1st period & 5th Period:
Watch the videos about the contemporary cartoon artist Sirron Norris, a resident of San Francisco who produces artwork in today's art scene: Cartoon Style with Sirron Norris
Complete the "Cartoon Style with Sirron Norris" sheet provided. TURN THIS IN AT THE END OF CLASS. This assignment WILL be graded & should be completed today.
Use your time wisely - remember that Work Ethic grades are worth double points when there is a substitute in the room. Be awesome, artists - impress me. We will continue our Drawing Unit on Monday!
Complete the "Cartoon Style with Sirron Norris" sheet provided. TURN THIS IN AT THE END OF CLASS. This assignment WILL be graded & should be completed today.
Use your time wisely - remember that Work Ethic grades are worth double points when there is a substitute in the room. Be awesome, artists - impress me. We will continue our Drawing Unit on Monday!
Cartoon Style with Sirron Norris - Assignment Sheet |
3rd Period:
Read this article:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelhennessey/2013/04/02/3-keys-to-making-it-as-an-artist-without-starving/
(Feel free to browse the various links and resources contained within - the video linked at the end of the first page is great, but long!)
Be ready to discuss tomorrow! Write down at least...
Protip: this is a GREAT and easy way to fill a page for your sketchbook check on Friday, just add a few sketches, diagrams, or additional notes.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelhennessey/2013/04/02/3-keys-to-making-it-as-an-artist-without-starving/
(Feel free to browse the various links and resources contained within - the video linked at the end of the first page is great, but long!)
Be ready to discuss tomorrow! Write down at least...
- WHY you think I had you read this article today, especially in the context of our focus on creating items for the Cycling Event
- 2 things you thought were interesting
- 1 thing that surprised you
- 1 way you could apply these ideas to YOUR art
- 2 questions you still have
Protip: this is a GREAT and easy way to fill a page for your sketchbook check on Friday, just add a few sketches, diagrams, or additional notes.
7th Period:
- Finish your Symbolism Brainstorm assignment
- Complete the Symbol Cube Outline sheet (don't forget to write sentences describing your symbols on the back!)
- (Add some color to the Symbol Cube Outline.)
- If you finish early, check out the videos on this page: Cartoon Style with Sirron Norris You will learn about a professional cartoon artist and how his work is relevant in today's art scene.
I will get you started on your final Symbol Cube project on Monday, once I've had time to look over your sketches.