10/6/11 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight we finished the basic drawing portion of our semester with a try at value drawing. I showed slides of art from Egyptian to contemporary, and we looked at how value has been used by artists to show volume and form, location, and to build space. After that students worked from a set up with their choice of charcoal or conte crayon. At the end of class I discussed what they'll need to prepare for next week.

How to make this up- Specific instructions and additional student examples for this assignment can be found here. This is a portfolio exercise and must be made up by the end of the semester to receive credit.

Homework- Nothing new, but anyone who still owes me the stipple drawing or the line drawing of the plant should try to complete it as soon as possible. The longer the delay in turning it in, the fewer points it will be worth.

For next class 10/13/11- We will start a new graded project, a black and white book illustration in the form of a woodcut print. I will provide the wood next week. Bring paper (a small sketchbook is fine, or your 18" x 24" pad if you prefer), pencil and eraser, and your various black markers. Also bring your x-acto knife in case you are able to start cutting. Before next week you should select the subject for your book illustration. The book can be fiction or non-fiction, novel, short story, or poem. No children's books, picture books, comic books. I suggest you bring the book itself with you for reference if possible.