Emphasis placed on a deeper understanding of the nature and characteristics of a variety of art media and their appropriate use with specific populations. This workshop will offer Classroom teachers K-12 and Art specialists guidance to develop their technical and expressive skills through both sketching and written expression. Part of this studio course will be devoted to looking at famous artists sketches and writing samples, young peoples creative work in these areas, along with discussion and planning. Teachers will have opportunities to sketch and write motivated by direct observation, imagination, impression, memory, art reproductions and music. They will learn to design lessons that utilize the sketch journal for their students learning needs and interests in many different academic subject areas.
Collage is an excellent medium to present to all grade levels.
It has flexibility, and nurtures a child s natural desire to touch. Working in collage helps students to become aware of ways in which they can relate shapes, textures, patterns and colors on a flat surface. It can enhance themes used in the academic curriculum. Participants will learn to work in terms of different media, using imagination as well as solid design principles. Teachers will learn about design methods, materials, set ups and the endless variety of ways two dimensional media can be employed in their art and academic curricula.