Artists project worksheets

Artist ProjectGrade 8 English.

Mrs. Tang

Spring 2010

Artist ProjectMrs. Tang’s English Class

General OverviewFor this project you will come to know one recognized visual artist very well. After surveying a wide range of art and artists, you will choose one artist whose work you would like to explore. Through your focus on this artist’s work, you will learn to “see” through a different lens and to express yourself in a new and creative way.

Tasks (checklist): Survey artists by reviewing 10 artists; pick three artists you would like to pursue Receive the go-ahead by Mrs.Tang prior to starting the project Research the artist’s background (life and works) Work on your own contemporary, original artwork which mimics your chosen artist’s

style and preferred themes Share your original artwork, significant information about your artist’s life and

work, and your thoughts on the process of creating the art and the connections between your work and the artist’s work (oral presentation/PowerPoint)

Submit on the day of your oral presentation a typed outline of the talking points of your presentation

Deliverables and Due Dates

• Artist Project Survey ______________Friday May 28________

• Final Choice of Artist ______________Tuesday June 1_______

• Written Background of Artist ______________Thursday June 3______

• Original Contemporary Artwork ______________Monday June 7_______

• Oral Presentation and Talking Points ____June 7____ through ___June 11___

Name: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________

Artist ProjectMrs. Tang . English. Class.

Written Background of ArtistYou are required to do thorough research into the life of the artist you have chosen. Addressing the topics that follow should provide you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of your artist’s life and work in order to produce an original work in the style of the artist and to make an effective oral presentation.

Due date: ____________________________________________________

Format: Typed, 12 point font, outline format (headings and bullet points)

Outline of requirements:

Name: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________

Title: Artist’s Name

1. Vital Statistics•Birth/death dates•Gender•Nationality/ethnicity

2. Key Personal Events•Identify key personal events in artist’s life and

explain how these events shaped the artist’s subject matter and style

3. Key Historical Events•Identify key social and historical factors and events

that affected the artist’s subject matter and style4. Influence of the Art World

•Outline the art world’s influence on the artist’s work

•Outline the artist’s influence on the art world5. Stylistic Traits

•List and briefly explain four major stylistic traits of the artist. Include and briefly explain examples of where they can be found in specific works. The examples should come from at least three separate artworks. When citing the artwork, be sure to include title and date.

Artist’s ProjectPeer Evaluation

Evaluator:__________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Person’s paper you are evaluating: ______________________________________________

1. Format Neatly typed Font type and size easy to read Contains heading and bullet points

Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

2. Vital Statistics Birth / death dates Gender Nationality / Ethnicity Additional vital statistics (list): ________________________________________________

Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

3. Key Personal Events Identifies ____ (number) personal events in artist’s life Describes how these events shaped the artist’s matter and style

Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Artist’s Project Peer Evaluation (continued)

4. Key Historical Events Identifies _____ (number) key social factors that influenced the artist’s work Identifies _____ (number) key historical factors that influenced the artist’s work Provides detail about these events

Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

5. Influences of the Art World Outlines the art world’s influence on the artist’s work Outlines the artist’s influence on the art world Provides details about these influences

Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

6. Stylistic Traits Identifies/describes stylistic trait #1. List the trait: ___________________________________

Identifies/describes stylistic trait #2. List the trait:____________________________________



Explains where they can be found in specific works Examples come from 3 separate artworks Examples include title and date

Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

7. Overall Analysis of Outline Did the author meet the criteria of the project? What grade would you give this student? Grade: _______________________

Artist ProjectMrs. Tang . English. Class.

Original ArtworkYou are required to produce an original piece of art incorporating the stylistic traits of the artist you have chosen. Your art is not intended to be a replica of an already existing piece (i.e., do not copy your artist’s work!). Ensure that the following criteria is met:

• If possible, create an original piece of art modeling your artist in media (substitute acrylic paint for oils)• Produce a piece that incorporates at least four stylistic traits of your artist such as use of composition; color, light, and shadow; perspective; subject matter; and line. Title your piece. Note: Your grade will not be based on how good of an artist you are, rather how well you meet the criteria stated above.

Due date for original artwork: _________________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________

Oral Presentation and Talking PointsAfter your Original Artwork is complete, you will be required to present your piece and artist to the class. Your presentation should be approximately 10 minutes in length, and include the information listed below. PowerPoint is required. The Talking Points paper should be a typed, detailed outline of what you will discuss in your presentation. The combination of both these pieces will equal a project grade.

• Title Page – include “Artist’s Project” and name of your artist, followed by your name, date, my name, “8th Grade English” • Background of artists – from your Written Background, summarize your artist’s personal background. Help your audience “get to know” your artist• Your Artwork/Stylistic Connections – Present your Original Artwork and thoroughly explain the specific stylistic connections between your artwork and that of your artist• Reflection Analysis – Discuss 1) most challenging or interesting part of producing your artwork, 2) principal strengths and weaknesses of your art and explain why, 3) what you have learned in producing your artwork.• Conclusion – Any closing remarks you would like to add, or summary of key points. Note: It would be most effective in your PowerPoint presentation if you were able to show the pieces from the artist which inspired your original artwork. This information should be discussed before you present your Original Artwork.

Due date for Talking Points: ______________________________________________________

Date of Oral Presentation: ________________________________________________________

Have fun!

Artist ProjectGrade Sheet

Student Name: ________________________________ Date: __________________________

Original Artwork

• Models artists in medium: 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 .5

• Incorporates four stylistic traits of artist

1. ___________________________ 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5

2. ___________________________ 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5

3. ___________________________ 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5

4. ___________________________ 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5

• Includes an effective title 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.5

Comments:

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Grade: _________________________________________________

Artist ProjectGrade Sheet

Student Name: _______________________________ Date: __________________________

Oral Presentation

• Background of artists Effectively summarizes artist’s personal background

4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 .5

• Your Artwork/Stylistic Connections Presents Original Artwork and explains specific stylistic connections

4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 .5

• Reflection Analysis 1) Discusses most challenging or interesting part of producing artwork ____________________

2) Discusses principal strengths and weaknesses of art and explains why ____________________

3) Discusses what was learned in producing artwork ____________________

Considerations PowerPoint/Visual aids Artwork of artist presented Effective speaking skills Effective Introduction/Conclusion Addresses audience clearly

Grade for Oral Presentation: ________________

Grade for Talking Points: ________________

Combined grade: ________________________

Comments:

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Artist’s ProjectWritten Background/Outline

Grade Sheet

Name:______________________________________ Date: ___________________________

1. Format Neatly typed and organized Font type and size easy to read Contains heading and bullet points

2. Vital Statistics Birth / death dates Gender Nationality / Ethnicity Additional vital statistics

3. Key Personal Events Identifies 3-5 personal events in artist’s life Describes how these events shaped the artist’s matter and style

4. Key Historical Events Identifies 3-5 key historical factors that influenced the artist’s work Provides detail about these events and relates them back to artist

5. Influences of the Art World Outlines the art world’s influence on the artist’s work Outlines the artist’s influence on the art world Provides details about these influences

6. Stylistic Traits Identifies/describes stylistic trait #1. List the trait: ___________________________________




Explains where the traits can be found in specific works Examples come from 25-30 separate artworks

7. Overall Analysis of Outline Did the author meet the criteria of the project? Grade: _______________________

Comments:

Entertainment & Humor

Artists project worksheets