KS3 Homework - Downham Market Academy

HOMEWORK 1 - Line
Present your work neatly
Use the following definition LINE as a heading. Copy this out
Line: The path a point makes as it moves across a surface. In mathematics, a line joins two or more points. It
has length and direction, but no width. In art, lines have breadth, but this is not their most important
parameter. Line is used to summarize and describe the form of objects in a simplified manner.
What you need to do:
 Collect examples of LINE. You could start with magazines, internet, fabric, etc you should also include
your own illustrations/drawings using different media to achieve different lines.
 Annotate your work; for example, describe what type of line it is, the size, the length and direction, the
texture, tone and even the colour.
Annotation: Giving explanation or comment about your work.
HOMEWORK 2 - Shape
Present your work neatly
Shape: An enclosed area identifiable distinct from its background and other shapes. It can be bounded by an
actual outline or by a difference in texture, colour or value surrounding a visually perceived edge. A shape
has width and height, but no perceived depth.
What you need to do:
1. Use the above definition as a heading: copy it out
2. Collect examples of SHAPE. You could start with magazines, internet, fabric, etc. You should also
include your own illustrations/drawings using different media to achieve different shapes.
3. Annotate your work, for example, describe what shape it is; geometric, organic etc.
Try to describe the basic elements: line, texture, pattern and tone.
Glossary:
Media: The plural for medium. In this context, it refers to the substance or process you use to produce an
artwork (paint, ink, collage, pencil, colour pencil, charcoal, crayons and clay are different media).
Annotation: Giving explanation or comment about your work.
HOMEWORK 3 - Tone
Present your work neatly
Use the following definition as a heading:
Tone: The degree of lightness or darkness. The tone of a colour is assessed independently of its hue. A lowsaturation colour produced by mixing a hue with a shade of grey or its complement.
What you need to do:
1. Collect examples of TONE. You could start with magazines, internet, fabric, etc you should also
include your own illustrations/drawings using different media to achieve different Tones. Explain your
research.
2. Annotate your work. Explain the type of tone/s you have illustrated. This could be from black to
white and also colour tones. Try to also comment what tone/s achieve, for example does it create a
sense of movement? Perhaps it sets a certain mood?
HOMEWORK 4 - Colour
Present your work neatly
Use the following definition as a heading:
 Colour: All colour mixtures derived from the three primary colours: red yellow and blue. Secondary
complementary analogous tertiary tints shades
Primary colours: Red, Yellow and Blue; these cannot be mixed from any other colours. Secondary colours:
Orange, Green and purple, these can be mixed using primary colours. Complementary colours: Two colours
directly opposite each other on the colour wheel. Complementary colours accentuate each other in
juxtaposition and neutralize each other in mixture. Analogous Colours: These are colours close to each other
on the colour circle.
Tertiary colour: Colour resulting from mixing a primary and an adjacent sec ondary colour, two complementary
colours or two secondary colours in different amounts. Shade: A hue mixed with black. Tint: A hue mixed with
white.
What you need to do:
 Collect examples of COLOUR. You could start with magazines, internet, fabric, etc you should also include
your own illustrations/drawings using different media to achieve different colours. Explain your
research.
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Annotate your work; for example, describe what colour it is; tint, shade, a complementary pair? Try to
describe the use of colour to sell a product, try to explain what the colours represent, i e happy, sad etc.
HOMEWORK 5 - Pattern
Present your work neatly
Use the following definition as a heading:
Pattern: Repetition of an element or motif in a regular and anticipated sequence, with some
symmetry. Texture involves our sense of touch, but pattern appeals only to the eye; a
texture may be a pattern, but not all patterns have texture.
What you need to do:
Collect examples of PATTERN. You could start with magazines, internet, fabric, etc
you should also include your own illustrations/drawings using different media to
achieve different patterns. Explain your research.
Annotate your work. Research methods of producing a pattern: you should include:
clear explanations and illustrations of: Rotation, Reflection, Translation, Tessellation,
Overlapping, Repeat patterns, Geometric and Symmetrical shapes.
HOMEWORK 6 - Collect and Collage
Yellow/Red/Blue
Colour is all around you. Collect the three Primary colours above: look through: comics, magazines, packaging,
labels, and papers, etc and select these colours and stick them down. Label your colours and try to describe
the colour tones.
HOMEWORK 7 – Contextual Research
1. Using a computer, find the Artcyclopedia site or Google and find out about one of the following: PATRICK
CAULFIELD, PIET MONDRIAN or BRIDGET RILEY these artists tend to use flat colour
2. Collect relevant information about one of these artists and comment what you thought about their
paintings. Answer the following: Describe how they applied their paint. What colours did the artist use? What
do you think colour represents for the artist? Could you use their technique of paint application to improve
you work in the future? Explain your research.
3. Choose one painting that you really like, stick it down and then add a few notes about the artists ability to
use the basic elements effectively and point out some similarities with your work.
Remember: You need to use your own words give your own opinions and include your own drawings where
possible.
Glossary: Elements: Line, shape, tone, form, pattern, texture and col our; the basic ingredients the artists uses
in combination to produce an artwork.
HOMEWORK 8 – Geometric Shapes
Geometric shapes: Shapes having uniformly straight or curved edges and surfaces. These can be either two dimensional forms such as rectangl es, triangles, polygons and circles (or combinations thereof) or threedimensional forms such as cubes, pyramids, spheres and hemispheres (or combinations thereof).
What you need to do:
1. Copy the definition of geometric shapes neatly (This will be your heading).
2. Draw at least five geometric shapes.
Please try to make the shapes 3D and colour your
drawn shapes.
Neatly present your work
HOMEWORK 9 – Organic Shapes
Neatly present your work
Organic shapes: Shapes having irregular and curvy edges or surfaces as distinguished from
geometric mechanical shapes.
They symbolize natural objects, such as trees and humans.
What you need to do:
1. Copy the definition of organic shapes neatly (This will be your heading).
2. Draw at least five organic shapes.
Please try to make the shapes 3D, add colour and tone to your drawn shapes.
HOMEWORK 10 - Frottage
Frottage: (French: ‘rubbing’): A sheet of paper is placed over a rough surface and
rubbed with a pencil or crayon to record the image or texture of the surface.
1) Copy the definition of Frottage neatly (This will be your heading).
2) Make at least 7 rubbings (you will need to use other paper and stick them down neatly.
3) Make sure you illustrate a variety of rubbings, from home and the environment.
Present your work neatly: include a heading and label each one.
HOMEWORK 11 - Collect and Collage (cool colours and warm colours in patterns)
Warm = red/yellow/orange Cool = blue green purple
Look through: comics, magazines, packaging, labels, papers, etc and collect these colours you find in patterns
and stick them down. Label your colours and try to describe the colour tones.
HOMEWORK 12 – Wayne Thiebaud
1. Using a computer find the Artcyclopedia site or Google and find out about Wayne Thiebaud.
2. Select his work that is relevant (sweets/cakes) and comment what you thought his paintings are about.
Answer the following: Describe how he applied the paint. What colours did use and why? What do you think
colour represents for the artist? Could you use his technique of drawing and his paint application to
improve/develop you work in the future? Explain your research.
3. Choose one painting that you really like, stick it down and then add a few notes about the artist’s ability to
use the basic elements effectively and point out some similarities with your work.
Remember: You need to use your own words give your own opinions and include your own drawings where
possible.
Glossary: Elements: Line, shape, tone, form, pattern, texture and colour; the basic ingredients the artists uses
in combination to produce an artwork.
HOMEWORK 13 – Colour Wheel
Create a collage colour wheel.
Use coloured strips from different pieces of paper, for example: Magazines, newspaper,
leaves or anything you can find.
HOMEWORK 14 - Colour (Natural Dyes)
Natural dyes are colorants derived from plants and minerals. The majority of natural dyes are vegetable dyes
from plant sources such as roots, berries, bark and leaves.
Task
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Collect as many natural colours from the environment as you can. On your grid add a sample of the
colour. Beetroot, a flower petal, coffee, paprika and berries are all natural colours.
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Draw a grid by drawing around a 2p
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Label each colour and add a
title.
4.
Maximum of 16
Indigo-dye printed textile,
William Morris,
1873
HOMEWORK 15 - Christmas HOMEWORK
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Design your own Christmas wrapping paper.
Design your own Calendar
Design your wire Christmas decorations.
Get a basic template of a star or tree
Get a piece of flat wood and stick the star template onto the wood.
Hammer in nails into each point of the shape.
Using gardening wire or craft wire, weave the wire around each point until you get back to
the start.
5) Create a hook with a pen or small rounded object and wrap the wire back on itself to
complete the decoration.
6) Embalm the shape by wrapping tissue paper around it using PVA glue. PVA dries clear.
Make your own Christmas cards using collage.
HOMEWORK 16 – Repeat Pattern
Complete a critical analysis of a designer’s/artist’s work that creates repeat pattern.
Example: William Morris or Hanna Werning.
Google repeat patterns, select a designer or an Artist’s work that interests you.
Answer these questions in full sentences.
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Who is the artist/designer and where are they from?
What are your first thoughts about the work?
Describe the work but only what you can see in the image. Images, Colours etc.
What materials did they use?
How did they create the work?
Once complete please re-create the artist’s work in your own way using your choice of materials.
Consider the presentation of your work, with your answers and images on one page.
HOMEWORK 17 – Self Image
Task: On paper you are to create your own profile page titled ‘Self Image’ complete with a
drawn picture and Photo of yourself.
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Your interests
Information on your family including any pets.
Holidays you may have been on.
A memory that sticks with you and why.
Career - what do you want to do when you grow up?
Please use full sentences when writing about yourself and the bullet points as sub-headings.
This could be in the form of a Facebook Profile page or something designed by you.
HOMEWORK 18 – Portrait Artist
Research a portrait artist that interests you and answer these following questions:
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What is their name and how did they become an artist?
Why did this artist appeal to you? (Colours used, textures used, how they
draw/paint?)
How do they create their work? (What materials were used etc)
Select a piece of the artist’s work and create your own copy of the work. You can choose
what materials you use.
HOMEWORK 19 – Observational Drawing
Working from observation or a very good photograph complete 2 extended drawings of your/an eye.
One in tonal shades and one in colour.
You should spend 30 minutes minimum on these drawings.
You must include:
• Tone (lightness and darkness of an area)
• All elements of the eye: eyelid, iris, pupil, eyelashes, tear duct.
In order to access higher levels ensure that you include light reflections and any veins that you can
see.
If you use a secondary source ensure you state that you used it.
HOMEWORK 20 – African Masks
African masks would have been decorated using natural dyes and natural objects many years
ago.
Design your own African mask (choose the type too) and decorate you mask using natural
pigments in and around your home.
For example:
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Mud could be used to create the face or brown food colouring and salt could be used
to create a weathered effect.
 Shoe polish could be used to create certain pigments.
 Certain spices could be watered down for earthy tones.
Use pencil to draw out the design.
Have fun, but be sensible too. Nothing that smells too much, or messy that won’t dry.
HOMEWORK 21 – Decorated Masks
Working on the template provided decorate the mask with paints and materials you have in your
home. You can add additions and add as much detail as you like.
The more creative the better.
If you don’t have any you can use Zentangle designs and coloured pe ncils to create you design.
Have Fun! You can trace the image onto card to make it stronger if you wish
HOMEWORK 22 -
Create a Collage of a landscape in the style of Max Ernst from a
range of different papers and surfaces. These could include:
Sandpaper, magazine paper, coloured paper, newspaper, tin foil
and whatever else you can find. Have fun.
HOMEWORK 23 -
Working from varying thicknesses of line and applying a variety of textures draw the view
from your bedroom window in the style of Vincent Van Gogh.
HOMEWORK 24 – Critical Analysis
Complete a critical analysis and artist study of an Abstract artist’s work.
HOMEWORK due in two weeks.
Google Abstract Art and search for artists, select an artist’s work that interests you. You will link this to your
studio work.
Abstract Art: Describing an object or representation that has been simplified or distorted down to its
basic elements / Art that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to
achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colours, and textures.
Answer these questions using full sentences.
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Who is the artist and where are they from?
What are your first thoughts about the work?
Describe the work but only what you can see in the image.
Write your own interpretation of the work. What you think about the work and why.
What materials did they use?
What inspires them?
Once complete please re-create the artist’s work in your own way using your choice of materials.
Consider the presentation of your work, with your answers and images on one page.
HOMEWORK 25 – Op Art
HOMEWORK: Due in two weeks
Using a pencil or any other materials available to you, research Op art and select an artist’s
work to recreate.
Complete an evaluation of the piece stating the artist’s work and how you felt the work
went.
Did you find it difficult?
What materials did you use?
Why did you choose this piece?
If you were to do it again what would you do differently?
HOMEWORK 26 – Op Art 2
Research an Op artist and re-create one of their artworks using coloured pens or pencils.
Answer these questions:
Who is the artist and where are they from?
Describe the work.
Write your own interpretation of the work. What you think about the work and why.
What materials did they use?
Why did they work in this way?
HOMEWORK 27 – Pop Art
Research a Pop artist and answer the following questions using full sentences:
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Who is the artist and where are they from?
What are your first thoughts about the work?
Describe the work but only what you can see in the image.
Write your own interpretation of the work. What you think about the work and why.
What materials did they use?
What inspires them?
Once complete please re-create the artist’s work in your own way using your choice of materials.
Consider the presentation of your work, with your answers and images on one page.
HOMEWORK 29 - Texture
Find these objects in and around your house and try to draw the texture of these objects.
(Like the swatches completed recently)
1) Sponge
2) A leaf (any kind will do, the browner the better)
3) Crack in a stone or pavement
4) A Brick (any kind)
5) A stone, rock or boulder.
Draw the textures in small boxed of about 3cm squared (or larger if you like) and label
each one with the name of it and how you created the texture with your pencil.
Remember these exercises are developing your drawing skills so practice makes perfect!
HOMEWORK 30 - Observational Drawing: Natural/Everyday objects
Find a natural form/everyday object (such as a leaf, plant, flower, stone or branch etc.) and
create 2 observational drawings of it.
One in tonal pencil (light and dark tones) and one in tonal colour (coloured pencils applied
with varying pressures)
These drawings do not need to be large and can completed on A6 sized paper per drawing.
The object can be the same for each drawing or different, it’s up to you.
HOMEWORK 31 – Experimental Drawings
Complete a series of small experimental drawings: (draw a copy of the tasks listed below)
1) As if your pen had exploded.
2) A tea/coffee stain made by a cup.
3) A muddy footprint from a shoe/pet.
4) A fingerprint that has been made with an ink pad/ boot polish/paint or whatever you
can find to make a finger print.
Complete these drawings on A4 Paper.
HOMEWORK 32 -
Research HOMEWORK:
Research an artist who creates or works with insects.
Some examples: Mike Libby, Damien Hirst, Mr Finch.
Create a decorative title for the work.
Answer the following questions:
Who are they and what do they do?
What materials do they use?
Why did you choose this artist?
Complete an artist study of their work in your chosen medium.
HOMEWORK 33 -
Make your own insect.
Your HOMEWORK task is to make your own insect using any found materials from your
home.
This could include:
Pipe cleaners, sequins, beads, bottle tops, cling film, tin foil, fabric or anything else you can
find.
Have fun!
HOMEWORK 35 – Emotions Grid
What colours do you associate with certain emotions? How can warm or cold colours reflect certain
feelings? Fill in the emotions grid with colour and pattern swatches to represent each emotion. Try
to keep each box abstract…no hearts for love, stick to using colours and pattern to represent the
emotion.
HOMEWORK 36 – Natural Links
HOMEWORK 37 – Tonal Drawing
Art Homework: Complete a TONAL drawing
(range of shading from black to white
highlights) of a cake/sweet/food item that you
have at home. Fill one A4 page of your
sketchbook. Include a shadow and try to show
the surface texture of the object.
Due in 2 weeks time:
HOMEWORK 38 – Optical Illusions
HOMEWORK 39 – Pattern Collage
HOMEWORK 40 - MANGA
HOMEWORK 41 – Artist Research
HOMEWORK 42 – Pablo Picasso
HOMEWORK 43 – Action Word