(11) Week of November 14th

REMEMBER, as you continue Q2, consider the knowledge and skills that you came with and where you are now. In the spirit of the cumulative nature of learning, do the following to support the next steps in your artistic journey:

1. Take FULL responsibility for class preparation and participation by reviewing the agenda at the start of each week.
2. Take FULL responsibility for your personal improvements by following all directions (in class, homework, sketchbook, spoken, written, or otherwise) - and THINKING PAST THEM for unique solutions that APPLY what you have been learning.
3. Take FULL responsibility for managing your time in the way that makes sense for you but that results in slow and steady completion of work with point #2 in mind.
4. Take FULL responsibility for asking questions and seeking help if you need it. Extended lunch time = open art studio....take advantage of this resource!

MONDAY: 

• Exercises in Abstract Expressionism 
  • Gesture and mark-making

WEDNESDAY:

• Exercises in Abstract Expressionism 
  • Eye-tracking/composition

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FRIDAY: 

• FIGURE DRAWING FRIDAY 
  • ​Blind continuous contour, 5 minutes
  • Modified continuous contour, 5 minutes
  • Gesture with conté crayon - multiple drawings, 3 minutes each
  • Drawing with pastel or conté crayon - focus on proportion, mark-making, and composition - one drawing, 15 minutes

HOMEWORK:​ 

• DUE Nov. 22 = Pre-excused absence form/D.C. field trip
• DAILY - work on SB Q2 (see updates)
  • DUE Dec. 12 = SB Check, to include: 
    • PRACTICE Drawing prompts
    • Visual Arts Center entry from 11/9/16 
  • DUE Jan.13 = SB Q2 (includes D.C. field trip assignment)
• WEEKLY - Self-portrait progress posts, starting Nov. 14 (then Nov. 21, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12 - these are Mondays, FYI)
• DUE Dec. 12 = Self-portrait/CRITIQUE. 

​HAPPENINGS:​ ​​​

• TUESDAY = NAHS 
• THURSDAY = Creative Sparks discussion re: Gordon Parks/library @ lunch (FYI, if you are interested in photography, you will enjoy this)
• Nov. 22 = Art Club
• Nov. 23 - 15 = Thanksgiving break
• Dec. 2 = Washington, D.C. field trip

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LUNCHTIME LECTURES: 

• Jan 24 -  Ellyn Parker  - Public Art, City of Richmond - Department of Planning and Development Review
• Feb 21 - Medical Illustration
• April 25​​​​