In this class, middle school students will begin to build a strong base-knowledge of art and the creative process by participating in an in-depth exploration of the elements of art and principles of design. Projects are highly structured but still allow room for students to express and expand their creative self. Each project focuses on the technical aspect of the materials, the creative process, builds an artistic vocabulary, and ties in an art history reference. Materials used in this class will include pencil, ink, marker, paint, paper mache, and many more. Students will experience a wide variety of different genres of art as they develop a portfolio of creative tools to carry with them into future art classes.
Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the art department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals:
- Develop Creative Problem Solvers: Through out this course we will study the creative method and use it as a problem-solving tool to guide us through the challenges we face as developing artists.
- Exploring the Emotive Quality of Art: Aiming to develop students’ creative self, art can serve each student’s unique needs in social skill development. This equips them with life skills in organization, visual literacy, accountability, time management, and self-reflection that will follow them as they transition into the community.
- Building Independence in Artistic Processes: This involves creating a balance between encouraging students’ high interest areas while learning new art techniques and skills. This class is a safe place for students to express their unique ideas and sense of humor!
Art Elements and Principals Syllabus
What’s New In Art Elements and Principals
- Art Sale 2012! - May 8, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch
Welcome to our LGA Art Store!
Where all things creative come from the Art Students of LGA! All proceeds benefit our growing and evolving Art Department. Please check out the goodies by clicking on this link.
If you’re interested in purchasing something, please contact Meta Pautsch, mpautsch@lgamn.org, or Jessica Kitzman, jkitzman@lgamn.org, to place your order.
Thanks for stopping by!!
- 3rd Annual LGA Arts Showcase - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch
The 3rd Annual Arts Showcase was another smashing success!!! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support for the Arts! We have items from the Art Sale still available for purchase. Please contact Ms. Pautsch or Ms. Kitzman if you are interested!
- New Lesson Plan Format - February 5, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman
Hello everyone!
So, Ms. Bachman has been helping me become more tech savvy, and I have created a new format for my lesson plans. From now on I will update a google doc with all lesson plans, links to presentations, worksheets, etc. Hopefully this makes things easier for you- technology rocks! Please let me know if you have any feedback- I want this to be easy and accessible!
Have a great week!
Ms. Kitzman
Middle School Art Lesson Plans
Introduction to High School Art Lesson Plans
2D High School Art Lesson Plans
- Lesson Plans: January 9th-13th - January 6, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman
Middle School Art
Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity Monday Finish gesso, start mixing base colors Ms. Kitzman gone on pride field trip
TBA Review color wheel Alebrijes Tuesday Finish paper mache N/A N/A Alebrijes Wednesday Finish painting base colors, start with accents N/A Painting techniques review Alebrijes Thursday Painting day Review painting techniques Review Alebrijes Friday Start gesso, start painting N/A Painting techniques Alebrijes - Lesson Plans: December 12th-16th - December 11, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman
Middle School Art
Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity Monday Start paper mache process Oaxaca Folk Art Demo paper mache Alebrijes Tuesday Plan out Alebrijes Oaxaca Folk Art Form Notes, & Alebrijes thumbnails & Planning construction of armatures Build armature of Alebrijes Wednesday Build Alebrijes N/A Basics of construction Build armature of Alebrijes Thursday Finish paper mache N/A Review paper mache Alebrijes 5Friday Start paper mache process N/A Demo paper mache Alebrijes - Lesson Plans: December 5th-December 9th - December 5, 2011 - Ms. KitzmanMiddle School Art
Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity Monday Choose an idea/ Start building armatures Dan Reeder: paper mache master Review form/help narrow down ideas Paper Mache Alebrijes Tuesday Learn about form & paper sculpture Jen Stark “What can paper do?” Presentation Notes on form Wednesday Start building armatures Jen Stark Tips on building Paper Mache Alebrijes Thursday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story” 5Friday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story” - Lesson Plans: November 28th - December 2nd - November 27, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman
Middle School Art
Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity Monday Experiment with form & do form notes Sketchbook time & Jen Stark
Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers Tuesday Finish chessboard project Sketchbook time Review steps to finish project Design your own chessboard Wednesday Experiment with form & do form notes Jen Stark Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers Thursday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture? Friday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture?
