October 3, 2009- Welcome- Info and Drawing

Unit Concepts
- Syllabus Review
- Contact Info
- The NEW GT blog
-Student critique and pre-drawing

Studio Problem/Approaches
- Students will create a pre-drawing of a figure using their prior knowledge of proportion,
value, and observational skills. Students will have the opportunity to work with charcoal
and gesso to complete the problem. Class critiques will be held to help the student
discover their personal goals for the year in GT art.

Homework: Pack a small bag for our field trip to the Howard Peter Rawlings Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens! Include pencils, pens, colored pencils, and other dry media the student enjoys
drawing with, and a sketchbook, snack, water bottle, and a $3 donation for the conservatory.
 October 24, 2009- Field Trip- Botanical Gardens
Unit Concepts
-Sketching on site
-Observational drawing
-Depicting interior angles in a
drawing
-Contour line work to define edges
of objects

Studio Problem/Approaches
- Students will experience drawing on site in their sketchbook. Students will
have approximately 2 hours to make 3 small drawings of the plant life and crops
available in the gardens, and at least 1 sketch of the interior building itself.
These sketches will be used for a print composition in the next session.

Homework:Using the sketches from the gardens, plan 1 composition that is 6 x 9

inches to be used for a print. You may need to make more than one sketch to get a
successful composition!
 November 7, 2009- Botanical Linocuts
Unit Concepts
- Composing a composition
-Understanding negative/positive
shapes or space
-Line variety to show value,
texture, and edges

Studio Problem/Approaches
- Students will examine the composition they have developed from the botanical
gardens and make a relief linocut print of the image. Students will learn the
correct use of a printing press and make multiple copies of their to create a
varied edition. This problem may continue to the next session.

Homework: None required for the next session.

 November 21, 2009- Linocuts-Varied Edition
Unit Concepts
-Edition and varied edition in
printmaking
-Color theory and color layering

Studio Problem/Approaches
- Students will continue their linocut started during the last session. Students will
complete proofing prints, and complete the relief printing plate. Editions will be
discussed and made as well as varied editions with an emphasis in color and layering.
Students will also prepare for their next field-experience.

Homework: Pack a small bag for the B & O Railroad Museum!

Bring pencils, pens, charcoal, sketchbook, a snack, and drink.
 December 5, 2009 B&O Railroad Museum
Unit Concepts
Artists work from a variety of
references, studying through direct
observation.
Utilization of different media can
yield different results and effects.

Studio Problem/Approaches
Students will visit the B&O Railroad Museum to sketch the collection.
One study will be completed with each charcoal/pastel., pen, pencil, and pen to create a
series of at least four works.

Homework: None required for the next session.

 December 19, 2009 Still Life Narrative
Unit Concepts
Working from Observation
Manipulating the Elements of Art
to emphasize a narrative

Studio Problem/Approaches
Students will personally select a still life object that can be recorded as it
changes environment, or a group of objects that can be arranged to have a
personal narrative.

Homework: None required for the next session.

 January 9, 2010 Costumed Figure
Unit Concepts
The human figure has been studied by
artists and a subject for artwork
throughout history.

Studio Problem/Approaches
Students will work from a live costumed model and complete a
combination of short studies and longer well-developed work.

Homework:
Sketchbook entry: Find 5 ‘connection’ examples of objects and
faces.
 January 23, 2010 Visual Analogy
Unit Concepts
Working from observation
Using imagination to create visual
connections between portrait and
object

Studio Problem/Approaches
Using oil pastel or paint students will create a work that illustrates
a visual connection between a portrait and ordinary object.

Homework: Sketchbook Entry: Find 3 artists with a style you wish to

apply to your painted object. Attach images in sketchbook.
 February 6, 2010 Ordinary to Extraordinary: The
Painted Object
Unit Concepts
Transforming the surface of and
object using paint and other media.
Adapting another artist’s style to
one’s own personal application

Studio Problem/Approaches
Students will use a master artist as
inspiration to transform the surface of
an ordinary object.

Homework: Sketchbook Entry: Find 5 examples of interiors that interest you

in preparation for the Mall Field trip next week. We will meet at the Mall in
Columbia next week.
 February 20, The Columbia Mall
Unit Concepts:
Figure/Ground is the
relationship between the
model and the
surrounding
environment.

Studio Problem/Approaches
Capture a figure, or groups of figures, interacting inside
an interior space. Students will meet near the Carrousel
at the Columbia Mall

Homework: None required for the next session.

 March 6, Book Binding
Unit Concepts:
Books are bound using
various techniques that
help keep the spine and
form intact over time.

Studio Problem/Approaches
Choose one of the binding techniques discussed in class
to create a Visual Journal.

Homework: None required for the next session.

 March 20, Collaborative Drawing
Unit Concepts:
Prompts are a chance for artists
to respond to different materials
and problems. Collaborations
are a chance to work with other
artists.

Studio Problem/Approaches:
Collaborate with other artists to create experimental
drawings in your newly bound visual journals.

Homework: Prepare to work in Old Ellicott City. Make at least 1 practice

piece of art using the material of your choice that you would like to work with
during this field experience.
 April 17, Old Ellicott City
Unit Concepts:
Storefronts are a popular
theme amongst
landscape artists for
their depth as well as
their reflective quality.

Studio Problem/Approaches:
Explore Old Ellicott City to find an eye-catching storefront or
display to paint. Students will meet near the Train Station, on site.

Homework: None required for the next session.

 April 24, Preparation for the GT Art Exhibition/
Final Critique
Unit Concepts: An Art Show
is the best way to showcase
the work students have done
over the course of the
program.

Studio Problem/Approaches: Students will choose the

artwork they would like to display in the GT Art Show,
matte work, and write out labels.

Homework: Students will email an artist

Statement to instructors.