26 Sept 2013

FIRST HAND-IN DATE! :)

The first hand-in date of the year is Tuesday, October 1st. All students are expected to hand their sketchbooks in for marking on this day.

ALL STUDENTS
Sketchbooks will be assessed on both aesthetics (overall look/detail) and content. All handouts to date, colour theory notes, printed image of completed colour wheel, and any independent work/sketches should be included.

In addition to the above criteria for all courses, the following assignments are due for each section:

10G - Pocket art journal assignment
        - monoprint work/plans
        - completed monoprint

20G - Copying the Masters research
        - full page sketch of chosen work
        - colour pallet

30/40G - encaustic research, images, plans/sketches
             - test piece(s)



11 Sept 2013

WELCOME BACK!!

Welcome to all new & returning Visual Arts students!

This week, we are covering introductory topics. Course outlines were handed out and general review has started. Students are looking at the elements and principals of design and their role in composition. We are also looking at important studio basics such as safety procedures, proper use of equipment and supplies, classroom routines and general information and guidelines about the studio and the course itself. Our first project units are set to begin next week.

I wish you all an enjoyable and successful first semester in the studio!  :)