Welcome to the Art Room! Scroll down to see class news, what is happening in the art room, assignments, wish list, learning links, grading policy and Pics (click on grade to see pics)

News

HFS Band and Art Show date:

Syllabus

Click on the blue link to see pics of their current lesson and past lessons. Our current lesson is listed next to the class link.

4K- sponge painted hearts

Kindergarten- ribbon Valentine

Creating-generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and complete artistic work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and completer artistic work

1st Grade- winter owl painting

CREATING-Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, Organize and develop artistic ideas and work, Refine and complete artistic work
Presenting/producing-Analyze, interpret and select artistic work for presentation,
Develop and refine artistic work for presentation, Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work
Responding-Perceive and analyze artistic work, Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work,
Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work, Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding

2nd Grade- ceramic rattle

Creating-generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and complete artistic work
Responding– perceive and analyze artistic work, interpret intent and meaning in artistic work, apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
Connecting– synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art, relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding

3rd Grade- textured ceramic heart pocket

Creating-generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and complete artistic work
Connecting– relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding

4th Grade- ceramic puffy heart

Creating– generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and complete artistic work
Connecting-relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding

5th Grade- geometric heart watercolor

Creating– organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and complete artistic work
Connecting– relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding

6th grade– recycled magazine cross

Creating– generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and complete artistic work
Presenting/Producing-analyze, interpret and select artistic work for presentation
Responding– perceive and analyze artistic work, apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
Connecting– relate artistic ideas ad works with societal

7th Grade- recycled bottle design

Creating– generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work,
Responding– interpret intent and meaning in artistic work
Connecting– synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art, relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding
Presenting/producing-Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work —Assess, explain, and provide evidence of how museums or other venues reflect history and values of a community.

8th Grade– recycled magazine sculpture

Creating– generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, organize and develop artistic ideas and work, refine and complete artistic work
Presenting/Producing-analyze, interpret and select artistic work for presentation
Responding– perceive and analyze artistic work, apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
Connecting– relate artistic ideas ad works with societal

Assignments

Individual exploration on subjects being studied and creative use of sketchbooks is always appreciated.

6th through 8th grade is responsible for observational drawings, or specified assignment (plus a few sentences) each week. This should be dated, the page numbered, and listed in the table of contents in their sketchbook. 6-8th grade will also have IB requirements.

IB MYP Visual Arts Student Handbook

Grading Policy

Art Room Grading and Expectations

Workbook/Journal requirements and tips

Interesting Links

Environmentally conscious artists (recycled art)-These artists reuse materials to make their art.

Picassohead– create your own Picasso head!

National Gallery of art kids zone

Mandalas– create, color, print!

Wish List

Table top clay slab roller (or donations for one, or if someone knows how to make one…)
clay extruder (or donations for one, or if someone knows how to make one…)
large sheets of canvas
Drying rack
New/used iPad(s)
Beads- basic colors
Yarn –any colors
Paper towel tubes
Newspaper
Acrylic paint –any color
Fabric scraps
Good quality paintbrushes-flats and rounds, sizes 4-12
Canvas boards 6×9” or larger (class of 18)