Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: April 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

Friday, April 29, 2011

May 2nd-May 5th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Architects Frank Gehry and Frank Lloyd Wright
Tuesday-Intro One-Point Perspective.
Wednesday-One-Point Perspective practice
Thursday-One-Point Perspective Sketchbook Assignment
Friday-Intro new project, Perspective City

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Distorted Self-Portrait
Tuesday-Distorted Self-portrait
Wednesday- Distorted Self-portrait
Thursday-Distorted Self-portrait
Friday- Distorted Self-portrait

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Photoshop Project #4 presentations
Tuesday- Photoshop Project #4 presentations
Wednesday- Photoshop Project #4 presentations
Thursday-Intro Printmaking-Reading Strategies
Friday- Printmaking Techniques-Exercises #1-5

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Elements of Art Sculpture-Finish Construction
Tuesday-Elements of Art Sculpture-Paint
Wednesday-Elements of Art Sculpture-Finish and hand in
Thursday-Intro Kinetic Sculpture-Reading Strategies
Friday-Intro new project

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Finish Self-Portrait
Tuesday-Intro Clay Unit-Reading Strategies.
Wednesday-Intro next project. Demo-Pinch Pot
Thursday- Sketch Ideas
Friday-Begin Construction

Thursday, April 21, 2011

April 25th-April 29th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-No School
Tuesday- Intro new unit-Artists as Designers.
Wednesday-Architects Frank Gehry and Frank Lloyd Wright
Thursday-Intro One-Point Perspective
Friday-One-Point Perspective practice

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday-Distorted Self-portrait
Wednesday- Distorted Self-portrait
Thursday-Distorted Self-portrait
Friday- Distorted Self-portrait

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Photoshop Project #4 presentations
Wednesday- Photoshop Project #4 presentations
Thursday-Photoshop Project #4 presentations
Friday- Photoshop Project #4 presentations

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday-Finish Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Wednesday-Intro new project.
Thursday-Elements of Art Sculpture-Thumbnails
Friday-Elements of Art Sculpture-Material experimentation

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday-Chuck Close Self-portrait
Wednesday-Finish Chuck Close Self-portrait
Thursday- Intro Clay Unit.
Friday- Clay Pinch Pot Demo

Enjoy your Easter Break!!!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

April 18th-April 22nd, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Narrative Art project, review for tomorrow's quiz.
Tuesday-Quiz. Narrative Art Projects.
Wednesday-Finish Projects
Thursday-Intro new unit-Artists as Designers.
Friday-No School

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- finalize 10 thumbnails
Tuesday- begin large sketch of distorted self-portrait.
Wednesday- distorted Self-portrait
Thursday-distorted Self-portrait
Friday- No School

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Finish Photoshop Project #4
Tuesday- Finish handout and presentations. Review for quiz
Wednesday- Quiz. Begin presentations.
Thursday-Photoshop Project #4 presentation
Friday- No School

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Tuesday-Finish Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Wednesday-paint fired sculptures
Thursday-Intro new project.
Friday-No School

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Chuck Close Self-portrait
Tuesday-Chuck Close Self-portrait
Wednesday-Finish Chuck Close Self-portrait
Thursday- Intro Clay Unit.
Friday- No School

Sunday, April 10, 2011

April 11th-April 15th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Review project requirements and begin developing ideas.
Tuesday- sketch ideas
Wednesday- begin on paper-cutting project
Thursday-continue paper cutting project
Friday- continue project

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Self-portrait
Tuesday- finish Self-portrait and hand in
Wednesday- distorted Self-portrait
Thursday-distorted Self-portrait
Friday- distorted Self-Portrait.

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

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Tuesday-Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Wednesday-paint fired sculptures
Thursday-paint fired sculptures
Friday-paint fired sculptures

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Chuck Close Self-portrait
Tuesday-Chuck Close Self-portrait
Wednesday-Chuck Close Self-portrait
Thursday- Chuck Close Self-portrait
Friday- Chuck Close Self-portrait

Sunday, April 3, 2011

April 4th-April 8th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Discuss artists Carmen Lomas Garza and Kara Walker. Review vocabulary terms.
Tuesday- Introduce Notan paper cutting technique.
Wednesday- Create Notan example.
Thursday-Introduce Wycinanki paper cutting technique
Friday- Create Wycinanki example

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Self-portrait
Tuesday- Self-portrait
Wednesday- Self-portrait
Thursday-Self-portrait
Friday- Self-Portrait.

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

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Tuesday-Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Wednesday-Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Thursday-Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.
Friday-Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures.

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Exercise #4
Tuesday-Grid photograph and canvas
Wednesday-Transfer image to canvas
Thursday- Chuck Close painting techniques
Friday- Begin painting Self-portrait.

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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.