Advanced Sketchbook Assignments 2015-16
Why? Because the goal is growth and that’s only possible through practice. The following list will serve as a guide as you explore MEANING in objects. Please complete a sketchbook assignment each week. Draw an object based on the given subject. Draw from life, not from a photo or the internet. You may use pencil or charcoal. Demonstrate your mastery of line, shape, proportion and value. Include correct heading. Late work will result in lower grades. (I will grade on Thursday, so you can have sketchbook over the weekend.)
Quarter 1
WHEN
WHAT
Sept 3
An item that best illustrates what you did over the summer
Sept 10
An item that best illustrates being in high school
Sept 17
What item do you think will be the most important to you when you are 20 years old?
Sept 24
An item that best illustrates “peace”
Oct 1
An item that best illustrates your favorite person
Oct 8
An item that best illustrates “relaxation”
Oct 15
An item that best illustrates your family
Quarter 2
WHEN
WHAT
Oct 22
An item that best illustrates your favorite story/ book
Oct 29
An item that best illustrates “more”
Nov 5
An item that best illustrates “hope”
Nov 12
An item that best illustrates your favorite TV show or movie
Nov 19
An item you wish you did not have
Dec 3
What item do you think will be the most important to you when you are 40?
Dec 10
An item that best illustrates “Christmas”
Dec 17
No assignment - exams
Quarter 3
WHEN
WHAT
Jan 14
An item that best illustrates what you did last Saturday
Jan 21
An item that best illustrates something that makes you uncomfortable
Jan 28
An item that best illustrates your friends
Feb 4
An item that best illustrates where you feel the most “at home”
Feb 11
An item that best illustrates your favorite meal
Feb 18
An item that you have and would like to have another
Feb 25
An item that best illustrates your childhood
Mar 3
An item that best illustrates “knowledge”
Quarter 4
WHEN
WHAT
Mar 17
An item that best illustrates “fun”
Mar 24
An item that best illustrates you future career plans
Apr 7
An item that best illustrates “God”
Apr 14
An item that best illustrates “history”
Apr 21
Something you have now in your life now that you want to be rid of.
Apr 28
An item that best illustrates “satisfaction”
May 5
An item that best illustrates “mission”
May 12
An item that best illustrates “beauty”
May 19
An item that best illustrates you
May 26
No assignment - exams