ILLUSTRATION

ILLUSTRATION

APPRENTICE

Read/Study: Read Put a Cherry On Top, Pages 48–57 

Inspirements: Choose one of the following
A: Come up with an idea for a t-shirt that would sell at a zoo. Choose the color or colors of your shirts and the design. Think of your target audience, Who is buying it? Who would wear it? Make it fun, cute or have a concept to it.

B: Bring a book with Illustrations helping tell a story to class. Be prepared to talk about how the pictures add or help tell the story and what the style of Illustrations do to the feel of the story.

Become & Serve: Look at the 50 styles of Illustrations here: ILLUSTRATION STYLE
Create a character never before seen(an animal, person, or thing) Draw it in a unique style. Give it a name. These will be hung on "The Wire"

JOURNEYMAN

Read/Study: Read Put a Cherry On Top, Pages 58–69

Inspirements: Illustration styles are fascinating aren't they? Follow this link and take the quiz on these Illustrated fairy tales. THE QUIZ. Come to class with your scores (Honesty please)

Become & Serve: Get to know the Illustration world from an Illustrators percspective on doing it. Read this article on "If I were an Illustration Teacher"

MASTER

Read/Study: View the photos of random people turned into Illustrations below

Inspirements: Find a photo of you. Turn yourself into a stylized Illustrated self portrait. These will also go on "The Wire". It can be any style you choose. See if you can get your character to come out in your interpretation.

Become & Serve: Come to Master and have fun!!

DRAWING

DRAWING:

Drawing is one of the most basic fundamentals of any creator, it is the ability to make visual the many ideas and thoughts you will have come to you in this lifetime. I want everyone to understand that each of us is on our own journey on this earth. We all develop differently and excel at different things. In life we are all increasing our ability at different speeds. Never compare yourself to the ability of another except yourself. However make sure you put in the time you need to give your best for at the end of this life it is yourself you will face for accountability of your actions. MAKE IT A GREAT REFLECTION WHEN YOU GET THERE!

VOCABULARY:
• Abstract Art
• Art for Art's Sake
• Boroque
• Bauhaus
• Bohemian
• Cubism
• Salvador Dali
• Walt Disney
• M.C. Echer (not in book)
• Expressionism
• Fine Arts
• Mobile
• Mosaic

APPRENTICE:

READ/STUDY:

Read Pages 24–47 in "Put a Cherry On Top"

Understand the basic Scale of hard and soft graphite: http://pencils.com/hb-graphite-grading-scale/

View these artists and their work, they are absolutely beautiful and they have taken a lifetime to get the ability to create them. Don't compare just admire at the discipline and practice: http://www.creativebloq.com/illustration/realistic-pencil-drawings-11121172

INSPIREMENT:

There are many styles and methods of drawing with lead. Some of you already do them. Your assignment is to enlighten us on a specific artist of your choice. It has to be specific to an artist who draws with pencil modern or past. Give 10 solid interesting facts about them including the time it took to get good. Come to class with 3–5 examples  of their work to show. 

BECOME & SERVE:

Draw a work of art that mimics the artist you chose above on an 8.5"x11" sheet of white paper. Match his style, even copy one of their works identically if you choose. Drawing takes time(2–8 hours) so put on some music and headphones, throw on a movie in the background or find a place without distractions and let the lead connect with the paper. Feel the pencil make different textures, the softness of the edge as it makes darks and lights into depth. Sharpen the pencil when needed. Experience the medium and how to control it more as you move along in the work. Take a break if it starts to get sloppy. Come back to it in an hour or the next day. Notice how you have a new outlook on the work and notice some ways to improve details and layering effects and lines. Bring it to class and let us see. (we'll be very positive)

JOURNEYMAN:

READ/STUDY:

Fill in one of the pages in "Put a Cherry On Top"with pencil texturing or shading.

INSPIREMENT:

This Inspirement goes along with the reading. 

Make a time telling work of art. Create a new way of telling time. It must have a moving working way of telling time. It cannot be an actual clock but it can use a clock mechanism. Get creative and conceptual as you build and design it. You will need to explain the concept behind it. Use marbles, cardboard, pipes, weights, water, anything that depicts time in a new way. Remember concept is everything. Use your own life and story as you create. It can only work once but have a concept behind it and make sure it has something moving on it.

BECOME & SERVE:

Get into nature(take your journal). During the quiet time of the day go lay out on the grass on your side or stomach for 15 minutes solid totally uninterrupted. It is mandatory to leave all electronics, books, toys, family and thoughts behind. Look down at the grass in your immediate area. Observe it, stare at it, look at the detail and organization. Did you find any friends? Bugs, insects, neat shapes. Think about how long it would take to draw a 1 foot area from your spot, then think of the multiple angles you could draw of that same spot. Then what it would take to draw it at different lighting. Then think if you were to draw all the blades of grass in your lawn with detail. Quiet your mind, look & observe the life that exists there. Think of how God knows every blade of grass in detail. Now imagine the world and the immense creation behind it, how it is always changing and endless. Now bring your self back to your spot let your mind relax and open. After fifteen minutes(which you will have to guess because you will have left all electronics behind) write in your journal thoughts, observations etc. 

MASTER:

READ/STUDY:

Watch the drawing of a mouth and nose: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTly1kfQ2nc&spfreload=10

Watch the drawing of an eye: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIBfYW-jRxU&spfreload=10

Choose one: an eye, mouth or nose to draw on an 8.5"x11"(spend at least 30 minutes to get it looking great, spend longer if you feel inclined) Bring it to class to show. 

CREATIVITY

CREATIVITY

APPRENTICE:

Read/Study:
Read Pages 4-23 of "Put a Cherry on Top"

Inspirements:
Do "A" & "B"

A) Do 2 of the following:
      1- Lay down on your back and watch the clouds blow across the sky for 20 minutes
      2- Lay out on the lawn at night and look up at the stars for 20 minutes
      3- On a good day fly a kite and keep it up for 20 minutes
      4- Go to a lake and skip or learn how to skip rocks for 20 minutes(throw a good 25)

B) "Life is short, break rules(not standards), forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. Discover."

Create a Playgym/Treehouse from your mind and experiences. Then make it out of mixed items and crafts (popsicle sticks, sand, fake grass, material, wood pieces, straws, pipes, etc.) Use ideas that exist or ones that have not yet been invented. Create and build it and put it on a board to bring into class. Lets see where your mind, imagination and craft techniques take you. Display table will be at class for you.

Become/Serve:
Choose 1 of the following:

A) Journal one page on your experience with Inspirement "A" (Clouds, Stars, Kite, Rock Skip)

B) Journal one page on the process you took of making your play area. Explain where you started, where your mind went, inspiration you received when you allowed your mind to take away boundaries.

JOURNEYMAN:
  
Read/Study:
A) Study and observe the world in which you live. Write down 5 things you see that someone has made or created art into (doorknob, a wall, architecture, painting or mural on wall or ground, etc.)

Inspirements:
Choose "A" or "B"

A) Make a poster on 11x17 that says "Brian the Dingledody". Replace my name with your own. Be creative with sizing, font, color and design. Bring to class to display.

B) Write a poem about dingledodies. Bring to class. Make it presentable so we can hang it on the wall.

Become/Serve:
Write "DINGLEDODY" in the center of a journal page. Underneath or all around it write an assortment of 20 people you have read about, seen, or who are dingledodies. 

MASTER:

Read/Study:
Look up the map of Disneyland on the internet. Find your favorite ride and write it in your journal. Write why it is your favorite and the emotion you get when riding it. If you have never been to Disneyland write your favorite ride you have been on from Lagoon, any amusement park or a carnival.
Inspirements:
Bring to class 3 of your favorite candy bars (don't let them melt)

Become/Serve:
Write in your journal why being unique is your strength.

Dancing

First of all I want to tell you how amazingly impressed I am of your growth over this past year. Imaginitive Arts was developed for the purpose of opening each of you to the ability inside you to reach your creativity and how to share it. This year you have each reached a great milestone in that you are using that creativity in every aspect of your lives. Todays Vanguard on Finances showed me first hand how far each of you have come in your openess to allow the imagination to be born in you. Your end of year presentations and group commercials and even friendships have been incredible. Thank you for letting me be a mentor this year. I don't know if I did much but it sure was fun being there to witness your change. Keep up the good work, you are all headed for greatness in your lives.

With that in mind I want to announce that this week our focus will be on the imaginitive art of dancing. Dance has made a very huge impact on the world. This week I want you to lock onto a style of dance and immerse yourself in it, share it with us. 

 

Apprentice

Read/Study

1-Read the last Chapter in Orbiting the Giant Hairball Chapter 24. READ IT TWICE!

Know/Understand

• Choose a style of dance from the following list and prepare a presentation for the class that includes:
- A history of the style (Why it was formed, where it came from etc.)
-Statistics of how many people do it, who does it etc.
-An example of it (show us an example of the dance on video so we see it)
-The clothing worn (Have fun with this, if you can make or get a costume do it)
-How dance or this style has influenced the country it is in or the world. 

Include interesting experiences or stories about your style. Please email teamhalley@gmail.com with the style you would like, and I'll post it on the blog.

Bolero
Tango-Rachel
Paso doble
West Coast Swing-Emily
Lindy Hop
Viennese Waltz
Polka-Sam
Hula-Jen
Scottish Country-Hannah
Irish Step-Issac
Samba-Mac
Mamba
Tap-Adrianna
Jazz/Interpretive
Ballet
Fox Trot-Aaron
Hip Hop-Nick
Waltz-Patti
Cha Cha-Luke
Bachata-Megan
Salsa-Grace
Triple Step-Rahel
New York Hustle
Quick Step
Jive-Summer
Break Dancing-Ben

Journeyman

Read/Study • Know/Understand


1- Perform to the class the style of dance you chose. Watch a tutorial or get training from someone on that style. Come to class knowing a routine or the basic steps of that dance and do it to the music most often used in performing it. 2-3 minutes each, you may have a dance partner if needed(make sure your helper is familiar with it)

 

Master

Read/Study
Your read and study will be to practice your style of dance 30 more times so you know by heart. Use this time to really really know it inside and out.


 Know/Understand

We will be going taking a tour of a studio and learning more about someone who has done dance all her life and how she has made it into her purpose to share it with the world.

Love you guys, see you Thursday.

Graphic Design

Apprentice

Overview: 
Good Day Class, This week we will be having a focus on Graphic Design, a subject I am particular fond of. Graphic Design is a very broad category because Graphic Designers take inspiration from almost every area of art and organize it in new ways for many different purposes. Like other arts it takes training, practice and a think out of the box mentality. We all start somewhere in this process, some not so good at it as other (take for instance my Cheerio Ad) but you can get great at it just like everything else you work hard towards.

My objective this week is for each of you to gain some understanding of the principles of graphic design and have a better understanding of what can make a good design versus not so good. Like all art it is usually opinions and styles but designers have a very powerful impact on the world as they learn the basic elements and principles of design and use them well.

Study/Learn

Study the info-graphics below on the elements and principles of design. Choose one or two or all of the elements and principles of design and find an example of good and bad use of that element in real life to share with the class. You could bring a print out from online, a photograph you took of a sign or billboard, or printed piece like packaging or a mailer. Be prepared to explain why you chose it and what elements it is or isn't using in the design. (write your thoughts down if you need to articulate it more than saying "this stinks and this doesn't")

Know/Understand

• Using the elements of design, create an 11 x 17 poster for your favorite band or musical group. You can lay it out on the computer or do everything by hand, it's up to you. (I would definitely sketch out your ideas before going to computer though) Do some research and find some existing posters. Please do your best quality work. Good design takes time, so don't wait until the last minute to do this. I am not assigning reading so use that time to show us something creative.If you do not have a way to do it on computer you may need to cut and paste, fine tune with colored markers or whatever medium you may choose.

Become/Serve
• Take one day and write down all the visual things you see where a graphic designer was involved (Billboards, company logos, car logos, etc.) See how many you can find and bring the list to class.

Journeyman

Know/Understand
Design a logo for yourself. It could be your name or an awesome company or non profit organization you've always wanted to start. Watch this video on logo basics. (I used a young person to explain this so you could relate more to her than to an old boring guy) Follow the steps mentioned
1-List of describing words on the feelings you want to get out of it
2-List of words relating to your logo.
3-Sketch, sketch, sketch ideas. (At least 10-20 for starters)
4-Go to computer and layout what you have sketched.(If no computer make sure you do it with the right colors and make it as sharp as you can for presentation. 

THE TRAITS OF A GOOD IDENTITY MARK:
 1-Positive Association
2-Easily Identifiable
3-Highly Memorable
4-Unique
5-Effective when reduced
6-Reproducible in a variety of materials
7-Positive Direction
8-Effective in Black and White
9-Clearly symbolizes the companies line of business
10-If abstract mark it should convey the idea
11-Credible, Stable, Trustworthy

Bring your final logo in color to class mounted to presentation board. We will do a real live critique of the logo in front of the whole class. You will be describing your concept and the elements of design you used Write down notes if need to so you sound super fancy.

Become/Serve
Print out the words Typography below on 8.5"x11"
With pencil Trace them both and replicate them both on the same piece of paper. (The words should be large enough to fill the entire 8.5"x11" sheet, so make sure it doesn't print really small). Use a ruler for guides, a very sharp pencil or a graphic pencil to get the edges absolutely as perfect to the original as you can. Bring to class we will see who's is the most perfect to the original.

Master

Know/Understand
Go to a grocery store, walk up and down all the aisles. Find the product you feel has the most beautiful package and graphic design. Buy it and bring it to class. (I will get one too) We will have an academy award trophy for the person who gets nominated and has the most votes on their package. Lets have some fun on this one. 

See you guys Thursday. 

Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Expectations: To experience what it is like to view the world from the powerful point of the camera. How you can capture a moment in time and evoke an emotion, a feeling, a story by the square canvas you produce.

Apprentice

Read & Study:

1. Read Chapters 19-23 of Orbiting the Giant Hairball

2. Come to class knowing these four terms and be prepared to explain what they are and do as you shoot with a camera:
- Aperture/F-stop
- Exposure
- Shutter speed
- ISO

Know & Understand:

• Take lots of photos (switch your camera to manual settings to play with shutter speeds, exposure, aperture etc.). Experiment, have fun, and choose 4 that best represent 4 of the photography elements below. Print an 8x10 print of each photo on photo paper (yes you will need to get them done at WalMart, Costco, or a photo studio). Using spray adhesive, mount each photo separately to a presentation board, matte board or foam core so they are presented professionally. Research how to present a photo if needed.

Here are the 12 elements along with examples.  Try to select images that speak to us by grabbing our attention through these methods. Be prepared to present and speak about each one.

1. Impact

The image should make an impact to the viewer upon seeing it the first time. It has to evoke an intense emotion that is compelling. They have an odd quality about them, such that they adhere to your psyche and refuse to let go. You tend to stare long because the photo sticks to you in some way.

(Credit: Buddhist Monk, Thailand by Stephen Shaver.)

2. Composition

Bring out the idea of the image thru visual elements in your composition. Create a visual focal points to isolate your subject. Be original. Avoid cliches. Think about what it is you are trying to say and how you can best convey this in your composition. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on your intention. The viewer’s eye should be drawn to the center of attention naturally.

(Credit: Rooftop Golf, New York Photo by Landon Nordeman.)

3. Lighting

Getting a perfect exposure is very important when it comes to creating detail and dimension which defines an image. Lighting is the key to creating images that stands out. Proper use of lighting can enhance your photo. Knowing about the various qualities of light can help you arrange your shots to best advantage. High temperature light sources lean towards the blue spectrum and low temperature sources are extra reddish in color. Too much light will get you a washed out picture. Too little light will make your photo too dark and has too many shadows. When the light gives up more contrast, your photo will have more detail, shape and texture.

(Credit: Tokay Gecko by Erin Yard.)

4. Technique

What was the method used to create the image? Let the judges see your artistic eye. Try to capture the exceptional and the unusual and make the most of it. Be aware of the right moment, unique colors, and quality of light as well as its graphic elements when taking the shot.

(Credit: Staccato by King Douglas.)

5. Print Presentation

A high quality print starts with a good negative or digital file. It must be correctly exposed prior to printing it. Glossy photo prints are shiny and vibrant in colors but hard to view when reflected by intense light. Matte finish is best suited for black & white images but the texture can make a photo look grainy.

(Credit: Death Valley National Park by Michael Melford.)

6. Creativity

How did you express your imagination through the concept you want to convey on your photo? The image should show the original idea, message or thought that you did more than just copy some other photographer’s style.

(Credit: Picador by Joseba Ibarra.)

7. Center of Interest

The viewer’s eye should be drawn naturally to the center of attention. Any leading lines should direct to that point without making the viewer’s eye jump to and fro around the image.

(Credit: Cavern Explorer, Tennessee by Stephen Alvarez.)

8. Color Balance

The tones and color should work together in harmony or be used in contrast to stir up a mixture of feelings. The color has to be realistic and does not clash on each other. A good mixture of color can produce dramatic effects.

(Credit: Montgolfieres by Armel Couette.)

9. Style

Various fields of photography require a different style and perspective. The techniques used may vary based on the subject, the situation and the theme.

(Credit: Whirling Dervish by Nour Elrefai.)

10. Subject Matter

Try to look for a subject that is truly extraordinary and that stands out among the popular subject matter.

(Credit: Feast of the Sacrifice by James Nachtwey.)

11. Technical Excellence

The printing, sharpness, exposure, retouching, correct color and mounting are some points that shows the quality of the physical print.

(Credit: Boom Boom Christophe Kiciak.)

12. Story Telling

As Ansel Adams used to say, “There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.” A photo can convey emotion, mood, narrative, ideas and messages. These are the elements that make a statement and tell a story.

Circumcision Ritual, South Africa by James Nachtwey.)


Journeyman:

Read & Study:

• Read Chapters 3 & 7 of The Element
• Watch "Ansel Adams Documentary Film 2002" (Write four quotes or facts on what Ansel felt about photography, what it was to him, why he did it) 

Know & Understand:
 
• A Day in the Life of… So often, we never really take a good look at those who are around us in society. Document a particular occupation. If you can take the photos outside of your normal surroundings that would be great. For example, you could take photographs of a nurse at work to show all the various aspects of his or her job. It may take you more than one day of shooting to capture a representative set of image. When shooting try to get candid shots of them to capture their emotions, their real self. Pick the best 10 photos, print and bring to class, these only need to be 4"x6" or 5"x7"



Master:

Know & Understand:


• Research the history of photography. What was the first image capturing devices, how did they work, how did photography evolve, who invented each evolution. Write a 2 page paper or draw an info graphic to easily show it.

• Choose 1 historical photo that you think is powerful to present to the class. Research briefly about the background behind the photo. Why do you think it is powerful? How do you think photography has changed the way we look at history today vs. how people looked at history prior to photography?

Now go get creative!

Music

Apprentice

Read/Study

1-Read Chapters 16-18 in Orbiting the Giant Hairball


Know/Understand

• Choose a composer from the following list and prepare a presentation for the class that includes a short life sketch, a description of their work and how they influenced music. Please include interesting experiences or stories about your composer overcoming obstacles in their life. Please email teamhalley@gmail.com with the composer you would like, and I'll post it on the blog.

Franz Joseph Haydn - PATTY
George Frederick Handel - SUMMER
Sergei Rachmaninov - ADRIANNA
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Gustav Mahler - HANNAH
Giuseppe Verdi
Johannes Brahms - JAISHA
Franz Liszt - GRACE
Frederic Chopin - BENJAMIN
Robert Schumann
Franz Schubert - LUKE
Richard Wagner
Ludwig van Beethoven - TARA
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - SAMANTHA
Johann Sebastian Bach - CALEB
Edvard Grieg
Antonio Vivaldi - RACHEL
Johann Pachelbel - RAHEL
Johann Strauss II - MACK
Claude Debussy - MEGAN
  

Journeyman

Read/Study


1- Listen to and memorize the 1) composer and 2) name of song for the classical song list provided. There will be a quiz in class and prizes for top grades (maybe a new car).


Note: You will need to scroll down each page to find the correct audio recording that matches the song name.

1. Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67, "Fate": I. Allegro Con Brio
2. Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Op. 8, "Spring": Allegro
3. Richard Wagner - The Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries
4. Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne No. 2 In E-Flat Major, Op. 9
5. Johann Pachelbel - Canon In D Major
6. Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral suites No. 3 In D Major, BWV 1068: Air
7. Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L 75: Clair de Lune
8. Johann Strauss II - On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314
9. Johannes Brahms - Hungarian Dance No. 5 In G Minor
10. Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20: Scene
11. Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite No. 2: Habanera
12. Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125, "Choral": Ode an Die Freude
13. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenade No. 13 In G Major, K. 525, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro
14.  George Frideric Handel - The Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah Chorus
15.  Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood

 

Know/Understand
Choose One:
 • Start with a blank canvas or big sheet of paper and paints. Turn on your favorite style of music and create a piece of art based soley on the emotions that the music generates in you. Bring your artwork to class and we will try to guess what kind of music you listened to as you painted.

• Learn how to play a classical piece of music or compose an original song to share with the class.

Master

Read/Study

1- Watch this TED talk on music and emotion. Write a 1-2 page paper on insights you have observed or learned about of how music effects you or society in a unique way. Bring to class and hand in. I want to hear your thoughts on the subject and I will love reading them.

2-Bring an instrument or sound maker to class (real or invented)

We will be having a guest come in for Master. 

It'll be great to see you all again :)