Martin Scanlon
Well, here we go again. This will be my 29th year at Helena High and I gotta say that Iād never imagine being as blessed as I am in my career. Still love the challenge. Life is full of challenges. Never become limited by your challenges. Challenge your limits. Fair enough. Iām Marty Scanlon. I started with Ceramics my first 4 years here and itās been all Art classes since. I teach Art I, Art II, and Art IV. Love it all. Live and breathe art. Iām not great at anything but pretty good at everything. Thatās not being cocky. Thatās being confident. Iāve been very fortunate and blessed to make a career of it. And God willing Iāll finish with it. Enough of me.
It’s all about you.
As for all my art classes, I have a syllabus that lays out the descriptions and expectations. Please read through all of it and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me anytime. We will do what we can do as best as we can do it. Just hang in there and make the effort. No, I donāt grade on talent. Donāt even use the word in art. So take a deep breath and exhale. It will all be good. Please, no stress. Donāt. Done deal. Mediums may be of a challenge but always solvable.
So, here we go. Relax, enjoy, smile, breath, create, grow, laugh. Who knowsā¦you might surprise yourself with something amazing!
Schedule
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1st Period 8:20 - 9: 10 Art IV
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2nd Period 9:15 - 10:05 Prep
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3rd Period 10:15 - 11:05 Art I
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4th Period 11:10 - 12:00 6th Assignment
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5th Period 12:35 - 1:25 Art II
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6th Period 1:30 - 2:20 Art II
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7th Period 2:25 - 3:15 Art I
Art I / Weekly Agenda
The elements and principles of design are the building blocks used to create a work of art.
Elements of Art are the visual ātoolsā that artists use to create an art work ā they are what makes up an image or an art object: line, shape/form, value, color, space, and texture.
Principles of Design are the ways artists use the Elements of Art in an artwork ā this is āwhat we do with the Elementsā ā how we arrange them, how we balance them, what is being emphasized, etc. The principles are: balance, contrast, repetition, emphasis, and unity.
Art I Weekly Agenda:Ā Jan. 21 – 24
Students are taking their Semester Test during their class period test time.Ā My Art I classes (period 6 and 7) will take their tests on Friday, Jan. 24.Ā They will also turn in their 6 Page Storyboard (in their sketchbook) during this time.
Art 2 / Weekly Agenda
Focus on drawing skills:
Creative drawings, shading techniques review and practice, pen and graphite drawings, texture shading, colored pencils and oil pastels techniques, design stylizing techniques, non-traditional art media, mix-media, introduction to watercolor pencils, watercolor techniques, etc.
Focus on drawing, painting and printing media:
Unusual painting media, creative designs ā practice eye-hand coordination, pen and ink drawings, pattern values and creative application, introduction to silk screen printing, optical illusions and OpArt ā review perspective, collages and acrylic paintings, composition and colors in Art.
Art II Weekly Agenda:Ā Jan. 21 – 24
Students will turn in their First Semester Test (Project) during their respective class period test time.Ā Both Art II classes (periods 3 and 4) will test on Thursday, Jan. 23.Ā We will critique their Two Drawings (12″x18″) Mixed Media pieces.
Art 4 / Independent Studio
In this class, you will do a project that integrates the knowledge youāve acquired. Youāll have the opportunity to define and articulate critical questions and possible solutions for a challenge that professionals in the art field face today. This class is highly personalized and could serve as a career-launching experience.
This an opportunity for students to pursue a self-directed experience in their professional program that intentionally integrates their learnings.
Weekly Agenda: All Year
Students have their own agenda each quarter.Ā The 2nd Quarter Projects (3) and the teacher project (Personal Logo) are to be completed.