Happy Holidays!

Collaborative Holiday Card

Local Current Events & Extra credit

Write a one paragraph (3-4 sentences) summary of the following article concerning the South Street Bridge and outsider art.

ARTICLE HERE

Busy weekend.

Art Shop was a smashing success for NEHS this year, we had 3 artists participate and all of them sold several pieces of work.

Mr. Teare had a closing reception for his exhibition of NEHS student work at Temple University's Tyler School of Art & Design on Sunday. The exhibit looked great and was well recieved by the public. Great work team!

Anthony Campuzano & Self Portraits

Here is a link to some of Anthony Campuzano's artwork, this should be very helpful with our new project.

-Take a look HERE

-Take a look HERE for some great TYPE examples

-Take a look HERE for some MORE (FREE) great TYPE examples

Twilight

Twilight School Cycle 1 2008. Well done guys!

Mr. Teare's Work

Here's an example of some stuff I make, dear art students! Since my time is wrapping up here at Northeast, I plan to bring in some artwork on my last day to share with you all.

Moore College of Art & Design

Visiting Room 122 4th Period, Wednesday December 3rd.

Product Design

Yesterday I stumbled upon a great example of
custom product design that many of you may find interesting. Within
recent years there has been an increasing number of young people in art
room 122 who have a strong interest in sneaker and sneaker culture. One
of the great things about sneaker culture are the limited edition
sneakers produced and the use of artist and their work to customize the
product. This is a great example of both graphic and industrial design,
both are lucrative fields for artists, and how cool would it be to
design sneakers and get PAID

This set of custom vans syndicate sneakers were designed by professional skateboarder and custom motorcycle builder Max Schaaf (4q conditioning). The packaging is based off of vintage Harley Davidson packaging. Very cool stuff.

Guest Artist- Lauren Stichter

Lauren Stichter, Art teacher at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, potter and organizer of the hugely successful annual Artshop paid us a visit Thursday Oct. 30th.

As
part of our guest artist lecture series Lauren spoke with us about her
path in life from a student to where she is now as an artist and
educator. Check out theStichter's new blog about their upcoming trip to India HERE!

Art Shop 2008

Homework for Period Four!

This homework assignment is due next Friday, October 31st. Please bring it in either handwritten on a blank sheet of paper, or typed.

You can find the color schemes we discussed in class
everywhere around you. In class, at home, downtown, and around
your neighborhood. For this homework assignment, refer back to
your definitions of the six different color schemes
(Monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, warm color
dominance, and cool color dominance), and see if you can spot
one in your daily life. When you find a specific color scheme,
write down the different colors you see and explain why it
fits that scheme. If you happen to have a camera at the time,
be sure to get a snapshot!

College Visits

In the next few weeks we will be lucky to have three seperate colleges visiting our class. The colleges will be making presentations about their programs, admissions procedures, showing student work and fielding any questions you may have. Here is the information and links to their websites so you may do some outside research and prepare questions.

Wed. Oct. 22nd, 7th period- Moore College of Art and Design

Fri. Oct. 24th, 4th period- Hussian School of Art

Fri. Oct. 31st, 4th period Tyler School of Art.

Guest Artist- Josh Rickards

Monday Sept. 29th we were fortunate enough to have painter Josh Rickards come speak to us about his work. He is the first in a series of young artists who will be visiting room 122.

Josh shared with us stories about his youth growing up in Florida through working with artist collective Team Lump, how he found his way to Philadelphia, Vox Populi and how all of this has influenced his artworks. Students had an oppurtunity to view slides of his artwork and ask questions. Thanks so much for spending your time with us in 122 Josh!

For more info on Josh check out
VOX POPULI HERE

Extra Credit

Get over to Tyler School of Art's Penrose Hall 2nd Floor Printmaking wing and see Mr. McQuilling's suite of Lithographs "Pronto" before the end of the month.

Directions can be found HERE

HOMEWORK #1

Follow the link to view artist Barry McGee's latest exhibition at Ratio 3 in San Francisco. Read the short article and be prepared to answer questions about the images and content of the article.

Barry McGee is a painter/printmaker who found art through skateboarding, surf and graffitti culture on the west coast.

McGee's paintings are very iconic, with central figures dominating abstracted backgrounds of drips, patterns and color fields. He has also painted portraits of street characters on their own empty bottles of liquor, painted flattened spray cans picked up at train yards and painted wrecked vehicles for art shows.

ARTICLE HERE

Complete the following questions/ prompts.

- Describe the latest exhibition by Barry McGee, what art materials does he use? How does he display the work? What types of images does he use?
- Why...
- This is confusing because...
- This reminds me of...
- I wonder if...

Extra Credit: R. Crumb at the Institute of Contemporary Art

Yet another opportunity to see some great comic book art and get extra credit for it. This time you have until December 7th, because that's the day that Robert Crumb's "Underground" exhibit ends at the Institute of Contemporary Art in West Philadelphia (36th and Sansom). Crumb was born and raised in Philadelphia, and is called by many the "father of underground comics." Admission is free! Bring back some sort of proof that you went to the show, and you will get extra credit.

Extra Credit: Kyle Baker at Robin's Books

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORUNITY: Famous cartoonist and comic book artist KYLE BAKER will be signing his new book "Nat Turner" at Robin's Book Store located at 108 South 13th St. in Center City Philadelphia. Kyle Baker has written award-winning graphic novels, and his illustrations can be found in Rolling Stone, ESPN, and the New York Times. His presentation will begin at 6:00PM tonight. Bring back a flyer or perhaps a business card from Robin's Book Store to prove that you saw Kyle Baker, and you will get extra credit.

Syllabus

Welcome to Art Room 122!

While you are in our art room, consider yourself an employee of an exciting new Art firm. I’ll train you and evaluate your learning, but sometimes you’ll train yourself or another student. As you gain more training, you’ll gain the confidence to take on projects for real clients.
I will teach you how to be a professional. You will work hard, but expect to have fun too!

Basic Information

Instructor: Mr. McQuilling 
E-mail: mmcquilling@phila.k12.pa.us

About Mr. McQuilling

This is my third year teaching art at Northeast High School. I have worked as a teacher for five years. I have also studied art for countless years, and have enjoyed making art my whole life.
I love teaching! My goal is for everyone to find something inspiring, interesting, fun, or new. I look forward to learning from - and being inspired by - you too.

Class Website

www.artroom122.blogspot.com

I’ve created this website in collaboration with former students to make your learning easier and more organized. You are encouraged to use the comments section to leave feedback on artists we research, ask questions and encourage your classmates. The blog is also used as a gallery for student work.
Let me know if you have any ideas to improve our Web site!

What Can I Expect From Mr. McQuilling?
• A variety of challenging projects using different media and skills
• Clear instructions and demonstrations for using the materials and doing the projects
• Encouragement and guidance in evaluating your own and your peers’ work constructively
• A clear grading policy and frequent formal or informal progress reports
• Respect for your input, ideas, and personal interests

Course Objectives

Comprehensive Objectives
As a result of taking this class, you should be able to:
o Work professionally within a workplace setting.
o Identify the elements of art and principles of design and use them in a decisive manner.
o Evaluate artworks (your work and others’) formally using the elements and principles of art and design, for meaning, and effectiveness.
o Plan art projects according to your own interest and needs.
o Build a design gradually using thumbnail sketches and mockups.
o Create attractive layouts that communicate messages effectively.
o Use color to communicate ideas to others.
o Utilize art history as a tool to inform your own artwork.

Grading

I believe that every one of you is capable of receiving an A in my class, even if you’ve never created artwork before. I give lots of opportunities to improve sagging grades, including redos and extra credit.

How Will My Grade Be Calculated?

Grading is done on a semester basis: we start fresh each semester. Students’ grades will be based on:
• Lessons / handouts
• Quizzes / Tests
• Final studio art projects
• Homework
• Professional conduct / good behavior / workplace readiness

I will use the standard final grade breakdown:

A 90-100% (Exemplary)
B 80-89% (Proficient)
C 70-79% (Partially Proficient)
D 60-69% (Incomplete)
F 59% or below (Failing)

How Will Art Projects be Graded?

Whenever possible, I will provide rubrics for each art project that tell you what I expect for Exemplary, Proficient, Partially Proficient, and Incomplete work. I consider three main things in evaluating student’s artwork:
1. Effort (visible in the work and/or demonstrated in class; spend quality time on your work!)
2. Creativity (how original your work is)
3. Following Directions (did you explore the assignment as given?)

How Will My Behavior in Class Affect My Grade?

Professional Conduct means good behavior and it is a large portion of your grade! I’m assuming everyone is a “good kid.” If your behavior in class is a problem, it will reduce your Professional Conduct grade for the project and subsequently your overall grade. See the “Behavior” section below.

Redos

If you receive a low grade on an assignment, you will have one chance to revise it for an improved grade. This will encourage you to master the subject. Please let me know as soon as you want to resubmit an assignment. There will not be redos on quizzes.

Extra Credit

Opportunities for extra credit will be given every-so-often during a semester. Extra credit assignments will be calculated as “Homework” in my grade book.
Behavior

What Are My Responsibilities?

Since everyone learns about art here, everyone is considered an artist. Get used to thinking of yourself that way! My job is to teach you professionalism in addition to art skills. Professionalism means being respectful to yourself and others around you, and behaving in an acceptable, predictable way.

Art Room Rules
Refer to the Student Handbook in your planner for school-wide rules. We have art room rules too:
• Don’t prevent me from teaching.
• Don’t prevent others from learning.
• Be safe.
• Keep things clean.

What Do those 4 Rules Really Mean Day-to-Day?
Here are some examples to show you what I mean. These are examples. Use your common sense when interpreting these rules.
➢ Don’t prevent me from teaching.
• Don’t speak while I am instructing the class.
• Raise your hand if you wish to speak, and wait for me to call on you.
• Don’t interrupt when I am giving personal attention to another student.
➢ Don’t prevent others from learning.
• Don’t behave in a disruptive or distracting way.
• Don’t engage in lengthy off-topic conversations.
• Keep the volume of your voice down.
• No singing, rapping, or other disruptive noises.
➢ Be safe.
• Don’t throw, toss, flick, or roll anything across the table, floor, or classroom.
• Use classroom materials in a safe manner.
• Don’t behave in any way that threatens harm to anyone or our equipment.
➢ Keep things clean.
• Clean up after yourself so your station is ready for the next student.
• Return classroom materials to the proper storage place.
• Don’t eat in the art room.
• Keep your language clean.

Consequences

If you have forgotten one of the school or art room rules, I will give you a verbal reminder. Willful, severe or repetitive poor behavior will result in one or more of the following consequences:
• student conference
• parent contact
• seat change
• reduction of “professional conduct” grade
• loss of privileges and/or materials
• clean-up duty
• administrative detention
• office referral (Pink slip)

Good Behavior

Keeping our classroom welcoming, safe and interesting depends on everyone. Here’s what I offer if you have a great attitude and behavior:
• A fun, exciting art room where you can learn cool skills.
• I will praise you for your outstanding professionalism.
• I will treat you like a responsible adult.
• 100% of your professional conduct grade.
• The opportunity to work on real projects for school activities and outside exhibitions.


Other Policies and Procedures

Tardies
You are tardy if you are not seated in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings. The tardy bell in the art room is my egg timer. This timer will always ring two minutes after the standard late bell. I take attendance the moment it rings. I follow the designated tardy policy of the school. Tardies typically result in detention and failure to complete pre-class, which will affect your grade. I will only excuse a tardy if you receive a written pass from another teacher that has the date and time written in ink. I will usually follow up with an email to verify the excuse. Forging a hall pass is lying and will result in appropriate consequences.

Seating
I have assigned seating. Please do not move to another seat without my permission, and please do not ask for this permission before or while I take attendance.

Class Dismissal
I dismiss you from class, not the bell. Make sure you have cleaned up your area and returned any supplies to their storage containers before you go.

All Are Welcome
Every student regardless of gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation can expect a safe environment in my classroom. Any prejudicial or derogatory conversations or language will be halted immediately.

Personal Electronics
• Cell phones are never allowed visible in any classroom at NEHS. If you use your phone inside my classroom, you will risk detention or confiscation of your phone.
• Cameras may be used in the classroom with my permission.
• MP3 players can be helpful when focusing on an assignment. They are allowed within the following guidelines:
• Don’t use them during instruction.
• Don’t use them during group activities.
• When you are working independently, you may use an MP3 player so long as it is not audible to others.
• Don’t sing along with your music. This is disruptive to others.

Hall Pass
You must sign out the hall pass in the composition book on the front table. Don’t ask for permission for a hall pass until I have taken attendance and I am done with instruction. About six minutes should be sufficient for a restroom trip. If you abuse your restroom privilege, you will lose it for a period of time.

Classroom Decor
I like to put useful posters and student work on the walls. If you have additional ideas for how to decorate our art room, I’m all ears!

Final Projects

Jillian's Plaster w/ acrylic sculpture.

-Nay's food collage

-Samantha's Linoleum prints (edition of 10)

-Robert's cupcake sculpture (Plaster, cardboard and acrylic)

-Brandyn's plaster hand with acrylic paint.

-Davon redesigned our hall pass and made it "hands free"



-Miguel's street art inspired painting

-Mason's painting of a blind man in the woods with eyes.

-Solomiya's floral painting.

-Ummarrah's sunset painting.

-Ryan's stencil print.

-Svetlana's kiss drawing.

-Ashley's plaster and acrylic foot.

-Komal's panel painting.

-Isiah's landscape panel painting.

- Stephanie's rendition of "Starry Night"

-James' Cardboard mask.



-Mike's screenprint on canvas.


With this the 2007-2008 year comes to a close. Thank you to all the students of Artroom 122 for making it a memorable and successful year! Have a great summer!