271 Syllabus

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Art for Teachers of Children—AR271—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

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 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.

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 projects and averaged together to make up 55% of your grade.  Your sketchbook/journal and “Do Nows”  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 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             What art the art elements?

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

                       

Feb. 10            What does a Lesson Plan for Art look lIke? What use is it?

                        Do-Now 271.1

                         Oil Pastel and Watercolor Resist

                        Shape Books and Accordion Books

FEB. 17--SCHOOL CLOSED-NO CLASS

Feb. 20—THURSDAY! What are Visual Arts Standards?

                        Shape Books and Accordion Books, continued

                        Painting Projects

Feb. 24            Museum Comp Time—NO CLASS

Mar. 3            What does a Unit look like?

                        Do-Now 271.2           

                        Pop-Up Books

Mar. 10            What are rubrics and how do I grade and assess art?

                        Pop-Up Books, Continued

Mar. 17            Creativity and teaching for artistic behavior

                        Do-Now 271.3

                        Basic Clay Techniques—Pinch Pot, Coil, Pulled Figure

           

Mar. 24           Classroom Management

                        Printmaking Projects

                       

Mar. 31            Lesson Plan Drafts Due
                        Process Versus Product                       

                        Do-Now 271.4

                        Paper Mache Masks & Paris Craft Finger Puppets

Apr. 7            Talking about art, sharing and self-reflection

                        Painting/Glazing Clay/Decorating sculptures

NO CLASSES Apr. 14 or 21!

Apr. 28            Museum Lesson Plans Due Today

                        Safety in the Classroom

                        Do-Now 271.5

                        Paper Sculpture Projects

May 5          Collaborative Learning and Group Projects

                    Paper Weaving and Mixed Media

           

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."

    

    

    

    

272 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

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, 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            Together: What art the art elements?

                        Do-Now 272.1

                        Drawing with Glue

                        Self-Portraits with a Twist

                          

Feb. 10             What does a Lesson Plan for Art look lIke? What use is it?

                        Haiku Poems in Ink

                        Pastels on Glue Drawings

Feb. 17            SCHOOL CLOSED-NO CLASS           

Feb. 20            THURSDAY

                        What are Visual Arts Standards?

                        Do-Now 272.2 

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

                        Facebooks

                       

Feb. 24             Museum Comp Time-NO CLASS!

Mar. 3            What does a Unit Look Like?

                        Sharing of Facebooks

                        Ink on Muslin and Transfer Plate Prints

                       

Mar. 10            What are rubrics and how do I grade and assess art

                        Do-Now 272-3

                        Grid Enlargement

Mar. 17            Creativity and teaching for artistic behavior

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

                        

Mar. 24            Classroom Management                       

                        Do-Now 272.4

                        Collagraphic Plate and Mural (Part One)

Mar. 31            Lesson Plan Drafts Due
                        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."

Do-Now 11/11/13

In your sketchbook/journal, draw at least one design for your paper mache mask and two designs for your finger puppets. (More are okay.)

Met Visit This Sunday, November 10

We are meeting in the foyer of the Met Museum on the left side near the coat check at 11 am. We will divide up in groups (my painting class is also coming), and I will meet your group for 30 minutes at an appointed time. Remember you need to come away from this experience with an idea for a lesson plan, so you may want to take notes on what you see.

NO CLASS NEXT WEEK!!!!!

We will not have class on Monday (Columbus Day) or Tuesday (QCC's Conversion Day). We will instead meet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on November 10....

Vineley's Shape Book

Painting Exploration in Tempera Lesson Plan

Grades K-6

Aims: To explore tempera paint, brushes and marking-making and learn about color-mixing
           To create paintings that will be used as collage fodder later

Materials and tools:
Tempera paint of various colors...don't leave out magenta and turquoise if possible)
Brushes of various sizes
Water cans (I like coffee cans with the lids put on the bottom)
Paper towels
Heavy painting or drawing paper

Vocabulary:
color wheel
stroke
complimentary color
texture
bristle, etc.

Procedure:
Gather students around the demonstration table and show proper brush and paint use-- washing the brush between colors, not spattering, mixing thoughtfully, "putting your eyeballs on what you're doing," etc.

Explain the theme--it might be color exploration, using only two colors, using only three colors or expressing an idea such as imbalance, fear, or another emotion. You may want to play different kinds of music and let the students react to the sound with their brushes and colors.

Tell them "not to fall in love with their work," as these are experiments and will be used later for another art project.

Make your students responsible for  changing the water cans as necessary and clean up. If you train them early they will learn it forever!

Reflection:
Let students marvel as a group at the output. Once dry, put them away for a bit until you do part two, which is a collage.