Artist Research
Standards:
2I) Evaluates teaching resources and materials for appropriateness as related to curricular content and each student’s needs;
Description: We researched the contemporary artist Hattie Stewart and considered how we could use their work in a visual art classroom. We created an informational presentation on the findings of the artist and their artwork.
Rationale: The purpose of this presentation and findings are to research new artists and art styles while thinking about how this data is useful in a classroom. We found that Hattie Stewart is a London-based Illustrator and utilizes doodling as a form of art. We researched and learned about the benefits of doodling and the positive impact it has on students.
Evidence:
Elementary Lesson Plan
Standards:
VA: Cr1.2.3a) Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.
VA: Cr2.2.3a) Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.
VA: Cr2.3.3a) Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.
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Description: We developed a full articulated visual arts lesson plan for elementary school students that aligns with the state standards for visual arts.
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Rationale: This lesson incorporates ideas of art in the community and public spaces. Students are introduced to Project Backboard, an organization that collaborates with artists to revamp run-down basketball courts by coming together to paint and ultimately create murals. The students will then create their own versions of basketball courts utilizing symmetry for the court floor plan and asymmetric designs. This lesson will get students thinking about art and its influence on a community.
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Evidence: PDF
Clinical Observations
Standards:
7A) Understand child development and the psychological principles of learning and how they apply to visual arts education.
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Description: I had the opportunity to sit in and observe an elementary art classroom in the Bloomington-Normal area. I observed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade classrooms. We saw a range of projects and artists that were introduced to the students.
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Rationale: After observing a range of grade levels in an elementary setting I am more aware of everything that goes into teaching students of this age range.
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Evidence:
Saturday Art Classes
Standards:
VA:Cr2.1.8a: Demonstrate a willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art-making or designing.
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Description: I observed and provided assistance for the community youth art classes that were taught by ISU students that will be future art educators. They performed a lesson on interactive and installation art projects.
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Rationale: I was able to observe three 2nd grade students. I could visually see their personalities flourish as the teachers encouraged discussion and conversation. The students first learned about artists like Chiharu Shiota who is a Japanese performance and installation artist. The students then worked together to create their own interactive yarn installation.
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Evidence:
Pal 1
Standards:
7G: Understand the need for continuing study, self-evaluation, and professional growth.
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Description: I attended the opening day of the new Illinois Art Station in the Bloomington-Normal area. They had a variety of art activities to learn from. They were more directed for younger crowds but it was nice to observe and try new art projects.
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Rationale: We worked on projects like Gelli printing, watercolor, and added to a collaborative canvas painting with different textures.
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