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Title:	01_Visual Illusions eWorksheet
Posted By:	Andrew LauGel
Description:	This eWorksheet will guide you to internet sites about Visual Illusions. .
File name:	Visual_Illusions_eWRKSHT.doc (64512) bytes

Title:	03_Visual Analysis Worksheet v7.3
Posted By:	Andrew LauGel
Description:	This teacher-guided worksheet leads students through the process of Visual Analysis. It may be done in the classroom over a three day period. It is best moderated in-progress by the instructor, who teaches the vocabulary of the worksheet as the class progresses from one set of questions to another. An OnLine version of this worksheet, with resource links, is also available through the VA7 Team Page. .
File name:	Visual Analysis Wokrsheet v7.3.pdf (19770) bytes

Title:	02_VA7 Subtractive Color Wheel
Posted By:	Andrew LauGel
Description:	This traditional Subtractive Color Wheel template is used for exercises in mixing paint pigments. .
File name:	VA7_Color Wheel v3.pdf (16657) bytes

Title:	02_VA7_Color Wheel vRM
Posted By:	Andrew LauGel
Description:	This VA7 Color Wheel empasizes how Complimentary Colors create strong visual contrasts. .
File name:	VA7_Color Wheel vRM.pdf (107497) bytes

Title:	SB01_Sketchbook Gesture Drawing
Posted By:	Andrew LauGel
Description:	These instructions for a Sketchbook Gesture Drawing homework assignment should be pasted into the sketchbook before students take them home. These 10 sketches should be completed in about 10-15 seconds each, and should be done with a thick, fluid, black line. A bold felt-tip pen or Sharpie marker (Fine tip, but not Extra Fine) should be used.
File name:	SB01_Sketchbook Gesture Drawing.pdf (11766) bytes

Title:	SB02_Sketchbook Abstraction
Posted By:	Andrew LauGel
Description:	These three pages of the Sketchbook Abstraction homework assignment should be pasted into student sketchbooks before they are taken home. Page 1 contains the instructions, and should be pasted on the first available right-hand (verso) page of the sketchbook. Page 2 should be pasted on the back of Page 1 and Page 3 should be pasted opposite Page 2. (This is usually done in the classroom). Students will complete Page 2 with colored felt-tip makers and an Extra Fine Sharpie. It is best to discuss the completed Page 2 in class before students begin Page 3. .
File name:	SB02_Sketchbook Abstraction.pdf (16399) bytes

Title:	00_VA7 Web Tour Worksheet
Posted By:	Andrew LauGel
Description:	This MS Word document contains hyperlinks to several HWMS Visual Arts web pages. Here' how to use them: After downloading the Web Tour Websheet, Open it and locate the blue-underlined hyperlinks in the text. As you roll your mouse over each hyperlink, press Control + left-click to follow these links to new pages and art-related websites on the www. When you have completed this worksheet, you may email it to your instructor as an attachment. .
File name:	VA7 Web Tour_v3.doc (37376) bytes

Title:	XACTO knife safety
Posted By:	Robin Miller
Description:
File name:	XactoSafety_coursematerials.pdf (31337) bytes

Title:	XACTO KNIFE SAFETY
Posted By:	Robin Miller
Description:	XACTO KNIFE SAFETY This handout reviews techniques for safety and knife use discussed in class. Complete it, trim it and paste it into your sketchbook.
File name:	XactoSafety_coursematerials.pdf (31337) bytes

Title:	Fantastic Architecture worksheet
Posted By:	Robin Miller
Description:	Use this FANTASTIC ARCHITECTURE WORKSHEET to think more in depth about the significant details of your construction, including the silhouette and details of function and appearance. After you have completed this worksheet, fold and tape it into your sketchbook.
File name:	DesignHO.pdf (92150) bytes

Title:	Animal Sculpture Worksheet
Posted By:	Robin Miller
Description:	ANIMAL SCULPTURE WORKSHEET Use this handout to help you think about the animal that you have chosen -- what it looks like from all angles as well as its unique characteristics. The more detailed your responses to the questions, the more thoroughly considered your sculpture will be. Each person will complete a handout regardless of how many artists are working on a sculpture.
File name:	animals_ho_sp09.pdf (45112) bytes

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