Happy March everyone! I know what you are thinking. Today is February 29th, right? Yes! However, it would ordinarily be the first of March if it weren’t for leap day. Since it only comes around every four years, I felt it was noteworthy to mention this rare occurrence. Know anyone born on this day? It must be interesting to celebrate your birthday every four years--
smile
Well, it looks like March is already flying by as we speak and for this reason, I am extending the
Art Focus T-shirt Logo Design Contest from the original submission deadline of March 11 to April 15, 2016. I feel students need some more time to work on the design.
Questions and Answers about the Art Focus T-shirt Logo Design Contest:
- Q: Do I need to create my design on a t-shirt? A: No! You submit your logo design on white art paper, size 8.5 X 11 (No notebook, color, or construction paper, please).
- Q: Who will provide the t-shirt for the logo? A: Students are responsible for supplying their own t-shirt (colors white or OPPAA light blue). The winning design will be printed on iron-on transfer paper.
- Q: If I win, what happens to my design? Will I get it back? A: The winning design and runners up will be displayed in the school’s main building until next school year.
- Q: Even though I am not in Art Focus, can I submit a design for the contest? A: The contest is limited to students who are currently signed up for the second semester Art Focus. This is a branch project students agreed to participate in while learning about graphic design and logos.
- Q: Can I work on the design at home? A: YES!! Please do! Our time is limited in class and we only meet once a week.
Please let me know if you have any other questions about the contest.
Art Room Recap:
(Continued from last month)
Currently Learning: (Artwork in progress
)
K-1: Students will use what they have learned about color, line, shape, and pattern to create artwork inspired by Scholastic’s Club picks.
2nd: Students will explore the Asian continent starting with China. They will learn about the culture, languages, traditions, and art.
3-6th: Students will continue to expand their knowledge using color and one, two, and three- point perspective by creating 3-D drawings and artwork.
Art Focus: .(Artwork in progress)
K-1 - Introduce the art of the Gulf Coast with local artists from Alabama and Louisiana
3-6 - Learn about
Art Careers and the competitive business of Graphic Design. Understand the design principles behind logo creation, signs, and wall murals.
Resources:
Interesting student-friendly Visual Arts Education Sites:
Mr.PicassoHead - online design and drawing
http://www.picassohead.com/
Harcourtschool.com/ Art express /Interactive Art Lessons
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/art_express.html
Museum of Modern Art- Interactive Art Activities
http://www.moma.org/interactives/destination/
(Art Lab iPad App- http://www.moma.org/explore/mobile/artlabapp)
Future Events at OPPAA:
Mar-2nd - PTO Meeting
Mar 11 - Art Focus T-Shirt Design Contest Submission
(Deadline Extended to 4/15/16)
Mar 14-18 - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
Mar 31 - Visual Art Showcase - Cancelled
Have a beautiful month of March!
Happy Leap Day everyone!!!
Warmest regards,
Ms. N. Miller, M.Ed.
Visual Arts Dept.
“There are no mistakes in Art...only new discoveries!"
