Preparation for the Marker Project

Using the research I did over the summer, I started to analyze the differences in artist techniques and styles. It appeared that there were two different styles when it came to marker use, some artists prefer to create design-like artworks that are very tight with clean lines, something that would look like it could be computer generated because the artwork overall is very neat like the example below.

 

Other artists may choose to create a more realistic and abstract type of artwork, they have a different style and technique when they use markers. These types of artists often prefer "loose" strokes and blended colors. Of course there are many other styles but these two seem to be the two main styles. Mr. Angelis and I decided that these two were indeed the two most extreme styles. (Example of the realistic styles below.)

As soon as I knew that it'd be smart to give the students two options for the project, I started to think about what comes into a project in which students have a choice. I realized that not only did I have to try and communicate my thoughts and expectations of this project as well as create a rubric and outline so the students know exactly what I want and so that they have it on paper.