Tuesday, June 8, 2010:
You worked on the murals and a final assignment.
See many of you during final exam period to finish your work before it can go up.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
34th CLASS - MURALS
Tuesday, June 1, 2010:
Keep on coming during lunch and times during the Final Exam Period to finish the murals.
Good work today!
Keep on coming during lunch and times during the Final Exam Period to finish the murals.
Good work today!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
33rd CLASS - MURALS
Tuesday, May 25, 2010:
We're finishing up on the murals. They will look very nice once they are put up. I am available at lunch if you want to work then.
We're finishing up on the murals. They will look very nice once they are put up. I am available at lunch if you want to work then.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
30th CLASS - MURALS
Friday, April 30, 2010:
Most of you were gone getting ready for the Fashion Show. Those of you in class had the choice to work on your mural or other homework.
I AM AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH FOR YOU TO COME WORK ON YOUR MURALS - LET ME KNOW ASAP WHEN YOU HAVE TIME TO COME! MAY WILL BE FULL OF OUTINGS AND EVENTS... LOTS WILL BE GOING ON AND YOU'LL BE STARTING FINAL LESs SOON... LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU CAN COME!
Most of you were gone getting ready for the Fashion Show. Those of you in class had the choice to work on your mural or other homework.
I AM AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH FOR YOU TO COME WORK ON YOUR MURALS - LET ME KNOW ASAP WHEN YOU HAVE TIME TO COME! MAY WILL BE FULL OF OUTINGS AND EVENTS... LOTS WILL BE GOING ON AND YOU'LL BE STARTING FINAL LESs SOON... LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU CAN COME!
Friday, April 23, 2010
29th CLASS - MURALS
Thursday, April 22, 2010:
Keep working hard at your murals... we do not have many classes left to finish them.
I am available if you want to paint at lunch also, especially for those of you who have missed.
Keep working hard at your murals... we do not have many classes left to finish them.
I am available if you want to paint at lunch also, especially for those of you who have missed.
Friday, April 16, 2010
28th CLASS - MURALS
Thursday, April 15, 2010:
It was nice to see different visitors today! Good work.
It was nice to see different visitors today! Good work.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
24th & 25th CLASSES - SOUND ART AND MURALS
TODAY:
You began painting your murals :)
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010:
You finished your sound art and appreciation.
You began painting your murals :)
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010:
You finished your sound art and appreciation.
Friday, March 12, 2010
23rd CLASS - SOUND ART
Today:
While waiting for the wood to come in, we created sound art. Nice visuals everyone.
While waiting for the wood to come in, we created sound art. Nice visuals everyone.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
21st CLASS - GRAFFITI LES XVI
Today:
Onward with the murals...
You wrote down your measurements and preferred background colours and finished year book covers. If you have time to meet in the upcoming week to cut and paint the wood, please let me know before next class.
Bonne fin de semaine!
Onward with the murals...
You wrote down your measurements and preferred background colours and finished year book covers. If you have time to meet in the upcoming week to cut and paint the wood, please let me know before next class.
Bonne fin de semaine!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
20th CLASS - 2009-10 YEAR BOOK COVER CONTEST II
Today:
You worked on your cover, filled out an artist statement (C2 - Messages) and walked around and appreciated other artists' works (C3 - Appreciates). Work was put in your processfolio.
You worked on your cover, filled out an artist statement (C2 - Messages) and walked around and appreciated other artists' works (C3 - Appreciates). Work was put in your processfolio.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
19th CLASS - 2009-10 YEAR BOOK COVER CONTEST
Today:
You designed a cover to be considered in teh 2009-10 Year Book Cover Contest!
You designed a cover to be considered in teh 2009-10 Year Book Cover Contest!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
17th CLASS - ENVIRONMENTAL LES II
Today:
1) We finished the video while you worked on your assignment.
The assignment is due at the end of next class January 27 (Day 9)
1) We finished the video while you worked on your assignment.
The assignment is due at the end of next class January 27 (Day 9)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
16th CLASS - ENVIRONMENTAL LES I
Tuesday, January 12, 2010:
1) We took a break from the Graffiti LES while our project materials come in and we scheduled the project time-period within the other classes.
2) You had the choice of working on two projects:
- What is your dream home? Create a visual of it from the outside and a floor plan of the inside. The catch is that it must communicate how it is environmentally friendly and draw on our natural resources.
- Design a clothing line that is environmentally friendly and communicates how the materials, and processing is globally conscious.
3) We worked in the VCN room and began watching Home for inspiration.
If you missed class:
Can you please watch up to around 55:00:00. This is optional, but may help you come up with ideas :)
1) We took a break from the Graffiti LES while our project materials come in and we scheduled the project time-period within the other classes.
2) You had the choice of working on two projects:
- What is your dream home? Create a visual of it from the outside and a floor plan of the inside. The catch is that it must communicate how it is environmentally friendly and draw on our natural resources.
- Design a clothing line that is environmentally friendly and communicates how the materials, and processing is globally conscious.
3) We worked in the VCN room and began watching Home for inspiration.
If you missed class:
Can you please watch up to around 55:00:00. This is optional, but may help you come up with ideas :)
Monday, December 21, 2009
15TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES XV
Today:
1) We finalized the schedule with all your classes to present to the teachers to know what classes are okay to miss to build our mural schedule.
2) You continued your transparency work.
1) We finalized the schedule with all your classes to present to the teachers to know what classes are okay to miss to build our mural schedule.
2) You continued your transparency work.
Monday, December 14, 2009
14TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES XIIII
Today:
1) We discussed the outcome of the staff meeting re: the mural.
2) In you media teams, you started to transfer your drafts onto transparent paper for later.
3) You continued drafting new ideas.
4) We began creating a schedule to present to staff members for approval to block off time in the new year.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
1) We discussed the outcome of the staff meeting re: the mural.
2) In you media teams, you started to transfer your drafts onto transparent paper for later.
3) You continued drafting new ideas.
4) We began creating a schedule to present to staff members for approval to block off time in the new year.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Monday, December 7, 2009
13TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES XIII
Today:
You created the plan that I will be presenting on your behalf at the upcoming staff meeting on Thursday.
If you missed class:
You have until this Wednesday to get your plan into me. It must be detailed. It must include the section of the stairwell you wish to use. It also must include the purpose of your piece (linking graffiti elements, mural aspects, and student identity together).
You created the plan that I will be presenting on your behalf at the upcoming staff meeting on Thursday.
If you missed class:
You have until this Wednesday to get your plan into me. It must be detailed. It must include the section of the stairwell you wish to use. It also must include the purpose of your piece (linking graffiti elements, mural aspects, and student identity together).
Monday, November 30, 2009
12TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES XII
Today:
1) You brought your ideas together on your media teams.
2) There was a class discussion.
3) We visited the space again. Space was delegated to everyone.
If you missed class:
See me ASAP.
Next class Monday, December 7 (Day 4):
Your good copy of your ideas are due so we can put them together and create a presentation plan for the upcoming staff meeting.
1) You brought your ideas together on your media teams.
2) There was a class discussion.
3) We visited the space again. Space was delegated to everyone.
If you missed class:
See me ASAP.
Next class Monday, December 7 (Day 4):
Your good copy of your ideas are due so we can put them together and create a presentation plan for the upcoming staff meeting.
Monday, November 23, 2009
11TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES XI
Today:
1) Everyone was back.
2) We had a class discussion about how to go about creating the mural.
3) We had a look at the space.
If you missed class, make sure you are ready for
Next class Monday, November 30: Everyone needs their drafted ideas (individual and group).
1) Everyone was back.
2) We had a class discussion about how to go about creating the mural.
3) We had a look at the space.
If you missed class, make sure you are ready for
Next class Monday, November 30: Everyone needs their drafted ideas (individual and group).
Monday, November 16, 2009
10TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES X
Thursday, November 12, 2009:
Most of the class was participating in a CLC project.
If you missed class:
1) We discussed the possibility of using the stairwell from the second to third floor for our mural.
2) In your groups, you discussed ideas of how all crews can work together.
3) We are going to formulate a plan to present at an upcoming staff meeting.
Most of the class was participating in a CLC project.
If you missed class:
1) We discussed the possibility of using the stairwell from the second to third floor for our mural.
2) In your groups, you discussed ideas of how all crews can work together.
3) We are going to formulate a plan to present at an upcoming staff meeting.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
9TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES VIIII
Today:
1) You were given some time to finish up your individual identity piece using graffiti and different images and symbols.
2) You chose your crew (team of 5 in total). You presented your identity piece to everyone.
3) You then discussed, if you were creating a mural only with your crew, how you would put all of your ideas together. You chose a speaker.
4) Each crew presented all individual pieces and the speaker discussed the ideas to the rest of the crews (as a class).
5) As a class, you were asked what ideas would work best.
No one missed class! Way to be here!
Next class Thursday, November 12 (Day 9): Think about all the pros and cons for all of the ideas discussed and be ready to discuss it please.
1) You were given some time to finish up your individual identity piece using graffiti and different images and symbols.
2) You chose your crew (team of 5 in total). You presented your identity piece to everyone.
3) You then discussed, if you were creating a mural only with your crew, how you would put all of your ideas together. You chose a speaker.
4) Each crew presented all individual pieces and the speaker discussed the ideas to the rest of the crews (as a class).
5) As a class, you were asked what ideas would work best.
No one missed class! Way to be here!
Next class Thursday, November 12 (Day 9): Think about all the pros and cons for all of the ideas discussed and be ready to discuss it please.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
8TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES VIII
Today:
1) You received a letter from a patron regarding a mural focusing on identity and student life.
2) We brainstormed what "identity" is... you came up with in-depth ideas about all the things/places/people influencing who you are.
3) Using all forms of graffiti and images, you started visualizing the ideas brainstormed focusing on YOU.
If you missed class: Please complete the above work as it is due...
Next class Thursday, November 5 (Day 4): You need to be ready to discuss your work and how it represents your identity.
1) You received a letter from a patron regarding a mural focusing on identity and student life.
2) We brainstormed what "identity" is... you came up with in-depth ideas about all the things/places/people influencing who you are.
3) Using all forms of graffiti and images, you started visualizing the ideas brainstormed focusing on YOU.
If you missed class: Please complete the above work as it is due...
Next class Thursday, November 5 (Day 4): You need to be ready to discuss your work and how it represents your identity.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
7TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES VII - EVALUATIONS & POLITICAL/MESSAGE MURALS
Today:
1) You received evaluations and organized your processfolios.
2) We went to the computer lab and continued discussion about different murals as a class and in small groups. Your interpretations of messages were impressive!
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Thursday, October 29 (Day 9): Be prepared to discuss why you think we spent the last 2 classes discussing what we did. How does it relate to our visit to rue Cartier? What can those experiences show us about creating murals as a group? Try coming up with 5 solid ideas.
1) You received evaluations and organized your processfolios.
2) We went to the computer lab and continued discussion about different murals as a class and in small groups. Your interpretations of messages were impressive!
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Thursday, October 29 (Day 9): Be prepared to discuss why you think we spent the last 2 classes discussing what we did. How does it relate to our visit to rue Cartier? What can those experiences show us about creating murals as a group? Try coming up with 5 solid ideas.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
6TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES VI - DISCUSSING A MURAL IN THE SCHOOL AND GRAFFITI ARTISTS ON THE WEB
Today:
1) We discussed as a class the posibility of creating a graffiti mural in the school.
2) We joined the other class and brought our ideas together.
3) T. LeBlanc and myself will look into the possibilities discussed.
4) T. LeBlanc showcased several pieces of graffiti mural artwork on the web that we all discussed.
If you missed class: See me for the website so you can visit it yourself. I will post it on this blog in the next day or so, also.
1) We discussed as a class the posibility of creating a graffiti mural in the school.
2) We joined the other class and brought our ideas together.
3) T. LeBlanc and myself will look into the possibilities discussed.
4) T. LeBlanc showcased several pieces of graffiti mural artwork on the web that we all discussed.
If you missed class: See me for the website so you can visit it yourself. I will post it on this blog in the next day or so, also.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
5TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES V - PROJECT APPRECIATIONS AND TECHNO-GRAFFITI
Today:
1) The Cartier Project appreications were collected.
2) You had a demonstration of one of the best free online graffiti programs available: Graffiti Creator.
3) You created your own "throw up" graffiti using this technology and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class: Click on the link above to create your own "throw up" and e-mail or hand it in to me BEFORE next class please.
Before next class Thursday, October 15 (Day 9): It's a long time away so keep experimenting with the different types of "throw ups" you can create. Can you find any other online free programs? Have a great long weekend!
1) The Cartier Project appreications were collected.
2) You had a demonstration of one of the best free online graffiti programs available: Graffiti Creator.
3) You created your own "throw up" graffiti using this technology and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class: Click on the link above to create your own "throw up" and e-mail or hand it in to me BEFORE next class please.
Before next class Thursday, October 15 (Day 9): It's a long time away so keep experimenting with the different types of "throw ups" you can create. Can you find any other online free programs? Have a great long weekend!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
4TH CLASS - GRAFFITI LES IV - FIELD TRIP TO CARTIER
*********Credit to the artwork is given to the artists and Espace Cartier.******
Today:
1) You handed in your homework assignment experimenting with a different graffiti technique than what you handed in at the end of last class.
2) We discussed the Cartier Graffiti Project.
3) We discussed the history and making of la Murale: parole aux jeunes. See me for the handout as I am not able to link it here.
3) We discussed the history and making of la Murale: parole aux jeunes. See me for the handout as I am not able to link it here.
4) We walked to the mural to appreciate it live and took pictures.
5) We came back to QHS ready for your next class. I hope today was worthwhile to give you some examples of different techniques.
If you missed class: See me to hand in your assignment from today and for the project assignment outline as it is due at the beginning of next class. You can print off the other information above.
Next class Tuesday, October 6 (Day 4): Your Cartier Graffiti Project assignment is due at the beginning of class.
Next class Tuesday, October 6 (Day 4): Your Cartier Graffiti Project assignment is due at the beginning of class.
Monday, September 21, 2009
3RD CLASS - GRAFFITI LES III
Today:
1) We reviewed the PowerPoint.
2) You chose 1 style to focus on and completed your first assignment.
If you missed class: See me for the evaluation sheet.
Next class September 29 (Day 9): Your second assignment is due (experimenting with your second style of choice) at the beginning of class. We will be walking to see the graffiti mural on rue Cartier!! You will recieve information and permission forms about it this week.
1) We reviewed the PowerPoint.
2) You chose 1 style to focus on and completed your first assignment.
If you missed class: See me for the evaluation sheet.
Next class September 29 (Day 9): Your second assignment is due (experimenting with your second style of choice) at the beginning of class. We will be walking to see the graffiti mural on rue Cartier!! You will recieve information and permission forms about it this week.
Monday, September 14, 2009
2ND CLASS - GRAFFITI LES II
Today:
1) We began the Graffiti LES II by learning about graffiti history and understanding the fine line between creating art versus vandalism. You showed your professional judgement as artists through the ideas you came up with in the Code of Ethics for Graffiti you each wrote. We also focused on 6 different forms of modern graffiti through many pics and some videos. Credit to wikipedia, googlepics, and youtube.
2) You had an opportunity to reflect on your assignment from last class. With all the new techniques you saw today, what would you like to now experiment with?
If you missed class: Download the Graffiti LES PowerPoint (credit to wikipedia).
Next class September 21 (Day 4): All materials are due. Take a good hour to experiment with the techniques you saw (the style to focus on is your choice). Be ready to show and discuss it next class. Have a good weekend and see you next Monday!
1) We began the Graffiti LES II by learning about graffiti history and understanding the fine line between creating art versus vandalism. You showed your professional judgement as artists through the ideas you came up with in the Code of Ethics for Graffiti you each wrote. We also focused on 6 different forms of modern graffiti through many pics and some videos. Credit to wikipedia, googlepics, and youtube.
2) You had an opportunity to reflect on your assignment from last class. With all the new techniques you saw today, what would you like to now experiment with?
If you missed class: Download the Graffiti LES PowerPoint (credit to wikipedia).
Next class September 21 (Day 4): All materials are due. Take a good hour to experiment with the techniques you saw (the style to focus on is your choice). Be ready to show and discuss it next class. Have a good weekend and see you next Monday!
Friday, September 4, 2009
1ST CLASS - COURSE INTRODUCTION
Welcome back for those of you returning and welcome to QHS to those who are new!
Today we: Discussed the course and began our Graffiti LES. You all brainstormed excellent ideas on what you already know about this style of art. You did well completing your first assignment with the 30 minutes given.
If you missed class: Only using a pencil, focusing on lines, shades, and shapes, you need to time yourself for 30 minutes and draw what you think graffiti is. (On a white printer paper.) Stop after 30 minutes. It is due at the beginning of next class.
Next class Monday, September 14 (Day 9): I trust you will have your agendas, course outlines signed, and course materials labelled in a shoe box or container when I check at the beginning of class. If you are having challenges getting the materials, see me this coming week.
I hope you have a relaxing long weekend with Monday off, and can soak up lots of sun!
Today we: Discussed the course and began our Graffiti LES. You all brainstormed excellent ideas on what you already know about this style of art. You did well completing your first assignment with the 30 minutes given.
If you missed class: Only using a pencil, focusing on lines, shades, and shapes, you need to time yourself for 30 minutes and draw what you think graffiti is. (On a white printer paper.) Stop after 30 minutes. It is due at the beginning of next class.
Next class Monday, September 14 (Day 9): I trust you will have your agendas, course outlines signed, and course materials labelled in a shoe box or container when I check at the beginning of class. If you are having challenges getting the materials, see me this coming week.
I hope you have a relaxing long weekend with Monday off, and can soak up lots of sun!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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