1/27/11 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight they got the snow cleared away in time for us to have our first class meeting of the semester. I distributed the syllabus and reviewed it with the class. After that the students filled out a survey about their artistic experiences and we discussed it as a class.

Homework- none

For next class 2/3/11- We will start our study of two dimensional art and design with the most basic unit of mark making- the dot. Bring your 18" x 24" pad of drawing paper, pencil and eraser, and ultra fine point and larger permanent markers. We will start a graded project that will be based on a black and white photograph of your choosing. Students are encouraged to bring a black and white photo (can be a photographic print, something from a book or other publication, etc) to class. The photo should have a wide range of value tones (light to dark) and be something you are comfortable drawing. For those who don't bring any photo, I will have a pile of source material for students to choose something from.