Sunday, December 7, 2014

Three Written Reflections Due December 8



Reflection Assignment

AR 271 and 272
Art for Teachers of Children

Due December 8, 2014

Write three separate reflections on any three assignments you have done this semester. Address the following in each:


·      Name of Assignment
·      What did you learn (if anything) from doing this project?
·      Why do you think I assigned this project and was it worth your time and mine? Why?
·      Will you be able to use this art method in some way if you are ever a teacher?
·      What did you like about this project/method?
·      What didn’t you like?
·      How would you change this assignment for the better?
·      Additional thoughts:

Monday, November 10, 2014

271--Write a Very Short Play--Due November 17!

Write a very short play for your characters. It can be as short as four sentences!

Sunday, November 9, 2014

271-Frottage

Frottage is French for rubbing. This is a printmaking process that is clean!

Aims: To explore the technique of frottage
To create a thematic print

Materials:
Paper such as xerox paper or fadeless. Thick paper will not work well.
Crayons
Optional: Texture Plates (available in art stores)

Procedure:
Choose your theme. It may be something as easy as shapes or something based on your curriculum. Talk about texture and where we might find it. Introduce the word “frottage” and explain the process.

Have students draw an outline of their picture. Next, let them find textures around the room (or school) to rub. Each area might have a different texture or else they can use the same thing again and again. You might also try adding a second color over the rubbing without moving the paper.

There are so many variations to this process. Your initial drawing could be in sharpie. Or students might do a rubbing of their sneaker and then have to turn it into something such s a car, building, alien, butterfly, etc.

Reflection:
Always share work and be sure to display it if possible.

Monday, October 20, 2014

MUSEUM TRIP NOVEMBER 2, 2014

We will meet in the grand entrance hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 11 a.m. The museum has a pay what you wish admission fee, so you don't have to pay the full price.

Photography is not always allowed in every exhibit, so you may want to bring a little notebook to jot down possible ideas for your lesson plan.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Elements Needed for your Lesson Plan

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Museum visited and work or works of art that inspired your lesson
Title of Lesson
Ages or Grades of students
How Many 45 minutes sessions needed to complete project
Goals/Objectives—What will your students get out of this lesson? Skills? Product? Experience in something? Etc.
Visuals (Images)
Motivations (might be the same as above; might not)
Vocabulary
Art Elements Covered (line, shape, color, volumes, light and dark, texture, pattern, etc.)
Questions you will pose to engage your students
Materials and Tools Needed
NYS Standards (1,2,3,4)
Procedure
Assessment/Rubrics
Closure
Reflection
Special Needs (gifted, learning disabled, etc.)
Follow-Up (optional)

Friday, September 26, 2014

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

272 Syllabus for 3-Credit Course, Fall 2014


Art for Teachers of Children—AR272—Spring 2014
Mondays; 2:10 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Building C
Office Hour: Mondays, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Professor Julia Schmitt Healy
jhealy@qcc.cuny.edu

Course Description:
Provides art experiences for teachers of children using materials and techniques that are easily translatable to art experiences for children. Class work will include paint, clay, collage, plaster craft, fabric pillow dolls and model magic puppets. There will be class discussion and keeping of a log (sketchbook/journal). This course is also recommended for students interested in Art Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

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.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will:
·      Be comfortable with a variety of art materials and techniques
·      Understand how art lessons can drive academic learning
·      Be able to analyze their own work and the work of others
·      Have a broad understanding of art education concepts
·      Know what is age-appropriate for the various elementary grades
·      Have knowledge of the art elements and principles of design

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, as there is no time.  Projects for each week are posted on the blog with lesson plan. You are responsible for the materials necessary to complete missed at-home work. 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.

Late work will not be accepted. If you are ill, bring a doctor’s note to excuse the absence.

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”: There will be occasional warm-up assignments given as a way to help you ready your ideas for the upcoming project. These will be graded and count towards your sketchbook/journal grade.

Grading: Individual grades will be given for projects and your sketchbook/journal and averaged together to make up 50% of your grade.  Your written work will count for 10%.  Your museum lesson plan and presentation will count as 25%, and class participation will count as 5%, and your final exam will count 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.

Writing Help: You may want to refer to a very helpful website operated by Purdue University: http://owl.english.edu 
The format to use is the MLA one and they have many resources available to help you make your writing better. I will hand out certain applicable guides, as well.

Sept. 8            
Introduction & Syllabus
Group Lesson. Materials: Oil Pastels.  
Writing Assignment #1: Is art important to teach to elementary students and why? Write an Op Ed as for the New York Times. Due next week.

Sept. 15              
Together: What art the art elements?
Drawing with Glue
Self-Portraits with a Twist. 
Writing Assignment #2: Make a 5/7/5 Haiku to                                      
Illustrate in an ink drawing scroll. Due next week.

Sept. 22             
What does a Lesson Plan for Art look like? What use is it?
Haiku Poems in Ink
Pastels on Glue Drawings

Sept. 29      
 What are Visual Arts Standards?
 Facebooks                     
 Writing Assignment #3: Write/Draw a Visual Poem. Due Next Week.

Oct. 6             
What does a Unit Look Like?
Facebooks Finished; Collagraphic Plates Made
                                   
No Class October 13—Columbus Day; School Closed

Oct. 20              
What are rubrics and how do I grade and assess art?
Discussion of Lesson Plan and Presentation (Original for Grades 4-6)
Transfer Plate Prints

Oct. 27            
Creativity and teaching for artistic behavior
Clay Projects--Slab Technique Tile & Storyteller Dolls or Portrait Busts
Writing Assignment #4, Write a Teaching Philosophy

Nov. 3          
Classroom Management                       
Murals (Group Projects)

Nov. 10            
Lesson Plan Drafts Due
Product Versus Product
Printmaking and Murals (Part Two, if time needed)

Nov. 17             
Talking about art, sharing and self-reflection
Glazing Clay and Model Magic

Nov. 24             
Original Lesson Plans/Presentations Due Today
Safety in the Classroom
Plastercraft Portraits

Dec. 1             
Collaborative Learning and Group Projects
Painting Plastercraft Portraits

Dec.8        
Presentations (if extra time needed)
3 Reflections Due Today
Mixed Media

Dec. 15    Final Exam Day                  

"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."



271 Syllabus for 3-Credit Course, Fall 2014

 
Art for Teachers of Children—AR271—Fall 2014
Mondays; 2:10 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Building C
Office Hour: Mondays, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Professor Julia Schmitt Healy
jhealy@qcc.cuny.edu
http://artforteachersofchildren.blogspot.com
    
Course Description
Provides art experiences for teachers of children using materials and techniques that are easily translatable to art experiences for children. Class work will include paint, clay, cut paper, found materials, printmaking, paper mache and puppets. There will be class discussion and keeping of a log (sketchbook/journal). This course is also recommended for students interested in Art Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

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.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will:
  • ·      Be comfortable with a variety of art materials and techniques
  • ·      Understand how art lessons can drive academic learning
  • ·      Be able to analyze their own work and the work of others
  • ·      Have a broad understanding of art education concepts
  • ·      Know what is age-appropriate for the various elementary grades
  • ·      Have knowledge of the art elements, visual arts standards and principles of design

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, as there is no time.  You are responsible for the materials necessary to complete missed at home work. 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.


Late work will not be accepted. If you are ill, bring a doctor’s note to excuse the absence.

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": There will be occasional warm-up assignments given as a way to help you ready your ideas for the upcoming project. These will be graded and count towards your sketchbook/journal grade.

Grading: Individual grades will be given for projects and averaged together to make up 50% of your grade.  Your written work will count for 10%.  Your museum lesson plan and presentation will count for 25%, and class participation will count as 5%, and your final exam 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.


Writing Help: You may want to refer to a very helpful website operated by Purdue University: http://owl.english.edu 

The format to use is the MLA one and they have many resources available to help you make your writing better. I will hand out certain applicable guides, as well.


 Sept. 8           
Introduction & Syllabus
Group Lesson. Materials: Oil Pastels. Writing Assignment #1, Early Art Memories and Attitudes about Art, due next week
                                               
Sept. 15         
Discussion of writing assignments
What art the art elements?
Drawing Projects-Drawing Game, Contour Shoe, Upside-Down Drawing of Animal.

Writing Assignment #2, Create a simple story for a Shape Book of at least four pages. 

Also: In sketchbook/journal, design a non-verbal narrative for an accordion book of 6 pages or 

sections, due next week.

 Sept. 22           
What does a Lesson Plan for Art look like? What use is it?
Shape Books and Accordion Book. Writing Assignment #3, write a story for a pop-up book that is at least three pages long. The story itself can be very short, and glued or printed at the bottom of each page.     Due next week.

Sept.29             
What are Visual Arts Standards?
Shape Books and Accordion Books finished and handed in for grading
Pop-Up Books begun

Oct. 6           
What does a Unit look like?
Pop-Up Books

No Class October 13--Columbus Day; School Closed

Oct. 20            
What are rubrics and how do I grade and assess art?
Discussion of Museum Lesson Plan and Presentation
Pop-Up Books, Continued

Oct. 27            
Creativity and teaching for artistic behavior
Basic Clay Techniques—Pinch Pot, Coil, Pulled Figure
           
Nov. 3             
Classroom Management
Printmaking Projects
                       
Nov. 10          
Lesson Plan Draft Due
Process Versus Product                       
Paper Mache Masks & Paris Craft Finger PuppetWriting Assignment #4: Write a short play for the finger puppets you made. Make it fun! Due next week.

Nov. 17            
Talking about art, sharing and self-reflection
Painting/Glazing Clay/Decorating sculptures

Nov. 24             
Museum Lesson Plans Due Today; Presentations A-I
Safety in the Classroom
Paper Sculpture Projects

Dec. 1              
Presentations J-Q
Collaborative Learning and Group Projects
Painting a Self-Portrait
           
Dec. 8              
Presentations R-Z
3 Reflections Due Today
Mixed Media

Dec. 15          
 Final Exam Day





"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."




    

    
    
    





Monday, March 10, 2014

Museum Trip March 23!

If you want to join the group going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, we are going on March 23. We will meet in the foyer of the museum at 11 a,m,, on the left side. Admission is pay what you want, so you can get in for as little as a quarter.

If we get a large turnout, we will divide up and I will accompany the different groups at different times. If you are driving, there is parking in the museum (entrance on the southwest corner), but you should see if you could get street parking first.

The museum has a cafeteria that is a tad expensive for a cafeteria, but very nice.

Monday, February 17, 2014

272 Updated Syllabus

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Art for Teachers of Children—AR272—Spring 2014
Mondays; 2:10 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Building C
Office Hour: Mondays, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Professor Julia Schmitt Healy

Course Description:
Provides art experiences for teachers of children using materials and techniques that are easily translatable to art experiences for children. Class work will include paint, clay, collage, plaster craft, fabric pillow dolls and model magic puppets. There will be class discussion and keeping of a log (sketchbook/journal). This course is also recommended for students interested in Art Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

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.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will:
·      Be comfortable with a variety of art materials and techniques
·      Understand how art lessons can drive academic learning
·      Be able to analyze their own work and the work of others
·      Have a broad understanding of art education concepts
·      Know what is age-appropriate for the various elementary grades
·      Have knowledge of the art elements and principles of design

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, as there is no time.  Projects for each week are posted on the blog with lesson plan. You are responsible for the materials necessary to complete missed at-home work. 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”: There will be several warm-up assignments given as a way to help you ready your ideas for the upcoming project. These will be graded and count towards your sketchbook/journal grade.

Grading: Individual grades will be given for weekly projects and averaged together to make up 50% of your grade.  Your sketchbook/journal and “Do Nows” 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. 27            Introduction & Syllabus
                        Group Lesson. Materials: Oil Pastels
                
Feb. 3            Class Cancelled

Feb. 10             Together: What art the art elements?
                        Do-Now 272.1
                        Drawing with Glue
                        Self-Portraits with a Twist
                          
Feb. 17            SCHOOL CLOSED-NO CLASS           

Feb. 20            THURSDAY--What does a Lesson Plan for Art look like? What use is it?
                         Pastels on Glue Drawings

Feb. 17            SCHOOL CLOSED-NO CLASS           
                                               
Feb. 24            What are Visual Arts Standards?
                        Do-Now 272.2 
                        Sharing of Self-Portraits, Glue Drawings and Haiku Poems.
                        Facebooks

Mar. 3            What does a Unit Look Like?
                       Facebooks, continued                        

Mar. 10            What are rubrics and how do I grade and assess art?
                        Do-Now 272-3
                        Transfer Plate Prints

Mar. 17            Creativity and teaching for artistic behavior
                        Clay Projects--Slab Technique Tile & Storyteller Dolls or Portrait Busts
                        
Mar. 24            Lesson Plan Drafts Due
                        Classroom Management                       
                        Do-Now 272.4
                        Collagraphic Plate and Mural (Part One)

Mar. 31            Product Versus Product
                        Printmaking and Murals (Part Two)

Apr. 7            Talking about art, sharing and self-reflection
                        Do-Now 272.5
                        Glazing Clay and Model Magic
                       
NO CLASSES APRIL 14 OR 21!

Apr. 28            Museum Lesson Plans Due Today
                        Safety in the Classroom
                        Plastercraft Portraits

May 5            Collaborative Learning and Group Projects
      Do-Now 272.6
                  Painting Plastercraaft Portraits

May 12     Portfolio Review

May 19     Finals Day                  

"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."