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Cecily Cummings

Unit: Illuminated Letters cont; April 26-29, 2011.

Unit: Illuminated Letters cont; April 26-29, 2011.

 

Cummings

 

All classes

Monday

 

 

 

 

 

holiday

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students will complete last week’s project.

Those finished will begin: “Illuminated Manuscript Letters”.  (postponed from earlier date).

 

TTW show examples of illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages and also motifs from Art Deco books, and distribute handouts of examples.

  • TSW learn about the mode of design called stylization, which means to simplify things to their most basic components.

Wednesday

 

 

 

 

 

  • TSW:  brainstorm on images and symbols that represent who they are. Make sketches on newsprint.
  • Decide on using first or last name for Illumination lettering assignment.
  • Design first letter of name incorporating the images and symbols. Plan remaining letters to blend with the first initial.

Thursday

 

 

 

 

TSW:

Fill in with markers or colored pencils.

Transfer initial to illustration board - transfer symbols images to create a pleasing arrangement (remembering principles of design).

  • Draw in remaining letters of name. Embellish negative space if desired - adding border etc.
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    Friday

     

       
  • TSW complete project and critique.
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    Resources : internet, handouts, books

    Assessments :
    rubric, effort, participation, neatness