Description
Throughout the school year, we will explore the elements of art, famous artists, art techniques, participate in group projects and the students will have consistent opportunities to create freely. The students will work with an array of materials and concepts as we journey through the exciting world of art. Previously, we have explored artists such as Piet Mondrian, Keith Haring, and Alma Woodsey Thomas to name a few. We may revisit these artists and their techniques as well as explore new ones. To ensure a wholesome understanding of art, the bridge class will also explore art history concepts.
Week 1 - Elements of Art
Throughout the school year we will explore all seven elements of art. This week is "Shape."
We will explore the concept and complete a project corresponding to the elements' subject matter.
Week 2 - Free Art Friday
This is the first of many "free art fridays." Students have the opportunity to create freely with the supplies provided. The classroom is organized into work stations.
Students have the opportunity to create freely with the supplies provided. The classroom is organized into work stations.
These supplies include:
Beading: jewelry making and, fuse beads
Clay making: model magic, polymer clay, and, homemade play-dough
Free draw and paint: tutorial materials provided
Students are encouraged to bring in materials and any type of artwork they would like to work on.
Week 3 - Test One
The students are given about 20 art history topics to choose from at the beginning of the session.
On test days we spend time discussing the chosen topic, watching a video (usually giving a tour of a specific art piece or location), and the students receive an informational pamphlet to assist with the test. Students will have what is left of the class period to complete the test (10 questions, about 40 minutes).
Week 4 - Free Art Friday
Students have the opportunity to create freely with the supplies provided. The classroom is organized into work stations.
These supplies include:
Beading: jewelry making and, fuse beads
Clay making: model magic, polymer clay, and, homemade play-dough
Free draw and paint: tutorial materials provided
Students are encouraged to bring in materials and any type of artwork they would like to work on.
Week 5 - Elements of Art and Final Project Instructions
Throughout the school year we will explore all seven elements of art. This week is "Color."
We will explore the concept and complete a project corresponding to the elements' subject matter.
Week 6 - Free Art Friday
Students have the opportunity to create freely with the supplies provided. The classroom is organized into work stations.
These supplies include:
Beading: jewelry making and, fuse beads
Clay making: model magic, polymer clay, and, homemade play-dough
Free draw and paint: tutorial materials provided
Students are encouraged to bring in materials and any type of artwork they would like to work on.
Week 7 - Featured Artist, Concept, or Project
The students are given about 20 art history topics to choose from at the beginning of the session.
On test days we spend time discussing the chosen topic, watching a video (usually giving a tour of a specific art piece or location), and the students receive an informational pamphlet to assist with the test. Students will have what is left of the class period to complete the test (10 questions, about 40 minutes).
Week 8 - Free Art Friday or Featured Artist Friday
Students have the opportunity to create freely with the supplies provided. The classroom is organized into work stations. These supplies include: Beading: jewelry making and, fuse beads Clay making: model magic, polymer clay, and, homemade play-dough Free draw and paint: tutorial materials provided Students are encouraged to bring in materials and any type of artwork they would like to work on.
***Due to the incorporation of art history, the Bridge class has test days when the Elementary students study new artists. They are given a choice to review one of those artists or have a "free art Friday."