Most Recent projects will appear below. Scroll down to see past projects. Students will also receive a weekly participation grade for class participation and conduct.

In addition to the primary projects posted to this page, we will be completing in class mini projects and practice exercises that will be part of your daily participation grade. You will see those smaller projects and assignments listed in Powerschool. 

The Sketchbook & Visual Journal Project will be an ongoing semester long project in addition to other projects. See sketchbook project details below.

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Artist Trading Card Project
Due Friday, Nov. 22nd



Students will create a set of 10 Artist trading cards as discussed in class.

Project details:

 - Each card must fit the standard size of 2.5" x 3.5" (A template will be provided)
 - Each card must have at least two different art processes used (Drawing and painting, Drawing and coloring, drawing and collage, paint and collage, etc.)
- At least a few of the cards must be finished in full color
- Each card must have layers of texture and depth
- Cards can have a similar theme to be viewed as a set, or they can each be a standalone work on their own.
- These will be displayed in the spring art show inside of a gallery diorama created by the art teacher.
- Rubric will be provided to each student

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Acrylic Painting Technique Project
Due Friday, Nov. 8th




Students will complete an acrylic painting using the techniques we have been using and studying in class.
Project goal: To create a successful painting that successfully uses the techniques we will go over in class.

Project details:

- Student must select a subject and get it approved by the teacher
- Student will complete a series of studies before starting final piece
 - Painting must be a full composition with all of the canvas or paper covered
 - Painting must be in full color and a range of values should be represented
- This will be your statement piece, so take your time, do not rush
- Painting should have a feeling of depth or dimension
- Painting will be graded based on the rubric that will be provided to you


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Line & Wash Drawing and Painting Project
Due Monday, Oct. 14th


Students will complete a line and wash drawing as discussed in class using the reference provided by the teacher.
Ink work must be complete with detailed line work. Drawing will be finished with light washes of watercolor.
We will go over the process in class.

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Process Classwork Sept 20 - Oct 5th

We will be doing some classwork focusing on art techniques that will be part of your participation grade.

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Junk Food 3D Paper Mache Sculpture Project - Due Friday September 20




Students will create an oversized sculpture with a junk food theme.
Students will be graded on each stage of the project.

Students will:

•  Decide on a subject
•  Build the armature for piece following teacher demo and video demo
•  Layer glued newspaper as demonstrated by teacher
•  Prime piece with gesso
•  Finish in acrylic paint
  
  Grading Rubric will be listed in Powerschool project details
  
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  Process Mini Projects
  Sept. 2 - 6
  
  We will do several small process projects exploring media and techniques. These will be part of your daily participation grade.
  
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  Neurographic Art Mini Project
  Due Tuesday, August 27th
  
  
  
  Students will complete a mixed media drawing using the "Neurographic Art" technique
  
  Students will follow the steps and techniques demonstrated in class by the teacher.
  Drawings will be executed with permanent marker and colored media of your choice.
  
  
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  Mixed Media Print Project
  Due Friday, August 23rd
  
  
  
  Instructions for project:
  
  

• Project will start with thumbnail sketches to establish your idea and design
• You will create a painted base for your design on watercolor paper - pay attention to the colors and patterns you want to use - background will be painted in watercolor
• You will create a "Stamp" with your main design element by carving design into provided foam printing plate with a ball point pen
• Use your created stamp to "Print" on the background - print your design multiple times if you wish
• Once the print portion is finished, you will go back and add embellishments with paint, printing, or line work done with ink
• The finished image can be a more "design" mixed media image like the example above
• Grading rubric will be provided to you in class
• Have fun and use your creativity to create a unique design!