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The file above contains the sketchbook assignments for the semester. You will be expected to keep a sketchbook throughout the semester for both daily classroom assignments and Wednesday asynchronous assignments. The asynchronous assignments should be completed on Wednesday and turned in BEFORE your digital session begins on Thursday. You should spend at least an hour on your sketchbook assignments. Be sure to upload a photo of the completed assignment AND of you holding the assignment so I can check for authenticity. (see below)
(Remember, you may turn in a sketchbook late, but I will only take it with the very NEXT sketchbook assignment and it will be -10 points off. For example, if you don't turn in sketchbook #2 on the day it is due, you may turn it in with sketchbook #3 for -10 points off, but that is the ONLY time I will accept sketchbook #2.)
(Remember, you may turn in a sketchbook late, but I will only take it with the very NEXT sketchbook assignment and it will be -10 points off. For example, if you don't turn in sketchbook #2 on the day it is due, you may turn it in with sketchbook #3 for -10 points off, but that is the ONLY time I will accept sketchbook #2.)
Specific Instructions and Examples:
A few of the sketchbook assignments require more specific instructions or examples that could not be included onto he handout. These can be found below.
Neurographic ART: (Jan. 13th)
Create a Neurographic drawing and add color.
Contour Drawing: (Due Jan. 20)
Notebook Paper Step-by-step: (due Feb. 3)

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Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest: (Due FEB. 10)
Attention, artists! Explore new directions in your artistic skills and enter our annual art contest.
If you or someone you know is a high school student with an artistic side, we have an art contest you might be interested in. The contest is open to any high school student (grades 9 - 12) in Georgia.
We're looking for artwork that best represents modern agriculture found in the student's home county, or Georgia's agriculture industry as a whole.
From all entries received, ten finalists will be named (one from each of Georgia Farm Bureau's ten districts). One of those will be named the overall state winner, and two others will be named state runners up. Cash prizes will be awarded to all ten finalists, and additional prizes for the state winner and runners up.
Download this entry form to enter the 2020 HIgh School Art Contest.
If you or someone you know is a high school student with an artistic side, we have an art contest you might be interested in. The contest is open to any high school student (grades 9 - 12) in Georgia.
We're looking for artwork that best represents modern agriculture found in the student's home county, or Georgia's agriculture industry as a whole.
From all entries received, ten finalists will be named (one from each of Georgia Farm Bureau's ten districts). One of those will be named the overall state winner, and two others will be named state runners up. Cash prizes will be awarded to all ten finalists, and additional prizes for the state winner and runners up.
Download this entry form to enter the 2020 HIgh School Art Contest.
Visual Journals: ( Due FEB. 24 )
Create a visual jounal with mixed media. See http://www.journalfodderjunkies.com for visual journal examples. Click on either «Dave» or «Eric» and then click on «journal pages» to see examples.
"meet the Artist" Page (Due MAR. 3)
Create a "meet the artist" page all about you. Complete with a characterized version of you (any style), your likes, dislikes, and interesting facts about you.
Fantasy Art: (Due MAR. 17)
Draw anything that is under the "fantasy" category. This could me myths, fables, fairy tales, invented creatures, even sci-fi. The more imaginative you are the better. (A good way to start is to create a fantasy character and then design a complete drawing around that character.
Steampunk: (Due MAr. 24)
Steampunk is a retrofuturistic subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.
Anime samples: (due Mar. 31)
The following power point may be helpful for you when drawing your anime sketchbook assignment.

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SELF PORTRAIT DURING A PANDEMIC (DUE APr. 21)
Take a photo of you wearing a mask. Use photo editing software to edit/change the photo by 75%. (change the color, add filters, draw on top of the image, etc. ). Post the original photo AND the edited photo when complete
Playing Card: (Due APr. 28)
Create a design for a playing card set. Create the back design OR a face card of your choice.
Bonus sketchbook: Choice Due (May 12th)
You can create a 2- page visual journal spread like the one we created in class earlier this year. Do a second one and fill it up with at least 4-5 layers to create a page with an interesting composition and focal point OR>>>>>
YAM Flag Design!! (Due NOv. 13th)
Students will create a flag design for Youth Art Month for the state of Georgia. This year's theme is "ART CONNECTS US." Below are examples from previous years so you get an idea. This may be done on separate paper so that the best ones can be submitted to Georgia Art Education Association easier for judging. These need to be in color!!
•Incorporate the big idea: "Art Connects Us."
•Include Georgia somewhere in the design
•Use of the YAM Logo is encouraged
•Design can be vertical or horizontal
•Incorporate the big idea: "Art Connects Us."
•Include Georgia somewhere in the design
•Use of the YAM Logo is encouraged
•Design can be vertical or horizontal
other SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS:
reflections: (Due Oct 7)
This Year's Theme is I Matter Because...
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
UNLEASH YOUR ARTISTIC ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES…
LITERATURE
VISUAL ARTS***
PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC COMPOSITION
DANCE
FILM“Reflections” is a Cultural Arts Program sponsored by the National PTA, seeking new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme. Entries must be the student’s original work. Selected entries will be eligible for school, regional, state, and possibly national recognition. Students may enter any (one or more) of the six categories, as many times as they like. More information can be obtained from this link Reflections at the GA PTA web-site. Consent and entry forms can be downloaded in English and Espanol.
Best of luck to everyone!!!
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
UNLEASH YOUR ARTISTIC ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES…
LITERATURE
VISUAL ARTS***
PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC COMPOSITION
DANCE
FILM“Reflections” is a Cultural Arts Program sponsored by the National PTA, seeking new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme. Entries must be the student’s original work. Selected entries will be eligible for school, regional, state, and possibly national recognition. Students may enter any (one or more) of the six categories, as many times as they like. More information can be obtained from this link Reflections at the GA PTA web-site. Consent and entry forms can be downloaded in English and Espanol.
Best of luck to everyone!!!
With art I can... Mixed Media! (Due APril 2)
Create a work of art using mixed media and answers the prompt, “with art I can...” Please include a short artist statement that completes the sentence, “with art I can...” http://www.dickblick.com/mixedmediacontest
Monster ROOM IN 1 PT. PERSPECTIVE: (DUE April 16th)
Create your dream room in one point perspective. See this video for instructions:
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=46884
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=46884
Challenge Choice (due May 7):
Choose one of the following 2 challenges to complete at home. Photograph it and upload it to the sketchbook page of your blog.
CHOICE #2: Be a part of #Bookface. Bookface involves strategically lining up your face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art.
Don't have a book that works, no problem, use a video game cover or an Ereader.
4 Views of one object: (due dec. 4th)
Mashup of Similar Shaped Things:
STATE FISH ART CONTEST (DUE FEB. 14TH)
This is a great opportunity to show of your artistic talents! Create a drawing or painting of an official state fish for this contest. See sample previous winners below.
Pick a fish from the official fish list and then use the computer to research reference images. You can choose 1-3 images and place them on a word document to print out. Then use these images to draw out your fish design. Add color using paint or drawing media.
- Check out the details for contest rules and guidelines here.
- Click here for the official entry form:
- Click here for the official fish list options that you can choose from. You do not have to choose the state of Georgia; you can choose ANY fish from the list.
Pick a fish from the official fish list and then use the computer to research reference images. You can choose 1-3 images and place them on a word document to print out. Then use these images to draw out your fish design. Add color using paint or drawing media.
Self Portrait: (DUE apr. 18)
Use the following pdf to help you draw proper proportions of your face. Pay close attention to page 3 for how the facial features fit on the face shape: Facial Proportions
Junk Yard Art Wars: (Feb 26th)
Create art for the Junk Yard Art Wars art show! This is a show all about how art can be made from recycled materials. You can create art that is 2D or 3D just with junk! The art will be featured at the Kennesaw State Art Festival this March.