Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: November 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

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

November 28^th-December 2^nd, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Finish Notan and hand in.
Wednesday- Introduce Wycinanki paper cutting technique.
Thursday-Finish Wycinanki design
Friday-Introduce next project. Review rubric and requirements and begin brainstorming ideas.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Grid Drawing
Wednesday- Grid Drawing
Thursday Grid Drawing
Friday Finish and hand in Grid Drawing. Begin drawing hands.

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Elements of Art Sculpture
Wednesday- Elements of Art Sculpture
Thursday- Elements of Art Sculpture
Friday- Elements of Art Sculpture

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday Paper Mache
Wednesday- Paper Mache
Thursday- Paint sculpture
Friday- Paint Sculpture

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday— Compositional sketches of meaningful sketches. Class Critique of sketches.
Wednesday-Begin transferring sketch to large paper
Thursday-finish sketching
Friday- Begin adding charcoal

Friday, November 18, 2011

November 21^th-November 25^th, 2011

Wednesday 11/23-Early Dismissal

Thursday 11/24-No School

Friday 11/25-No School

Monday 11/28-No School

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- The students will review vocabulary terms and complete class exercise.

Tuesday- The students will learn how to create Notan design.
Wednesday- Complete Notan design.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Continue drawing image on 18 x 24 paper

Tuesday- Finish drawing image on 18 x 24 paper. Begin Shading.
Wednesday- Continue Shading

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Finish Elements of Art Review Worksheet and Sketches
Tuesday- Experiment with materials.
Wednesday- Begin construction of sculpture.

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Begin applying Paper Mache to base

Tuesday Continue applying Paper Mache to base
Wednesday- Continue applying Paper Mache to base

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Compositional sketches.Class Critique of sketches.
Tuesday—Compositional sketches-decide most successful
Wednesday-Begin enlarging to 18 x 24 paper.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

November 14^th-November 18^th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Finish Writing Prompt rough draft and write final copy. Begin corresponding illustration.

Tuesday- Finish illustration.
Wednesday- Finish illustration and share prompts and drawings with the class.
Thursday-Introduce Carmen Lomas Garza. Discuss family traditions and complete tradition drawing.
Friday-Introduce Kara Walker and key vocabulary. Vocabulary Review exercise.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Grid Drawing Due. Finish Math Worksheet. Print and grid chosen image.

Tuesday- Create Grid on 18 x 24 paper.
Wednesday- Begin drawing image on 18 x 24 paper using grid.
Thursday Continue drawing image on 18 x 24 paper
Friday- Continue drawing image on 18 x 24 paper

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Finish Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures then Paint high relief sculpture
Tuesday- Paint high relief sculptures
Wednesday- Elements of Art PowerPoint. Complete Review Worksheet
Thursday- Complete Review Worksheet. Begin developing sketches.
Friday- Continue developing sketches and experiment with materials.

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

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Sketchbook Assignment due today
Finish Dramatic Spotlighting/Cast Shadow/Contrast drawing

Tuesday—Introduce Ora Lerman. Review Project Requirements
Wednesday-Compositional sketches of meaningful objects.
Thursday-Compositional sketches of meaningful objects.

Friday- Compositional sketches of meaningful sketches. Class Critique of sketches.

Friday, November 4, 2011

November 7^th-November 11^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.
Wednesday- Introduction to Narrative Art.
Thursday-Narrative Art Sketchbook Assignment
Friday-No School-Act 80 Day

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Finish and Hand in Paper Quilling Project.
Tuesday- Color Meaning Sketchbook Assignment
Wednesday- Grid Drawing Sketchbook Assignment
Thursday Math and Gridding Worksheet
Friday- No School-Act 80 Day

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures or Paint high relief sculpture
Tuesday- Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures or Paint high relief sculpture
Wednesday- Finish Functional/Nonfunctional Clay sculptures then Paint high relief sculpture
Thursday- Paint high relief sculptures
Friday- No School-Act 80 Day

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Continue construction of sculpture base and armatures.
Tuesday Continue construction of sculpture base and armatures.
Wednesday- Begin applying Paper Mache to base
Thursday- Begin applying Paper Mache to base
Friday- No School-Act 80 Day

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Sketchbook Assignment due today
Compositional Technique: Balance

Tuesday—Compositional Technique: Unusual Point of View
Wednesday-Compositional Technique: Rule of Odds/Triangular Composition
Thursday-Compositional Technique: Dramatic Spotlighting/Cast Shadow/Contrast
Friday- No School-Act 80 Day
Sketchbook Assignment due Monday

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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.