Gypsophilia Black Moor

2010 Music Week Unleash the Icon Student Art Challenge

Chrissy Crowley The Stanfields

Lateasha and Alert the Medic

Important
Know these 8 markbands

Feb. 2012
Russian Constructivism
Investigation workbook - investigate the movement for its artistic style

Influence on contemporary art
Video - Form: 3 design projects
Video - Sketches of Frank Gehry
Video - Frank Gehry

Inspired by Naum Gabo
Shoes by Tea Petovic
Candle holder by John Gibbs
Architecture by Frank Gehry
Fashion: The Architectural Runway

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Web Quests
updated Jan, 2012

2nd Semester
	Art Nouveau Description: 1st assignment of the course and model for your future investigations. Students will analyze various art nouveau images and incorporate elements from the style into making of their own art piece.
	Investigation Workbook Description: This quest will provide students with information for working in their workbook. This is extremely important so know this like the back of your hand!
	Candidate Record Booklet Description: Students submit a navy blue practice booklet containing their best work before each report card. ←The Candidate Record Booklet (obtained from Mr. Drew) is used for your final course work submission, given to me as your Jan exam in grade 12.
Getting a   Good Grade	PowerPoint Presentation Description: informative presentation from another school...nice reference to the importance of growth.
	Art Show Description: Student prepared art show, March of grade 12.
*Writing an Artist Statement* Link

Photography Link	Drawing 30 second sketches		Artists of interest for investigation related information
National Gallery art contest for students link	Acrylic painting intro Seven Paintings in Seven Days		Check out YCMHS grad Lauren Walker and her inspirations link
TED talks on the art process Milton Glaser on using design to make ideas new link Ravin Agrawal: 10 young Indian artists link		Free Art Image Sites New York Public Library link Web Gallery of Art link

Newspaper story on our class

Investigation Workbook Checklist

Great mosaic link

Principles and Psychology of Colour

Tate Glossary - Excellent for researching art terms and examples

Mosaic Atlas Website of public mosaics from around the world. Mosaic sphere Mosaic related questions answered Links to Mosaic Resources Mosaic - urban locations around the world Mosaic Artist's websites Glossary/Projects	Videos shown in class Pencil Arranging your composition link Use a variety of edges link 10 mistakes to avoid link Video - setting up still life lighting Surreal Art - Visionary Art Gallery Sculpture Photography
Printmaking
Finding Art Images                                                        on the Web

Learning Opportunities

Yarmouth Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

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 Option A (Standard Level A)
Studio work (60%)
Investigation workbooks (40%)

Option B (Standard Level B)
Investigation workbooks (60%)
Studio work (40%)


provide a record of your artistic development. Your workbook should include the following:

• personal investigation, exploration and experimentation into visual arts that supports studio work.
• reflect personal interest and style.
• incorporate contextual, visual and analytical research (historical examination of art works)
• cultural and international connections.
• writing about artwork that you have seen while visiting local artists, galleries, museums, monuments, etc.
• art images that relate to written critiques or artwork you are creating.
• contain both visual and written evidence of media experimentation.
• reflection of a theme or prime area of interest.
• drawings from observation.
• thumbnail sketches for future projects.
• drawings of artwork or sculptures.
• written critiques of your work and art historical work.
• discussions of the artist's role in society, cross-cultural variants, social and religious functions of art.

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• wide ranging and independent.
• be linked to investigation in workbook.
• work towards a number of different skills and techniques.
• prepare a selection of studio works for exhibition.

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Teacher Portfolio

Student Handbook

IBO Gallery

IBO Website

Useful links that will help during assignments and research

Art History Artists, Movements, Themes Art History Resources on the Web Fine  Art Art Galleries    Art Mine

Sculpture Art for Social Spaces Art Vocabulary Artlex Art Dictionary Elements of Design Composition and Design Art Movements Periods and Movements