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Visit this blog regularly to find out what assignments we did, and download any missing work. Also- check here for extra credit opportunities! Finally, visit here to learn more about the topics we have studied and participate in art discussions.

-Mr. Hughes

Friday, January 30, 2015

Art History Notes 1/30/15

Please see the attached images and create 1 sketch for each artwork. With each sketch, write down the Who, What, Where and When if it is provided. (Click on it to enlarge)



Also write down the two definitions on the backside.

Art History Notes Worksheet

Monday, January 26, 2015

Bellwork Week 3

Monday 1/26 - List 10 places that you can see art.

Tuesday 1/27 - Choose from any one of the six options below.

Wednesday 1/28 - During SSR, write three sentences from your reading OR draw three pictures from it.

Thursday 1/29 - Re-write the learning targets today.

Friday - Choose from any one of the six options below.

Week of 1/27/15 Options
Bellwork: Choose any of the following (different each day).
Draw yourself in the rain.
Draw a tree
Draw your home
Draw your favorite place
Draw or write about a happy memory
Draw a classroom rule being followed

Monday, January 19, 2015

Bellwork Week 2

Monday 1/19 - Snow Day (no Bellwork)

Tuesday 1/20 - Bellwork: Write the definition for “Media,” and then create a list of 10 different Media.
MEDIA – The tools used to create Artwork.


Wednesday 1/21 - Using the Folder Packet, grade your folder using the rubric.  Answer the question: What do I need to do to get full credit?

Thursday 1/22 - Are these words an example of Media, Surface or Technique?

Crayon – Wax Resist - Clay – Sculpting – Paper – Watercolor – Brush – Pencil – Charcoal – Pastel – Cardboard – Glass – Drawing – Shading – Acrylic – Carving – Stone – Metal – Wet on Dry


Friday 1/23 - Answer the question below.

Media or Medium refers to the artist’s . . .
A. paper B. materials
C. technique D. subject

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Bellwork Week 1

Grade 6 - Bellwork

Tuesday 1/13 - Draw your name in bubble letters, filling the whole box.  Try not to squish your letters.

Wednesday 1/14 - Use the measuring technique you learned in class to fit your name perfectly centered within the box.


Grade 8 - Bellwork

Tuesday 1/13 - Write the classroom rules.  (See below)

Wednesday 1/14 - Write 3 words about you and draw 3 symbols about you.

}Rule #1:
Come to class on time, in your seat and ready to learn!  (By the time the bell rings.)
}Rule #2:
Follow directions quickly.
}Rule #3:
Raise Your Hand for Permission to Speak and Leave Your Seat.
}Rule #4:

Make Smart and Respectful Choices.