8TH
NBC MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADE PROJECT LIST 2010-11
MARKING PERIOD ONE & THREE
Review the Elements of Design
Intro to the Principles of Design
2-D Design
How to the principles of design organize the elements of design?
How to use rhythm, pattern, and contrast in two dimensional designs?
Emphasis on use of rhythm, pattern and contrast in sharpie ink drawing.
Project #1: Sharpie Self Portrait Using the principles of rhythm and pattern
Sculpture
How do you use the principles of design in sculpture?
What are the two types of sculpture?
Who is Picasso and what art movement did he lead?
Art history - Cubism.
Project #2: Relief Sculpture: Cubist Self Portrait Collage with 3D accents
Writing Assignment – Journal daily in calendar.
uiz #1– Review elements & principles of design, difference between rhythm & pattern
Quiz #2 – Picasso & Cubism
MARKING PERIOD TWO & FOUR
Color Theory Utilizing the Principles of Design
What are the components and relationships of the color wheel, such as primary, secondary,
complimentary, and tertiary colors?
What are basic color schemes: monochromatic, complimentary and triad?
How are value and color used as principles of design?
What are basic techniques to achieve the illusion of form or 3 dimensions on a 2-dimensional
surface?
Using color and value to illustrate the principles of rhythm, contrast, balance, & movement.
Art Work of Matisse/Fauvism
Project #1: Drawing of figure in style of Fauvism
Overview of Art History from 1860’s: Review Impressionism & Cubism & Fauvism, Introduce Pop/OP Art
Compare & contrast the main characteristics of each modern art style.
What artists are associated with each modern art style?
Project #2: Andy Warhol inspired tryptich, Op art Project
Writing Assignment – Journal daily in calendar.
Quiz #1– Basic color theory, terms, Matisse and Fauvism
Quiz #2– Art History Styles from 1860