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Art 1/Weekly Agenda:

What are we doing this week?
Am I prepared for class?
Did I do my homework?
Do we have a quiz this week?
What deadlines do I need to plan for?
How should I dress for class today?
When is the next NAHS/Art Club meeting?
When is the next Lunchtime Lecture?
Are there any special events coming up?
Is there a change in the schedule?
What opportunities can I take advantage of?
In what other ways can I prepare to do my best?

Check the MLWGS Calendar!

PLEASE NOTE:

9/1/2019

I am no longer teaching @ MLWGS but I will leave this page active, however, for those want to learn about the course and to see what was covered and accomplished in previous years. To keep up with what's happening this year, you can visit Coach Hall's website @ http://www.coachhall.com/

(38) Week of June 11th

6/11/2018

ALL PORTFOLIOS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PICKED UP LAST WEEK... If yours is still @ school, take it home immediately! Sculptures, too.

The Sketchbook/Notebook/Portfolio Review assignment
is DUE ASAP, on exam day, or no later than June 15th (which is why your portfolios need to be @ home). Remember, this is exam review - take advantage of the opportunity.

Re-read/complete the Exam Prep. assignment; prepare yourself for the drawing prompt.

Re-take ALL the Quia quizzes

EXAM SCHEDULE:

Monday, June 11 = Periods 1 & 7
Tuesday, June 12 = Periods 2 & 8
Wednesday, June 13 = Periods 3 & 5
Thursday, June 14 = Period 4 only (early release)
Friday, June 15 = Period 6 only (early release)

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

(37) Week of June 4th

6/4/2018

THIS IS IT, FOLKS,
EXAMS START NEXT WEEK!

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

Quiz #4 - open notes - this is exam review
Critique paintings & complete self-assessment rubrics
- You are encouraged to finish your painting but, for today, it is essential that you have made enough progress so that the grading criteria are met.
- If you want to keep working, you are welcome to do so through the end of the day on Friday.
Exam Prep. assignment (see homework)

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:

Post-test - Remember the quiz you took at the start of the year? You'll take it again but earn a much higher score (does not go into Powerschool - no need to study - consider this more exam review).
Review Exam Prep. assignment/how to prepare for the exam - Q&A
Update Art Skills Inventory with new scores and reflections + fill portfolios
Assign/explain Sketchbook/Notebook/Portfolio Review (see homework)
With time, spray paint ceramic sculptures (optional)
NOTE: Thursday's schedule is modified due to awards assemblies, so class will be shorter than normal - we'll have to move fast.

FRIDAY:

Last minute portfolio-fill - clean out class drawer - take photos of all paintings and ceramics- TAKE ALL WORK HOME (see homework)
Last-minute exam prep./Q&A

HOMEWORK:

DUE WED./THURS. = Read Exam Prep. assignment & come to class with questions (not graded, just do it to help yourself)
DUE on exam day or no later June 15 = Sketchbook/Notebook/Portfolio Review (this IS a grade)
- In order to complete this assignment, you must take all work home
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

MONDAY = Quiz #4 (open notes)
THURSDAY = Awards assemblies
FRIDAY = Senior Show @ Artworks Gallery, 6 - 9 pm
June 11 - 15 = Exams (see schedule below)
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

EXAM SCHEDULE: The final exam is cumulative and will take the full 2 hours; you will not be released from the room until the exam time has officially ended. Extra time will be used to clean the art studio.

Monday, June 11 = Periods 1 & 7
Tuesday, June 12 = Periods 2 & 8
Wednesday, June 13 = Periods 3 & 5
Thursday, June 14 = Period 4 only (early release)
Friday, June 15 = Period 6 only (early release)

(36) Week of May 28th

5/28/2018

NOTE: We are now on a very strict schedule. Plan your time and use lunch/other times as needed to finish your projects on time: 1) Sculptures must be finished by the end of the day on Tuesday (Wed. is the ABSOLUTE latest) (because they need time to dry fully before firing!); 2) There is ONE more painting studio day this week (short class); paintings are officially due on June 4/5 (w/self-assessment rubric).

MONDAY: Memorial Day Holiday/no school

TUESDAY: SOL schedule - extended 6th pd.

6th pd. - the extended time will allow you to finish your sculpture by the end of class TODAY
2nd pd. - finish clay

WEDNESDAY: SOL schedule - extended 7th pd.

3rd pd. - LAST studio day for painting - work on self-assessment rubric

THURSDAY: SENIOR SHOWCASE

FRIDAY: SOL schedule - extended 8th pd

2nd and 6th pds. - LAST studio day for painting

HOMEWORK is designed to: 1) allow for exploration, practice, preparation, and application of class content, 2) encourage independent work, time management, and efficiency of work flow (don't procrastinate!), 3) fit within the weekly homework time allotted for this class. Keep these things in mind as you work. Use of a timer is one way to stay on task and to monitor your work time. Please note that your individual needs and work process may result in spending more or less than the suggested average time. Ask for help/use extended lunch as needed; communicate extension requests at least 3-days before a deadline.

NONE but you should use your time to start gathering and organizing your notes, in preparation for the quiz next week and for the exam the week after
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

MONDAY = Memorial Day holiday - ENJOY THE 3-DAY WEEKEND!!!
This week = SOL testing w/modified schedules
THURSDAY = Senior Showcase
June 4/5 = Quiz #4 (open notes)
June 8 = Senior Show @ Artworks Gallery
June 11 - 15 = Exams (see schedule below)
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

Monday, June 11 = Periods 1 & 7
Tuesday, June 12 = Periods 2 & 8
Wednesday, June 13 = Periods 3 & 5
Thursday, June 14 = Period 4 only (early release)
Friday, June 15 = Period 6 only (early release)

(35) Week of May 21st

5/21/2018

You will start the CERAMIC SCULPTURE project this week. This is a FAST project, to be completed in 1 long and 2 short class periods (3rd pd. will finish THIS week). Because of the need for drying-time and a very strict kiln-firing schedule, it's critical that you meet this deadline.
Please be prepared (SEE HOMEWORK)!!!

You will have ONE MORE painting studio day on May 30th (3rd pd.) or
June 1st (2nd/6th pds.). Paintings need to be 100% complete for critique and self-assessment in class on June 4/5.
Plan your time accordingly; use lunch/other times as needed.

MONDAY: SOL schedule - extended 1st pd.

3rd pd. - start clay

TUESDAY: SOL schedule - extended 2nd pd

2nd pd. - the extended time will allow you to nearly finish your sculpture by the end of class!
6th pd. - start clay

WEDNESDAY: SOL schedule - extended 3rd pd.

3rd pd. - the extended time will allow you to nearly finish your sculpture by the end of class! (You will finish completely on Friday)

THURSDAY: SOL schedule - extended 4th pd.

SB #6 DUE (no time to share today - just put it in the box)
- 2nd pd. - continue clay (You will finish completely next class)
- 6th pd. - continue clay (You will finish completely next class)

FRIDAY: SOL schedule - extended 5th pd

SB #6 DUE (no time to share today - just put it in the box)
- 3rd pd. - finish clay

DUE MONDAY/TUESDAY: Study the current Project page AND revisit/revise/redo your preliminary sketches (AS #15) so that you can be fully prepared for clay sculpture THIS WEEK.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY = SB #6.
- The full # of daily drawings should be complete, including all warm-ups; don't forget to label any extras that you do on your own
  - If you were absent on 5/18/18, do these TWO warm-ups: Stack 3 small boxes (shoe boxes, etc.). Twist them around so that they are NOT stacked straight on top of one another; challenge yourself to use your linear perspective skills! For the second drawing, you can do another arrangement of boxes OR stack some books in a similar manner. Each drawing should take you 10 minutes (set a timer and draw for the entire time).
- Don't forget to address the following essential questions in your field trip entry:
  - What is the content of Tillman's work?
  - What connections can you make between her work and what you have been doing throughout the year?
  - What aspect of Tillman's subject, composition, content, work & thought processes can you adapt as your own artistic habits?
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

This week and next = SOL testing w/modified schedules
TUESDAY = Art Club (last)
THURSDAY = NAHS Tie-dye fundraiser @ lunch
May 28 = Memorial Day holiday - ENJOY THE 3-DAY WEEKEND!!!
May 31 = Senior Showcase
June 4/5 = Quiz #4
June 8 = Senior Show @ Artworks Gallery
June 11 - 15 = Exams (see schedule below)
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

(34) Week of May 14th

5/14/2018

Studio days 3 & 4 (of 4 guaranteed) (but 6th pd. goes on the field trip Thurs.)

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

NO Warm-up
Class activities:
- BRIEF process critique - review of criteria
  - You MUST have an ARBITRARY YET FORMAL color scheme selected and written on both the back of your painting and your rubric (6th pd. needs rubric)
- Paint demo. as needed - intro. to glazes
- PAINT (studio day 3 of 4, guaranteed). You should be close to 1/2 done by today - if not, find time at lunch to make progress.
  - Double check your LOCAL colors for accuracy (Hue? Value? Saturation?)
  - Keep your color wheel close by; use it to help you figure out color mixing options AND add to it along the way

WEDNESDAY/ THURSDAY:

NO Warm-up
Class activities:
- 6TH PERIOD, YOU ARE MAKING UP THE FIELD TRIP TODAY. You have already had an extra studio day, so are technically not behind the other classes. That being said, the majority of you have a lot of progress to make and should come in @ lunch to paint.
- PAINT (studio day 4 of 4, guaranteed). You should be close to finished today - if not, find time at lunch to make progress.
  - DOUBLE CHECK all colors - do they match??
  - Keep your Color Wheel close by; use it to help you figure out color mixing options and add to it along the way

FRIDAY:

Warm-up: 2 x 10 min. each
Class activities:
- Discuss AS #16
- Review of painting progress (check value matching!) & prep. for clay sculpture next week

Study the current Project page in order to be prepared for working with clay. Revisit Artist Spotlight #15 AND your preliminary sketches; revise and refine (or redo) them in order to be ready to sculpt NEXT week.
DUE May 24/25 (this is NEXT week!) = SB #6.
- The full # of daily drawings should be complete, including all warm-ups; don't forget to label any extras that you do on your own
- Don't forget to address the following essential questions in your field trip entry:
  - What is the content of Tillman's work?
  - What connections can you make between her work and what you have been doing throughout the year?
  - What aspect of Tillman's subject, composition, content, work & thought processes can you adapt as your own artistic habits?
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

This week = more AP testing
FRIDAY = Interim
Weeks of May 21 and 28 = SOL testing w/modified schedules
May 22 = Art Club (last)
May 28 = Memorial Day holiday
May 31 = Senior Showcase
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

(33) Week of May 7th

5/7/2018

There are 4 guaranteed studio days in which to finish your painting - 2 of them this week.
Please have ALL drawing done so that painting can start promptly on Monday/Tuesday.

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

Warm-up: 10 minutes
Class activities:
- Review project rubric
- Paint demo.
- PAINT (studio day 1 of 4, maybe 5?)
  - Start by matching LOCAL colors
  - THINK ABOUT your ARBITRARY color scheme
  - Keep your Color Wheel close by; use it to help you figure out color mixing options and add to it along the way

WEDNESDAY/ THURSDAY:

NO warm-up/just get to work on painting (because there will have only been 2 in-class warm-ups prior to the SB Check on Friday, you may delete 2 warm-up drawings from the list of requirements)
Class activities:
- PAINT (studio day 2 of 4, maybe 5?)
  - Continue painting LOCAL colors but begin with the ARBITRARY colors when it makes sense. REMEMBER:
    - LOCAL colors must match the reference photo - look carefully and use knowledge of hue, value, and saturation to match adjustments
    - ARBITRARY colors will be different from the reference photo but must utilize a formal color scheme AND must match in value (squint and/or use your phone)
    - Keep your Color Wheel close by; use it to help you figure out color mixing options and add to it along the way

FRIDAY:

NO warm-up
Class activities:
- SB check (daily drawings PLUS Artist Spotlight #15)
- Review AS #15 and intro. to AS #16

You must be ready to paint on MONDAY/TUESDAY!
FRIDAY = SB Check #2 (includes AS #15)((because there were only 2 in-class warm-ups prior to the SB Check on Friday, you may delete 2 warm-up drawings from the list of requirements)
DUE May 24/25 = SB #6.
- The full # of daily drawings should be complete, including all warm-ups; don't forget to label any extras that you do on your own
- Don't forget to address the following essential questions in your field trip entry:
  - What is the content of Tillman's work?
  - What connections can you make between her work and what you have been doing throughout the year?
  - What aspect of Tillman's subject, composition, content, work & thought processes can you adapt as your own artistic habits?
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory.make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

This week through May 18 = AP testing
TUESDAY = NAHS (last)
Weeks of May 21 and 28 = SOL testing/modified schedules
May 22 = Art Club (last)
May 28 = Memorial Day holiday
May 31 = Senior Showcase
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

(32) Week of April 30

4/30/2018

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1) If you need a color image for your painting, send the file NOW
2) Be prepared for the field trip; read, watch, take notes: TRISH TILLMAN (& see the essential questions below)

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

Warm up: 10 min.
Class activities:
- Finish color wheel/color theory
- Finish drawing subject, then "interrupt" the drawing with a division(s)/shape(s)/symbol(s) to create counterchange
  - THINK: how can you create counterchange while also supporting/enhancing the subject of your painting?
- Paint demo., time permitting

WEDNESDAY/ THURSDAY:

NO warm up
Class activities:
- Field trip to Visual Arts Center. Make sure to address the following essential questions in your field trip entry:
  - What is the content of Tillman's work?
  - What connections can you make between her work and what you have been doing throughout the year?
  - What aspect of Tillman's subject, composition, content, work & thought processes can you adapt as your own artistic habits?
- If we get back early enough, use extra time to FINISH drawing & counterchange

FRIDAY:

NO warm up
Class activities:
- Figure Drawing Friday!

You must be ready to paint at the start of next week; drawing must be complete and counterchange elements must be drawn. If you are not at this point, please take your work work and/or work as you can during lunch.
DUE May 11 = SB Check #2
DUE May 24/25 = SB #6. Don't forget to address the following essential questions in your field trip entry:
- What is the content of Tillman's work?
- What connections can you make between her work and what you have been doing throughout the year?
- What aspect of Tillman's subject, composition, content, work & thought processes can you adapt as your own artistic habits?
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory.make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

WED./THURS. = Field trip to Visual Arts Center
FRIDAY = Figure Drawing Friday
Weeks of May 7 and 14 = AP testing
May 8 = NAHS (last)
Weeks of May 21 and 28 = SOL testing/modified schedules
May 22 = Art Club (last)
May 28 = Memorial Day holiday
May 31 = Senior Showcase
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

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(31) Week of April 23rd

4/23/2018

Make note:
1) Tues. - Fri. = regular schedule
2) Tues./Wed. = Bubble fest @ 11:15
3) May 1-3 = adjusted snow schedule

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

Warm up: 10 min.
Class activities:
- Finalize Image selection - must have a printed image for next class (b/w OK)(see homework)
- Start COLOR - paint mixing/color wheel/color theory

WEDNESDAY/ THURSDAY:

NO warm up
Class activities:
- Demo./scale-up & grid selected image (review composition) (must have a b/w image today - see homework)
- Continue COLOR - paint mixing/color wheel/color theory

FRIDAY: Modified schedule/Pep Rally

NO warm up
Class activities:
- Sketchbook Check #1 (includes AS #s 13 and 14)
- Artist Spotlight #15

DUE MON./TUES. = @ least 3 possible images to be the subject of your painting. Must be: "popular" or "common, everyday" objects/things/people, with color and at least 3 values.
- THINK: What is it about our culture that is authentic and important? What is the stuff that our visual culture now?
- Hard copy is best (and needed by next class) but digital is OK for today
DUE WED./THURS. = 2 hardcopy images - 1 b/w and 1 color. If you need Mrs. Mosley to print the color image for you, it must be emailed to her the day BEFORE.
DUE FRIDAY = SB Check #1 (incl. AS #s 13 and 14)
DUE May 11 = SB Check #2
DUE May 24/25 = SB #6
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory.make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

TUESDAY = Art Club (NAHS applications are DUE today)
FRIDAY = Pep Rally
May 2/3 = Field trip to Visual Arts Center
Weeks of May 7 and 14 = AP testing
May 8 = NAHS (last)
Weeks of May 21 and 28 = SOL testing/modified schedules
May 22 = Art Club (last)
May 28 = Memorial Day holiday
May 31 = Senior Showcase
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

(30) Week of April 16

4/16/2018

1) Start Q4
2) Lunchtime Lecture THIS FRIDAY
3) Make note of Homework dates

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

Warm up: 10 min.
Class activities:
- Introduce SB #6
- Intro. to Pop Art and new project(s)
- Share cartoons - make labels (with titles) for display

WEDNESDAY/ THURSDAY:

Warm up: 10 min.
Class activities:
- Clean out class drawer
- Artist Spotlight #14
- Continue Intro. to Pop Art/new project
- Start/review image selection (see homework)

FRIDAY: Do not forget the Lunchtime Lecture today!

Warm up: 10 min.
Class activities:
- Figure drawing... "mid-test"

DUE no later than WED./THURS. - Roy Lichtenstein assignment
DUE MON./TUES. = Selection of @ least 3 possible images to be the subject of your painting. Must be: "popular" or "common, everyday" objects, in full color, and with at least 3 values. Hard copy is best but digital is OK for now.
DUE April 27 = SB Check #1
DUE May 11 = SB Check #2
DUE May 24/25 = SB #6
DUE EVERY WEEK:
- Check the website; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory.make-up work
- Check your grades on Powerschool - follow up as needed

HAPPENINGS:

FRIDAY = Lunchtime Lecture
April 24 = Art Club (NAHS applications are DUE)
April 27 = Pep Rally
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

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Art 1/Weekly Agenda:

ALL PORTFOLIOS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PICKED UP LAST WEEK... If yours is still @ school, take it home immediately! Sculptures, too.

The Sketchbook/Notebook/Portfolio Review assignmentis DUE ASAP, on exam day, or no later than June 15th (which is why your portfolios need to be @ home). Remember, this is exam review - take advantage of the opportunity.

Re-read/complete the Exam Prep. assignment; prepare yourself for the drawing prompt.

Re-take ALL the Quia quizzes

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

​THIS IS IT, FOLKS,​EXAMS START NEXT WEEK!

You will have ONE MORE painting studio day on May 30th (3rd pd.) orJune 1st (2nd/6th pds.). Paintings need to be 100% complete for critique and self-assessment in class on June 4/5.​Plan your time accordingly; use lunch/other times as needed.

Studio days 3 & 4 (of 4 guaranteed) (but 6th pd. goes on the field trip Thurs.)

There are 4 guaranteed studio days in which to finish your painting - 2 of them this week.Please have ALL drawing done so that painting can start promptly on Monday/Tuesday.

1) If you need a color image for your painting, send the file NOW 2) Be prepared for the field trip; read, watch, take notes: TRISH TILLMAN (& see the essential questions below)

Make note:​1) Tues. - Fri. = regular schedule2) Tues./Wed. = Bubble fest @ 11:153) May 1-3 = adjusted snow schedule

1) Start Q4​2) Lunchtime Lecture THIS FRIDAY3) Make note of Homework dates

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The Sketchbook/Notebook/Portfolio Review assignment
is DUE ASAP, on exam day, or no later than June 15th (which is why your portfolios need to be @ home). Remember, this is exam review - take advantage of the opportunity.

THIS IS IT, FOLKS,
EXAMS START NEXT WEEK!

You will have ONE MORE painting studio day on May 30th (3rd pd.) or
June 1st (2nd/6th pds.). Paintings need to be 100% complete for critique and self-assessment in class on June 4/5.
Plan your time accordingly; use lunch/other times as needed.

There are 4 guaranteed studio days in which to finish your painting - 2 of them this week.
Please have ALL drawing done so that painting can start promptly on Monday/Tuesday.

1) If you need a color image for your painting, send the file NOW
2) Be prepared for the field trip; read, watch, take notes: TRISH TILLMAN (& see the essential questions below)

Make note:
1) Tues. - Fri. = regular schedule
2) Tues./Wed. = Bubble fest @ 11:15
3) May 1-3 = adjusted snow schedule

1) Start Q4
2) Lunchtime Lecture THIS FRIDAY
3) Make note of Homework dates