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Art and Architecture 1A and and Architecture B

Enduring Understandings: 1. Creative expression allows an to express a personal response to inner and external prompts. 2. and develop excellence through practice and constructive critique, reflecting on, revising and refining over time. 3. Architectural elements of the can express the values and of a community. 4. The process of creative development leads to expression as a gift from God. 5. Responding to the problem solving presented in projects allows us to grow in new ways. 6. Creative risk-taking, decision making, and experimentation leads to important lessons in flexibility, commitment, and self-value.

Essential Questions: 1. What is the value of understanding and participating in the creative process? (Standard #5 – Connections, Relationships, Applications) 2. What is the role of Fine in past and present ? 3. How does the built environment impact and reflect culture? 4. Why do people past and present feel compelled to make art and architecture? (Standard #2 – Creative Expression)

List of Units: Art & Architecture 1A • Introduction • Concerns of the • Design & Nature • Introduction to • Antonio Gaudi • Bernard Maybeck and Julia Morgan • • Meso-American Art & Architecture • • West African Art • Architectural Site Units

List of Units: Art & Architecture 1B • Review of major concepts from Art & Architecture 1A • Introduction to International • Green Architecture • Overview of deStijle, and Gerritt Reitveld • Introduction to Northwest American & Design • Introduction to the Byzantine Era • Introduction of Post Modern

A. M. D. G.

ART AND ARCHITECTURE IA (6100)

KATIE 108 email: [email protected] Fine Arts Chair hours: 8-8:30am or by appointment

Grade : 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 semester Type of Course: Elective Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Designed to offer students the chance to learn about the art of architectural design in society and its effect on our sense of culture. Particularly interesting for students who to major in architecture and/or design of any kind, the class will provide field trips, involvement with our rich cultural environment and an introduction to "hands on" skills involving design and composition. Course work will include short papers, a non- written final project, and opportunity for original creative expression. Students do not need to have experience in in order to take this course.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

1. Why do people past and present feel compelled to make art and architecture? (standard #2-Creative Expression) 2. What is the value of understanding and participating in the creative process? (standard #5- Connections, Relationships, Applications) 3. What is the role of fine arts in past and present cultures? (standard #3- Historical and Cultural Context.

ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS

1) to gain an understanding of human expression as a gift from God. 2) to engage in critical assessment of visual relationships, especially as experienced in architectural elements 3) to honor the process of creative development and manifestation in oneself and others 4) to gain awareness of the built environment as an expression of values and culture 5) to be open to creative problem-solving

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Students will be able to:

1) exercise the eye in elements of design and composition 2) develop and use a common visual language 3) understand certain architectural styles and grasp how they reflect the philosophy and feeling of a time and culture 4) embrace the art and architecture of non-technological or "primitive" cultures and be aware of what they have to offer us 5) become skilled in the rendering of architectural design projects using sketch pencils, colored pencils and oil pastels 6) explore and express their own through original design work 7) be open to new ideas 8) share in the common human experience of creativity 9) become aware of the uniqueness we all are 10) respect themselves and others as the precious jewels they are

ARCHITECTURAL SITE UNITS Students are required to visit ten of the listed sites. Five sites by mid- term and five sites in the second half of the semester. All underlined sites must be visited. For each site include the following: 1) 1 and ½ page typed reaction to the 2) one full page sketch of the site: facade or detail drawing 3) a picture (proof) of you at the site 4) 4 printed images of the building’s significant details

Final Project: At the conclusion of the semester a major assignment in the form of a non-written project will be presented by you to the class. You must consult with the instructor on the subject of your project before you begin work. All possibilities are open: creativity, initiative and attention to using all skills learned during the semester will be reflected in your .

Evaluation: In-studio design work and homework assignments create the major portion of a student's grade. Positive class participation, attitude, progress and initiative, play into the evaluative process. In the first quarter, five architectural site units will be assigned in the homework portion of the course. In the second quarter an additional five architectural site units (ten total by semester's end), reflections on the fieldtrips, a non-written final project, and a final exam will reflect a student's progress. Mid-term and final exams will be given. SYLLABUS

ART AND ARCHITECTURE IA Ms. Katie Wolf e-mail: [email protected] v-mail:(415) 731-7500, ex 767

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to the course: Expectations, course objectives, slides on architectural styles and .

Assignments: 1. Exercises in visual , written and sketching assignments; introducing materials and tools 2 Sketch 2 levels of --your hand (small and organic), architectural space (geometric forms in light)

Week 3: Concerns of the Architect: Occupied territory, use of space and materials

Assignments: 1. Serial : Three drawings showing awareness of spatial relationships; shaping space in sequences -- architecture without architect -- slides 2. Explore in written form a paper on your ancestral culture, sketch and cultural symbols

Week 4: Design and Nature: Using nature as a teacher and source of design -- film

Assignments: 1. Nature to architecture: two sketches a) observation of a form in nature b) original building inspired from a form in nature 2. Sketch three views of a fruit or vegetable a) elevation b) plan c) section

Week 5-6: Introduction to Frank Lloyd Wright slides, handouts and film

Assignments: 1. Write a letter as if you are FLW responding to a client's request for the design of a building 2. Sketch of an original chair, light fixture and treatment in Wright's style -- Field trip to Marin Civic Center with your write-up and sketch 3. Final original design in the style of FLW a) elevation b) plan c) detail 4. Design a personal logo using your three initials

Week 7: Antonio Gaudi: Introduction to architect's style -- slides, video, handouts

Assignments: 1. Original design in the style of Gaudi: a) architectural facade b) chair

Week 8: Bernard Maybeck and Julia Morgan: Introduction to the architect's styles -- slides, video

Assignments: 1. Original design assignments in the styles of the architects: a) facade b) chair 2. Mid Term Exam

Week 9-10: Gothic Architecture: Introduction to architecture -- handouts, film, video

Assignments: 1. Sketching gothic architectural elements: , and vaults

Week 11-12: Meso-American Art and Architecture: film on the Mayan and Aztec Cultures and handouts

Assignments: 1. Oil pastel drawing of a traditional art piece

Week 13-14: Art Deco: Introduction to style, handouts, film, video on Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Assignments: 1. Design and sketch a composition with four or more Art Deco influences and elements 2. Field trip to Paramount Theater -- write up and sketch 3 light fixtures from the theater

Week 15-16: West African Art: Introduction to style, handouts, slides

Assignments: Sketching assignments: 1. 10 tribe pencil sketch 2. Oil pastel drawing of a ceremonial mask 3. Final non-written project presented to class, discussion of materials,historical influences and challenges of the project 4. Final Exam FORMS OF ART 3D, Defines space, Deals with form 2D, Presentational, "all at once" MUSIC Linear, Sequential, Takes time LITERATURE Linear, Sequential, Takes time DANCE/THEATER 3D, Defines space, Linear ARCHITECTURE 3D, Domain, Functional VISUAL LANGUAGE . . . TERMS OF DESCRIPTION • COLOR Emotional Response • TEXTURE Surface treatment "feel with your eyes" • FORM 3D , scale and size • LINE QUALITY Indicates direction, movement or boundary Contrast • Creates visual interest and drama Repetition • creates familiarity Shading • Shadow and light sets a tone or mood Scale • Brings attention to size relationship, can be unexplained GIVING FORM TO FEELING Why do people present and past feel compelled to make art? • to bring order out of chaos • to make a personal expressive statement • to make a cultural statement • to record history We make art to express: 1. • THE WORLD AROUND US (reflection) 2. • THE WORLD INSIDE OF US (personal) 3. • THE UNEXPLAINABLE - GOD PERSPECTIVES OF ART • REALISM 3D, use of perspective to create: • foreground • middle ground • background sense of space, use of refined shading to create the illusion of reality on a flat surface • • [L. ab (from) trahere, (to draw)] begins with an object or form in realty and somehow changes it to create a "new reality • NON-OJBECTIVE • using color, line and form to create a tone or feeling: no objects from reality are used for image making

ARCHITECTURAL SITES

ART AND ARCHITECTURE IA

1. Temple Emanu-el (1926) Arguello at Lake Street 2. Roosevelt Middle School (1934) Arguello at Geary Blvd. 3. Roos (1909) 3500 Jackson St. at Locust St. 4. Howard House (1939) 2944 Jackson Street 5. Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian Church) (1894) 2107 Lyon Street at Washington - Go inside 6. Bourn Mansion (1894) 2550 Webster St. 7. Vedanta Society (1905) Webster at Filbert St. 8. San Francisco Art Institute (1926) 800 Chestnut old and new - Go inside - Diego Rivera Mural 9. National Maritime (1939) Beach at Polk St. 10. Hallidie Building (1917) 130 Sutter Street 11. Medical Dental Building (1931) 450 Sutter - Go Inside 12. Circle Gallery (1949) 140 Maiden Lane - Go Inside 13. Pacific Stock Exchange (1930) 301 Pine Street. 14. Shell Building (1930) 100 Bush Street. 15. 101 California Street Building (1982) 16. B. of A. World Headquarters (1970-71) 555 California Street - Go Inside 17. Garden Court, Hotel, Market at New Montgomery 18. Grace (1928-65) California at Jones St. - Go Inside 19. Pacific Union Club (1886) 1000 California St. 20. St Dominic' S Church (1864) Bush at Steiner St. - Go Inside 21. Conservatory (1875) JFK Drive near Stanyan St 22. Triton Hotel Grant Avenue at Bush Street ( required)

ARCHITECTURAL UNIT WRITE-UP REQUIREMENTS:

1 ½ page typed reaction to site 1 full page pencil sketch of site: or detail 1 printed photo of you at the site 4 printed images of the building’s significant architectural details

Architectural sites are due when requested by the teacher (5 sites will be assigned by midterm and 5 sites assigned in the 2nd quarter): 10 sites total

A. M. D. G.

ART and ARCHITECTURE 1B (6105)

KATIE WOLF Studio 108 email: [email protected] Fine Arts Chair Office hours: 8-8:30am or by appointment

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 semester Type of Course: Elective Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Art and Architecture IB is a follow-up course to Art and Architecture IA and is designed as a continuing of the wealth of artistic expression manifested in the architecture, sculpture, painting and artifacts of traditional cultures and modern architectural expressions. An exploration of earth-friendly, sustainable and green architectural techniques will compliment the hands-on approach to building practices and inspire new thinking about shelter and cultural values. Studio assignments in architectural design, drawing and mixed-media architectural created from original student , will compliment our study of how particular architects and cultures have used architecture as an expression to image themselves, their culture and their God.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

1. Why do people past and present feel compelled to make art and architecture? (Ca. Standard #2 Creative Expression)

2. What is the value of understanding and participating in the creative process? (Ca. State Standard #5 Connections, Relationships, Applications)

3. What is the role of Fine Arts in past and present cultures? (Ca. State Standard #3 Historical and Cultural Context)

ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS Students will:

1) challenge themselves to grow in new ways by responding to the problem solving presented in the design projects 2) value the awareness of sharing in the common human experience of creativity through direct involvement in the creative process 3) see creative risk-taking, decision making and experimentation as important lessons in flexibility, commitment and self value and as an essential part of the creative process 4) be open to positive and constructive critique as a tool to expand one's vision and possibilities 5) become aware of the unique gift we individually represent as a precious creation of the Beloved's Hand

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Students will be able to: 1) identify the various historical periods and styles of architecture studied and the appropriate terminology 2) use a common visual language in describing work viewed on field trips to architectural sites and in the events 3) recall and articulate the innovative styles of major architects studied in class and their influences on design development 4) discuss the influences of the studied traditional cultures on and architectural design 5) articulate how certain architectural styles and cultural expressions reflect the philosophy and feeling of a time 6) critique architecture in their own environment as well as styles studied in class 7) refine and improve their rendering skills through design assignments during class time and as homework 8) develop original design concepts and sketches in response to assignments 9) experience the creative process from idea, research, development, assessment, re-working and final presentation by responding to 2D and 3D assignments

Evaluation: Assignments in design, drawing and written research will supplement the introduction to architects and cultures studied in class. Studio design work and homework will be individually critiqued by the teacher and peers for possible revision. Field trips will be assessed by reflection papers and renderings. A final non-written design project presented to the class combined with a final exam will constitute the final semester grade.

ARCHITECTURAL UNITS / FINAL PROJECT

SHIGERU BAN STEPHEN HOLL NADAR KHALILI GREEN AND GREEN SANTIAGO CALATRAVA MAX BERG MARIP BOTTA LUIGI NERVI R.M. SCHINDLER VICTOR HORTA RENZO PIANO BUCKMINSTER/FULLER JOHN PAXTON ERIC MENDELSOHN I. M. PEI OTTO WAGNER GERRIT RIETVELD CHARLES MOORE JEANNE GANG LOUIS I. KAHN

You have a CHOICE as to how you will fulfill your FINAL PROJECT for this course: 10 Architectural Units or 5 Architectural Units and a 3D project:

Over the length of the semester choose ten architects from the above list and research their style; these 10 units will be presented in a portfolio format with an originally designed cover. An ARCHITECTURAL UNIT consists of:

1) 1 and ½ typed pages of information about the context and style of the architect’s work 2) a full page pencil sketch of a typical work: facade or significant detail 3) 4 printed images of various buildings by the chosen architect

OR

Assemble a portfolio that selects 5 architects (as described above) and a non-written design project: i.e.: a 3D chair, an , a series of drawings showing modern developments in architectural design, green architectural techniques, etc.

ALL STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE 5 ARCHITECTURAL UNITS (due on dates assigned by the teacher) in the first quarter.

SYLLABUS

ART AND ARCHITECTURE IB (6105) Ms. Katie Wolf e-mail: [email protected] v-mail:(415) 731-7500, ext 767

Week 1: Review terms of description, architectural vocabulary list and architectural concepts introduced and developed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Assignments: 1. Describe as fully as possible an object in visual terms and discuss the basic concepts of perception 2. Define words on vocabulary list 3. Outline influences, architectural concepts and visual contributions of FLW

Weeks 2-4: Introduction to International Stlye of architecture and how the works of FLW influenced this modern style. We will study the works and contributions of , Mies van der Rohe , Phillip Johnson and others.

Assignments: 1. Write up introductory information and print 6 images per architect on the styles of the following: Le Corbusier Mies van der Rohe Phillip Johnson 2. Le Corbusier handouts and student research are used to introduce his style. Students will sketch a building by Le Corbusier. 3. A packet on Mies and Johnson as well as student research will be used as sources for student sketches of buildings designed by these two men 4. Students will research a 4th International style architect and sketch a typical building. Students will label and mount all 4 International Style architects drawings on a presentation board for display and class critique.

Weeks 5-7: Green Architecture An introduction to architects and traditional cultures that use the earth and sustainable practices to create shelter and form community structures and identity.

Assignments: 1. Research and print out information and images on 3 indigenous cultures that use the earth itself and/or other renewable resources as building materials. 2. Research and print out information and images pertaining to contemporary natural building techniques. You may explore “green architecture”, cob , straw bale construction, technique Earthship construction and others. 3. Research and print out information and images on Samual Mockbee and ’s “Rural Studio” program. 4. Define these terms: ecopsycology, biomimicry, “living ” 5. Research and print out information and images on the following: Janine Benyus (www.biomimicryinstitute.org), Jay Harman (www.paxinstitute.org), Arne Naess and Bioneers (www.bioneers.org) 6. Research and print out information and images for architects Shiguru Ban and Nadar Kahlili (Cal Earth Institute). 7. Explore the website of JOINERY STRUCTURES inc. at [email protected]. Print out 4 images that you find most intriguing and state why. Research traditional Japanese construction techniques and compare them to Joinery’s contemporary work.

Weeks 8-10 Overview of deStijle, Piet Mondrian and Gerritt Reitveld: a study of painting and architecture in a modern Dutch aesthetic

Assignments: 1. Research and type up introductory information and print 6 images typical of: a) the Dutch design school of deStijle and b) Dutch painter Piet Mondrian 2. Observe and discuss the connection between the 2D of Piet Mondrian and the and architectural designs of Gerritt Reitveld 3. Compare the severe modern language and design esthetic of Le Corbusier, Mondrian and Reitveld 4. Using the typical visual language of Mondrian and deStijle: primary colors, black white and gray, CREATE 2 pieces: 1) a Mondrian design 2) an architectural façade, detail or chair in the style of Reitveld

These 2 visual elements must then be presented as a whole visual display; perhaps combining 2D and 3D elements and presentation styles.

Weeks 11-12: Introduction to Northwest American Indian Art and Design

Assignments: 1. Write a basic introduction to the North West American Indian art and society 2. Discuss their sense of "modern" as seen in the works of these people 3. Using black markers, choose a family totem to draw in the outline or x-ray style 4. Using handouts and books as sources and with colored pencil as tools sketch an object (mask, ceremonial bowl, rattle, paddle) in the N.W. American Indian style 5. Our class field trip to the 's Architecture and Design collection as well as the study of the Mario Botta building itself will be an inspiration for the student's written reaction and sketch of an object of impact.

Weeks 13-14: Introduction to the Byzantine Era- an overview of the art and architecture Assignments: 1. Research and print out information and 6 images on the historical context and stylistic elements of the Byzantine Era 2. Discuss and sketch the linear development of early Christian architecture from Greek and Roman temples through the Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic eras 3. Discuss the elements that are particular to 4. Define words on vocabulary list 5. With a small group, "construct" a Byzantine church using paper and tape. Pay attention to the architectural elements such as lunettes, pendentives, vaults, narthax, etc. 6. Using handouts and books, sketch a facade and section of a Byzantine church 7. Write up and discuss the traditional prescribed colors and styles associated with particular saints and holy persons of the Orthodox Church 8. Using colored pencils, sketch a Byzantine mosaic icon 9. The class field trip to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will be an inspiration for a write up about the impact of this on the individual student.

Weeks 15-16: Introduction of Post Modern -a contemporary style of architecture.

Assignments: 1. Write introductory material that outlines the basic concepts of Post- 2. A powerpoint and packets will be a design source for the student's original design in the post modern style 3. Evaluate the sketch 4. A final outline will take all areas of study this semester and emphasize what is meant by “modern design” as seen in various styles and cultures studied. 5. Our field trip to a working architect's office will be source material for a write-up of the visit ~ SEMESTERS END ~ The final portfolio of our semester’s work, both written information, research and original sketches, will be turned in on the last day of class. Final projects will be presented on the last 2 days of class. Final Exam will be collected on the last day of class.