B Middle School Observation February 25
B Middle School Observation February 25
Once again, I had an incredible experience observing this Middle School art class. Walking into the room music is playing and students are speaking openly in their tables and exploring with materials and their projects. The project they were working on was creating creatures out of clay. On the tables there was an array of tools and slabs of clay. First the students sketched out their creatures and had the sketch their for reference, but the teacher explained to them that they are encouraged to experiment and change their ideas as they create because they have complete artistic freedom. Students had put together two pinch pots to form their bodies/heads of the creatures. They were using throwing turn tables, rulers, ribbed tools, clay loop tools for subtracting, knives and wet clay for slipping and scoring.
After time to experiment and create the bodies, she called them over to her main clay station. They had an artistic conversation about clay. She asked them to share their experiences that were positive and/or negative. They talked about how clay is malleable and it can be frustrating or be formed into anything you desire. Then she gave a demo on how to create eyes. The teacher emphasized how giving the creature eyes will help them to create personality. They were also all given a handout with an array of diverse and unique eyes for inspiration and information. She showed them how to make eye sockets and bug eyes, but also encouraged them to use several materials to make eye lashes or pupils.
To end the class she reiterated clay safety and introduced clay clean up. They also played Simon Says game to clean up, which makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
I was impressed by the way the teacher introduced all of the processes and how she set up the environment of the room.
Once again, I had an incredible experience observing this Middle School art class. Walking into the room music is playing and students are speaking openly in their tables and exploring with materials and their projects. The project they were working on was creating creatures out of clay. On the tables there was an array of tools and slabs of clay. First the students sketched out their creatures and had the sketch their for reference, but the teacher explained to them that they are encouraged to experiment and change their ideas as they create because they have complete artistic freedom. Students had put together two pinch pots to form their bodies/heads of the creatures. They were using throwing turn tables, rulers, ribbed tools, clay loop tools for subtracting, knives and wet clay for slipping and scoring.
After time to experiment and create the bodies, she called them over to her main clay station. They had an artistic conversation about clay. She asked them to share their experiences that were positive and/or negative. They talked about how clay is malleable and it can be frustrating or be formed into anything you desire. Then she gave a demo on how to create eyes. The teacher emphasized how giving the creature eyes will help them to create personality. They were also all given a handout with an array of diverse and unique eyes for inspiration and information. She showed them how to make eye sockets and bug eyes, but also encouraged them to use several materials to make eye lashes or pupils.
To end the class she reiterated clay safety and introduced clay clean up. They also played Simon Says game to clean up, which makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
I was impressed by the way the teacher introduced all of the processes and how she set up the environment of the room.
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