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THINKING ABOUT YOUR CREATIVE ASSETS

These include Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
Answer each point with either 'N' 'Y' 'O'.

N=mostly not; Y=mostly yes; O=other or not sure

( ) I use or acknowledge the whole picture space (area) when I draw or paint

( ) I think of the area outside of objects as well as areas inside of objects

( ) I recognize and use flat 2D pattern areas

( ) I recognize and use figure and ground (positive-negative spaces)

( ) I am able to shade (tone-model) with brushes, pencils, charcoal or pastels.

( ) I understand the concept of icons or symbols

( ) I understand the concept of environment

( ) I am able to mix any tone of gray - black to white using a palette

( ) I am able to see a color and mix it

( ) I am able to observe something and reproduce it with good proportions

( ) I can do things a new way and have new ideas about what art is

( ) I am able to draw and shade basic masses or volumes

( ) I can turn a 2-dimensional shape into one that looks 3 dimensional

( ) I draw in linear perspective using one or two vanishing points

( ) I understand detail and apply details to pictures for interest

( ) I know some of the many styles of arts in the past

( ) I think about motivations that make me create

( ) I have more respect for the creative process from idea to completion

( ) I know about clay: direct medium, construction, decorating, firing

( ) I can draw delicate detail with a pen or brush

( ) I am able to draw and shade with liquid transparent washes

( ) I have a good idea what makes a design harmonize

( ) I can describe art using art visual terms

( ) I understand and use design terms

( ) I can shade with a brush

( ) I can see shapes and patterns in composition

( ) I can draw a building in perspective

( ) I can draw human figures accurately & in proportion

( ) I can use transparent washes

( ) I notice contrasts of color, tone, shape, etc.

PERSONAL ASSETS THAT HELP IN CREATIVE PURSUITS

( ) I look and discover details

( ) I want to share personal feeling or insights with others

( ) I am open to critiques and suggestions

( ) I think about how I can improve my work

( ) I use computer resources for creative ideas

( ) I am interested in discovering work of other artists

( ) I have fixed opinions and ideas about most matters

( ) I am patient about getting it right

( ) I am mostly focused and not distracted

( ) I believe that art has a value

( ) I believe it is possible to judge art quality

( ) my work is done caringly

( ) I believe failure is a good way to learn

( ) like discovering a new method or way

( ) I am a good listener

( ) I have a good sense of where I will be in 3 years







2009

 

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