Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: March 2011

*Art at NSE with Mrs. Zink*

Below is my weekly schedule so you can see which rotation day your child has art class. Each week I will give an overview of what students will be learning and creating in art class. I will also include relevant images, information, and links to additional resources. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!!

-Mrs. Zink
mzink@northschuylkill.net

Day 1 and 6	Day 2 and 7	Day 3 and 8	Day 4 and 9	Day 5 and 10
1^st Cooper	4^th McCabe	1^st Schuster	2^nd Wiscount	1^stBridy
4^th Herring	2^nd Leibensperger	4^th Staudenmeier	6^th Ney	2^nd Moyer
5^th S. Houser	6^th Ackell	6^th Hysock	6^th Grade Art Club	5^th Grade Art Club
Kdg. Frushon	5^th Wolfe	Kdg. Borden/Jones	3^rd Lynch	5^th Fey
3^rd Selgrade	Kdg. Swartz	3^rd McCabe		Kdg. Potts

Sunday, March 27, 2011

March 28th-April 1st, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Finish Self-Portrait. Hand back all projects.
Tuesday- First Day of 4th Marking Period. Introduce the Art room, review syllabus and class expectations.
Wednesday- Introduce Artists as Storytellers. Begin Sketchbook assignment.
Thursday- Finish sketchbook assignment. Share with the class.
Friday- Introduce paper cut-out artist Carmen Lomas Garza.

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Grid portrait and enlarge to 18 x 24 paper
Tuesday- Sketch portrait and transfer to Charcoal Paper.
Wednesday- Experiment with various media.
Thursday-Begin applying media to paper
Friday- Continue on Self-Portrait.

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Photoshop Project #2
Tuesday- Photoshop Project #2
Wednesday- Photoshop Project #2
Thursday-Photoshop Project #2
Friday- Introduce Project #3, review requirements and begin developing ideas.

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Intro hand building techniques. Review project requirements.
Tuesday-Develop ideas/experimentation
Wednesday-Begin developing sketches.
Thursday-Begin construction
Friday-Continue construction

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Intro drawing faces. Practice Drawing Eyes-Exercise #1
Tuesday- Intro drawing noses. Practice Drawing noses-Exercise #2
Wednesday-Intro drawing lips. Practice drawing lips-Exercise #3
Thursday- Intro drawing a whole face. Practice-Exercise #4
Friday- Continue on facial proportions.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

March 21st-March 25th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Symbols in Self-Portraits
Tuesday- Learn how to draw a self-portrait
Wednesday- continue on selff-portrait
Thursday- continue on self-portait. Writing Prompt due by Friday.
Friday- Continue on Portrait

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Tuesday- Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Wednesday- Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Thursday-Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait. Writing Prompt due by Friday.
Friday- Self-Portrait

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt
Tuesday- Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt
Wednesday- Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt
Thursday-Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt due.
Friday- Photoshop Project #2

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Finish clay project.
Tuesday-Intro hand building techniques. Review project requirements.
Wednesday-Experimentation with clay
Thursday-Develop ideas/experimentation
Friday-Develop ideas/experimentation

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Acrylic Painting/Writing Prompt
Tuesday- Finish Acrylic Painting and Writing Prompt
Wednesday-Group work
Thursday- Group work. Writing Prompt due by Friday.
Friday- Group work

Monday, March 14, 2011

March 14th-March 18th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Finish and hand in Fantasy City. 10 adjectives that describe yourself.
Tuesday- Symbols, Keith Haring, and Sketchbook Assignment.
Wednesday- Finish Sketchbook Assignment. Begin writing prompt.
Thursday- Learn how to draw a portrait
Friday- Continue on Portrait

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Research and Sketching for Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Tuesday- Research and Sketching for Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Wednesday- Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Thursday-Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Friday- Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Finish Photoshop Exercises #5 and 6
Tuesday- Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt
Wednesday- Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt
Thursday-Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt
Friday- Photoshop Project #1 and Writing Prompt

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Clay construction
Tuesday- Clay construction
Wednesday-Clay construction
Thursday-Clay construction
Friday-Clay construction

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Finish Acrylic Exercises, Sketch
Tuesday- Transfer sketch to canvas
Wednesday-begin painting
Thursday- continue painting
Friday- continue painting

Sunday, March 6, 2011

March 7th-March 11th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Fantasy City
Tuesday- Fantasy City
Wednesday- Fantasy City and review for Quiz
Thursday- Quiz. Fantasy City
Friday- Finish and hand in Fantasy City

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Figure Studies
Tuesday- Finish Figure Studies
Wednesday-Research and Sketching for Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Thursday-Research and Sketching for Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait
Friday- Research and Sketching for Writing Prompt and Self-Portrait

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Photoshop Exercise #3
Tuesday- Photoshop Exercise #4
Wednesday- Photoshop Exercise #5
Thursday-Photoshop Exercise #6
Friday- Review Photoshop project requirements. Project #1

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Sketch ideas/ Begin CLay construction
Tuesday- Clay construction
Wednesday-Clay construction
Thursday-Clay construction
Friday-Clay construction

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Acrylic Exercises/Research
Tuesday- Acrylic Exercises/Research
Wednesday-Acrylic Exercises/Research
Thursday- Painting Sketch
Friday- Painting Sketch

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Criteria	1-Below Basic 0-76%	2-Basic 76-84%	3-Proficient 84-93%	4-Advanced 93-100%
Understanding and Application of Key Concepts	The student does not demonstrate understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork or vocabulary. The student does not apply any concepts to the assignment.	The student shows some understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork, or vocabulary. The student does not properly apply knowledge to assignment.	The student understands the concepts, artist/artwork, and vocabulary being taught and successfully applies them to the assignment.	The student demonstrates understanding beyond proficiency. The student applies knowledge from current and previous lessons.
Craftsmanship and Use of Materials	The student demonstrates a complete lack of craftsmanship. The materials were used incorrectly or not at all.	The student lacks craftsmanship. The materials and tools require more practice.	The work shows neatness, precision and care. Materials are used as intended. The student demonstrates appropriate level of skill.	The student’s craftsmanship is impeccable. The student demonstrates exceptional skill and mastery with all materials and tools.
Creativity	The student demonstrates a complete lack of creativity. The assignment is copied or unoriginal.	The student shows some original ideas with a limited amount of details. Ideas are similar to others.	The student produces interesting and unique assignments which contain many details. The student is not afraid to take creative risks.	All assignments are completed with unique and unexpected ideas. The student expresses ideas and imagination beyond the requirements.
Effort and Participation	No effort was put forth. The student did not participate or refused to participate. The student required constant redirection.	Minimal effort was shown during the lesson. The student participated occasionally and/or needed some prompts to stay on task.	The student is an active participant and puts forth full effort for all assignments. The student has a positive outlook.	Student is on-task the entire time, a consistent participant and has outstanding work ethic. The student inquires about additional opportunities for learning.
Ability to Follow Instructions	The student does not follow the given instructions. The assignment is incomplete or completed incorrectly.	The student follows some directions, but assignment is incomplete or partly incorrect.	The student is able to follow directions as they are given and meets all requirements. The assignment is completed as intended.	The student is able to correctly follow all directions. The assignment is completed beyond expectations. Student shows initiative to assist peers if needed.