Welcome Back Super Artists!

Why learn the Visual Arts?

KNOWLEDGE SPARKS CREATIVITY

KNOWLEDGE = SUPERPOWER

Reading = information

Art = ideas

Math / Science (Technology/ Engineering) = application

What do you like to do?

How can you do it better using Creative Thinking?

Definitions for Some Kinds of Art

Portrait , Self-Portrait, Landscape, Still Life, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture

Examples of Many Kinds of Art 

Try to identify the types of art from the following image links

Art Prints for 2nd/3rd Grade

King Henri VIII , Toucan , St. Basil Cathedral , Elijah Boardman , 

               The Great Piece of Turf , Still Life with Fruit , The House of Cards, Harvesters

                                                                         Art Prints for 4th Grade

   Seated Woman , The Artist's Garden at Giverny , The Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer , 

 Mask With Two Faces , Carson Pirie Scott Department Store , La Japonaise , Whoa There! ,

                  Five Dollar Bill , Guitar on a Table , The Gleaners , Lamp with Acorns

                                       

                                                                       Art Prints for 5th Grade

                                     Ju-ah-kis-gaw, Woman with Her Child in a Cradle , Totem Pole , Massachusetts State House ,Three Little Faces , Mahantango Valley Farm , Watermelon and Fruit , Ohio Star Buggy , Bowl with Bat

Welcome to the new school year!

            I am excited to have you as my art student.  We will embark on a creative journey that will take us through all the continents while exploring different media, artistic styles, and content.  We will also experiment with various design elements and visual art principles. 

First, you will need some art supplies to use during class.  Please get these to create your assignments: 

      ·       a pack of copy paper

      ·       a pack of construction paper 

      ·       a sketchbook/drawing papers 

·       a set of 10 big multi-colored markers

·       a set of 12 colored pencils

·       a set of 12 crayons

·       a pair of scissors

·       a pack of pencils to last the year

·       a set of sharpeners to last the year

·       a set of erasers to last the year

·       a set of glue sticks to last the year

 Furthermore, remember that our art class rules are the same as your homeroom class. I'm counting on you to behave so that we may enjoy creating lots of fun artwork!

Lastly, please be aware that grades will be awarded based on these criteria: following directions, effort, creativity, behavior, class readiness, assignment completion, comprehension assessments, homework, attendance, and final artwork overall presentation. 

          

          I am looking forward to a great creative year! You may contact me at any time by calling 305-945-1511 or emailing me at dorothywawa@dadeschools.net.

                                Vocabulary (click on links for definitions)

Creativity

Portfolio

Sketchbook

Rubric

Art Critique

Art Career

                                                  

Assignment: Create an Art Folder

Learn about Art Careers (click on link)

Steps

1) fold in half horizontally the construction paper 

2) staple the sides 

3) write in big letters with markers using cursive handwriting: 

    your first and last name 

    your grade level 

    your homeroom teacher’s name 

4) choose a mock art career and write the title on your folder

5) decorate and color 

Watch Video HERE

Quote of the Month: Imagination is more important than knowledge - Albert Einstein

Reference: Values Matter