid on your illustration board to transfer your drawing to. After transferring your drawing using the grid, use two different mediums and color/shade your drawing. You will be graded on if you incorporate your own personal artistic style, use composition and design, craftsmanship, and effort.

Using a digital photo of your self, grid the photo in a one inch grid. Then create a two inch grid on your illustration board to transfer your drawing to. After transferring your drawing using the grid, use two different mediums and color/shade your drawing. You will be graded on if you incorporate your own personal artistic style, use composition and design, craftsmanship, and effort.

Students will learn the difference betwen realistic, abstract, and non-objective art. Students will review wet media techniques and learn how to do acrylic transfer. Students will create an acrylic abstract or non-objective painting using a variety of techniques and instructional steps.

The student will create a relief printmaking block using carved linoleum. The student will print an edition of 3 signed, numbered, and dated prints. Student will print sketchbook, folder, and another student's sketchbook.

Student is to draw a portrait. They may use a magazine image or a photo of someone they know. They will create a grid to enlarge the photo onto a 12" x 18" paper. Contour line should be used to create the outline and inner details of the image. Students will use their choice of "painting" media to complete their portrait.

Students will select a photograph with strong contrast between light and dark values/shades. They will photoedit the image on iPads to improve the photograph. Students will place thin tracing paper over the photo and stipple (apply tiny dots with marker or pencil) to create tones that will change over the areas of light, medium and dark tones and highlights. Students will photocopy finished stipple drawing (optional: add additional details for extra credit) and complete self-evaluation.

Students will create a watercolor landscape painting which contains a creek running towards the foreground with other natural elements present in the background. Students will create a foreground, middle ground, and background using watercolor techniques. This unit will help students examine the history of landscape paintings in light of current ecological concerns.