(23) Week of February 12th

IS ART IN YOUR FUTURE? 
Art 3 is an intermediate/advanced course, designed to prepare students for independent art-making in Art 4. Skills and knowledge gained in Art 1 and 2 will serve as the basis for increased practice and challenge in a broad range of two and three dimensional studio experiences. Students will be given specific instruction in selected media and techniques but will also be encouraged to develop individual areas of interest as the year progresses. Increased independence will allow for growth in artistic vision/voice and the ability to use art as a tool to effectively communicate and express ideas. An increased focus on art history, critical evaluation, and aesthetics will include cultural issues coupled with creative problem solving. Student portfolios will be refined and educational and career options will be examined.

MONDAY:

• Class activities:​
  • Explanation of course options (Coach Hall)
  • Last class day to finish wheel-thrown work. FOCUS ON PATTERN. Greenware must be done by the end of the week (no plastic).
  • Other things to do:
    • refine work
    • load kiln
    • clean wheels and clay tools 
    • clean out class drawer/fill portfolios

WEDNESDAY:

• Warm up: 10 min.
  • Watch the video - sketch/take notes in your sketchbook
• Class activities:​
  • Review figure drawing basics... but we may also get into some other things.... just stay tuned and be ready to roll!

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FRIDAY: 

• Warm up: 5 min.
  • Sketch Artist Spotlight #11
• Class activities:
  • SB Check/_____-a-Week #2
  • Artist Spotlight #11

​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. Please ask for help/use extended lunch as needed; communicate extension requests 3-days before a deadline.​​

• DUE FRIDAY =  SB Check/ _____-a-Week #2
• DUE Feb. 22/23 =  SB Check/_____-a-Weeks #3 & #4
• DUE March 2 =  SB Check/_____-a-Week #5
• DUE March 9 =  SB Check/_____-a-Week #6

• DUE EVERY WEEK = Check the website at the start of each week; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory work

HAPPENINGS:​​ ​​​​​​

• TUESDAY = NAHS induction ceremony​ @ 11:45 am - 12:15 pm in the Black Box - ART CLUB MEMBERS ARE INVITED!
• THURSDAY = Lunchtime Lecture with Hamilton Glass
• THURSDAY = Parent/Teacher conferences, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
• Feb. 19 = Presidents' Day/Student holiday/Teacher Staff Development
• Feb. 22/23 = Guest artist, cartoonist, Kirk O'Brien (3 visits, total)
• Feb. 27 (4th Tuesday) = Art Club​ @ 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
• CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS​​