Wednesday, December 12, 2012

December Art News


Art News


What’s happening in the Mountain View Art Studio?


Kindergarten is learning all about the Elements of Art that artists use in their work.  We are now studying color.  Students should be able to identify primary colors and know how to mix the secondary colors.  We are working with several types of paint and will explore bubble prints.

In 2nd grade, students are working on a long unit based on the art of Alexander Calder.  We are beginning to study line and movement during some drawing exercises.  Shape, space, both positive and negative, and balance, will be explored through 3 dimensional art works made of paper, wire, and foam.  This unit will culminate with the students creating a balanced mobile.

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are working in the art studio and have choices like sculpture, fibers, and printmaking.   We are examining how we know when our artwork is finished, what makes an exceptional artwork, and how get better and more varied materials.  We will start to explore architecture as art while we open blocks/straws and connectors, study ancient and modern architecture, and open Trimble’s SketchUp program on the computer as an art medium for creating architectural plans. 1st Grade is just learning how to use the art studio with limited choices.  We are exploring where artist get ideas.



School—720-972-8429
Email Jennifer.schmuldt@adams12.org

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