Dear Upcoming Art III -
So glad you signed up for Art III next year! I know you probably have some mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. Do not worry,…regardless of your skill level and goals, we will have a fun and productive year together.
Taking some time over the summer to continue thinking about and making art will best prepare you for taking Art III. Don’t think of this as a homework assignment, but more as a great opportunity to make something new, have fun and get ahead. Art III is about discovering who you are as an artist and building a portfolio that prepares you for college entrance, awards, & scholarships. Whether you plan to study art in college or not, you can use your portfolio to gain recognition, give you a creative edge, and show growth as a visual thinker/problem solver...all things that colleges and companies look for in today’s competitive visual world.
This summer I am asking you to do two things that we will share the second week back in the Fall. If you don’t accomplish them this summer, you’ll have a lot of homework to start off the year…and that’s not the point.
1. SKETCHBOOK: Use your sketchbook like an artist. Take it along on trips, journal ideas, practice drawing interesting views from observation, experiment with media, research artists, document, and record thoughts from ordinary to extraordinary. Fill 5 or more pages in your sketchbook. If you are taking Art III for AP credit, you can start thinking about a concentration theme. A concentration is a series of work that shows development and exploration on a topic that you select. Deciding where to start can be difficult and overwhelming. Use your sketchbook to brainstorm potential concentration topics and ideas within. Think of it like an author deciding on a title/topic for a book (your concentration) and the chapters (ideas for artworks) within.
2. A FINAL WORK: To keep that creative side of your brain active, make an artwork that is strong enough to be in your portfolio. This is a work of your choice. Consider using a media that you are seeking to master. Consider a traditional problem that’s solved in a new way (self-portrait, landscape, still life, figure, etc.) and shows off your technical skills. This work should be from observation. This work should be bigger than a sketchbook page (18”x 24” is great size to work). If you’re stuck over what to do, consider being inspired by artists or making a piece based upon one of your concentration ideas. Remember this will be how you introduce yourself to the class and your first impression. So show off your great ideas, strengths and talents!
If you are doing a summer art program, this will easily satisfy the requirements for the assignment. I look forward to working with you next year. Have a great summer!
~ Mr. English
http://mrenglishartroom.com
So glad you signed up for Art III next year! I know you probably have some mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. Do not worry,…regardless of your skill level and goals, we will have a fun and productive year together.
Taking some time over the summer to continue thinking about and making art will best prepare you for taking Art III. Don’t think of this as a homework assignment, but more as a great opportunity to make something new, have fun and get ahead. Art III is about discovering who you are as an artist and building a portfolio that prepares you for college entrance, awards, & scholarships. Whether you plan to study art in college or not, you can use your portfolio to gain recognition, give you a creative edge, and show growth as a visual thinker/problem solver...all things that colleges and companies look for in today’s competitive visual world.
This summer I am asking you to do two things that we will share the second week back in the Fall. If you don’t accomplish them this summer, you’ll have a lot of homework to start off the year…and that’s not the point.
1. SKETCHBOOK: Use your sketchbook like an artist. Take it along on trips, journal ideas, practice drawing interesting views from observation, experiment with media, research artists, document, and record thoughts from ordinary to extraordinary. Fill 5 or more pages in your sketchbook. If you are taking Art III for AP credit, you can start thinking about a concentration theme. A concentration is a series of work that shows development and exploration on a topic that you select. Deciding where to start can be difficult and overwhelming. Use your sketchbook to brainstorm potential concentration topics and ideas within. Think of it like an author deciding on a title/topic for a book (your concentration) and the chapters (ideas for artworks) within.
2. A FINAL WORK: To keep that creative side of your brain active, make an artwork that is strong enough to be in your portfolio. This is a work of your choice. Consider using a media that you are seeking to master. Consider a traditional problem that’s solved in a new way (self-portrait, landscape, still life, figure, etc.) and shows off your technical skills. This work should be from observation. This work should be bigger than a sketchbook page (18”x 24” is great size to work). If you’re stuck over what to do, consider being inspired by artists or making a piece based upon one of your concentration ideas. Remember this will be how you introduce yourself to the class and your first impression. So show off your great ideas, strengths and talents!
If you are doing a summer art program, this will easily satisfy the requirements for the assignment. I look forward to working with you next year. Have a great summer!
~ Mr. English
http://mrenglishartroom.com
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