Exquisite Corpse Group Project

271 Syllabus--Spring 2013

Art for Teachers of Children—AR271—Spring 2013

Professor Julia Schmitt Healy

http://artforteachersofchildren.blogspot.com

    

Introduction: This hands-on course will explore art materials and techniques for K-6 teachers.  Students will learn how to develop age-appropriate lessons using collage, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture.  Both stand-alone art projects and projects that integrate art with other subjects will be emphasized.  Students will create a portfolio of their work and keep sketchbook/journals during the semester. There will also be occasional readings and discussions in class concerning art education, lesson and unit  planning, classroom set-up and clean-up, classroom management and other current issues.

Attendance and Lateness: Attendance is mandatory. If you will not be available to attend this class every week, please consider taking it at another time. No make-up work will be allowed in class.  Three absences  (excused or not) are grounds for a failing grade or automatic withdrawal.

Since this is a hands-on class, demonstrations are important, so please be on time. Often we will be sharing and grading work at the beginning of class.  Two tardies will be counted as one absence.  If you will have an ongoing scheduling conflict, please discuss it with me at the beginning of the semester.

Leaving early without permission from the professor will be counted as a tardy.

"Do-Nows": Since we have both semester sections in this class, one strand will often have a "Do Now" project which will be worked on while I am explaining the lesson to the other strand at the beginning of the class.  The next week the order will be switched.  These projects will be put into your sketchbook/journal and graded.

    

Grading: Individual grades will be given for projects and averaged together to make up 55% of your grade.  Your sketchbook/journal,  “Do Nows” and homework will count for another 25%.  Your museum lesson plan will count for 5%, and class participation will count as 15%, to total 100%.

    

Supplies: Materials and supplies for this class are extensive but there is no overpriced textbook to buy!  We will discuss how to approach buying the materials the first class, as some classes prefer to buy the supplies as a group.  You must come prepared to work every week. Do not expect other students to supply you with materials and tools.

Jan. 28            Introduction & Syllabus

                        Group Activity: What does an authentic art lesson look like?

                        Exquisite Corpse Group Lesson. Materials: Oil Pastels.

                       

                        Homework: Briefly write about an early art memory or art lesson you                                     remember. You may illustrate it if you wish.

Feb. 4     Together: Can art be taught?

                        Discussion and sharing of early art memories, followed by Do-Now 271- 1-Drawing.

                        Drawing Projects-Drawing Game, Contour Shoe, Upside-Down Drawing of Animal. Materials: Pencil/colored pencil/markers.

                        Homework: Do a drawing using your name as inspiration in your                                                 sketchbook/journal. If you have done this last semester in AR272, see                                     me.           

Feb. 11            Together: What does a Lesson Plan for Art look lIke? What use is it?

                        Do-Now 271.2-Color Collage.

                         Oil Pastel and Watercolor Resist

                        How to set up paint in a classroom setting

                        Tempera and Acrylic Exercises

Homework: Write two brief stories for your sketchbook/journal that you will turn into a shape book and accordion book.

Feb. 18            NO QCC CLASSES SCHEDULED

Feb. 20            WEDNESDAY-Museum Trip Time

Feb. 27            Together: What are Visual Arts Standards?

                        Shape Books and Accordion Books

Homework: Draw an original four-panel comic in your sketchbook/journal that relates to an elementary subject

Mar. 4            Together: What does a Unit look like?

                        Do-Now 271.3 (Characters and Storytelling)

                        Pop-up Books

                         Homework: Design and Construct Pop-Up Book Cover

Mar. 11            Together: What are rubrics and how do I grade and assess art?

                        Check on Homework

                        Pop-Up Books (Continued)

Homework: Draw 4 simple line drawings that relate in some way to a science lesson (insects, the season, botany, the planets, etc.)

Mar. 18            Together: Creativity and teaching for Artistic Behavior

                        Do-Now 271.4 (Frottage)

                        Printmaking Projects

                        Homework: Work on Museum Lesson Plan-Bring Draft on April 8

Mar. 25            NO QCC CLASSES SCHEDULED

Apr. 1            NO QCC CLASSES SCHEDULED

Apr. 8            Museum Lesson Plan Draft Due

                        Together: Classroom Management

                        Clay Techniques

                        Homework: Draw a design for a mask and bring in items to help make it

                          

Apr. 15            Together: Process Versus Product

                        Do-Now 271.5 (Puppet Ideas)

                        Paper Mache Masks & Paris Craft Finger Puppets

Homework: Create a surprising page in your sketchbook/journal. It could have cut-outs, pockets, folds, etc.

Apr. 22            Together: Talking about art, sharing and self-reflection

                        Painting/Glazing Clay/Decorating sculptures

Homework: Make a cover for your Sketchbook/Journal. If you have already done this in my previous class, see me.

                       

Apr. 29            Museum Lesson Plans Due Today

                        Together: Safety in the Classroom

                        Do-Now 271.6-Camouflage

                        Paper Sculpture Projects

Homework: Make a collage in your sketchbook/journal with the sheets provided

                            

May 6      Together: Collaborative Learning and Group Projects

                    Paper Weaving and Mixed Media

May 13            Portfolio Review

"ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

As stated in the current college catalog, any student who needs specific accommodations based on the impact of a disability should register with the office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) to be eligible for accommodations, which are determined on an individual basis. The SSD office is located in the Science Building, room S-132 (718-631-6257). Students should also contact their instructor privately to discuss their specific needs."

    

    

    

    

272 Syllabus--Spring 2013

Art for Teachers of Children—AR272--Spring 2013

Professor Julia Schmitt Healy

http://artforteachersofchildren.blogspot.com

Introduction: This hands-on course will explore art materials and techniques for K-6 teachers.  Students will learn how to develop age-appropriate lessons using collage, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture.  Both stand-alone art projects and projects that integrate art with other subjects will be emphasized.  Students will create a portfolio of their work and keep sketchbook/journals during the semester.

Attendance and Lateness: Attendance is mandatory. If you will not be available to attend this class every week, please consider taking it at another time. No make-up work will be allowed in class.  Three absences  (excused or not) are grounds for a failing grade or automatic withdrawal.

Since this is a hands-on class, demonstrations are important, so please be on time. Often we will be sharing and grading work at the beginning of class.  Two tardies will be counted as one absence.  If you will have an ongoing scheduling conflict, please discuss it with me at the beginning of the semester.

Leaving early without permission from the professor will be counted as a tardy.

Each week there will be a brief discussion at the beginning of the class with both sections on an educational topic. The information presented in these segments will help you in designing your Museum Lesson Plan and make your creative work more appropriate for the elementary classroom.

“Do-Nows”: Since we have both semester sections in this class, one strand will often have a “Do Now” project which will be worked on while I am explaining the lesson or viewing assignments with the other strand at the beginning of the class.  The next week the order will be switched.  Do-now projects will be put into your sketchbook/journal and graded.

Grading: Individual grades will be given for projects and averaged together to make up 50% of your grade.  Your sketchbook/journal and “Do Nows” and homework will count for another 25%.  Your museum lesson plan will count for 15%, and class participation/preparation will count as 10%, to total 100%.

Supplies: Materials and supplies for this class are extensive but there is no overpriced textbook to buy!  We will discuss how to approach buying the materials the first class, as some classes have preferred to buy the supplies as a group.  You must come prepared to work every week. Do not expect other students to supply you with materials and tools! I will let you know each week what you need to bring and I will post it on our blog.

Jan. 28            Introduction & Syllabus

                        Group Activity: What does an authentic art lesson look like?

                        Exquisite Corpse Group Lesson. Materials: Oil Pastels

                 Homework: Line Drawing Sheet

Feb. 4     Together: Can art be taught?

                        Do-Now 272.1: Collage Project

                        Sharing of Line Drawing Sheets

                        Drawing with Glue

                        Self-Portraits

                           Homework: Write an original haiku poem (5-7-5 syllables) in your                                                 sketchbook/journal that you will need to write and illustrate on rice                                     paper in class next week.

Feb. 11             Together: What does a Lesson Plan for Art look lIke? What use is it?

                        Haiku Poems in Ink

                        Pastels on Glue Drawings

Homework: Design three very different faces in your sketchbook/journal as the basis for your Face Book    

Feb. 18             NO QCC CLASSES SCHEDULED

Feb. 20            WEDNESDAY: Museum Trip Time           

Feb. 27            Together: What are Visual Arts Standards?

                        Do-Now 272.2 (Personal Symbols/Image) 

                        Sharing of Self-Portraits, Glue Drawings and Haiku Poems.

                        Facebooks

                        Homework: Finish Facebooks at home for next week

                          

Mar. 4            Together: What does a Unit Look Like?

                        Sharing of Facebooks

                        Ink on Muslin and Transfer Plate Prints

Homework: Bring in a simple image to enlarge—a landscape works best.

                       

Mar. 11            Together: What are rubrics and how do I grade and assess art?

                        Do-Now 272-3 (What’s Outside the Door?)

                        Grid Enlargement

Homework: Design a tile in your sketchbook/journal to be made into a bas-relief next week

                      

Mar. 18            Together: Creativity and teaching for artistic behavior

                        Clay Projects--Slab Technique Tile & Storyteller Dolls or Portrait Busts

                         Homework: Work on Museum Lesson Plan-Bring Draft on April 8

Mar. 25            NO QCC CLASSES SCHEDULED

Apr. 1            NO QCC CLASSES SCHEDULED

Apr. 8            Museum Lesson Plan Draft Due

                        Together: Classroom Management                       

                        Do-Now 272.4 (Imaginary Animal)

                        Collagraphic Plate and Mural (Part One)

Homework: Make a stencil design of something found under the sea in your sketchbook/journal.

Apr. 15            Together: Product Versus Product

                        Printmaking and Murals (Part Two)

Homework: Design a puppet in your sketchbook/journal to be used with an original story you write or to drive an elementary lesson (summary of latter needed)

                          

Apr. 22            Together: Talking about art, sharing and self-reflection

                        Do-Now 272.5 (Ransom Note Poem)

                        Glazing Clay and Model Magic

Homework: Make a cover for your Sketchbook/Journal. If you have already done this in my previous class, see me.

                       

Apr. 29            Museum Lesson Plans Due Today

                        Together: Safety in the Classroom

                        Plastercraft Portraits

Homework: Draw a background design in your Sketchbook/Journal for your portrait. Make it have meaning for you.

May 6            Together: Collaborative Learning and Group Projects

      Do-Now 272.6 (Shape Poem)

                  Painting Plastercraaft Portraits

May 13     Portfolio Review                  

"ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

As stated in the current college catalog, any student who needs specific accommodations based on the impact of a disability should register with the office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) to be eligible for accommodations, which are determined on an individual basis. The SSD office is located in the Science Building, room S-132 (718-631-6257). Students should also contact their instructor privately to discuss their specific needs."