Assignment | Large Cubist Acrylic Painting Due December 16
Learning Goals
1. The Cubist painting will create an interesting composition using elements and principles of art
2. The Creative Process will be used to develop interesting ideas and compositions
Success Criteria
1. Composition
• Elements of art will be used as the building blocks of the composition
- Line will be used to add contrast to edges
- Shape will be used to create interesting patterns
- Colour will be used to add interest and variety in the composition
• Principles of art will be used to create an effective composition
- Contrast will be used to make different areas stand out
- Variety will be used to make a more interesting compositon
- Emphasis will be used to make some areas more important
- Repetition, Rhythm or Pattern will be used to unify the composition
- Balance will be used to create an even composition
2. The Creative Process
• Sketchbook will have a "brainstorming" list of ideas for painting
- list should include ideas not just images
-list should explore several different ideas and not just one theme
• Sketchbook will gather resources for ideas
- several images will be used for best idea not just one picture
• Sketchbook will test out visual compositions for ideas
- several rough sketches should explore different possible compositions
• Sketchbook will develop a finished sketch for the painting
- one finished sketch in colour should be in your sketchbook
• Sketchbook will contain a written reflection
- discuss areas of success and areas of difficulty with evidence
- make reference to specific art terms and stages of your process
Assignment | Large Realist Creative Acrylic Painting Due November 25
Learning Goals
1. Aspects of the acrylic painting will create the illusion of depth and form with tonal contrast
2. The Creative Process will be used to develop interesting ideas and compositions
Success Criteria
1. Depth and Form
• Block in / build up technique will be used for suggesting form
- Layers of tints and shades will be used to create highlight and shadow details
- Build-up layers will blend transitions between colour values smoothly to suggest form
- Colours will be mixed proprerly to maintain clean, clear colour
2. The Creative Process
• Sketchbook will have a "brainstorming" list of ideas for painting
- list should include ideas not just images
-list should explore several different ideas and not just one theme
• Sketchbook will gather resources for ideas
- several images will be gathered together for best idea not just one picture
• Sketchbook will test out visual compositions for ideas
- several rough sketches should explore different possible compositions
• Sketchbook will develop a finished sketch for the painting
- one finished sketch in colour should be in your sketchbook
• Sketchbook will contain a written reflection of areas of success and
areas of difficulty with idea
- discuss areas of success and areas of difficulty
- make reference to specific art terms and stages of your process
Assignment | Large Realist Creative Watercolour Due November 11
Learning Goals
1. Aspects of the large watercolour will create the illusion of depth and form
2. The Creative Process will be used to develop interesting ideas and compositions
Success Criteria
1. Depth and Form
• Lift out technique will be used for highlights
• Layers of flat and graded washes will be used to create shadows
• Variegated washes will be used for blended colours
2. The Creative Process
• Sketchbook will have a "brainstorming" list of ideas for painting
• Sketchbook will gather resources for ideas
• Sketchbook will test out visual compositions for ideas
• Sketchbook will develop a finished sketch for the painting
• Sketchbook will contain a written reflection of areas of success and
areas of difficulty with idea
