Examples of Monochromatic Self-Portrait Mosaics

Final Grading Criteria

Exercises --> 4 @ 10 points each = 40 points
Projects --> 5 @ 100 points each = 500 points
Quizzes = 20 points
In-class assignments (shape sketchbook, textures, value scales) = 28 points
Perspective Worksheets = 20 points

Total: 608 points

Extra Credit --> up to 10 points (or one full letter grade)

I'll also be factoring in attendance, attitude, and class participation --> absences, tardies, leaving earlies, in-class participation

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Grading Criteria--Project 5: Dream House

1. Understanding of Assignment: 25 points
-Proper size and materials
-Did you follow directions?
-Did you use linear perspective in your drawing?

2. Use of Spatial Illusion Strategies: 25 points
-Overlapping
-Size Change
-Vertical Location
-Linear Perspective: one-point or two-point
-Atmospheric Perspective
-Communication of Volume: modeling or cross-contour lines

3. Innovation: 25 points
-Creativity
-Did you take risks?

4. Craftsmanship/Technical Ability: 25 points
-Neatness
-Execution of materials

Total: 100 points

Remember that this project is due on December 8!

Project IV: Monochromatic Self-Portrait Mosaic Grading Criteria

1. Understanding of Assignment: 33 points
-Proper size and dimensions
-Did you follow directions?
-Did you complete a value scale to supplement your project?

2. Use of Color: 34 points
-Successful range/depiction of values
-Opaque/solid, consistent hues used in mosaic
-Relevance of color choice
-Monochromatic color scheme?
-Background is filled in with a value--no whiteness of Bristol board showing

3. Craftsmanship/Technical Ability: 33 points
-Execution of materials used
-Neatness
-No glue residue
-Paper tiles are securely glued to surface

Total: 100 points

This project is due Thursday 11/17 (if you are not going to be in class on 11/22). If you ARE going to be in class on Tuesday 11/22, you may turn in your project then.

Example of Project 4

Here's an example of a monochromatic self portrait mosaic. This student executed their's in grayscale, and you all will be executing your's in color.
Remember that Project 4 is due Thursday November 18!

Grading Criteria: Project 3--Phobias

Remember that your completed Phobia projects are due Tuesday November 1!

1. Understanding of Assignment: 25 points
-Proper size and materials
-Did you follow directions?
-Preliminary work completed?

2. Composition: 25 points
-How did you use design principles and elements?
-No illustrative/textual content?

3. Innovation: 25 points
-Did you take risks with materials?
-Creativity
-Interpretation of phobia
-Visual interest
-Relevance of materials used

4. Craftsmanship/Technical Ability: 25 points
-Execution of materials used
-Neatness

Total: 100 points

Good luck!!

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No Class Today 10/18

By now you should all know that class has been cancelled for today.

Both sections will turn in and critique Project 2: What's In a Name? on Thursday 10/20.

Stay well!