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    • Drawing Exercises & Shaded Drawing
    • Painting Challenge
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    • Design Challenge
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    • Word Art Challenge
    • Term Test Project: Variations on a Theme
  • ART 3
    • Relief Paper Drawing Exercise
    • Drawing Challenge
    • Extreme Perspective Challenge
    • Abstract and Nonobjective Painting
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    • Emotional Portraits
    • Abstract Realism Painting
    • Creative Canvas OR Creative Tools Painting
    • Poetry Inspired Design
    • Develop Your Style
    • Conversation Fragments
    • Wood Burning
    • Set Your Restraints
    • Book Sculpture
    • Thank You!
    • Senior Tray
    • Art Portfolio 2: Themed Challenge
  • 8TH ART
    • Principles of Design: BALANCE
    • Principles of Design: CONTRAST
    • Principles of Design: EMPHASIS
    • Principles of Design: MOVEMENT
    • Principles of Design: PATTERN
    • Principles of Design: RHYTHM
    • Principles of Design: UNITY
    • Extra Time: Coil Baskets
  • 7TH ART
    • Elements of Art: LINE
    • Elements of Art: COLOR
    • Elements of Art: SHAPE
    • Elements of Art: VALUE
    • Elements of Art: FORM
    • Elements of Art: TEXTURE
    • Elements of Art: SPACE
    • Elements of Art: OPTIONS
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    • SCHOOL SPIRIT
    • POSTER DESIGN
    • ROCKTOBER
    • SELF-PORTRAITS
    • HOLIDAY
    • ANIMALS
    • CLAY
    • COLOR
    • FIBER ART
    • GROWING THINGS
    • PAPER SCULPTURE
    • DESIGN YOUR OWN
    • WATERCOLOR COLORED PENCIL
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    • VIRTUAL SNOW DAYS
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    • STANDARDS BASED GRADING
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    • Joining Google Classroom
    • Student Self-Eval
    • Meditative Art Techniques
    • Google Drawing Mosaics
    • Photo Resource Info
    • Clip Art Resource Info
    • Procreate Info and Tutorials
    • Procreate Challenges and Tips
    • Canva and Ipiccy Tutorials
    • Random Art Stuff
    • Extra Time/Learn More:
    • 20-21 Virtual Art Fair
    • Mrs. Baack's Art
Art 2: Design Challenge
Let's start with a video that talks about design.  EVERYTHING (both objects and visual images) that is not made in the natural world has been designed by someone! 
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​QUICK REMINDER: In visual art, remember that we use the Elements of Art (left column) and the Principles of Design (right column) to organize our creative ideas. 
In this project, you will have three Design Challenge options. Which elements and principles will be most important for each option?

1.  Mandala Design:
The mandala  is an ancient and universal design form that is found, in various forms, in religions and rituals all over the world, especially Hinduism and Buddhism.  The meaning of the word mandala in Sanskrit is circle. 
Learn about and create a mandala design, then color it using the color breakdown from a food box.  MUCH more info in the handout below! (click on "Download File") 
​I will also be giving you a demonstration of how to do this.
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2.  Four Season Design:
The seasons govern much of our life and have been a source of inspiration for artists through the ages. Your assignment is to use the symbols of each season to design a 4 part artwork - one part for each season. Your piece will be 12” x 12” and you will divide your design into 4 parts.
Create a design for each season using a variety of symbols that have meaning for YOU.   
Fill your space with objects and designs. Your design can focus on nature, holidays, personal events and memories, or a combination of all three.

*In the interest of originality, you may NOT include a tree in your 4 season design. 
* Please note that the above artworks are examples to get you started. Student work will replace this when available.


3. Island Map of My Life:
Turn the events and activities of your life into a map of an island that represents your life journey and interests.  Use a variety of  landforms to help tell your story and don't be afraid to represent plans for the future. 
Landform examples: lake, river, pond, gulf, ocean, mountains, valley, forest, desert, beach, etc. 
After sketching it out, use watercolor and ink to paint and fill in the details.
Include a key with your map and a dotted line to represent your path.
The example on the right is my sketched idea, while the other two are basic finished pieces by students.  
There are a variety of ways to approach this, so have fun with it!

​Reflection Questions:
1. How can we use the objects that surround us to inspire our ideas?
2.  What are the joys and frustrations of creating something from scratch without worrying about drawing something "so it looks like the photo? (i.e. being a DESIGNER!)
3.  Which Elements and Principles were most important to your project? Explain why.
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  • HOME
  • ART 1
    • Drawing Exercises & Shading Options
    • Colored Pencil Challenge
    • Painting Challenge
    • Paper Plate Sculpture Challenge
    • Digital Art History Poster
    • Pastel/Oil Pastel Master Study
    • Digital Personal Poster
    • Glidden's Guernica
    • Clay Challenge
    • Curiosity Project
    • Song Lyric Design Challenge
    • Options
    • Term Test Project: Personal Squares
  • ART 2
    • Drawing Exercises & Shaded Drawing
    • Painting Challenge
    • Collage Challenge
    • Clay Tile
    • Design Challenge
    • Digital Letter Art
    • Digital Layered Landscape and Still LIfe Painting
    • Pen and Ink Collage Challenge
    • Linoleum Block Printing
    • Colored Pencil Challenge
    • Word Art Challenge
    • Term Test Project: Variations on a Theme
  • ART 3
    • Relief Paper Drawing Exercise
    • Drawing Challenge
    • Extreme Perspective Challenge
    • Abstract and Nonobjective Painting
    • Pastel/Oil Pastel Challenge
    • Clay Challenge
    • Watercolor Challenge
    • Digital Challenge: Biographical Collage
    • Ipad Pro and Apple Pencil
    • Digital Media Tribute
    • Digital Positive Message Video
    • Throwing on the Wheel
    • Paper Sculpture Challenge
    • Creative Lettering Challenge
    • Term Test Project - Handmade Book
  • ART 4
    • Senior Square/One Powerful Word
    • Drawing Challenge
    • Creative Tool Painting
    • Innocent/Sinister
    • Collage Mask Challenge
    • Creative Photo Challenge
    • Contemporary Sculpture
    • Oil Pastel/Pastel Challenge
    • Clay Vessel Challenge
    • Mixed Media Printmaking Collage
    • Colored Pencil Challenge
    • Digital Art Options
    • Throwing on the Wheel
    • 8 Idea Challenge
    • Final Test Project Options
  • ART PORTFOLIO
    • Senior Square
    • "Choice" Word
    • Procreate Collage
    • 6 Word Memoir/Life Mantra
    • New Perspective
    • Font/Lettering Challenge
    • Hidden Message Art
    • Emotional Portraits
    • Abstract Realism Painting
    • Creative Canvas OR Creative Tools Painting
    • Poetry Inspired Design
    • Develop Your Style
    • Conversation Fragments
    • Wood Burning
    • Set Your Restraints
    • Book Sculpture
    • Thank You!
    • Senior Tray
    • Art Portfolio 2: Themed Challenge
  • 8TH ART
    • Principles of Design: BALANCE
    • Principles of Design: CONTRAST
    • Principles of Design: EMPHASIS
    • Principles of Design: MOVEMENT
    • Principles of Design: PATTERN
    • Principles of Design: RHYTHM
    • Principles of Design: UNITY
    • Extra Time: Coil Baskets
  • 7TH ART
    • Elements of Art: LINE
    • Elements of Art: COLOR
    • Elements of Art: SHAPE
    • Elements of Art: VALUE
    • Elements of Art: FORM
    • Elements of Art: TEXTURE
    • Elements of Art: SPACE
    • Elements of Art: OPTIONS
  • 4TH-6TH
    • SCHOOL SPIRIT
    • POSTER DESIGN
    • ROCKTOBER
    • SELF-PORTRAITS
    • HOLIDAY
    • ANIMALS
    • CLAY
    • COLOR
    • FIBER ART
    • GROWING THINGS
    • PAPER SCULPTURE
    • DESIGN YOUR OWN
    • WATERCOLOR COLORED PENCIL
    • ART FUN STUFF
    • VIRTUAL SNOW DAYS
  • MISC.
    • GR Art Classes
    • Artist List
    • STANDARDS BASED GRADING
    • Google Sites Digital Portfolio
    • Joining Google Classroom
    • Student Self-Eval
    • Meditative Art Techniques
    • Google Drawing Mosaics
    • Photo Resource Info
    • Clip Art Resource Info
    • Procreate Info and Tutorials
    • Procreate Challenges and Tips
    • Canva and Ipiccy Tutorials
    • Random Art Stuff
    • Extra Time/Learn More:
    • 20-21 Virtual Art Fair
    • Mrs. Baack's Art