Perspective EC

We talked about one point perspective in class. Students took turns using the electronic whiteboard to make the selections for the vocabulary words. You can review the concepts at the website: http://www.olejarz.com/arted/perspective/

For 5 pts extra credit
Find a picture in the newspaper or a magazine that shows perspective.

Draw lines for the horizon line and orthoganols and

a dot for the vanishing point.

Turn in by January 5th!

Climate Change: Our Challenge contest

This competition sponsored by the United Nations and several international companies aims to raise environmental awareness and foster science literacy. For complete rules, see the print out in our classroom or go to this link.

Competition deadline is January 15, 2009.
25 points extra credit
Mrs. W will mail entries.

Try a wordle

Image created http://www.wordle.net/.
   
Images of Wordles are licensed .
Create your own poster of words or a quote and print out to share at school or on the blog.

15 points extra credit
if you let Mrs. W know by by January 12.

Art Walk Extra Credit

Visit downtown Billings for the Artwalk this Friday, December 5th
Earn 25 points extra credit

Bring an artist card or gallery brochure from two stops on the art walk to get credit. 5 points extra credit if your stops include Toucan Gallery or the Yellowstone Art Museum. Do you know any of the artists included in the Small Works Auction (at the YAM) or A Little Art Show at Toucan?

You can also enjoy fun activities and vendors along the streets for the Christmas Stroll.

Remember to dress for the weather!!

Extra credit stamp

Holiday Stamp Art

For 15 points extra credit
Due by Dec. 15

1. Give the full name of the Renaissance artist and title of this year's religious Christmas stamp.
2. Which U.S. Museum owns this painting of the Madonna and child?
3. What is the original shape of the painting?
4. What are three other internationally celebrated December holidays commemorated on U.S. postage stamps?
   

Post to this blog or write the answers and turn your paper in to your class period's turn in box.
Here is a hint:
you can search the U.S.P.S. site for a press release