HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Friday October 28th, 2016

JK & SK ART: Gourd Monsters!!

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students continued working on their Unit 1 Summative Task. 
• HOMEWORK: Students should have a completed Rube Goldberg Comic by next class.

ALC2O

• Students continued working on their Unit 1 Summative Task.
• HOMEWORK: Students should start on their final copy next class. (Rough copies are to be shown to Mrs. Kerr before beginning a good copy).

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Today students presented their IB Design Command Terms.
• As a class we read through each description with examples. 
• The teacher confirmed student understanding and answered any questions that students had in preparation for their Unit 1 Summative Task beginning next week!

Thursday October 27th, 2016

JK ART

• Gourd Monsters! (Photos to come)

AVI4M

• Students continued working on their final Cubist summative task.

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students completed their Command Term definitions and examples. They were also handed back formative assessments to read through and conference with the teacher regarding and questions or concerns.

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students continued working on their final Cubist summative task.

ASM2O

• As a class we went through the definition of Composition as introduced last week.
• We looked at various composition examples in terms of photography using the following links:
• http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules
• http://petapixel.com/2016/09/14/20-composition-techniques-will-improve-photos/
• Students were then given the rest of class time to use the National Geographic website to find the following list of compositional photos:
• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
• Rule of Thirds
• Rule of Odds
• Rule of Space
• Foreground Focus
• Depth of Field
• Pattern
• Texture
• Colour Combination (your choice)
• Leading Lines
• Frame
• Frame Within a Frame
• Fill the Frame
• Symmetrical Balance
• Asymmetrical Balance
• Radial Balance
• Eye Level Viewpoint
• Aerial Viewpoint
• Ground Level Viewpoint
• Side Viewpoint
• Back Viewpoint
• Long Way Viewpoint
• Close-Up Viewpoint
• HOMEWORK: Students are asked to label each photo and save to their computer. Photos will be assessed next week in class.

Wednesday October

ALC2O

• Students began detailing their chosen elements and principles for the Unit 1 summative task.

SK ART

• All SK students had a great time making their Gourd Monsters in today's class! (Pictures up Friday).

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Today's focus was on IB Assessment and Command Terms. Students were asked to find a partner and to do the following:
• Define your Command Term
• Show/Write/Display an example of how to use your command term in reference to the Starbucks Logo.
• Students will present their work on Friday in preparation for their final summative task for Unit 1.

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students continued working on their final summative task for Unit 1. By next day students should have started their Rube Goldberg Comic/Formal Sketch.

Tuesday October 26th, 2016

JK ART

• Students began colouring their Sugar Skulls in today's class.

AVI4M

• Students were introduced to their final summative project for Unit 1: Cubism. 
• As a class we reviewed characteristics of Analytic and Synthetic Cubism.
• Students used the rest of class time to begin working on their summative project.

ASM2O

• Today we had our visual narrative competition. Students listened to the teacher read each descriptive paragraph and rated/made comments as constructive criticism.
• HOMEWORK: Please Bring A Camera Next Class!!

Guy Fawkes Poem!

Guy Fawkes Poem

Remember, remember! 

    The fifth of November, 

    The Gunpowder treason and plot; 

    I know of no reason 

    Why the Gunpowder treason 

    Should ever be forgot! 

    Guy Fawkes and his companions 

    Did the scheme contrive, 

    To blow the King and Parliament 

    All up alive. 

    Threescore barrels, laid below, 

    To prove old England's overthrow. 

    But, by God's providence, him they catch, 

    With a dark lantern, lighting a match! 

    Holloa, boys! holloa, boys! make the bells ring! 

    Holloa, boys! holloa boys! God save the King! 

    Hip, hip, hooor-r-r-ray!

Monday October 24th, 2016

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Today students were given their final summative project for Unit 1. We went through the instructions and expectations together. Students had time to begin working on their project and ask any additional questions using the rest of class time.
• We also reviewed our IB concepts in relation to the final summative project.

ALC2O

• Today students were given their final summative project for Unit 1. We went through the instructions and expectations together. Students had time to begin working on their project and ask any additional questions using the rest of class time.
• We also reviewed our IB concepts in relation to the final summative project.

SK ART

• Today we discussed "Dia de los Muertos" and students began colouring their Sugar Skull door decorations.

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Today we reviewed various assignments, expectations, and concepts from throughout the unit.
• Students peer-reviewed their Personal Logo and Starbucks Logo Re-Design Assignments.

JK & SK GOURD ACTIVITY!!

Please have all money in to classroom teachers by: Wednesday October 26th, 2016

IMPORTANT MYP ART & DESIGN REMINDERS!

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Please complete Personal Logo Design questions.
• Please complete Starbucks Logo Re-Design with explanations

Both are due (printed in colour) for MONDAY!

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Please bring in a shoe box to begin creating your Rube Goldberg Machines
• Please bring in any other materials that you may need to complete your Rube Goldberg Machines

Both are due for MONDAY!

Friday October 21st, 2016

JK ART

• Students finished colouring their colour-by-number pumpkins.

ASM2O

• Students handed in their narrative paragraphs, completed their composition workbooks, and worked on their personal projects.
• We will also be taking photos next week. Students are asked to bring a camera/phone/tablet to take pictures. 

JK & SK ART NEXT WEEK!

Thursday October 20th, 2016

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students went through assignment expectations and examples to solidify their knowledge.
• HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY!: 
• a) Personal Logo Description Re-Do
• b) Starbucks Logo Re-Design with Specifications

SK ART

• Students finished colouring and cutting out their owls. When finished students had the opportunity to complete a pumpkin colour-by-number sheet.

ALC2O

• Students participated in a Kahoot quiz to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the elements of art.
• They used the rest of class time to apply their knowledge and understanding of the principles of design through a drawing activity.
• HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
• a) Positive and Negative Space Notan
• b) Principles of Design Drawing Activity

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students were handed back several formative assignments with written comments attached. As a class we went through each assignment to address any questions and to solidify expectations.
• Students used the rest of class time to re-work one of their specifications activities and answer questions that had not yet been completed.
• HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
• Students are asked to bring a "shoebox" to school next week to begin working on their final Rube Goldberg unit summative.

WE DAY TOMORROW!! (Important Information)

*Be at the school for 6:30 a.m. - Bus will be leaving at 6:45 a.m. no exceptions!

*Wear full uniform

*Pack disposable lunch or money to purchase food

*Bring at least ONE canned good for entrance to the concert

*Bring home letter to parents regarding media coverage

Link to WE Day Toronto Performers: https://www.we.org/we-day/we-day-events/toronto/

Tuesday October 18th, 2016

SK ART

• Today we began tracing, drawing, and colouring our Owls.

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students were handed back their Design Briefs with edits from the teacher. As a class we discussed what to include and what not to include to fulfil expectations for the upcoming unit 1 summative. Examples:
• No contractions - I do not (yes), I don't (no)
• Formal language - do not write like you speak
• Heading must be in BOLD
• Must have a bibliography (cited in MLA format)
• Students were also given an example design brief of a current student to reference while using the rest of class time to make final edits.
• HOMEWORK: Final design brief edits made and printed for Thursday

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students were asked to choose a logo and answer the following question after going through an example as a class with the teacher:
• Describe the main features of this logo re-design that inspire a solution to the problem.
• With teacher guidance students analyzed another logo and generated a list of specifications to improve the design.
• Students used the rest of class time to re-design the logo themselves using the checklist created as a class.
• Students labelled their re-designs to outline their choices and why they made certain design decisions.
• HOMEWORK: Logo Re-Designs if not completed in class with descriptions are due Thursday.

ALC2O

• Today was our last day going through the Elements and Principles of Art & Design. We analyzed, discussed, and applied our new knowledge of Space (Positive & Negative).
• HOMEWORK: Notan exercise due Thursday!
• QUIZ THURSDAY!!! (Take time this week to brush up on your elements and principles)

Monday October 17th, 2016

ASM2O

• Students were introduced to the work of David Hockey as an introduction to their summative assignment for Unit 1.
• Students used the rest of class time to check in with Mrs. Kerr through a one-on-one conference regarding their Personal Projects.
• HOMEWORK: PRINTED Narrative paragraph Due Friday!! 

AVI4M

• Students reviewed the key technical aspects used in the Cubism movement. They participated in drawing activities to practice these technical artistic skills.
• https://youtu.be/DSZMlfm1Ln0

JK ART

• Today we traced, coloured, and cut-out Owls.

Friday October 14th, 2016

SK ART

• Today we finished drawing our lines turtles.

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students analyzed their personal logo's using analysis/reflection handout. 
• Homework: Logo Analysis (if you do not have a printed copy of your logo please print and attach it to your handout) - Due Next Class!

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students worked on a Design Specification and Rube Goldberg Video Review.
• Homework: Rube Goldberg Comic - Due Next Class!

ALC2O

• Today we discussed the concepts of form and texture. Students demonstrated their knowledge and skills through a textured hand drawing.
• Homework: Textured Hand & Checklist Items. Due Next Class!

Thursday October 13th, 2016

AVI4M

• Students finished their formative Cubist pieces in class today. Homework: students are asked to write a short reflection regarding this assignment answering the following questions:
• What do you like about your artwork?
• What could you improve in your artwork?
• What have you learned so far in this unit?
• What would you like to learn more about in this unit?

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Students continued working on their personal logo designs. Today they were introduced to a website to generate ideas for a basic logo.
• Homework: If students did not complete their logo designs in class they are due to me via email by midnight tonight. My email address is rachelleakerr@gmail.com

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Students continued creating their Rube Goldberg Simple Invention comics.

ASM2O

• We continued with our activity from last day regarding visual narrative and giving photos a "voice."
• Homework: printed visual narrative/monologue due next class! (10-15 sentences)

JK ART

• We continued drawing various types of lines.

Move Night Friday!

Wednesday October 12th, 2016

SK ART

• Today we discussed various types of line and began working on our Line Turtle art pieces.

GR. 7 DESIGN

• Today we discussed the connection between the Global Context, Key Concept, Related Concepts and the Statement of Inquiry in relation to Logo Design.
• Students discussed and analyzed various logo's with the teacher.
• Student began working on their personal logo designs.
• Logo Design Expectations:
• Design a logo representing your vision of your own identity
• Include one element of art and one principle of design
• Paragraph (5-7 sentence) description explaining your design (reason behind your ideas, message, element and principle use)

GR. 8 DESIGN

• Today we discussed Rube Goldberg and analyzed some of his works.
• In groups students were asked to analyze a Rube Goldberg comic and generate a list of items used within the simple invention, as well as a list of step by step instructions and a name for the overall design. The teacher then displayed the true instructions and name for the simple invention for students to use to compare.

WE DAY FORMS & MONEY DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 14TH! (to Mrs. Kerr)

ONTARIO LITERACY TEST (OSSLT)

Dear Students/Parents and Guardians:

On October 20, 2016, the grade 11 and 12 students will be writing their OSSLT (Literacy Test), which is required by the Ontario Ministry of Education. As the test is drawing near it is mandatory for students to come to the ESL classroom to prepare for the Literacy Test during the lunch hour.

If you have any questions or concerns please email me at mbrawn@stjudesacademy.com

Sincerely,

Ms. Brawn, BA, Bed, OCT

Tuesday October 11th, 2016

JK ART

• Today we read the story "Lines That Wiggle" and practiced creating various types of lines and following line patterns

AVI4M

• Students were given a work period to continue their "Cubist" drawings. Drawings are due at the end of next class.

ASM2O

• Students were introduced to Unit 1: Part 2 SOI in connection to global context, key concept, and related concepts.
• Students were also introduced to the term "narrative" in an arts context. They then participated in several activities to practice their visual narrative and interpretive skills. We analyzed the following photographs:
• DUE THURSDAY: 7-10 Sentence, First Person, Descriptive Paragraph/Monologue of your chosen person within your chosen photo.

Helen Levitt
New York
c. 1940

http://masters-of-photography.com/L/levitt/levitt_4boys_full.html

Sebastião Salgado
Refugees in the Korem camp
Ethiopia, 1984

http://masters-of-photography.com/S/salgado/salgado_covers_full.html

Dorothea Lange
Migrant Mother;
Nipomo, California
1936

http://masters-of-photography.com/L/lange/lange_migrant_mother_full.html