Art@Sundorne: Nearly finished!

Our Yr 9 students have nearly finished their exams pieces of work for their Entry Level qualification - well done to everyone!

After Easter we will be designing images that use graffiti writing to promote the school and our area, to get ahead students can practise using this graffiti designer tool here.

Art Vocabulary

Tone=light or dark in monchrome or colour - makes anything have form - look real

Highlight=the place on the object that receives the most direct light from the source.

Half-Tones=the place on the object that receives light from the light source.

Core Shadow=where the object receives the least amount of light because those parts of the object are on the opposite side from the light.

Reflected Light=light bouncing up onto the back side of the object from the surface the object is sitting on.

Cast Shadow=the area behind the object where the light is blocked by the object. The cast shadow is always darkest directly below the object.

Tessellation=a collection of shapes thta fit together with no overlaps or gaps

Optical Illusion=an image that deceives a person, leading to a misinterpretation of its meaning.

Vertical=perpendicular to the horizon line

Horizontal=parallel to the horizon line

Parallel=never intersects

Perpendicular=intersects at a right angle

Horizon Line=where sky and land meet.

Vanishing Point=the spot (usually on the horizon line) where objects dissappear

bird's eye view=seen from above
normal eye view=looking at it straight on
worm's eye view=seen from below

Transparent=completely see through (like regular glass).

Translucent=only light can travel through (like a privacy glass).

Opaque=not see through (like a wall).

Slip=clay and water mixed to make "glue".

Score=to cut

Form Follows Function=function (what it's used for) has to be designed first, then form (shape) can be designed.

Primary=1st. The primary colours are red, yellow, and blue.

Secondary=2nd. The secondary colours are orange, green, and violet.

Tertiary=3rd. The tertiary colours are yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, and yellow-green.

Neutral=does not choose sides. Brown, black, and white.

Hue=pure colour

Tint=a hue with white mixed in.

Shade=a hue with black mixed in.

Complimentary=colours opposite on the wheel. An exciting scheme.

Analogous=colours next to each other on the wheel. A calm scheme.

Triadic=triangle of colours on the wheel. A very balanced scheme

Monochromatic=one colour. Shows lack of emotions

Negative Space=the shapes made by the space around an object.

Elements of Art=The basic building blocks of art. They are 1. Shape 2. Line 3. Colour 4. Texture 5. Value 6. Space 7. Form

Blocking in=Starting a drawing with simple shapes.

Portfolio= A file or folder to keep work in over time.

Art@Sundorne

Current Projects

Nearly finished!

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