Workshop Wednesday, May 4th!

Thanks Mr. Rugland!

A big THANK YOU to Mr. Rugland for helping Ms. Deck make "The Tracy's" for our five major awards.

Project Day #5: Wed., April 6, 2011: Production Meetings

Now that our large group work is completed, students will begin their small group work/production meetings with Tracy...starting tomorrow!

Here is the schedule:

• 10:10am - 10:40am - Group 1 - Ashley, Morgan, Sam & Kevin
• 11:15-11:40am - Group 2 - Braydon, Donald & Tyson
• 11:45-12:15am - Group 3 - Alyssa, Kianna & Raylene
• 1:20 - 1:45pm - Group 4 - Elizabeth, Angela, Lane & Adam 
• 1:50-2:20pm - Group 5 - Jada, Teneisha & Nateesha
• 2:45-3:15pm - Group 6 - Jewel, Ariel & Nina

Our actual production starts Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of next week.  Any materials needed had to be handed in (in list form) to Tracy TODAY.

The Identity Dolls and Mini-Artist Statements

Arts Ed. 7/8: Arts Smarts Identity Project

Your assignment: 

Take a look at the paper doll cutout examples handout.  You may choose to alter the pattern example ANY way so that it represents YO or….create your own paper doll of you (see other examples)!

Due:  Next Class.  You have the weekend to work on this, but…it will be handed in/graded next class. 

Possible Marks:  3/3

3/3 Others can tell who this doll was made by because it captures their identity. You can tell the student put a lot of time/thought into this product.  Original use of materials.  Innovative.

2/3   I figured out who the doll was made by because they put their name on it.  Doll kinda captures their identity, but it could be stated stronger, visually. The student might have put some time into this project outside of class, but it was more likely done during class time.  Kinda original.  Maybe they materials other than those supplied in class.

1/3   Student started, but their doll was not anywhere near being finished.  It looks like they rushed the project to just get the experience over with.  Others can’t tell who this doll represents.

0/3   The student was absent/Did not attempt or use class time well.

The Rules: 

There are no rules!  Just be creative and keep the above marking rubric in mind. CUT OUT your doll and put your name on back.

Sample Ideas/solutions to this problem (Also known as how to get 3/3):

Use paint, markers, crayons, colored pencil, dried pasta, yarn, wire, beads, newspaper, magazine, photographs, rocks, make it into a cookie, cut paper, confetti, sequins, glitter, words/phrases, felt, fabric, lace, ribbon, or anything else you may have lying around your house.  You may want to transform your paper doll to have moving parts or accessories.

On Monday, I will set up a little paper doll gallery so that you can share your creation. Creativity is key.  Go wild!  I look forward to seeing you all Monday with your “Mini-Me’s”! Prizes will be awarded for various categories in our gallery. 

New Pictures in the Project Web Gallery

Ms. Deck has posted some new project photos in the online gallery.  You will need a password to view the pictures.  Email Ms. Deck @ shelley.deck@pvsd.ca or shelley@shelleydeck.com to make a request and she will send the password to you.

Project Day #4: Monday, April 4, 2011

Today was the last day of the full group work and project training.  We had to combine the previously scheduled day 4 and day 5 because we had a snow day and lost a day.  That day will hopefully permit Tracy to run some mini projects with the Fine Arts Club students, grade 6 and grade 9's. 

Here's what was originally planned and collapsed into one day:


Class 4 – Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Day 6
Teachers:  AM‐ Baade & Laurie;
PM – Baade
Morning
• Class check-­in
• Photography exercise review & questions
• Writing exercises
BREAK
• Group check-­in.
• Forming production groups, group ethic & roles within group
LUNCH
• Group check-­‐in
• Project idea discussions & outlines
BREAK
• Storyboard overview
• Group storyboarding


Class 5 – Monday, April 4th, 2011
Day 1
Teachers:
AM-­‐ Baade; PM – Deck & Laurie
Morning
• Class check-­‐in
• Storyboard reviews & shot list information
BREAK
• Storyboard & Shotlist
LUNCH
• Project requirements to move into production
• Storyboard & shot list continued…
• Meeting times booked with groups
**NOTE: After this class, students will book a production meeting with Tracy for Class 6 (now 5).

Class #3: WED. March 23rd, 2011

Class #3 – Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - Day 6
Teachers:
AM -­ Baade & Laurie;
PM - Baade
Morning
• Class check-­‐in
• Equipment exercise review
BREAK
• Background, lighting, angles, composition
LUNCH
• Photography exercise ‐ manual techniques. (groups of 3 or 4)
Special requirements: *all cameras & tripods

*SD cards due at the end of class.