September 22 - September 28This week in Virtual Art Class we started by reviewing important information from last week (how we use our Heart, our Hands, and our Mind to work like an Artist). Students were then taught how to turn in their monthly art assignments. This is actually two assignments that can be found in their Google Classroom, under the Classwork tab. First, students learned how to turn in their project. They are doing that by using their Chromebook camera to take a picture and inserting it into a Google Doc to turn in. Video instructions can be found here:
Then students learned about how to best fill out their Monthly Review. 3rd grade completed theirs in a Google Doc (which acts as their Exit Ticket for the week) and I taught them how to use voice typing. Video instructions for how to use voice typing can be found here:
4th and 5th grade continued to use a Google Form as their weekly exit ticket and is also their Monthly Review. Video instructions for the week can be found here:
And that is a wrap for our assigned work for the month of September. All projects are due by the end of the school day on Wednesday, September 30th. Finish up those projects and I look forward to seeing you soon as we start our next project for October!
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September 15 - September 21This week in Virtual Art Class we started by reviewing important information from last week (stippling, pointillism and Ben-Day dots, how different media/tools/household items can be used to make art). Students were introduced to the ways artists use different parts of themselves to make art. We discussed how we use our hearts, our hands, and our minds throughout the art making process. So much of how they do these things are something I am able to observe when they are in the art room with me. Since learning and the making process is currently from and at home, it is important to recognize these different things so that students are able to share them with me when they turn in their project. The exit ticket for this week asks them which part they think they use most as they make art. As an artist myself, I feel I use my hands. I love to work with new supplies, try new techniques, and experiment to find new ways to make things. I love the process of making so much that sometimes I give my art away because I can't keep it all. Students may feel that they use their hearts (make art that is meaningful to them) or their minds (learn about art, talk about art) more. Students then had class time to work on their project, ask questions, or share their work. I was very happy to see some work in progress, and even some projects that were already done. Instructions from this week are the same for all grade levels. If you missed your live meeting, watch this video:
Next week, I will be teaching students how to turn in their projects. It will be very helpful if projects are complete for that meeting. If not, "how to" instructions will be posted in their Google Classroom for students to do outside of class. The Monthly Review will also be assigned next week as their weekly exit ticket for them to fill out to turn in with their finished art. All projects are due by the end of the school day on September 30th. Finish up those projects and I look forward to seeing you soon!
September 8 - September 14This week in Virtual Art Class we started by reviewing important information from last week (schedule for the month and September art making options). Students then learned about the technique of stippling. Students learned about pointillism (a painting technique) and Ben-Day dots (a printing technique) and were able to watch me in action working with crayons, markers, colored pencils, pastels, oil pastels, and watercolor paint. Students were able to see that some media works better with stippling than others. This is a technique that they can use in their own work for the month, but it is not a requirement. The use of stippling is an excellent way to make some Dot Day inspired art! I then challenged them to see what household items they may already have that could work for their project. I used bottle caps and bubble wrap to print dots and circles. Experimenting and playing with materials and tools is an important part of the art making process. Students then had some class time to start working on their project. Instructions from this week are the same for all grade levels. If you missed your live meeting, watch this video:
Next week, I will be checking in to make sure students have at least started their project. They will have an opportunity to continue working, ask questions and get feedback. I will also introduce the Monthly Review (which is part of their monthly assignment to turn in for a grade). Gather up those supplies, get to making your art project, and I will see you then!
September 1 - September 7This week in art class we dove right into how Virtual Art Class is going to be set up. We reviewed some important expectations: joining meetings on time, muting and using the chat only to ask me questions. We reviewed our first post in Google Classroom and how it contains lots of helpful information (our Virtual Art Classroom, links to the In the Art Room blog and Making Art at Home, which is good for Monday school hours). We then looked at new material for September. Each month we will follow the same basic set up for class: This week was Week 1, so students learned about their theme for the month. 3rd grade has one theme to complete as they choose how to make art this month. 4th Grade has two choices (the theme and monthly drawing prompts). 5th grade has three choices (the theme, monthly drawing prompts, career connection). In the art room, students are given more choice and ownership in their art making decisions as they get older, which is also reflected in Virtual Art Class. Third Grade:
Fourth Grade:
Fifth Grade:
Next week, I will be checking in to make sure students have planned for their project (brainstorm). They will then learn a tip/technique that they could use in their project. They will also have time to start their project. Gather up those ideas and supplies and I will see you then!
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