January 11, 2011
The council discussed the potential use of Art terms and concepts in second and third grade Language Arts/Math Curriculum. The council also looked at specific media that could be used in lessons taught at those grade levels. The council will be meeting again on April 12th at Davenport at 3:30 pm. Teachers from Kingston will again be asked to attend to help with curriculum ideas.
October 19, 2010
The committee discussed ideas that could be used in developing a grade 2-3 art curriculum. The use of various media including collage, clay, and painting were considered. Projects should be considered for both group and individual completion. Ideas for the curriculum included:
· Using art vocabulary
· Focusing on eye-hand coordination
· Understanding perspective and depth of space
· Using measuring activities including reading a ruler
· Looking at compound shapes, shapes within shapes, inside/outside shapes
· Positive and negative images
· Conservative use of materials
· Holding and cutting art materials
· Have exposure to “new” art materials
The committee will explore these issues in its next meeting. Additional grade level teachers will be invited to attend that meeting.
The next meeting of the Art Council will be on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 3:30 pm at Davenport Elementary.