Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: February 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, February 27, 2011

February 28th-March 4th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-One-Point Perspective sketchbook assignment
Tuesday- Intro Fantasy City project
Wednesday- Fantasy City
Thursday- Fantasy City
Friday- Fantasy City

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- Figure Studies
Tuesday- Antonelli Institute Presentation
Wednesday-Figure Studies
Thursday-Figure Studies
Friday- Continue Figure Study sketches.

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Design Contests
Tuesday- Antonelli Institute Presentation
WednesdayDesign Contest
Thursday-Photoshop Intro
Friday- Review Photoshop. Photoshop Exercises.

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Assemble Relief Sculptures.
Tuesday- Antonelli Institute Presentation
Wednesday-Intro new project. Sketch ideas.
Thursday-Sketch ideas
Friday-Review Claytechniques.

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

Monday, February 21, 2011

February 21st-February 25th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-No School
Tuesday- Intro architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Frank Gehry.
Wednesday- One-point Perspective
Thursday- Two-point Perspective
Friday- Sketchbook Assignment

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Figure Studies
Wednesday-Figure Studies
Thursday-Antonelli Institute Presentation
Friday- Continue Figure Study sketches.

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Design Contest Sketches
Wednesday-Quiz. Design Contest Sketches
Thursday-Antonelli Institute Presentation
Friday- Design Contest Sketches

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Continue Carving/Varnish
Wednesday-Paint Relief Sculptures
Thursday-Antonelli Institute PresentationFriday-Assemble Relief Sculptures

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Watercolor Painting
Wednesday-Watercolor Painting
Thursday- Quiz.
Friday- Watercolor Painting

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!

February 14th-February 18th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Continue cutting paper. Review for tomorrow's quiz.
Tuesday- Quiz.Continue cutting paper.
Wednesday- Finish and hand in projects.
Thursday- Intro new unit. Sketchbook Assignment.
Friday- Intro architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Frank Gehry.

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- class mid-way critique.
Tuesday- continue adding oil pastels to still life
Wednesday-continue adding oil pastels to still life
Thursday-Finish and hand in Still Life. Begin Figure Study sketches.
Friday- Continue Figure Study sketches.

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Magazine Ad (digital)
Tuesday- Review Design Principles. Edit digital designs and hand in.(digital)
Wednesday-Design Contest Sketches
Thursday-Design Contest Sketches
Friday- Design Contest Sketches

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Continue Carving
Tuesday- Continue Carving/Varnish
Wednesday-Paint Relief Sculptures
Thursday-Paint Relief Sculptures
Friday-Assemble Relief Sculptures

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Review brushes and Watercolors. Complete brush skills and watercolor techniques.
Tuesday- Review project requirements and begin sketching.
Wednesday-Continue Sketching.
Thursday- Transfer sketches to watercolor paper
Friday- Review procedures and begin painting.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

February 7th-February 11th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Introduce project requirements. Begin sketching ideas.
Tuesday- Continue sketching ideas
Wednesday- Begin cutting paper
Thursday- Continue cutting paper. Complete Study Guide.
Friday- Continue cutting paper.

Advanced Drawing (3rd Period)
Monday- continue adding oil pastels to still life
Tuesday- continue adding oil pastels to still life
Wednesday-continue adding oil pastels to still life
Thursday-continue adding oil pastels to still life
Friday- Continue adding oil pastels.

Graphics (4th Period)
Monday- Repetition flyer. (digital)
Tuesday- Contrast poster. (digital)
Wednesday-Balance drawing (hand-drawn)
Thursday-White Space/Color Drawing (hand-drawn)
Friday- Balance Book Cover (digital)

Sculpture (5th Period)
Monday- Continue Carving
Tuesday- Continue Carving
Wednesday-Continue Carving
Thursday-Continue Carving
Friday- Continue carving.

Intro to Art (6th Period)
Monday- Review brushes and Watercolors. Complete brush skills exercise.Tuesday- Intro watercolor paints and techniques.
Wednesday-review watercolor paints and techniques. Complete exercises.
Thursday- Finish techniques. Abstract painting.
Friday- Review project requirements.

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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.