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
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."
