TSS Art in the Upper School
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· Ask a peer for help
· Read instructions or directions
· Perform an internet search
· Look at art visuals, prints, and examples
Draw in sketch books
· Look at notes
· Look at rubrics
Watch a video
Do creativity worksheet

 

 

Where do I start?

Like writing, art is a process.  It takes planning, brainstorming, testing ideas, refining and developing to  successfully express your ideas visually.

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 Step 1:  Select your Topic or Idea  
              Look at your list of theme ideas you created in the beginning of the year. Decide which on which one you would like to work.
      If you can't decide, don't worry...
              the next step might help you figure out what you want to do.

Step 2:  Finding Inspiration & Idea Generation
              Before you start, you need inspiration. There is no better way to find
              inspiration than to look at what other people are creating. A good way to get 
              inspired for a project is to go onto Pinterest or Google and search for key 
              words related to your project.  For example, if you wanted to create a self portrait, search for  "self-portrait ideas."  As you find images 
              you like, pin them to a specific Board you have created for that project. 
                             Collect a minimum of 20 different images. The images can be related to your topic, medium, colors you like etc...
 
Step 3:  Explore 
              As you search through pages of Pinterest you will start to notice things 
              that jump out to you. You may not even know why you like them initially, just 
              save them. Then go back and take a closer look at the images you saved. 
              Start to see patterns, maybe it is the color you like, maybe it is the style,   
              maybe it is the medium.  Then explore different media options and find   
              what you think will be the best medium to create your project.
             
Step 4:  Develop                   
              Try different  options.  From your collection of  images create 3 different  
              thumbnail sketches. Use your elements and principles of art/design to create
              different and dynamic compositions.

Step 5:  Refine
              Choose your best  sketch and create a larger, more detailed rough
              draft.   Experiment with at least 3 different color schemes.  I sometimes will 
              gather a couple pictures, that are very similar in colors, and  “chip” them 
             using the awesome {and addicting}  Sherwin Williams Chip It! 
              tool.

Step 6:  Present your Ideas 
              Before beginning your final piece, you need to  propose your idea it to me. We need to make sure we have the materials 
              you will need, your project fits the parameters of the assignment and                                     it is feasible.

Step 7:   Final Piece 
               Choose your most successful test piece; begin to create your final 
               piece. Consider final size, final choice of   media, color scheme etc...

Step 8:  Evaluation
              Complete a self-critique and artist's statement of your work.
              Did you follow the steps in the design process correctly? 
              Did you consider the elements and principles of art/design with 
              creating  your composition, testing, final solution etc?

Step 9:  Display your Work
              Prepare your work for display by matting, titling and hanging   
              it in the Dome.  Be sure to hang your reflection statement with your work.

Step 10:  Repeat 

   Steps 1- 9 


Project Ideas

WHAT ARTIST DO...     

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