Monday, January 30, 2012

271 Syllabus, Spring 2012

Art for Teachers of Children—AR271—Spring 2012
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. 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.

"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%.

I will provide rubrics for you for each major assignment.

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. 30--Introduction & Syllabus
What does an authentic art lesson look like?
Homework: Briefly write about an early art memory or art lesson you remember.

Feb. 6--Painting Projects--Watercolor and tempera
Why teach art?
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. 13--NO CLASS!!!!!!

Feb. 20--NO CLASS!!!!!!

Feb. 21--TUESDAY!!!!--Drawing Projects-Pencil/colored pencil/markers
How does one go about teaching art? Can you teach art? What does
teaching for artistic behavior mean?

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

Feb. 27--Shape Books and Accordion Books
NYS Visual Arts Standards and Talking About Art
Homework: Write a three page simple story for a pop-up book.

Mar. 5--Pop-up Books
What does a lesson plan look like?
Homework: Visit a museum within the next three weeks.

Mar. 12--Pop-Up Books (Continued) and 3 D O’s/”Z” strips
Rubrics and Assessment
Homework: No homework. Work on pop-up book, if necessary.

Mar. 19--Finish Pop-Up Books.
Unit Planning
Homework: Work on your lesson plan.

Mar. 26--Clay Techniques
Classroom Management
Homework: Work on your lesson plan.

Apr. 2--Printmaking: Frottage & Styrofoam Plate Printmaking
Encouraging Creativity/Museum Lesson Plan Due
Homework: Draw a design or designs for your mask. Bring in “goodies” to help you make a 3D form for your mask.

Apr. 16--Paper Mache Masks & Paris Craft Finger Puppets
Collaborative Learning

Apr. 30--Painting/Glazing Clay/Decorating sculptures
Differentiating Instruction

May 7--Mixed Media Projects
Celebrating Diversity

May 14 Final Critique




"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 Supplies

Note: We may choose to buy these supplies as a group. We will discuss this the first class.

Supply List—AR 271

Note which supplies you need each session. Your class participation grade will be adversely affected if you do not bring in your supplies. I will have a list on our blog weekly. SInce you will not have lockers, it will behoove you to be sure of what you need ahead of time.


A folder for class notes and handouts and notepaper or looseleaf

apron or old shirt to protect clothes

1- hardbound 9 x 12” sketchbook

4B pencil and eraser

15-24 sheets, 12 x 18” drawing paper, stiff enough to paint on (80 lb.)

cardboard not corrugated (chipboard)—6 sheets, 9 x 12” or so

15-24 sheets, 12 x 18” construction paper (various colors)

12 sheets, 9 x 12” oak tag or Bristol board

Tempera or acrylic paint—red, yellow, blue, magenta, turquoise, black, white (Crayola is good for tempera)

At least 3 Brushes—1” ½” ¼”

4 styrofoam trays—no scratches

Glue Stick

String or ribbon

Printmaking Brayer (soft but not sponge)

1-2 tubes printmaking ink (water soluble)

1 pair scissors (Fiskars are best)

masking tape

crayons

soft colored pencils (Prismacolor is best)

Craypas (oil pastels) set of at least 16 colors

watercolors (Crayola 16 pan are best; not washable)

watercolor brush (soft)

Markers (Crayola Classics; not fine tip)

Black Sharpie Marker—fine

Black Sharpie Marker—extra fine

Elmer’s Glue (not School Glue)

plastercraft strips for finger puppers

Container for water such as a coffee can

art paste for paper mache (methyl cellulose)

bowl or container to mix it in

aluminum foil, cups, egg cartons, etc. for mask undershapes

newspapers for paper mache

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

272 Syllabus, Spring 2012

Art for Teachers of Children—AR272--Spring 2012
Professor Julia 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. 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.

“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 55% of your grade. Your sketchbook/journal and “Do Nows” and homework will count for another 25%. Your museum lesson plan will count for 5%, and class participation 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 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! I will let you know each week what you need to bring and I will also try to post it on our blog.

Jan. 30--Introduction & Syllabus
What does an authentic art lesson look like?
Homework: Gather photos, images from magazines and calendars and any other source you can think of and bring them in to use in collages next week.

Feb. 6--Collage Projects/Drawing with Glue
Why teach art?
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. 13--NO CLASS ON FEB. 13!!!!!

Feb. 20--NO CLASS ON FEB. 20!!!!!

Feb. 21--TUESDAY!!!!! Poetry and Word Projects
How does one go about teaching art? Can you teach art? What does
teaching for artistic behavior mean?

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

Feb. 27--Face Book/Moving Eyeballs Portraits
NYS Visual Arts Standards and Talking About Art
Homework: Draw a piece of fruit as realistically as you can in your sketchbook/journal.

Mar. 5--Drawing and Painting Projects
What does a lesson plan look like? How do we use the museum as inspiration for an art lesson?
Homework: Make a design for a pillow in your sketchbook/journal.

Mar. 12--Inked Muslin & Pellon Resists
Rubrics and Assessment
Homework: Make a design for an underwater creature or plant in your sketchbook/journal.

Mar. 19--Group Projects
Unit Planning
Homework: Design a tile in your sketchbook/journal.

Mar. 26--Clay Projects--Slab Technique & Story Teller Dolls
Classroom Management
Homework: Draw an imaginary creature in your sketchbook/journal.

Apr 2--Mixed Media Projects and Collagraphic Plate
Encouraging Creativity
Homework: Draw a monogram or your initials in your sketchbook/journal.

Museum Lesson Plan Due

Apr. 9--NO CLASS ON APRIL 9!!!!!!

Apr. 16--Printmaking Projects
Collaborative Learning

Apr. 30--Glazing Clay and Model Magic
Differentiating Instruction

May 7--Printmaking (Continued)
Celebrating Diversity

May 14--Final Critiques



"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, January 23, 2012

272 Supplies

Note: We may choose to buy these as a group. We will discuss this the first day of class.

Supply List for Ar 272

Note which supplies you need each session. Your class participation grade will be adversely affected if you do not bring in your supplies. I will have a list on our blog weekly. SInce you will not have lockers, it will behoove you to be sure of what you need ahead of time.
1 folder for class notes and handouts and notepaper or looseleaf
apron or old shirt to protect clothes
1 hardbound sketchbook (9 x 12” or so)
Magazines, postcards, photos for collages
12-18 sheets, 12 x 18” medium weight drawing paper (not light or bond)
12 sheets of colored bright paper (bond, fadeless)
8-10 sheets 9 x 12” black construction paper
12 sheets 9 x 12” or larger of smooth white bristol or oak tag
shirt cardboard for collagraph plate
heavy piece of cardboard (9 x 12” or so) to mount face mask
bamboo ink pen or stick shaved to a sharp point
assorted colors tissue paper
4B (soft) pencil; eraser
soft colored pencils such as Prismacolor for sketchbook/journal
black fine sharpie marker
glue stick
masking tape
2 small white glue bottles (one can be half-full)--not “School Glue”
small jar of India Ink
watercolor set with brush (crayola brand non-washable sets of 16 pans is best)
oil pastels (set of 16) sakura (cray pas) brand is good
scissors (fiskars are the best)
several small packages white model magic
package of plaster craft strips
6 meat trays or black plastic lean cuisine containers to use as palettes
speedball 4” printmaking brayer (soft)
one tube of water soluble printmaking ink (magenta, turquoise, orange, blue, red or green)
one tube each of water soluble white and black printmaking ink
acrylic or tempera paint-- You need the following colors: yellow, blue, red, magenta, turquoise,
black and white. Optional colors are: brown, violet, orange & green)
assorted brushes for watercolor and acrylic or tempera
glue (acid) brush
water can
container for tempera paint, such as a styrofoam egg carton