Mrs. Zink's Art Blog

*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, September 2, 2011

September 5th-September 9th, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-No School
Tuesday-Introduction to Carmen Lomas Garza and Kara Walker and discussion on family traditions.

Wednesday-Vocabulary Terms (Symmetry, Asymmetry, Positive space, Negative Space)
Thursday-Introduction of Notan Paper Cutting Technique.
Friday-Creating Notan Example

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- No School
Tuesday-Continue of Sketchbook Assignment (Landscape using Space and Value)
Wednesday-Introduction to Line and Line qualities.Sketchbook Assignment.
Thursday- Introduction to Cubism, Picasso, and Braque, then complete group activity.
Friday-Introduction of first project. Review project requirements and then begin developing ideas and sketches.

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday-Library Research and Thumbnail Sketches.
Wednesday-Enlarge most successful thumbnail sketch into detailed drawing.
Thursday-Explanation of proper use of materials and tools. Experimentation with Balsa Foam.
Friday-Transfer drawing to Balsa Foam and begin carving.

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday-Complete written concept of idea
Wednesday-Demonstration of materials.
Thursday-Begin casting hands
Friday-Continue casting hands

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday-Proportion and Scale intro.
Wednesday-Proportion and sale drawing.
Thursday-Introduction of first project. Review requirements. Compositional sketches.
Friday-Choose most successful sketch and add detail.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Welcome Back to School!!

August 29th-September 2nd, 2011

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday-Introduction to the Art Room, Review of Syllabus, and Class Expectations.
Tuesday-Narrative Art discussion
Wednesday-Narrative Art Sketchbook Assignment
Thursday-Share Sketchbook Assignment with the class
Friday- Introduction to Carmen Lomas Garza and Kara Walker and discussion on family traditions.

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- Introduction to the Art Room, Review of Syllabus, and Class Expectations.
Tuesday-Pre-Instruction Drawings
Wednesday-Value, Graphite Pencils, and Shading Techniques.
Thursday- Space and Spatial Relationships, sketchbook assignment
Friday-Continue on Sketchbook assignment

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Introduction to the Art Room, Review of Syllabus, and Class Expectations.
Tuesday-Relief Sculpture and Introduction of project #1.
Wednesday-Library Research
Thursday-Library Research
Friday-Library Research

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- Introduction to the Art Room, Review of Syllabus, and Class Expectations.
Tuesday-Relief Sculpture and Introduction of project #1.
Wednesday-Library Research
Thursday-Library Research
Friday-Library Research

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- Introduction to the Art Room, Review of Syllabus, and Class Expectations.
Tuesday-Pre-Instruction Drawings
Wednesday-Review of Value and Shading Techniques
Thursday-Proportion and Scale
Friday-Proportion and Scale

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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.