A Journal of Creativity 2018
Table of Contents
I. Explorations
p. 4 - 9
experimenting with materials
II. Design + Build
p. 10 - 23
responding to design challenges
III. Crossing Curricular Boundaries
p. 24 - 35
IV. Empowering Ingenuity
p. 36 - 45
V. Self-Expression
p. 46 - 57
transferring understanding from one subject to another researching and practicing to communicate ideas
honoring student voices
VI. Independent Projects
empowering students to become life-long learners in the arts
p. 58 – 60
Explorations
Annabelle’s Naturalist Drawing
Hayes & Braden’s Shape Exploration Aiden’s Clay Exploration
Katie’s Plaster Exploration
Pablo’s Ink & Metal Exploration
Masters of the Mess
In the images above, students explore different ways of making marks after studying Jackson Pollack’s paintings.
Color-mixing for Red Panda painting
Dancing Boy Shadow Puppet
Behind the often messy exterior of art class, students are exploring materials— practicing their problem-solving skills through hands-on experimentation, since there is never just one way to approach a challenge. These explorations are the foundation of developing ideas, techniques and confidence in the arts.
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7th Grade artists problem-solved: how can a simple pinch pot become the foundation of a sculpture?
A favorite project of third grade, students problem-solve how to work in 3D as they apply what they discover from looking at organic shapes in art and nature. To build their organic sculpture they practiced sanding, drilling, sculpting and painting.
4TH GRADE STUDENTS…
Miles painting his Rawsamon with tempera
Sarina cutting out her laminated Rawsamon
Giovanni with his finished Rawsamon
Sophia photographing her Rawsamon around the school
th 4 Grade
City Project
Second Grade
Animal Studies Students examined animal attributes through movement, sound and imagery in Art and Drama.
Ian applies color to his symmetrical textile design.
Third Grade artists created papier-mâchÊ puppets to work on improvisation in Drama class.
Pascal’s Shadow Puppet
Pascal’s Shadow Puppet
EMPOWERING INGENUITY
Art empowers students to fuel their projects with their original ideas and unique experiences. Learning from experimentation, trial-and-error, research and practice are essential life skills that students practice through participating in the arts.
Ella & Ella Grace’s Shadow Puppets
Catherine & Jordyn’s Shadow Puppets
5TH GRADE STUDENTS…
“Fox-MouseButterfly Mask” by George
“Golden Retriever-Pig Mask” by Jaden
“Rhino-Elephant-Scorpion Mask” by Cort
“Rabbit-Dog-Pig Mask” by Abby
“Rabbit-Fennec Fox- Sabretooth Tiger Mask” by Thea
“Cat-MouseNarwhal Mask” by Liza
“FlamingoNarwhal -Cat Mask” by Julia
“Dilophosaurus-Eagle-Fish Mask” by Jack
“Longhorn-Bear-Snake Mask” by Jordyn
“Puffin-Rabbit-Lion Mask” by Lily
“Alligator-Komodo Dragon-Shark Mask” by Teal
Teal & Cash’s in-character photoshoot
“Peacock-Chameleon-Narwhal-Snake Mask” by Vivian
Animorph Portraits
8th Grade Artists considered: “If specific animals are commonly associated with distinct human traits, what animal would you want to represent your personality?” After brainstorming ideas and discussing examples of anthropomorphism, students chose an animal to help communicate part of their personality.
“M y a n i m a l r e p r e s e n t s s t r e n g t h , diligence and spirit.” – Katie
“I chose a chameleon, because they change different colors like I change outfits.” - Georgia
“My animal represents that I’m territorial, loud, and protective of my family!” -Gage
“My animal represents the petite part of me, but I am still strong and will fight for myself, no matter my size.” - Connie
“I chose an owl, because they are wise, they stay up late, and they are interesting.� - Melody
Artist Trading Cards
Artist Trading Cards
Artist Trading Cards
Independent Projects Developing skills to become life-long learners in Art
Abstract Art
students study the history of assemblage art, 3D work created mostly from found objects, to inspire their independent projects.
Sophia created this assemblage guitar to represent our musical city of Austin in response to her theme of making art representative of meaningful places in her life.
8 th GRADE INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
One of the many benefits of small class sizes in Art is students have access to individualized support for finding ways to explore what is meaningful and interesting to them. From painting and printmaking original ideas, to collaging, stencil-making and spray painting, students get to pursue their passions and questions as they propose and complete a final independent project before graduating from the Middle School program.
Mission Statement
Thank you for supporting the Arts!
Ms. Begley
&
Mrs. Sternberg