First FULL week

So, the first week went pretty well. I have A LOT of different types of students than I did last year. To be honest, I am quite proud of that. We have a diverse world so why not a diverse art room. We will be hitting 'real' lessons this week. Hopefully, everyone will see the difference between 'get to know me lessons' as opposed to real art lessons.
 Basic plans are as follows:
1st- Art I- still life drawing #1. Students are to draw from life to the best of their ability. Focusing on line, shape, & value.
2nd- PLANNING
3rd- AP Art History- Chapter Two The Ancient Near East.
4th- 2D/3D- still life drawing #1. Focusing on line, shape, & value
5th- Advanced Art- still-life drawing #1
6th- AP Art Studio- still-life drawing #1 & focus of first major project
7th- New Media- continued work photoweaving/season project

2011/2012 School Year

Hello All! We are about 98% ready for students as of today. This year will be the unveiling of our new class: New Media. We will see how everything goes!

Week of May 23 through May 27th

     These are the end days. No 'rapture' jokes here. It's the truth, we have very little school left. As usual, it will either creep by or speed by. I am sure for the seniors, it will creep by. This weeks assignment, for all classes, was given last wednesday. Final pieces of work should be done, and hung by this coming friday. Also, I am looking for all ceiling tiles to be finished by May 27th as well. This week, we are also going to be doing some extensive cleaning in the art room. Slowly but surely the 'Grizzle Revolution' has moved into the room and by the beginning of next school I hope it will be fully realized. This being said, any art work not account for by this friday will be discarded; trashed. There is a great part of me is sadden by this statement, but for the sake of my sanity (to late) and others it must be done.
     Sam is also in the works of making a year in review show for the 'Art-Room & Beyond' web show. This one should be fun for everyone.

                                         Bride Stripped of Her Bachelors, Even by Marcel Duchamp

ARTSHOW! -Update

First off, sorry for the lack of posts.....we've been a bit busy. The art show went really well. See the photos below......more to come.

Week of May 9 through 13th

ARTSHOW! ARTSHOW! ARTSHOW! Our artshow is May 17th from 6 to 8 pm. There will be a lot of artwork on display, finger foods, and live music. Our students have worked pretty well this year, in spite of a newbie to the building! :) Nonetheless, this week are continuing to finish up any work that we need in order to show on next tuesday. We's all excite!

week of April 24th through 29th

This week will probably start off as hectic as last weeks. The testing window, for various things, are upon us. Our lessons are staying the same as last, with critique this coming friday. Big and busy things are ahead of us!

Week of April 18th through 22nd

copy write worldchanging.com

Oddly enough, last weeks post is AWOL. The topics of the week were 'Change'. However, my students didn't seem to do so well on the project, so I guess a lost week isn't so bad. Nonetheless, this week we will be focusing on friday's Earth Day. I know that many have quite a few comments and responses to this particular day. However, regardless of our religion, faith, or politics we all need to do our part to take care of the place that we live. This, I feel, is a no-brainer. That being said, most of this weeks studio classes will be dedicated to this topic.

RHS art students can-
1st 2D/3D: Students will be asked to create a 'robot' sculpture entirely out of found parts/materials. This robot needs to be as least a foot in height & designed to be free standing
2nd Art I: Students will be asked to create an image of a 'healthy environment'.
3rd AP Art History: Students will continue to review of years material. Focus on Non-western
4th Advanced Art: Students will be asked to create a 'robot' 2D or 3D out of 'found parts/materials'.
5th AP Studio Art: Students will continue finishing their portfolios. Reminder- even if you are not fully submitting to the College Board you are to still have ALL PROJECTS done by April 29th
6th Planning
7th Ceramics: Students have been given their final list projects for the years. Students are to create ---> a bowl (has to be completely functional), a cup (has to be completely functional), & two tiles. All of said ceramic pieces must be fired, glazed, and finished.