March 18th, 2010
Use the Clone Stamp to accomplish the following photo edits. Make them look impossible to tell that they were edited! Send all five to me in ONE EMAIL at mgarrison@dist228.org
1) Clone stamp a person out of a photo of a group of people.
2) Clone stamp an animal into a different setting.
3) Get rid of a zit or blemish!
4) Get rid of a sign that is distracting to a picture.
5) Get rid of a logo on a product or article of clothing.
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February 8th, 2010
Package Design
Use the Internet to find the answers to these questions.
1) What is package design?
2) How does package design require both good 3D and 2D design skills?
3) List three reasons why things we buy need packages.
4) Why do you think companies change their packages sometimes?
5) What information does a package tell us? (list at least 3)
Do an image search for examples of package design. Attach a link or picture of:
6) A package that you really like. Explain why you like it.
7) A package that is supposed to appeal to people your age. Why would people your age like it?
8) A package that is supposed to appeal to your parents. Why?
9) A poorly designed package. Why do you not like it?
10) The best drink container package you’ve found.
11) The best food package you’ve found.
12) The best package for anything else.
13) Think of 5 ideas of products you would like to design a new package for (they can be real or fake products).
14) On a sheet of paper, sketch out what these 5 ideas would look like.
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August 28th, 2008
There is often a lot of confusion about how art is graded. Although art is a subject in which there is room for individuality and subjectivity, there are definitive qualities that make an art work stronger or weaker. I do not grade on the “pure artistic skill.” This means that a student who lacks technical skill can still achieve a good grade by following directions, having creative and thoughtful ideas for projects, participating in class discussion, having thorough journal entries, and displaying a good work ethic and attitude. But, this also means that a very talented student can get a poor grade by not exhibiting those same additional qualities.
The following post explains my grading. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Projects –
Projects are what we work on in class. They will be graded based the following:
Concept – This is your idea. Did you come up with a creative project, or just copy everyone else? Is your subject on topic? (For example, did you paint a tiger when we were supposed to be painting a building?)
Technique – This is how well you used materials. Is it neat or sloppy? Did you use the techniques as you were taught? Is your skill with the materials appropriate for your age? (you shouldn’t be masters yet, but you should be able to make art that looks like something)
Completion – Is the project finished? Did you fill the whole page? Did you rush at the end? Are there “finishing touches”? Did you meet all the project requirements.
Performance –
This is based on your behavior, attitude, and use of class time. Every day that you are not prepared with your pencil, eraser, and art journal, will cost you performance points. You can also lose performance points for not bringing a picture or item from home when needed. Any day that you are not working, or wasting a lot of work time, you will lose points. You can also lose points for a bad attitude or violating class rules.
In-Class Assignments–
These can be written work, worksheets, research, and/or sketches. You will be graded on how thoughtful and detailed your responses are. No points will be given to off-topic comments, or to answers like “I don’t know,” “just because,” or “it’s pretty.” Be thoughtful and show detail!
Extra Credit
Extra credit may be earned by going to an art museum or gallery. Bring back a brochure or note from the gallery manager to confirm your visit.
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