271 Syllabus

Art for Teachers of Children—AR271—Fall/Winter 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.

Aug. 27 Introduction & Syllabus
What does an authentic art lesson look like?
Homework: Briefly write about an early art memory or art lesson you remember.

Sept. 3 NO CLASS! (Labor Day)
Sept. 10 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.

Sept. 17 NO CLASS! (Rosh Hashanah)

Sept. 24 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.

Oct. 1 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.

Oct. 8 NO CLASS! (Columbus Day)

Oct. 10 (Wednesday!)
Pop-up Books
What does a lesson plan look like?
Homework: Visit a museum, if you haven’t already done so.

Oct. 15 Pop-Up Books (Continued) and 3 D O’s/”Z” strips
Rubrics and Assessment
Homework: Work on pop-up book, if necessary. Work on Lesson Plan.

Oct. 22 Finish Pop-Up Books.
Unit Planning
Homework: Work on your lesson plan.

Oct. 29 Printmaking: Frottage & Styrofoam Plate Printmaking
Encouraging Creativity/Museum Lesson Plan Due

Nov. 5 Clay Techniques
Classroom Management
Homework: Draw a design or designs for your mask. Bring in “goodies” to help you make a 3D form for your mask.

Nov. 12 Paper Mache Masks & Paris Craft Finger Puppets
Collaborative Learning

Nov. 19 Painting/Glazing Clay/Decorating sculptures
Justification for Teaching Art

Nov. 26 Mixed Media Projects
Celebrating Diversity

Dec. 3 Mixed Media, Part Two and Finishing Up Projects.

Dec. 10 NO CLASS! Museum Comp Time

Dec. 17 Portfolio Review (By Appointment)




"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."