2. Art 8
Mr. Dorofy & Mrs. Gordon
Name __________________________
Class Name__________________
3. OBJECTIVES/STEPS
1. Using a laptop, you will look at a selection of Master Artwork on my Shared Files (JH-dorofyj-
Art8-Masterpieces).
2. Looking through the selection, select your favorite 3-4 Masterpieces to research for
the next step in the project.
3. Using the images/artwork titles/artist provided
in the shared files, you will complete the
Masterpiece Research handout for at LEAST 3 of
your artworks selected. You may complete a 4th for extra credit.
4. Choosing two of your artworks that you selected, use your reference photo for each
and sketch out the artwork
a. YOU MUST have a background, middle-ground, and
foreground of your masterpiece in your sketchbook.
5. Identify and list the objects in your composition in your sketchbook.
4. a. Note their size, color, texture, etc.
6. Find collage pieces to create each element. Store them in your envelope or Ziploc bag.
7. Mock assemble the composition – WITHOUT GLUING!! At this step you should
consider:
i. How are you cutting or tearing your papers?
ii. Do you have a range in value for the colors used?
iii. Are areas clearly defined with enough contrast to tell compositional
areas apart from one another.
8. Glue your composition in place:
a. Start with the Background First
b. Then glue down the Middle-ground
Second
c. And then finish with the Foreground Last
5. 9. Trim your DRY artwork using the large scale paper cutter (REMEMBER it cuts right
to left)
10. Mat your artwork on the black railroad board provided.
11. Label the BACK of your artwork
a. Name
b. Class color
c. Name of Masterpiece you recreated
12. Complete rubric and reflection
13. Submit on time
6. Name ____________________ Class Color ____________
Collage Rubric DOROFY / GORDON
Directions: Please fill in the grades that you
think you deserve on this rubric in pencil.
Composition
Clearly defined background
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Point Scale:
5 = Excellent display of skills
4 = Meets basic skill expectations
2 – 3 = Had difficulty meeting skill expectations
0 – 1 = Skill expectations are far from being met
Clearly defined middle-ground ______/ 5
Clearly defined foreground ______/ 5
Likeness to famous art masterpiece
Colors used ______/ 5
Shapes used ______/ 5
Textures used ______/ 5
Proportions used ______/ 5
Craftsmanship
Cutting and tearing of collage pieces ______/ 5
Adhering collage to the entire surface ______/ 5
Cropped appropriately ______/ 5
Matted appropriately ______/ 5
Process Grade
What process grade do you think you deserve for the
collage unit? Remember, this grade is based on clean /30
up
and following the assignment objectives with respect &
care on time.
Product Grade
/55
Reflection: Use complete sentences and your Elements & Principles Packet to answer the following
questions thoroughly.
7. 1. Identify 1 element in your artwork and explain how/why it makes your artwork successful.
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2. Identify 1 principle in your artwork and explain how/why it makes your artwork successful.
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3. Describe an area of weakness in your artwork and explain how it could be strengthened is completing
this artwork again.
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4. With 10+ weeks behind you, explain how you are doing in art 8. Discuss something specific in regards
to how you work along side your peers, with your teacher or how you respond to instructions,
demonstrations, work-time, and clean up.
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