I have been knee deep in covid-19 for the last 1.5 months. I need a break. So, I decided to post on my class choices for next year. Take a look. I am super excited about this. Yes, We get to design our own classes and how we structure them. We have great PR on our @maclayfinearts Instagram account. We are able to post and put in our stories to build excitement. Eeekkk makes me super excited!
Launching into
Visual Arts (6th, 7th and 8th Grade) This class is a basic foundations of art class. The visual arts
curriculum at the Middle School is designed to bring each student the
confidence and desire to create. The art curriculum offers activities in the
areas of art production, art criticism, art history and aesthetics. Building on
the K to 5 scope and sequence for art, students study the units of drawing,
painting, sculpture, printmaking, clay, paper-mache and glass fusing. This
class encourages independent personal artistic exploration and exposes students
to significant artistic works from a wide variety of global cultures.
While learning about the elements and principles of design, students will
develop their drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking skills. A variety
of famous artists and their styles throughout history will be studied. This
course is open to all students who would like to participate in a fun and
creative atmosphere as they learn more about the studio habits of mind. *Some units may require a digital camera,
cell phone or ipad
Exploring through Studio Arts (6th, 7th and 8th Grade) This class in an intermediate foundations of
art class. Students participate in art-making experiences that emphasize
careful observation, critical thinking, and creative exploration. They are
introduced to a variety of media and approaches to making art. Units covered
include drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, color relationships, and
printmaking. Students also look at historical and contemporary artists to
broaden their appreciation and understanding of the visual arts. This art class
will provide opportunities for the encouragement of creative thinking,
initiative, imagination, and personal resourcefulness. Students develop their
ability to make choices and express opinions through the selection and use of media,
techniques, processes, and tools in individual problem-solving situations.
Community Outreach Through Arts (6th, 7th and 8th Grade)- COTA challenges students to examine
their community and its needs, then address those needs through arts
initiatives. Students will collaborate to create art projects that directly and
positively impact both the Maclay and Tallahassee communities. Visual Arts
strategies will be used in a service-learning model. This class seeks to
ingrain a spirit of service and empathy fitting of a Maclay Marauder. It will
be a chance to make a creative and artist impact on the community and have fun
while doing it.
Urban and Contemporary
Art (6th, 7th and 8th Grade) The course is a
deep dive into the history of Urban and Contemporary Art. Given its “art of today” definition, you may be surprised to
hear that contemporary art has a relatively long history. We will trace
its evolution, by taking a look at the major movements and important artists
that compose its history. Themed units in this class will explore Pop Art,
Photorealism, Conceptualism, Minimalism, Performance Art, Installation Art,
Earth Art and Street Art.
This class will broaden their
appreciation and understanding of the visual arts. *Some
units may require a digital camera, cell phone or ipad
Studio Art Immersion into 3-D Art and Ceramics (6th,
7th and 8th Grade)- Students
participate in 3D art-making experiences that emphasize careful observation,
critical thinking, and creative exploration. They are introduced to a variety
of media and approaches to making art. Students will learn about the Science of
clay and solve technical and creative issues using clay. Students will learn
about the History of sculpture as well as basic hand building, glazing
techniques and art criticism. Students will gain an understanding of the tools
they are using as well as an introduction to multiple mediums and how they can
work in tandem with one another. We will be working on establishing their
individual creative confidence through multiple projects.
Folk, Outsider, and Found Object Art (6th, 7th and 8th
Grade) The course examines the perspective and work of the
following outsider artists or non–mainstream artists who are self-taught and
therefore not formally trained. For example: Thornton Dial, Sam McMillan,
Street Artists, Thornton Dial and many more as time permits in the semester.
Creating work with non-traditional materials, paint and objects found in the
environment are assembled in this type of art to express the artist’s message.
This class will broaden their appreciation and understanding of the visual arts.
I am feeling good about my class choices for next year!
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