Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: October 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, October 28, 2011

October 31st-November 4^th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Outline and Color Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Posters
Tuesday- Finish and hand in posters. Last day of Marking Period
Wednesday-First day of Marking Period. Introduce the art room. Review syllabus, class rules, and procedures.
Thursday-Discuss qualities of successful posters. Review poster requirements and then brainstorm ideas and begin sketching.
Friday-Continue sketching ideas for poster.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Continue Paper Quilling project.
Tuesday- Continue Paper Quilling project.
Wednesday- Continue Paper Quilling project.
Thursday Continue Paper Quilling project.
Friday- Continue Paper Quilling project.

Sculpture (3rd 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

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Continue construction of sculpture base and armatures.
Tuesday Continue construction of sculpture base and armatures.
Wednesday- Continue construction of sculpture base and armatures.
Thursday- Begin applying Paper Mache to base
Friday-Continue applying Paper Mache

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Charcoal Texture Rubbings
Tuesday—Critique and introduction of compositional techniques
Wednesday-Compositional Technique: Rule of Thirds
Thursday-Compositional Technique: Negative Space
Friday-Compositional Technique: Balance
Sketchbook Assignment due today

Sunday, October 23, 2011

October 24th-October 28th, 2011
Monday 10/24/11-Fall Window Painting
7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Finish and Hand in Fantasy Perspective City. Sketchbook Assignment.
Tuesday- Introduce Symbols and their meanings in everyday life and in Art
Wednesday-Writing Prompt Due Today. The students will be introduced to Self-Portraits and view examples.
Thursday-Begin Self-Portrait Drawing.
Friday-Continue on Self-Portrait.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Continue Paper Quilling project.
Tuesday-Review for tomorrow’s quiz.
Wednesday-Quiz. Continue Paper Quilling.
Thursday- Paper Quilling Project.
Friday-Writing Prompt and Sketchbook Assignment due today. Paper Quilling project.

Sculpture (3rd 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

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Introduce Memorial Sculptures. Research Memorial and complete worksheet.
Tuesday Introduce next project, begin conducting research and developing sketches
Wednesday- Continue conducting research and developing sketches.
Thursday- Continue conducting research and developing sketches.
Friday-Begin creating armature.

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Perspective Project (Boxes) finish and hand in.
Tuesday—Review for quiz.

Wednesday-Quiz.
Thursday-Charcoal experimentation.
Friday-Compositional Techniques-Negative Space
Sketchbook Assignment due today

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

**Fall Window Painting Postponed until Monday 10/24/11**

Friday, October 14, 2011

October 17th-October 21st, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Fantasy Perspective City.Review Study Guide for Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday-Quiz. Fantasy Perspective City
Wednesday-add finishing touches and details to city and then hand in.
Thursday-Introduce Symbols and their meanings in everyday life and in Art
Friday-Symbol Sketchbook Assignment

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Finish painting Color Chart. Hand in Color Chart and Elements of Art Packet.
Tuesday-Introduce artist Amy Eisenfeld Genser and her technique of Paper Quilling. Complete Paper Quilling exercise.
Wednesday-Elements of Art review worksheet
Thursday- Review Paper Quilling. Introduce project and begin sketching.
Friday-Start Paper Quilling project.

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Add final touches to high relief sculpture and hand in.
Tuesday-Review unique clay hand-building techniques and experiment with techniques.
Wednesday-Develop sketches for Functional/Nonfunctional pieces and begin construction.
Thursday-Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures
Friday-Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Wire construction/writing prompt research
Tuesday-Finish and hand in Wire sculpture and writing prompt
Wednesday-Introduce Memorial Sculptures. Research Memorial and complete worksheet.
Thursday-Introduce next project, begin conducting research and developing sketches
Friday-Continue conducting research and developing sketches.

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Perspective Project (Boxes)
Tuesday--Perspective Project (Boxes)
Wednesday-Perspective Project (Boxes)
Thursday-Perspective Project (Boxes)
Friday-Perspective Project (Boxes)
Sketchbook Assignment due today

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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.