Just 3 weeks away!!

Wow! The first day of school is just three weeks away! While you are enjoying the last bits of summer vacation. I am sure you are wondering what the new school year will bring?!?? Thinking about back to school shopping and wondering what you might need??

Well, for most of your art classes you are going to need a sketchbook. Why a sketchbook and not a binder? A sketchbook is similar to a binder, in that it is full of paper. But this paper is blank on purpose so you can fill it throughout the year with your class practice assignments, notes, drawings, doodles, zentagles or what-have-you. 9 x 12 is a good size, and you can find them at your favorite retailer. Try not to go larger than 11 x 14 as they don't fit very well in your locker or your back pack.

But I have Digital Photography Ms. Roswell, do I still need a sketchbook? Do I have to have a digital camera? If so, what kind???
First of all, for my Digital Photography class it is not necessary to have a sketchbook. A folder or space to hold handouts and assignment sheets would be nice. You don't need to purchase a digital camera if you don't already have one. You will be able to use the camera on your cell phone, or IPod. You will need to have internet access on your electronic device as we use Google+ as our web based photography sharing site. Luckily there is a no cost "app" for both Apple and Android platforms for Google+.

I will go into more details during the first few class meetings on the logistics of how we will be using your electronic device and Google+ for class. Don't have a smart phone, but your phone can still take photos? No problem, as long as you have a micro SD card adapter or a USB cord, we should be able to make it work.

Parent's/ Guardians~ concerned about your students privacy online? I am very cognizant about ensuring your students private digital foot print. If you have questions about Google+ and photographs, please contact me by email or call my classroom. I will be sending home a letter at the beginning of the year with more specific details.

Did you sign up for 3-D Design?
For this class we do a project or two using "found" objects. What is a found object? Well, it is something that is used as art materials or project that wasn't what it was designed for. I will explain more in class. But before you throw that stuff out, unless your parents ask you to do so, start saving things for art class projects!


Oh yeah, don't forget your safety glasses for shop!!!