8th Grade Batik Artists
Scholars are finishing up dying their fabric. The acrylic paint is acting as the dye because it is watered down and stains the fabric. When the paint dries, we are ready to wash out the glue (replacing the traditional technique with wax). Scholars will be attaching wooden dowels by sewing them on the top and bottom of the fabric. Students are going to be SEWING this week, which is pretty exciting.
Next week, there is a workbook packet for students to complete in my absence. It has to do with art's connection to other subjects and is a great opportunity to boost up your grade. Questions about any of this? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.
7th Grade Research Kings & Queens
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| Basquiat, New York Artist with Hatian roots. |
Scholars have begun presenting their findings on the artists they chose for the research project. Those who have presented already have done a fantastic job. It is difficult to speak in front of an audience but a great skill to practice while in middle school. The oral presentation will be graded on the slide criteria being met and the way in which the presentation is given (RUBRIC HERE). The presentation schedule can be found on last week's blog post.
Questions about any of this? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.
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| Lichtenstein's appropriation of Comics = Pop Art. |
6th Grade Lichtenstein Wanna-bes
Scholars are getting familiar with the Pop Art movement and learning about Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. They posed for photos for this project and BOY WERE THEY HAMS! I love the personalities in Hampton!!!!! Stay tuned for progress updates on this awesome and colorful project.
Later this week and all of next week there is a workbook packet for students to complete in my absence. It has to do with art's connection to other subjects and is a great opportunity to boost up grades. Questions about any of this? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.
5th Grade Line Artists
Calder-inspired artwork is coming to an end this week. Scholars will critique each other's work and come up with the credit line (Title, materials used, date etc...) and the work will be hung in the 5th grade hallway to "OOOH" and "AHHHHH" at!
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| Asymmetrical Balance is happening here. |
Next project will focus on the Principal of Design: Balance, including symmetry and asymmetry (and the differences between them)! Students will have a packet to work on regarding this important design concept.
Later this week and all of next week there is a workbook packet for students to complete in my absence. It has to do with art's connection to other subjects and is a great opportunity to boost up grades (did you catch that?...it's GRADED)!
Questions about any of this? Email Ms. Hillman: jhillman@cpcsschool.org.