Toothpick sculpture

One of my students in Senior Art decided to make a toothpick palette to go with the toothpick paintbrush she made as a freshman! 

Beginning of the year portfolio designs

I taught my beginning high school art class about Op Art. We looked at the work of Bridget Rielly and Victor Vasserely and then the students created their own optical illusion on the cover of their portfolio! 

MIDDLE SCHOOL ART SYLLABUS 2013-2014

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The visual arts program offers students comprehensive art experiences with detailed explorations in the classics such as painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design, and crafts.

In addition to gaining confidence and proficiency working with a variety of mediums, students will learn about the history, analysis, and interpretation of art.

GOALS OF VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION

Art in school is both a body of knowledge and a series of activities. Fundamentally, learning in art has four major components. The goal of art education is the development of these areas:

*by making art (art production);

*by responding to and making judgments about the properties and qualities that exist in visual forms (art criticism);

*by acquiring knowledge about the contributions artists and art make to culture and society (art history);

*by understanding the nature, meaning, and value of art (aesthetics).

CLASS GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS

In addition to the school-wide discipline procedures, a set of class guidelines for success and consequences has been established and will be maintained. The following is a list of the class guidelines for success and consequences for art:

Class Guidelines for Success:

1. Be prepared for class – bring your supplies, sketchbook, pencils, etc. to class everyday.

2. Be to class on time.

3. Listen to and follow directions – ask questions.

4. Respect the people, equipment and furnishings in the art room. Get permission to use other’s materials.

5. Use all tools safely and properly.

6. Be honest and accountable for your actions.

7. Use your time wisely – stay on task and work towards project and assignment objectives.

8. Work quietly – use appropriate language and have appropriate conversations.

9. Be responsible for work area and tools – clean up after yourself!

10. Have a positive attitude – you CAN do it!

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is the process of judging in terms of criteria. Assessment is an integral part of expected learning outcomes. Criteria are expected outcomes and observable evidence of learning. The main purpose of assessment should be to improve

teaching and learning and to measure student’s progress. Evaluation of each student will be by the following methods:

Art projects, Do Now writings, sketchbook assignments, and class participation

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

2 black sharpies - one fine point and one ultra fine point

2 #2 pencils

1 additional eraser

1 glue stick

1 container of household wipes

Optional materials: colored sharpies, markers, colored pencils, scissors, drawing pencils

SKETCHBOOKS

You will be required to keep a sketchbook that will have assignments and self-discovery projects. Sketchbook assignments will be given every Monday and due every Friday.

WEEKLY PROGRESS

Each week you will be given a weekly progress grade for a total of 50 points/10 points each day. Your weekly progress grade will be based on the ten class guidelines for success. For each guideline you do not complete, you will lose 1 point per day per guideline. You also lose 10 points for each class you are absent unless it is an excused absence.

STUDENT / PARENT or GUARDIAN SIGNATURES

The high school art syllabus and curriculum must be signed and dated by a parent or guardian and the student and turned in to Ms. Potter by 9/9/13 for 25 points. This process will ensure that the student and parent or guardian will have a clear

understanding of what the objectives, expectations, and assessment tools are for this course.

Thank you,

Ms. Potter

phone: 734-374-8222

e-mail: kelly.potter@gmail.com

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Student signature

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Parent or Guardian signature

Parent/Guardian initial here if I can have permission to use photos of your child's artwork on the my class website _____

Soap carvings -3d art

We studied relief sculptures- the students created their own on a bar of soap (we found Ivory soap works the best!) and then some choose to add color using food coloring. After the sculptures were complete the students added in a background that enhanced the sculpture.

Painting class balance projects

Explanation by a student: make a picture that doesn't confuse the human eye, making it balanced, use any kind of background that is the same on both sides (symmetrical), add in three objects of different sizes to created a balanced composition

Senior final projects

Peace drawings inspired by Picasso's Peace Dove

Wire sculptures - middle school 3d art

We studied the human form/proportions, designed a figure using wire, then plastered and painted the sculpture!

Street art

today was a perfect day to make "street art" with my 7th grade students!!!

Layers in Art - Project for 2D art 2

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H9njdXkooTVBBEeCQ2KZCSOgrszvNMdPCi0ulK4zlx0/edit#slide=id.gc6b92225_073

I am really excited for this project I found on Pinterest. Pinterest is AMAZING for an art teacher!!!!

Sketchbook assigment

Draw an underwater scene

Overheard in the Art Room

Student 1: Ms. Potter? Can I give up on this project? Student 2: Why would you EVER give up on art????

Watercolor techniques

We studied the colorful creations of Peter max, paying particular attention to the way he shares messages in his work

from a student...

Non traditional self portraits

We discussed the idea of a self portrait as a way to express things about yourself besides just your physical appearance. The results were powerful!

Parthenon

The history teacher and other art teacher and I joined forces (aka students!) to create our own version of the Greek wonder!

Grid drawings

My high school students used a grid to help them draw and enlarge a photograph!

Spotted in the art room!

Picasso's Dove of Peace

The next project my students are working on is a drawing that illustrates their idea of peace. We are using Picasso's Dove of Peace as inspiration. What images do you think of when you think of the word "peace"?

Modigliani inspired portraits - Advanced Middle School Art We studied the work of Modigliani - we discussed the elongated figures, warm skin tones, simplified features and blacked out eyes.