Probably let that go on too long. I already feel better and I've only had one dose of medication!
The moral of the story is...see a doctor. Don't wait. Ha!
This week in the ART ROOM in the ARG (think pirate, matey) building:
Morgan's drawing is really great and looks like a photograph. Charcoal pencil seems to be her best medium.
Today in Art II we finally burnt an image into a screen to be screen printed. Tomorrow we'll do the rest and then be able to print our images to paper or fabric, which ever each student chooses.
Next we will either be creating relief or 3D paper mache sculptures or molded handmade paper pieces. : ) Can't wait to see the results of some brainstorming we did this morning.
In TAG, Isaiah and I watched some experiments on youtube that showed air pressure, and chemical reactions (mainly vinegar+baking soda). We also found out how cheese was made and determined that we should make some glarch next time. Green glarch...definately, GREEN.
(Equal parts of Elmer's Glue and liquid laundry Starch added into a ziploc bag and needed together.)
In photography the students will begin working on portrait photography this week. Today everyone was working on finishing their Slick Ad. They chose something they wished to "advertise" and took photos of it. Then using Photoshop created an advertisement complete with photo, background and catchy words or phrases to "sell" their product.
The second grade students are working on finishing up their "Building block castles". Students drew a castle (that looked like it had been built out of blocks). Next they used torn construction paper to create a collage background. They then cut their castles out and glued them to the background. Those who had finished created a cover for "Popular Mechanics" magazine, drawing a futuristic form of transportation. I saw many rockets, some hovercraft, and other interesting all purpose/multipurpose types of vehicles.
Graphic Design students all were creating program covers for various events, remembering to include the name of the event, date and keeping in mind the event details given. Next they will study some art careers, do a few tutorials on Adobe Illustrator and work on the school's 2010 yearbook.
Phillip is working on creating a Channel 3 website on Freewebs.com. He'll be able to have several avenues for getting the school's information out to our adoring public!
Heather is creating a collage of photos and articles chronicling her year/life as of late. Her next project involves paint and an optical illusion she found online.
Jeff is drawing a car with graphite and colored pencil. Sometimes, because Jeff tends to talk with his hands, it's better for me to leave the room. hehe. He tends to get more done when I am not there to talk to...and it is my prep hour. Nice guy, Jeff. Helpful too. (as is Phil)
Sandy is creating an iMovie of family photographs. I am afraid I have rubbed off on some of my students as she is constantly talking to the computer. I guess I'll worry when she answers in a robotic voice!
The 1st grade students will learn about the Red Cross tomorrow and draw pictures to illustrate what they do. In light of all the recent tornados, floods, and earthquakes in the headlines, I feel that it's something worth highlighting.
Kindergarten students will begin discussing St. Patrick's day and those little green men...NO not aliens, and I was never abducted! Leprechauns. We're gonna catch one of those little devils this year, and we're going to create some shiny objects and mirror images to attract them!
With luck, we'll begin making up the missing days and not have any more snow days this year...I really want to finish the year in May if at all possible.
I will be taking classes and possibly teaching one or two this summer! I'll also have 4H kids from our club and others if they wish, creating their "wares for Fair".
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