Sketchbook Assignment
Note: This applies to both Honors & Portfolio students
You will be required to maintain a sketchbook throughout your Honors and Portfolio art experience. It will be much more than a collection of doodles. It counts for 25% of your overall grade and will be a substantial work of art in its’ own right. You may find that it will yield inspiration for other works or you may find that it contains work worthy of photographing for your slide portfolio. The size should be no smaller than 11” X 14”. The optimum size is 14” X 17”. You will find that your sketchbook will take a lot of beating so purchase a sturdy one. If you cannot purchase one please see me for assistance. Your assignment is to create a series of six mixed media compositions that incorporate image and text in each composition. The series will be thematic. Your compositions must utilize the available space. You are to use both sides of the binding for your work. Do not look at the left side as the back of another page. You may skip a page between compositions if you choose. Be careful not to close your book if the work is still wet with paint or glue, etc. I will check your progress periodically in addition to conducting a review at the end of the marking period. This is a homework assignment and you are expected to be experimental and content oriented. Make statements and take risks. Play and have fun !!
