Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: December 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

Thursday, December 22, 2011

January 2^nd-January 6^th, 2012

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Continue on Perspective Names
Wednesday- Begin Coloring Perspective Names
Thursday-Color Names
Friday-Color Names

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Continue Coloring Surrealist Hand-scape.
Wednesday- Finish and hand in Handscapes.
Thursday Complete Reading Strategies (Perspective)
Friday Begin practicing Perspective.

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday No School
Tuesday- Writing Prompt/Assemblage
Wednesday- Writing Prompt/Assemblage

Thursday- Writing Prompt/Assemblage
Friday- Writing Prompt/Assemblage

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday finish hand-building of chess pieces.
Wednesday- Begin clay hand-building of large individual chess piece.
Thursday- continue hand-building
Friday- continue hand-building.

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday— Landscape sketches and Pastel practice.
Wednesday- Landscape sketches and Pastel practice.

Thursday- Enlarge sketch
Friday- Continue adding pastels

Friday, December 16, 2011

December 19^th -December 23^rd, 2011

Friday 12/23-Early Dismissal
12/24-1/2-Holiday Break
1/3-School Resumes

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Share Sketchbook Assignments. Introduce Architecture and Architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Frank Gehry
Tuesday- Introduce One-Point Perspective
Wednesday- One-Point Perspective Practice
Thursday-Introduce project. Begin sketching Perspective Names.
Friday-Continue on Perspective Names

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Review for tomorrow’s quiz. Continue Coloring Surrealist Hand-scape.
Tuesday- Quiz
Wednesday- Finish and hand in Handscapes.
Thursday Complete Reading Strategies (Perspective)
Friday Begin practicing Perspective.

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday continue construction of Kinetic Sculpture
Tuesday- Kinetic Sculpture
Wednesday- Writing Prompt/Assemblage
Thursday- Writing Prompt/Assemblage
Friday- Writing Prompt/Assemblage

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Continue hand-building with clay
Tuesday continue hand-building
Wednesday- continue clay hand-building
Thursday- continue hand-building
Friday- continue hand-building.

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Review and complete the Color Wheel
Tuesday— Reading Strategies (Pastels)
Wednesday- Introduction of Impressionism/Research for Writing Prompt
Thursday- Writing Prompt Research
Friday- Writing Prompt Research

Happy Holidays!!!

Friday, December 9, 2011

December 12^th -December 16^th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Continue on Narrative Art Project.
Tuesday- Add final details to project, complete self-assessment, and hand in. Go Over Study Guide and Review for quiz.
Wednesday- Quiz
Thursday-Introduce new unit, Artists as Designers. Define Design and the design process. Begin sketchbook assignment.
Friday-Complete sketchbook assignment.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Finish Surrealism/Lewis Carroll sketchbook assignment and hand in.
Tuesday- Review project requirements, begin sketching.
Wednesday- Continue sketching ideas.
Thursday Begin final copy.
Friday use colored pencils to color.

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday Kinetic Sculpture Reading Strategies
Tuesday- Principles of Design-complete worksheet
Wednesday- Principles of Design-begin sketching ideas
Thursday- Continue sketching ideas/experimenting with materials.
Friday- begin construction

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Continue research and sketching
Tuesday Continue research and sketching
Wednesday- begin clay hand-building
Thursday- continue hand-building
Friday- continue hand-building.

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman
Tuesday— Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman
Wednesday- Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman
Thursday- Introduce/Review color and basic color properties.
Friday- Complete handout and drawing exercises.

Friday, December 2, 2011

December 5^th -December 9^th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Create Notan or Wycinanki example
Tuesday- Finish Sketch, begin cutting paper for Narrative Art project.
Wednesday- Continue cutting paper.
Thursday-Continue cutting paper.
Friday-Continue cutting paper.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Ten Hand Drawings
Tuesday- Ten Hand Drawings Due
Wednesday- Introduce Surealism and Surrealist Artists.
Thursday Surrealism activity.
Friday Review project requirements, begin sketching.

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Glaze clay sculptures
Tuesday- Kinetic Sculpture Reading Strategies
Wednesday- Principles of Design-complete worksheet
Thursday- Principles of Design-begin sketching ideas
Friday- Continue sketching ideas/experimenting with materials.

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Paint Memorial Sculpture
Tuesday Paint Memorial Sculpture
Wednesday- Review next project requirements and begin research/sketches.
Thursday- Continue research and sketching
Friday- Continue research and sketching

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman
Tuesday— Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman
Wednesday- Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman
Thursday- Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman
Friday- Charcoal Composition in the Style of Ora Lerman

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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.