After break, the behavior grade that is given in art class each week will be changing slightly. It will become a mix between participation and behavior in class. Also every student will start out with an "S" for this grade as participating in classroom activities and following classroom rules is expected. Students may achieve an "O" if they go above and beyond classroom expectations and perform exemplary during activities. On the flip side, students who choose to not participate or behave appropriately in art class will earn the grade "N".
Behavior will not be assessed on a project grade, however, if a student is not participating or following classroom rules while they are in art class the quality of their work is likely to be lower than that of students following classroom procedures properly.
Just a reminder that an "O" is outstanding and counts as a 95% in Power School, a "S" is satisfactory and counts as a 80%, a "N" is not satisfactory and counts as a 65%, and a U is Unsatisfactory and counts as a 50%. I do not assign the percentages, it is an automatic calculation by Power School. I enter the letter given to the project and the percentage is assigned.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call!
Happy Holidays!!! =)
Monday, December 21, 2009
Merry Christmas!
It's that time of year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will see everyone after break!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
What we are up to in Art Class
Kindergarten: We will be finishing up our unit on the color wheel this week. AFter painting a color wheel using mixed colors, the students added paper to turn their color wheels into clowns. Look for pictures of these awesome creations coming soon!
1st Grade: Last week the students learned how to use glaze, the special paint for clay, and applied it appropriately to their clay butterflies. The students had to use problem solving skills in order to find the color they wanted. First they had to look on the glaze example board to find the right color then match the name of that glaze to the jar that held the color they wanted. We will finish glazing the butterflies this week and they will then go into the kiln for a final glaze-fire.
2nd Grade: We have been hard at work creating Wild Beast self-portraits in the style of the artist, Henri Matisse. The students first learned how to draw a self-portrait and then filled their self-portrait with wild and crazy colors. Lastly the students added paper-cut outs to their portraits as Matisse did in his later years.
3rd Grade: The third graders are working on a recycling project. The students have taken recyclable materials and created sculptures out of them. Last week the students began to papier-mache their sculptures in order to add strength and stability. It is a very messy, fun process and the students are really enjoying it!
4th Grade: I am so impressed with the fourth graders and their hard work so far! We have been hard at work on our coil pots created from Indian Red Clay. The students have to build a pot using rolled coils, and I am impressed with their hard work and creativity! The pots are coming along wonderfully, and I will be adding pictures to show their progress.
5th Grade: The fifth graders have been working very hard to learn the process of drawing in one-point perspective. The students are working on drawing a city in a bird's eye view, and I'm excited with how they are coming along!
I am constantly reminded why I am an art teacher when I see the creativity coming out of my students. They are always amazing me with what they are capable of, and I can not wait to see what will come throughout this year!
1st Grade: Last week the students learned how to use glaze, the special paint for clay, and applied it appropriately to their clay butterflies. The students had to use problem solving skills in order to find the color they wanted. First they had to look on the glaze example board to find the right color then match the name of that glaze to the jar that held the color they wanted. We will finish glazing the butterflies this week and they will then go into the kiln for a final glaze-fire.
2nd Grade: We have been hard at work creating Wild Beast self-portraits in the style of the artist, Henri Matisse. The students first learned how to draw a self-portrait and then filled their self-portrait with wild and crazy colors. Lastly the students added paper-cut outs to their portraits as Matisse did in his later years.
3rd Grade: The third graders are working on a recycling project. The students have taken recyclable materials and created sculptures out of them. Last week the students began to papier-mache their sculptures in order to add strength and stability. It is a very messy, fun process and the students are really enjoying it!
4th Grade: I am so impressed with the fourth graders and their hard work so far! We have been hard at work on our coil pots created from Indian Red Clay. The students have to build a pot using rolled coils, and I am impressed with their hard work and creativity! The pots are coming along wonderfully, and I will be adding pictures to show their progress.
5th Grade: The fifth graders have been working very hard to learn the process of drawing in one-point perspective. The students are working on drawing a city in a bird's eye view, and I'm excited with how they are coming along!
I am constantly reminded why I am an art teacher when I see the creativity coming out of my students. They are always amazing me with what they are capable of, and I can not wait to see what will come throughout this year!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Donations are always Appreciated!
I am in need of newspapers, plastic bags (like from Wal-Mart), and paper bags. If anyone would like to help, please send them to the art room with your child! Thank you for any help!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
This week in art class
Kindergarten: After learning the primary and secondary colors and a little about the color wheel, we began work on learning/reviewing how to paint. I demonstrated how to use a paint brush, wash between colors, and paint properly. The students then received a "practice painting" sheet. After painting the primary colors, I showed the students how to mix the secondary colors and then paint them on their paper.
1st Grade: We began a new project this week. We will be creating a clay butterfly by using specific clay methods and design.This week I read a few books to the students about the different types of butterflies, and then I demonstrated how to draw a butterfly while the students followed along. After drawing their butterflies the students designed their wings remembering that the wings are symmetrical.
2nd Grade: This week I introduced the students to their new project, Self-Portraits inspired by the artist Matisse. I read the students the biography of Matisse and we looked at a few of his most famous artworks. I then instructed the students on how to draw a self-portrait step by step as they followed along in their sketchbooks.
3rd Grade: In art this week, we began our newest project on recycling. Students will be creating a sculpture made from materials that could be recycled. This week, I read a book on recycling, and then showed the students different images of sculptures made from recyclable material and discussed ideas for our own sculptures. We then discussed the history of trash, and then did a group activity on Reusing, Recycling, and Reducing trash.
4th Grade: We began work on our clay project for the year this week. Students will be creating a pot made from coils and then design it based on Greek pottery designs. I began by showing a powerpoint on Greek pottery forms and on the designs the Greeks used on their pots. The students then sketched 2 to 3 different pots with various designs.
5th Grade: This week, the students began learning about perspective drawing. I presented a powerpoint on the terms associated with perspective, and then as a class we practiced drawing boxes using one-point perspective.
1st Grade: We began a new project this week. We will be creating a clay butterfly by using specific clay methods and design.This week I read a few books to the students about the different types of butterflies, and then I demonstrated how to draw a butterfly while the students followed along. After drawing their butterflies the students designed their wings remembering that the wings are symmetrical.
2nd Grade: This week I introduced the students to their new project, Self-Portraits inspired by the artist Matisse. I read the students the biography of Matisse and we looked at a few of his most famous artworks. I then instructed the students on how to draw a self-portrait step by step as they followed along in their sketchbooks.
3rd Grade: In art this week, we began our newest project on recycling. Students will be creating a sculpture made from materials that could be recycled. This week, I read a book on recycling, and then showed the students different images of sculptures made from recyclable material and discussed ideas for our own sculptures. We then discussed the history of trash, and then did a group activity on Reusing, Recycling, and Reducing trash.
4th Grade: We began work on our clay project for the year this week. Students will be creating a pot made from coils and then design it based on Greek pottery designs. I began by showing a powerpoint on Greek pottery forms and on the designs the Greeks used on their pots. The students then sketched 2 to 3 different pots with various designs.
5th Grade: This week, the students began learning about perspective drawing. I presented a powerpoint on the terms associated with perspective, and then as a class we practiced drawing boxes using one-point perspective.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Art Show
The art show is tomorrow night! 6:30-8:00 PM. Come on out and see your child's artwork on display! Artwork on display includes:
Self-Portraits from Kindergarten
Landscape paintings inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night from 1st Grade
Paintings inspired by Aboriginal artwork from 2nd Grade
Paintings inspired by Monet's garden scenes from 3rd Grade
Tessellations from 4th Grade
Still-Life drawings from 5th Grade
See YOU there!!!
Self-Portraits from Kindergarten
Landscape paintings inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night from 1st Grade
Paintings inspired by Aboriginal artwork from 2nd Grade
Paintings inspired by Monet's garden scenes from 3rd Grade
Tessellations from 4th Grade
Still-Life drawings from 5th Grade
See YOU there!!!
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