ART in the Classroom
Saturday, December 21, 2013
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Fall Art at FBCS
Kindergarten listened to The
Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle.
We discussed if they have ever felt grouchy and things you
can do to feel better when grouchy. We
considered Luke 6:31, “Do to others as you would have them do to you,” and how
it feels when someone treats us badly.
Students then drew, cut paper, glued, and painted their own
ladybugs. I love how they all turned out
with their own amazing ladybug personalities!
First through eighth grade students studied contour drawings
by Henri Matisse.
We practiced by observing the contour lines of pumpkins and by drawing quick sketches. We discussed
foreground, middle ground, and background as well as shading. When the students felt ready they used black
crayon to draw pumpkins and painted their drawing with tempera or acrylic
paint.
When we finished our pumpkins, first through fifth grade students began a lesson on artist Pierre Alechinsky and his printmaking.
Students then created their own monochromatic sky and tree composition painting with various widths and lengths of cardboard rather than brushes.
Middle school students started a lesson on still life paintings by Jean Simeon Chardin and again discussed foreground, middle ground, and background as well as shading.
For this project we first looked for newspaper without color pictures. Then we did a color wash with raw umber paint.
Next, students viewed one of Chardin's still life paintings, Still Life With Copper Cauldron and Eggs. We discussed his placement of the eggs, size, lighting, and shading. Students then began composing their own egg acrylic compositions. Here is a sneak peek at a few so far.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Congratulations Haley!
Great News! Haley Handlen, has been selected as a finalist for this week's "Artist of the Week" award for the PreK-3rd age group. The finalist who receives the most online votes between now and Saturday October 19 will be selected as the Artsonia "Artist of the Week."
To view the finalists and cast your vote, simply click on the link below. Voting is limited to one vote per computer per day for each age group!
http://www.artsonia.com/aotw/vote/0/26268988
PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!!
To view the finalists and cast your vote, simply click on the link below. Voting is limited to one vote per computer per day for each age group!
http://www.artsonia.com/aotw/vote/0/26268988
PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Kandinsky Color Study
Over the past couple of weeks students have been learning about artist Wassily Kandinsky, the founder of Abstract Art. We viewed and discussed Kandinsky's painting, "Color Study of Squares with Concentric Circles."
Students are learning about color and creating their own color study. Here are a few of their finished projects.
Students are learning about color and creating their own color study. Here are a few of their finished projects.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
WELCOME TO FBCS ART 2013-2014
What to Expect this School Year
I am looking forward to this new school year. Over the summer I put together some fun and exciting
lesson plans for the students. My
desires for this year include: 1)
teaching students about various artists; 2) exposing them to various media
techniques; 3) presenting art elements and principles; and 4) integrating Biblical
principles into the lessons.
I will once again be posting all of our art
projects on Artsonia, which not only lets us share the Artwork with
friends and relatives far away, but also offers FBCS a wonderful way to earn
funds for the art room through customized keepsakes. If you are new to
our school expect an email with sign-in information.
In addition, each student will have artwork on
display at the annual FBCS Art Exhibit in February of 2014. A selected team of judges will choose three
pieces of artwork from each grade to be exhibited at the Regional ACSI Art
Festival in May.
Our school art website www.brendamccullers.blogspot.com will keep you updated on art projects, art club,
and art information. I will be taking
photographs of student’s artwork to post to this website. You will be receiving a photo release form to
sign and return.
Extra Activities
Art Club is offered for 5th – 8th
grade. This year we will be having 2 sessions.
Session 1 is for Grades 5 & 6 and Session 2 is for Grades 7 & 8.
Space is limited so sign up is required.
You will be receiving more information
soon.
FBCS sponsors a National Junior Art Honor
Society chapter that meets periodically throughout the year. NJAHS is made up of selected students grades
6-8, for “the purpose of inspiring and
recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art”
(from the National Art Honor Society website).
ART Grades
It is important to understand that at FBCS we do not grade children’s
artwork, rather, we grade art progress.
I will be looking for growth in artistic expression, art knowledge, and
skills mastered, as well as conduct and social behavior in art class.
K-3rd
Grade
“S” ” is given if the
student has maintained an excellent attitude, exhibited excellent
participation, put forth effort and listened well.
“I” is given if the student has improved in attitude, participation,
effort and/or listening skills.
“N” is given if the
student could improve on attitude, participation, effort and/or listening
skills.
“U” is given if the
student needs great improvement in attitude, participation, effort and/or
listening skills.
4th-8th
Grade
“A” is given if the
student has maintained an excellent attitude, exhibited excellent participation,
put forth effort and listened well.
“B” is given if the
student could improve somewhat on their attitude, participation, effort and/or
listening skills.
“C” is given if the
student could definitely improve on his/her attitude, participation, effort,
and/or listening skills.
“D” is given if the
student has a poor attitude, poor participation, little effort, and/or poor
listening skills.
“F” is given if the
student has failed in attitude, participation, effort and/or listening skills.
ART Class Rules
Students are expected to adhere to the FBCS Student Handbook
Rules. During class I expect the
following:
- Students will have a good attitude toward teachers and peers.
- Students will be considerate of others through words and actions.
- Students will not talk back to teachers or intentionally break rules.
- Students will work hard, complete work, and follow directions.
- Students will talk at appropriate times and consistently raise their hands.
- Students will help keep all work, art supplies and classroom area clean and in order.
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