Oct 18 2010
Personal Mandala project

What is a Mandala?
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A mandala is... An integrated structure  organized around a  unifying center

The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to mean "circle," a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure of life itself--a cosmic diagram that reminds us of our relation to the infinite, the world that extends both beyond and within our bodies and minds.

Describing both material and non-material realities, the mandala appears in all aspects of life: the celestial circles we call earth, sun, and moon, as well as conceptual circles of friends, family, and community.

course outline 2010

Art 8 is designed to provide you with a variety of visual experiences as well as an introduction to various technical processes.

A successful student:

§ Demonstrates excellent technical skills, imaginative and thoughtful solutions to the exercises, and applies a high level of critical scrutiny.

§ Creates personal challenges, work beyond expectations and is able to articulate ideas.

§ Is responsive to input, respectful and helpful toward others, cleans up and works diligently throughout class time.

Goals of the course:

ü Create work that is appealing, exciting, and thought provoking using a variety of different meathods (drawing, painting, printing and sculpting) You will be invited to explore and develop your own ideas. Originality and spontaneity are always welcomed, but so is thoughtfulness.

ü Use tools, materials and supplies safely and effectively.

ü Develop a visual awareness of the world around you and recognize visual elements in everyday surroundings that can inspire you. Learn to see!!!

ü Create work that communicates. You will learn to compose and construct your work so that it presents your interests and ideas clearly and powerfully.

ü Practice constructive criticism. You will become familiar with the vocabulary and concepts of art to describe, discuss and evaluate your work, that of your peers and that of contemporary and historical artists

ü Become familiar with past and present developments in art as well as art of different cultures. You will discover the significance of certain art movements and the reasons why they are important

“ If you know exactly what you’re doing, what is the point of doing it?”

Pablo Picasso

Sketchbooks

Personal book to be filled with sketches from assignments, own ideas, personal journal entries, notes, cut out pictures, inspirations,

Your sketchbook is a personal written and visual record of your imaginative and real world

Used to gather and evolve images and work from a variety of image sources (past events/ imagination/observation)

Work in a variety of styles and media- exploring new techniques learnt in class

Draw to gather information and to expand your awareness. Then, take your studies a stage further… be energetic and persistent in your exploration of a chosen theme. Try to evolve more and more sophisticated images from the most simple and sketchy starts. It is most important that you express imagery of a highly personal nature. Try to evolve your own style in handling media and techniques

Explore the elements and principles of design- see strategies

Art room expectations

In order for us to develop our full creative potential we must establish a good working atmosphere

Guidelines here’s the easy part...

Show up on time-unexcused lates will stay late
No cell phones music Ok when working individually
No leaving the room without permission
One speaker at a time – others listen respectfully
Communicate, participate and have a blast!
Mutual respect for all
Recycle paper and drink containers
Do not waste materials
Carefully clean and put away your tools and materials. Handle them responsibly at all times
Your table and floor area must be clean. No one leaves until everything is clean
Get assignments done and hand in on tome
Absent? You have 1 week to make up any missed assignments