27 August 2012-29 August 2012 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Art

Following last weeks brainstorming and preparation students have begun working on self portraits.  It is important for students to complete self portraits to investigate aspects of their personality and to translate that into a visual image.  Students have extensive freedom in the final appearance of their self-portrait.  The focus of this portrait is self-expression and craftsmanship.  I am not concerned with artistic ability as much as the effort that a student exerts.  If a student uses all provided time and focuses on completing their artwork they will receive high marks.

22 August 2012-06 September 2012 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Technology

Due to MAPS testing we have had to work outside the technology lab.  We will be in multiple classrooms and work around the school.  Students can expect to be out of the technology lab until 06 September 2012.  We are working on a public art project and all warmups are created in a group setting or Community Circles.  Students will receive full points for participation.  When the art projects are complete I will provide a link for students and parents to view images of the finished products.

I would like to have students view the documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop".  The documentary was nominated for Best Documentary Feature in 2011 at the Academy Awards.  I feel that it is a very, interesting, documentary that will assist students understand a contemporary art form that is extremely relevant for their generation.  The students have been provided with consent forms to receive approval for me to show the documentary.  There are 4-5 curse words and I want to ensure that parents and guardians are comfortable with their student viewing the documentary.  The documentary is available on Hulu and Netflix Instant view.  You may also view clips of the documentary on YouTube if you are interested in the content.  Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact me if there are any questions or concerns regarding the content of the documentary.

21 August 2012 6th Hour Art Warmup

What do you think the following three images have in common?  Make sure you use, at least, 2 full sentences.

21 August 2012 7th Hour Technology Warmup

Graphic design is all around us.  It can be something as simple as a shoe logo or design on a napkin.  It can be as elaborate as the design of a computer, website, and it can even be art.

Find an example of graphic design on the internet.  Copy and paste the link into your comment and tell me why you like the design.

21 August 2012 4th Hour Technology Warmup

Graphic design is all around us.  It can be something as simple as a shoe logo or design on a napkin.  It can be as elaborate as the design of a computer, website, and it can even be art.

Find an example of graphic design on the internet.  Copy and paste the link into your comment and tell me why you like the design.

21 August 2012 3rd Hour Technolog Warmup

Graphic design is all around us.  It can be something as simple as a shoe logo or design on a napkin.  It can be as elaborate as the design of a computer, website, and it can even be art.

Find an example of graphic design on the internet.  Copy and paste the link into your comment and tell me why you like the design.

21 August 2012 2nd Hour Technology Warmup

Graphic design is all around us.  It can be something as simple as a shoe logo or design on a napkin.  It can be as elaborate as the design of a computer, website, and it can even be art.

Find an example of graphic design on the internet.  Copy and paste the link into your comment and tell me why you like the design.

21 August 2012 1st HourTechnology Warmup

Graphic design is all around us.  It can be something as simple as a shoe logo or design on a napkin.  It can be as elaborate as the design of a computer, website, and it can even be art.

Find an example of graphic design on the internet.  Copy and paste the link into your comment and tell me why you like the design.

Art Warmup and Conversation

We will discuss this video and the process required to complete artwork following student completion of the daily warmup.

Shapes in Maine Video

Allan McCollum Website

20 August 2012 6th Hour Art Warmup

Answer the following questions in your post, use full sentences.  Each sentence must start with a capital and end with punctuation.  If you have to guess when answering the questions, that is ok.

What is this?

What is it made out of?

Is this art?

Social Media, The Possibilities

What amazing thing could you do with social media?  How could you save a life?  How could you feed someone?  How can you right a wrong?

Technology Warmup Follow Up Video and Conversation

We will watch and discuss this video following your warmup.

Clay Shirky: How social media can make history.

20 August 2012 7th Hour Technology Warmup

What do you think of social media?  Social media are things like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

Your warmup assignment:

Post one good think about Facebook.  Post one bad thing about Facebook.

20 August 2012 4th Hour Technology Warmup

What do you think of social media?  Social media are things like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

Your warmup assignment:

Post one good think about Facebook.  Post one bad thing about Facebook.

20 August 2012 3rd Hour Technology Warmup

What do you think of social media?  Social media are things like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

Your warmup assignment:

Post one good think about Facebook.  Post one bad thing about Facebook.

20 August 2012 2nd Hour Technology Warmup

What do you think of social media?  Social media are things like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

Your warmup assignment:

Post one good think about Facebook.  Post one bad thing about Facebook.

20 August 2012 1st Hour Technology Warmup

What do you think of social media?  Social media are things like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

Your warmup assignment:

Post one good think about Facebook.  Post one bad thing about Facebook.

16 August 2012 In Class Activites

For all classes, the primary goal today was to log onto the computers and become comfortable with posting on my blog.

4th Hour Technology-Students identified websites they found interesting and why.

6th Hour Art-Students reviewed the artwork of Jason D'Aquino to prepare themselves for their first art project that will begin next week.

Students need to bring their required supplies as soon as possible.

1st Hour-Technology

·       1 Folder

·       2 Pencils

·       1 Mechanical Pencil

·       1 Pink Eraser

·       1 Ream of Paper

·       USB Thumb/Flash Drive (This can be used for multiple classes.  You do not need to purchase a USB Drive just for Technology.)

2nd Hour-Technology

·       1 Folder

·       2 Pencils

·       1 Mechanical Pencil

·       1 Pink Eraser

·       1 Package Markers

·       USB Thumb/Flash Drive (This can be used for multiple classes.  You do not need to purchase a USB Drive just for Technology.)

3rd Hour-Technology

·       1 Folder

·       2 Pencils

·       1 Mechanical Pencil

·       1 Pink Eraser

·       1 Package Colored Pencils

·       USB Thumb/Flash Drive (This can be used for multiple classes.  You do not need to purchase a USB Drive just for Technology.)

4th Hour-Technology

·       1 Folder

·       2 Pencils

·       1 Mechanical Pencil

·       1 Pink Eraser

·       2 Black Sharpies

·       USB Thumb/Flash Drive (This can be used for multiple classes.  You do not need to purchase a USB Drive just for Technology.)

6th Hour-Art

·       Sketch Pad (Can be purchased at Walmart, Target, Walgreen’s)

·       2 Pencils

·       1 Mechanical Pencil

·       1 Pink Eraser

·       1 Ream of Paper

·       $10 Art Fee

7th Hour-Technology 

·       1 Folder

·       2 Pencils

·       1 Mechanical Pencil

·       1 Pink Eraser

·       2 Black Sharpies

·       USB Thumb/Flash Drive (This can be used for multiple classes.  You do not need to purchase a USB Drive just for Technology.)

 

16 August 2012 6th Hour Art-Go Small or Go Home

Jason D'Aquino
Check out this link, come back, and tell me what you think.  Give me two sentences on your opinion.

Could you make something this small?  Do you like the artwork?

Our first artwork will be 2"x2".  Are you up to the challenge?

16 August 2012 4th Hour Classroom Assignment

Find, and share, a link with me that will take me to a website you think is cool.  In your post include the link and explain the website to me in two sentences.

Practice Posting Comments

Post a comment before the end of class.

15 August 2012 Remix Wednesday

It was time to mix it up.  With all the syllabus, procedures, and rules I thought it was important to have a little fun.  Of course while learning...

All students, art and technology, traveled the school looking for examples of art or technology.  The competition went great and the students did great! 

Today was an awesome break from the grind!

14 August 2012 Syllabus and Getting to Know You

Students spend a portion of class getting to know each other and myself better.  Students were issued syllabus' to include a supply list, classroom curriculum, and office hours.  We discussed procedures and rules.  Students must turn their syllabus in for their first grade, 25 points.

1st Hour Technology-Make sure that you return the packets you recieved the first day of school.  The office needs that paperwork.

6th Hour Art-Please remember to discuss your $10 art fee with your parents and bring it to class as soon as possible.

Thank you for an awesome day!

August 13, 2012-First Day Back

Student discussed their current understanding of technology.  We viewed a video in an effort to expand the current definition of technology.

We viewed:

Neil Harbisson: I Listen to Color

Student identified their goals for the semester and information they hope to cover.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school!  You will always be able to find information about what we have done in class and what we plan on doing in the future.  Please feel free to check the blog regularly and post on any topic.