Friday, December 10, 2010

Floor Plans Power Point


Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Measuring Packet and Block Diagram Draft Version

Your completed measuring packet with scale drawing and area calculations and your block diagram draft version are due Thursday the 18th for B Class; Monday the 22nd for D Class

Typical Area Sizes

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Power Point on Program; Furniture Inventory; Adjacency Studies and Bubble Diagrams

Homework: Bubble Diagram

Complete your final version bubble diagram due Friday the 5th of November for B class; Tuesday the 9th for D class. Directions are below:

Part A. Create an artistic quality final copy of your bubble diagram. 
Directions:   
Re-draw a final copy on the drawing paper provided. Title with:
Bubble Diagram for YOUR PROJECT TITLE
Your first and last name;
Date

-Draw in pencil on the drawing paper provided to you; then ink over with a thin Sharpie marker or a Sharpie pen. Use a compass if you have trouble drawing circles.

-Make sure to label the rooms neatly in capitol letters

-Refer to your adjacency study to draw lines to show the connection links between the different rooms
3 lines equaling a critical connection
2 lines equaling some connection
1 line equaling no connection

-Color with colored pencils, creating a color for each of the categories below. Make sure to create a key to tell what colors equal what category.
Public Space
Private Space
Workspace
Storage

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Furniture Inventory Homework

Please complete the furniture inventory parts 1 and 2 for homework due Monday the 1st for B class; Wednesday the 3rd for D class. Make sure to use your program survey to help you fill it out!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Program Homework


Finish the general project statement along with Part A and B of the worksheet shown above. Due next class along with your program survey packet.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Rubric for Quick Fire #1 and Workbook #1

Criteria 1: Filled the page(s) with interesting, dynamic compositions________/5
Criteria 2: Page(s) show evidence of effort and time invested with attention to detail and layout_____/5
Criteria 3: High level of craftsmanship (in a sketchbook, no messy glue marks, overall neatness)____/5
Criteria 4: Use of a variety of mediums or evidence of experimentation and effort if using a new medium/material _____/5
Criteria 5: Creative and unique answers to the workbook design questions (not clichĂ©, common or the ‘simple answer’) _____/5
Criteria 6: Pulled from a number of wide and varied resources including your own artwork, printed materials, objects, words, photographs, writings, etc.______/5
Criteria 7: Turned in sketchbook assignments on time _____/5
Criteria 8: Completely answered all portions of the workbook assignment ______/5

Workbook 2 and 3

Workbook 2 and 3 are due next week: October 19th for B class; October 21st for D class.  Directions are below:

DIRECTIONS:  SECTION A
STEP 1: Label the top of a new page in your workbook with “Workbook Assignment #2: Design Fundamentals: Rhythm and paste this assignment onto the page

STEP 2: Trace the template into your sketchbook 4 times.  Label the boxes underneath each as follows:


Rhythm through repetition                     Rhythm through progression      
  Rhythm through transition                           Rhythm through radiation



STEP 3: Using construction paper; fadeless paper and glue, create a mini composition in the box for each of the above concepts.  Refer to your notes; the Internet or come see me prior to the due date if you are in need of help. You may choose a theme if you’d like to (example: insects; flowers; shoes; furniture; etc.)

STEP 4: Use markers, colored pencils or Sharpie to add onto the compositions to make them show the concepts in Step 2 as clearly as possible

DIRECTIONS:  SECTION B
STEP 1: Label the top of a new page in your workbook with Workbook Assignment #3: Design Fundamentals: Gestalt and paste this assignment onto the page

STEP 2: Looking through the images you collected for your Design File – pick one that exhibits gestalt in one of the following ways.  Then describe specifically HOW that gestalt is created in the space – through the type and setup of furniture; color; pattern; materials, etc. Please use complete sentences.  Please list what design you used in your file (ex: kitchen #1; dining room #4, public space #3, etc.)
Gestalt through similarity        
Gestalt through proximity                 
Gestalt through continuation

STEP 3: Repeat step 2 above, this time using a different image from your design file and a different type of gestalt than you picked in step 2.
 





Friday, October 1, 2010

Assignment #3: Design File

TASK:
Begin to create an inventory of designs that you find intriguing and that you might pull influence from for your projects throughout the year

DIRECTIONS:
Using the interior design magazines; links on the blog used from the last assignment as well as the Getty Designs database of images (http://www.gettydesigns.com/) begin to develop a picture portfolio that includes the following items:

o 5 kitchens
o 5 dining rooms
o 5 living rooms
o 5 bedrooms
o 5 bathrooms
o 5 exteriors
o 5 public spaces (schools; banks; museums; theaters; auditoriums; store; shopping center; library; park; restaurant; café; train; gym; etc.)

The pictures that you collect must clearly represent the required items. The photographs must be large-- at least ¼ the size of this assignment sheet, and be clear of people and words.

Copy and paste all of the images into a Word or Power Point document. If you find interesting images from the interior design magazine follow the directions for scanning. If you are using a laptop save your pictures to your shared folder (the one you can access from anything computer); open the document on a desktop computer and print out using the HS-006 or HS-002 printer.

Once you have completed all of the directions listed above, label the back of the picture with your name as well as which of the above it is (ex: dining room; kitchen; etc.) Paper clip them together and place them in your folder.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Assignment #2: Quick Fire Parts 3 and 4 and Elevation View References

Quick Fire Parts 3 and 4 are due next class, September 20th for B and 22nd for D classes, along with your supplies.

Below is a list of starting reference links for elevation views and drawing in perspective. Look through the links and see what other resources you can find on your own.

Remember - I want you to try your best with Part 3 on the Quick Fire and show me what you are capable of.  We'll be learning how to draw in perspective throughout the year so this is just a starting point for me to see where you are and what we need to focus on.  Effort, workmanship and your time investment as well as how thoroughly and intelligently you answer the Part 4 Questions will be the big portions of how you'll earn your points on the second part of this assignment.

Examples of Interior Elevation Views from Google Images

Design Pro Library - a variety of different perspective room and furniture resources
2 Point Perspective Tutorial - objects in 3-d
Video - Drawing a Room in Perspective

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Extra Credit Opportunity #2

For an extra credit 100% in the gradebook for a classwork/homework assignment, have your parent or guardian make a comment on this blog post along with YOUR first and last name (otherwise I won't be able to give you credit for going the extra mile!) by Friday, September 18th.

Parents - make sure to bookmark this blog for handy reference for homework assignments; due dates; photos of student work and more art news.  Thanks for taking the time to browse my blog.  I look forward to a creative year with your child!

Extra Credit Opportunity #1

For an extra 100% in the gradebook for a classwork/homework assignment, ask your parents to email me at devendorfc@victorschools.org from their primary email address by Friday, September 18th.  Who can't use an extra 100%?

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Assignment #2: Supplies

For the 2010-2011 school year you will need the following supplies:

  • Several (at least 4) #2 pencils
  • A White, Pink or Kneaded Eraser
  • A 2 pocket folder
  • One 8 x 10 sketchbook,  unlined, preferably hardbound (please no larger than an 11 x 14) available at any Wal-Mart, Kmart, Dollar Store, Michael's, Craft Store, Art Store, etc.
  • Additional materials for projects may be needed throughout the year including paint chips, fabric samples, paper samples, etc. depending on the types of design decisions you make for projects
 ALL of your supplies are due September 21st for B class; September 23rd for D class. They will be counted as assignment #2.  Each item is worth 25 points, towards a total of 100 points.

Workbook Assignment #1: Elements of Art; Principles of Design Review


Use the links on the blog (http://vshfunctionalart.blogspot.com) to explore the wide world of interior design. This assignment is designed to expose you to a wide variety of design styles, history and aesthetics as well as to show me your knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design.

TASK:
Part 1: Label the top of a new page in your workbook with “Workbook Assignment #1: Elements and Principles Review. 

Part 2: Find a different picture of a room from among the links on the blog for at least 4 different Elements of Art and at least 4 different Principles of Design. All of the Elements and Principles are listed below to help you.

Elements of Art: (pick 4)                                             Principles of Design: (pick 4)
Shape                      Line                                                 Balance            Movement
Form                        Texture                                           Contrast            Emphasis
Color                        Value                                              Variety              Proportion
Space                                                                               Unity

You may also use images from magazines, photographs and links not listed on the blog. Find the best example possible that illustrates each of your chosen Elements and Principles. If you are unsure of an Element of Art or Principle of Design, use the handout provided to you for help OR do some Internet searching for definitions. Remember – find a different picture for each Element and each Principle you’ve selected!

Part 3: Print out your pictures and neatly paste (not tape!) them into your workbook with clean, neat craftsmanship.

Part 4: Neatly label the picture with what Element or Principle you chose to correspond to the picture.

Part 5: In at least 1 complete sentence, explain how the picture you chose best represents the Element of Art or Principle of Design you matched it to. 

Example #1: Take a look at the blog samples below for examples of what a 100% workbook assignment looks like. (Note: The examples below do not use interior design images like yours should!) Go the extra mile with interesting font styles; notes on what you like about the pictures you chose and drawings of ideas you have while working on the assignment.

Example #2: 
Principle of Design: Contrast
This picture shows contrast due to the use of color and the forms.  The chair has an organic form, which has a sharp difference with the geometric squares and rectangles of the background wall and the windows.  The green window has a bold color, which draws the viewer’s interest because it contrasts with the black and white monochromatic color scheme of the rest of the room. 
This assignment is dueduring our 3rd Class
September 30th for B; October 4th for D


Links for Workbook Assignment #1
Interior Design Magazine 
Interior Design Magazine Blogs - click on the tab listed Blogs and select a writer to view their blog 
Modern Architecture and Interior Design 
Get Decorating 
Wallpaper Magazine 
Dezeen 
Apartment Therapy 
Design Sponge 
Architonic
Mira En Tu Interior 
American Society of Interior Designers - click on a designer then on their photographs/website for images 
Miller Stein Interiors - click on Portfolio for images 

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Assignment #1: Parent/Guardian Contact Slip and Quick Fire Challenge #1

Please have the sheet pictured above signed for next class for a 100% for your first assignment!

Quick Fire Challenge Part 1 and Part 2:  Due next class: September 14th for B class; September 16th for D Class.  Remember to complete Parts 1; 2 in full to demonstrate your ability and knowledge as a designer!

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For my students, please bookmark this site and refer to it often. Your assignments and their subsequent due dates will be posted regularly, as will any reference material necessary to completing your homework. Oftentimes you will be given assignments that you must use the blog to complete. I also will post images of art created by you, your classmates and artists throughout history that I would like you to post your intelligent thoughts and opinions about. You will be asked to use your critical thinking skills, thereby demonstrating your growing knowledge of the vast world of art!

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