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."