272 Syllabus (Fall 2012)

Art for Teachers of Children—AR272--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.

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.

Aug. 27 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 class.

Sept. 3 NO CLASS! (Labor Day)

Sept. 10 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

Sept. 17 NO CLASS! (Rosh Hashanna)

Sept. 24 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

Oct. 1 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.

Oct. 8 NO CLASS! (Columbus Day)

Oct. 10 (WEDNESDAY)
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.

Oct. 15 Inked Muslin & Pellon Resists
Rubrics and Assessment
Homework: Make a design for an underwater creature or plant in your sketchbook/journal.

Oct. 22 Group Projects
Unit Planning
Homework: Design a tile in your sketchbook/journal.

Oct. 29 Clay Projects--Slab Technique & Story Teller Dolls
Encouraging Creativity
Homework: Draw an imaginary creature in your sketchbook/journal.

Nov. 5 Mixed Media Projects and Collagraphic Plate
Classroom Management
Homework: Draw a monogram or your initials in your sketchbook/journal.

Museum Lesson Plan Due

Nov. 12 Printmaking Projects
Collaborative Learning

Nov. 19 Glazing Clay and Model Magic
Justification for Teaching Art

Nov. 26 Printmaking (Continued)
Celebrating Diversity

Dec. 3 Mixed Media & Finishing Up Projects

Dec. 10 No Class (Museum Comp Time)

Dec. 17 Final Critiques (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."