Name:____________________
Drawing, Painting, and 2D Design
Projects on this list are worth 50 points, depending on quality and
effort. To earn full points, projects must be turned in with a Learning
Log, which documents your creative process.
Date
Completed:
Score:
Project:
Contour Drawing
Objective: Practice the contour method for drawing from life; recognize the
element of line
Materials: Pencil, paper
Grid Drawing
Objective: Understand and use the grid method for drawing from a picture;
recognize the element of value
Materials: Pencil, paper
Landscape Painting
Objective: Understand the process of painting in layers; apply methods for
creating the illusion of depth
Materials: Boards or canvas, gesso, acrylic paint
Mandala
Objective: Understand and apply the concept of radial symmetry to an intricate
circular design; connect design to world cultures
Materials: Pencil, colored pencil, markers, paper
Block Printmaking
Objective: Understand positive and negative space to make a printable design;
arrange prints in a pleasing composition
Materials: Linoleum or wood block, carving tool, ink, paper
Notan
Objective: Understand complimentary color scheme and positive and negative
space; connect art form to Japanese culture
Materials: Construction paper, scissors, glue
Silkscreen on T-Shirt
Objective: Understand positive and negative space to make a printable design;
create wearable art by printing on t-shirts
Materials: Silk on frames, screen filler, textile ink, t-shirt
Drawing in Perspective
Objective: Understand and apply one or two point perspective to a drawing of
block letters of your name
Materials: Pencil, paper
Self-Directed Drawing Project
Submit thumbnail design and materials request to Mrs. Houk for approval
Projects may include imaginative, figurative, or abstract themes and may be
created with pencil, colored pencil, marker, oil pastel, crayon, etc.
Description of Project:
Self-Directed Painting Project
Submit design idea and materials request to Mrs. Houk for approval
Projects may include imaginative, figurative, or abstract themes and may be
created with watercolor, acrylic, tempera, etc.
Description of Project:
Warm-Up Drawings
Objective: Practice drawing from imagination each day by adding a quick drawing
in your art folder
Materials: Paper, pencil or pen
Attendance Policy:
Students are responsible for attending all classes (with the exception of an absence excused by the school)
and actively engaging the day’s lesson. Student attendance is crucial to his/her demonstration of proficiency
in this subject.
Ten-Day Absence Rule:
If a student misses more than (10) class sessions during a semester, he/she may be subject to loss of credit in
that class.
Contact Info
Instructor: Molly Houk
Room 139
538-7941
mhouk@asd5.org
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” –Scott Adams