“There are no mistakes in Art...only new discoveries!" NRM
As an intro to this month’s newsletter, I have to mention that I am truly amazed at the amount of talent and willingness that I see my Visual Arts OPPAA students’ express when taking on new challenges and assignments.
What a delight to be working with such motivated and creative group! In order to demonstrate their artistic skills, students will have an opportunity to participate in upcoming art contests. I will be posting contest information in my classroom and in the main building. Interested students are encouraged to pick up flyers and forms in the art room.
IMPORTANT: To qualify, signed permission form and artwork must be submitted on or
before the posted deadline!
Art Room Recap:
K-2: Students used line, shape, patterns, and learned to analyze works of art.
3-6th: Students learned about Color Perception (part II), history of perspective drawing, and analyzed art masterpieces. They applied the principles of one-point perspective to create 3-D drawings of objects on a 2-D plane.
Currently Learning:
K-1: Students will use what they have learned about color, line, shape, and pattern to create artwork inspired by Scholastic’s Club picks.
2nd: Students will explore the Asian continent starting with China. They will learn about the culture, languages, traditions, and art.
3-6th: Students will continue to expand their knowledge using color and one, two, and three- point perspective by creating 3-D drawings and artwork.
Art Focus:
K-1 - Introduce the art of the Gulf Coast with local artists from Alabama and Louisiana.
3-6 - Learn about
Art Careers and the competitive business of Graphic Design. Understand the design principles behind logo creation, signs, and wall murals.
Resources:
Interesting Student-Friendly Art and Educational Sites
www.nga.gov/kids.htm
http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/metkids/
http://powermylearning.org/
Future Events at OPPAA:
Feb-2nd - PTO Meeting
Feb 15th -
No School
Feb 25th - Showcase 3-6th
Feb 26th -
No School and *
Art Poster Contest:
Concert on the Green (Deadline: signed form and artwork due today)
*All Contest Rules and Requirements can be found at concertonthegreen,com/Contests
I hope you enjoy the
lovely month of February!
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Warmest regards,
Ms. N. Miller, M.Ed.
Visual Arts Dept.
