Bartlett Highschool
In my first placement I had the privilege to be under two amazing corporating teachers, Mrs. Zappia Eickmeier and Mrs. Maggio. Within this placement I had 4 classes to teach: 3D intro, 3D 2, 2D intro, and AP studio arts. I had a lot of fun teaching these classes in a wide range of from a wide range of skills.
3D-2
Spooky room
Description: Students create a miniature scene in the theme of Halloween using mixed media.
Rational: Students are working on creating a miniature model in preparation for a show with their district called the 4x5 show.
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3D-intro
Face jugs
Description: Students learn how to make a handmade pot using slabs of clay and be able to add features using slipping and scoring.
Rational: Students in their clay unit work on the fundamentals of ceramics needing to accomplish subtractive and additive elements.
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2D-Intro
Something out of Place
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Description: Students create a drawing of a nature setting with a twist of a random object. The drawing is made in ink and shaded using hatching, cross hatching, and stippling.
Rational: Students are learning basic drawing techniques and concepts such as shading, lighting, and values.
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Eastview Middle school
In my second placement at Eastview middle school, I had the pleasure and honor to be mentored under Mrs. Patterson. In this placement I had 3 levels of art to teach. the range of materials varied between each unit from digital, watercolor, printmaking, and ceramics.
Art 1-
Animal Print
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Description: Students can make a watercolor landscape with a silhouette print of their choice of animal.
Rational: Students are being introduced to printmaking and watercolor.
Art 2-
Traditional Foods
Description: Students will use clay to create traditional food that communicates preexisting traditions.
Rational: Students within this class have learned the fundamentals of ceramics in their previous class Art 1. Students in this unit are building new ideas and techniques in ceramics.
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Poly Poster
Art 3-
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Students are learning how to use Google Draw with also learning basic graphic design elements to design a poster of a person through google drawing in a posterized style
Rational: Student can use digital art tools and demonstrate knowledge in applying values and complimentarty colors
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PAL 1 and 2
Kalesidoscope
PAL 2:
Description: Kaleidoscope is an open-themed exhibition welcoming artists of all styles and forms.
Rational: By participating in art shows it strengthens my professional standing, enriches my teaching, and provides both personal and artistic growth. It allows me to position myself not just as an educator but as an active contributor to the broader art community.
By actively participating in the art world, I set an example for my students, showing them that artistic careers are achievable. Through these experiences, I can share firsthand insights about the process of exhibiting art, providing practical knowledge about the professional art world. Additionally, exposure to new ideas and techniques during art shows inspires me to incorporate innovative teaching methods into my classroom.
Monochromic Purple
PAL 1:
Description: The exhibition Monochrome describes paintings, drawings, sculptures, designs, or photographs in one color or values of one color. The February birthstone is amethyst, a violet-to-purple variety of quartz. Purple is the color of royalty, but it can also be a descriptor, a mood perhaps, but absolutely a prompt for your imagination.
Rational: Exposure to different styles and concepts at an show like this provides me with fresh ideas to incorporate into my classroom activities. I can bring insights from the show back to my students, sharing contemporary examples of art processes and practices. Attending these events also helps me identify accessible or relatable artists and exhibitions to recommend to my students, encouraging their own artistic exploration.