Emanuele Dascanio

Check out this artist!!
 http://emanueledascanio.tumblr.com

Asssignments for last 3 1/2 weeks of Fal Semester 2013

#1 – Dec 3, we will start a new drawing assignment. You will have until Dec 12 to draw a self portrait – using a photograph and a mirror. Drawings of the facial muscles and skull and then preliminary sketches are required(I have some examples) All drawn at the level of a Drawing I (or 2) student according to the rubric I am including in the STUFF links. Please look at it. Get this done, and you will have a week to make a 4X6 lino and print 10 Christmas cards. This will be some quick printing practice – use holly, lettering, Christmas ornaments, etc. seasonal and small – 4X6(and I have green and red envelopes too) – more on these later.

#2 - Your final exam for this semester will be to write your Artist Statement - I've posted the entire assignment (found a new cool GADGET called pages - it's in the upper right corner above the blog lists - it's called STUFF). I'll also give you a printed copy. I will post websites where you can read other artist's statements and you can read mine also. The Artist Statement can be quite a journey into why we do what we do! It will be due on Dec. 17 at the beginning of class. We will listen to each other pour out our souls in class - not really, but let's be brave and read a few!

#3 - I'm not sure exactly what the exam schedule is, but if it's like last year, 1, 2 and 3 will be Wed. Dec 18. 

If your grade, grades and attendance allow you to be exempt from this class, all of your stuff  - the papers, supplies you’ve borrowed, charcoal, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, etc, and your drawer must be cleaned out, stuff trashed, repacked, neatened up or whatever. All of your drawings must go into a large folder with your name on it. Also your drawer key must be checked into the box. You need to have this done before you leave school on Dec.17 (not during this class), in order to be exempt. 

I'll need to check you off the list because it will be a grade!!

#4 - You also have a homework assignment due Dec 3. I gave you 2 weeks, because I think you need it to do a good job – so it will be the homework grade for Dec 3 &9

#5 -  The rubric (grading sheet) for the cow skull drawings is in STUFF also - you need one for your finished drawings, and there will be another posted for your finished self portrait - these need to be printed out and when you grade yourself, turn it in so I can grade it.

FOUR(4) POSTS/PHOTOS ARE DUE THIS WEEK!!!

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!! 

The following blog work will be 100% of your Daily Participation grade and all blog work must be posted by end of your class on Friday (if your class doesn't meet on Friday for some reason, you still have to have your updating finished by 11AM on Friday).

Expectations for Participation Grade:
1. Daily photo of your project and description of your progress – posted to your personal blog - phone app is easiest and fastest, or you can email the photo to yourself or you can use your laptop to take photos.  ***TAG or LABEL your posts from the my label list and/or your own list***
2. Weekly comments on at least 2 of your classmates’ personal blogs. Add a quick post telling me which blogs you posted on so I can find them quickly.
3. At least 1 weekly addition of an artist webpage – in your area of study - in your Link List.
4. ** LABEL your posts from the my label list and/or your own list*** My List – high school art, art assignments, sculpture, photography, etc – your section.

One More Week With Cow Skulls!

Monday - Still life set up, multiple skulls, on toned paper with charcoal, due FINISHED Thursday at the end of class - come ready to rock to my music or bring headphones!!!
Homework drawing # 1 due at the beginning of class!!

Sketchbook Drawings #1 and #2 for 3rd 6 weeks

It is expected that these assignments will take you between 1 and 2 hours(especially #2). 

Sketchbook 1 – Due 11/18 –  Draw a glass of water 1/2 full of water and with a spoon or straw in it.  Use a transparent, preferably clear glass. Make it life-sized and give it a context (table with shadows/reflections).  Use a full range of value and give it a good composition – REMEMBER TO GET THE LIP/THICKNESS of the glass. 
Your still life and finished homework must be posted to your blog before class starts on Monday Nov 18. Watch these two videos first!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T-PMKsLGf8&safe=active
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtdHHZ2znSA
  

Sketchbook 2 –Due Tuesday 12/3  You will have 2 weeks to do this assignment. 
Set up 2 -3 small paper bags(I'll have some you can take home) 
First, draw the bags in contour (just lines) and then draw them from 3 different angles(of the same set up)with realistic shading and shadows.  1/2 page each drawing occupying a full page spread (across the full width of 2 pages in your sketchbook - ASK if you aren't sure about this!!). Photograph and post your still life and your sketchbook 'spread'.

New Drawing Still Life Up on Monday!!

A memento mori (Latin - 'remember that you will die') is an artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death. 

So guess what we will be drawing for the next two weeks??
THE SKELETON!!!
Of course!!
There will be a skeleton based still life on your favorite counter. We are going to double up our tables to get everyone as close as possible. NO ONE will be more than 6' away - we may need a ladder or 2!
The preliminary sketches start first thing Monday in class - 1-2 days, prelim. sketches - posted each day.
NO TALKING!!!

Homework #3 is due at the beginning of class also. Anyone having trouble with the assignments MUST come in and talk to me during my tutorial time - ask your fellow students for help first, they are a great resource for you.
See you Monday!!

DON'T FORGET!!! 2nd 6 weeks' homework assignments are posted on Oct. 6th!

2nd 6 weeks homework was posted on Oct 6!!!!

Drawing 1 Setting a Ground and drawing back into it

Drawing 1 Setting a Ground and drawing back into it

Timeline – 2 ½  weeks – Oct 7-23,2013

Objective - Use a ‘ground’ to create a drawing of a collection of at least 3 masks, using at least 5 values

Supplies – 90# Drawing paper, pencil, charcoal, pink pearl erasers, white charcoal, masks

Activities  

Preliminary sketches of masks in sketchbook

Set the ground on 90# sulfite paper

Create a ‘drawing’ in the ground of the 3 masks

Class critique

Assessment –

Journal and progress photos on student blogs

Rubric, and self/peer critique will be used for assessment

I Hope You All Get Caught Up with Your Blog Work This Weekend!!!

Getting the blogs put together correctly and daily updates is 20% of your grade.

BLOG PROGRESS - Updated Oct 11

There are 12 drawing students in 2nd period!! You should have 11 kids on your blog list!

JazmineT - 0 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments, 0 AHS Art blogs
crystalP - 0 drawing students added, 1 posts, 1 photos, 0 links, 0 comments, 0 AHS Art blogs
SilviaM - 7 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments, 0 AHS Art blogs
SusanaM - 10 drawing students added, 1 posts, 1 photos, 0 links, 2 comments, 0 AHS Art blogs
DannyN - 0 drawing students added, 0 posts, 2 photos, 0 links, 0 comments - 3 AHS Art blogs
JessM -11 drawing students added, 4 posts, 8 photos, 0 links, 0 comments, 3 AHS Art blogs
MakaylahL - 0 drawing students added, 0 posts, 8 photos, 0 links, 1 comments, 0 AHS Art blogs
NathanL - 10 drawing students added, 1 posts, 2 photos, 0 links, 0 comments, 1 AHS Art blogs
NathanielM - 11 drawing students added, 1 posts, 0 photos, 1 links, 0 comments, 4 AHS Art blogs
KimM - 9 drawing students added, 0 posts, 2 photos, 1 links, 0 comments, 1 AHS Art blogs
ChristianF - 11 drawing students added, 1 posts, 4 photos, 0 links, 0 comments, 0 AHS Art blogs

Most complete blog!! Emily again so far this week!
EmilyV - 7 drawing students added, 4 posts, 18 photos, 1 links,  2 comments,  3 AHS Art blogs

Let's get this done!!!!! 

2nd 6 Weeks Homework Assignments!!

Drawing 1/2 Sketchbook Assignments 2nd 6 weeks

Sketchbook #1: Free Draw – 11X14 – use large sketchbook or paper

Due: Oct 15 at beginning of class

Choose any topic/technique that interests you and create a drawing that fills the entire

page.

Assignment will be graded using the following rubric:

20 points – composition is interesting and makes good use of the entire page

20 points – good craftsmanship

10 points – overall effort and evidence of time spent on project

Sketchbook #2, #3, and #4: Developing a Series…3 drawings, 50 points each

Due: Monday Oct 21, Oct 28, and Nov 4 at the beginning of class

I want you to select one of the themes below. You will create a series of three drawings

on the same theme. Each drawing should interpret the selected theme in a different

way, but all will use the same theme.

 Please pick one of these themes to work with:

· Help!

· Jackets, blankets, and sheets

· Things found on restaurant napkins

· It’s raining dogs and cats

· Revenge

· Trading forever

· Dirigibles and submersibles

· Capture the flag

· Double it up

· In 5 minutes…

· Adhere to me

· Caffeine and Sugar

· Science project gone wrong

Presentation and Grading: 3 drawings = 150 points

Please make sure that all drawings are in your sketchbook--don’t turn in loose pages.

Put your name and the name of the assignment on the back of the drawing. If they are

in various places in the book, mark the ones that you want me to grade with a stickie note

so that I am sure to find them. Remember, all three drawings should relate to one

theme - you’re developing a series, DON’T do three separate topics.

Each Assignment will be graded using the following rubric:

5 points – creative interpretation of the selected theme for series

15 points – composition is interesting and makes good use of the entire page

20 points – good craftsmanship

10 points – overall effort and evidence of time spent on project

Critique will be Tuesday Nov 5 - Please don't be absent!!

BLOG PROGRESS - Updated Oct 6 at 3:09 PM

There are 12 drawing students in 2nd period!! You should have 11 kids on your blog list!

JazmineT - 0 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments
crystalP - 0 drawing students added, 1 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments
SilviaM - 7 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments
SusanaM - 10 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments
DannyN - 0 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments - added ahsrtroom, upperlevel and NAHS blog
JessM -11 drawing students added, 1 posts, 8 photos, 0 links, 0 comments
MakaylahL - 0 drawing students added, 1 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 1 comments
NathanL - 10 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments, added upperlevel blog
NathanielM - 11 drawing students added, 1 posts, 0 photos, 1 links, 0 comments, added AHS Drawing blog
KimM - 9 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 1 links, 0 comments, added AHS Drawing blog
ChristianF - 11 drawing students added, 0 posts, 0 photos, 0 links, 0 comments

Most complete blog!! Emily!!
EmilyV - 7 drawing students added, 2 awesome posts, 13 photos, 1 links, added ahsrtroom,  upperlevel & NAHS blog and 2 comments on others blogs!!!

Let's get this done!!!!! 

Blog Instructions

Monday we are all be linking to the Upper Level art blog. It has links to all sections of upper level art and NAHS and the Artroom blog(most of it is art 1 related). Please bookmark it and your individual section blog.
Finishing up our personal blogs:

1. Add at least these two gadgets to your blog - Blog List and Link list
2. Add all students in your section to your Blog List. You can have as many Blog Lists as you want to, but this one is required.
3. Make a Link List of artists in your area of study that interest you. You can have as many Link Lists as you want to, but this one is required.

The following blog work will be 100% of your Daily Participation grade.
Expectations for Participation Grade:
1. Daily photo of your project and description of your progress – posted to your personal blog (phone app is easiest and fastest, but you can also email the photo to yourself) All uploads must be posted by 8pm PLEASE ***TAG or LABEL your posts from the label list.
2. Weekly comments on at least 2 of your classmates’ personal blogs. Add a quick post telling me which blogs you posted on so I can find them quickly. These comments must be posted by 8pm on Friday night.
3. At least 1 weekly addition of an artist webpage – in your area of study - in your Link List.
4. Label List – high school art, art assignments, sculpture, photography, etc – your section.

Thank you!!! This is going to help so much – you will get much more individualized instructions and personal help through this technology based addition to our classes! Thanks for all you do! MzW