It was about 5 years ago when I taught this unit. I loved it then, and still love it now. The results are always amazing. Here is a summary of the process my amazing 8th graders followed. STEP 1- COMPOSITION The students began by exploring composition and photography angles using the Essential Skeleton App. The... Continue Reading →
It has been a crazy busy start to the year. I can't believe it is the end of the quarter already, and I haven't made one post yet! During the break it is my goal to catch up and share one class per day. Today, we are beginning with grade 6. Their quarter felt very,... Continue Reading →
One Point Perspective The students began this unit by learning how to draw one point perspective, which they then animated with DoInk animation and GreenScreen. You can read more about this part of the unit HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8SgsGaHoBc Two Point Perspective Now the students were ready to learn about two point perspective. They drew boxes, houses... Continue Reading →
Grade 7 have just finished their practise piece. They had to choose an animal/insect and draw it from 4 different viewpoints. One had to demonstrate line variation, another applied graphite tones, then they had to tone with colour pencil. The fourth box was meant to be a combination of the three techniques. This is their... Continue Reading →
CONGRATULATIONS grade 7 you have finished the final task for this year, and they look amazing. We began with a normal printmaking task inspired by owls. The reason I chose this theme was because we don't have to worry about drawing skills when it comes to owls, most students can recognize the basic shapes, which means... Continue Reading →
My new grade 6 class has just joined me in the art room. They are the last group to experience the studio for this year! We began the course by creating graffiti names. I have to say they did a BRILLIANT job with this. Then they took selfies with the iPad, printed the photo out and... Continue Reading →
For the last 5 weeks my students have been working with a class in New York. They have all been matched with a buddy. We have swapped photos and now it is up to each person to copy, REMIX, transform their photo into an amazing artwork which captures the interests and characteristics of the student. We... Continue Reading →
Grade 6 has just joined the art room, in fact I am still learning names! This is a super fun task which allows the students to play, loosen up, explore media, photography and editing apps on the iPads. The students were encouraged to include 3D materials, a variety of art media, a graffiti name and three... Continue Reading →
These are some of the completed Handscapes from this week. Any students who have not finished will be working on them in their own time as we will be beginning a sculpture unit next. I'd also like to Congratulate MinJu for being Artist of the Week.
Grade 6 The grade 6 students have been studying the work of Teesha Moore, an inspiring visual art journalist (http://www.teeshamoore.com/). The students were able to analyze and and apply the key qualities of Moore's work to their own. During English class they studied the poem "Jaberwocky" so as a collaboration I decided to have the... Continue Reading →
Once grade 7 class complete their stunning poetry paintings they are required to push their final further with the ipads. We are doing this for three reasons; 1. They are able to test colours, tones and other images which might improve their completed piece. 2. They can view their work differently through awesome apps like... Continue Reading →
It is the race to the end now. The students have successfully carved and printed their favourite Adinkra symbol and painted African figures inspired by contemporary art. They are now embossing a piece of metal and combining all images on their 2 colour blend background. Next week we will be looking at composition and design... Continue Reading →
This was the last unit for the 9/10 classes. With the exams and other commitments they only had 2 lessons to brainstorm, research, plan and create these final pieces. I have to say I am really impressed. Imagine what they would have done with 8 weeks on this project! They were asked to represent 3... Continue Reading →
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As this unit is coming to its close we are seeing some wonderful results. All the students have gained a very good understanding of Surrealism and tone. I can't wait to see them all mounted and hanging up on display. The final results will be posted next Tuesday. Well done 9/10 the hard work is... Continue Reading →
I think in one more lesson all my students will be finished. When they are I will post them here. These photos are just to show you their amazing progress. So can you guess the emotions the students are trying to portray?
Grade 8 has been busy learning about the principles of art, painting techniques and methods for keeping work neat. The students had to create a design which represented them personally. This is a brilliant way to get to know the students.
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