The goal of this yearlong high school art class is to explore digital computer art. Students will experiment with Adobe programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and video editing software. We will focus on technical skill, preliminary planning, composition, and aesthetics. While most of our work will be done on computers, some drawing will still be expected during the planning process.
Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the Art Department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!
What’s New In Computer Art
- 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!!
- Lesson Plans - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch
Here are the LESSON PLANS. Updated weekly!
- 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!
- Introducing...a Choice-Based Classroom! - March 22, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch
I would like to introduce you to an art education approach that I am starting to integrating into my Computer Art Class for the rest of the school year. I’m VERY excited about this change and anticipate seeing AMAZING work come out of my students!
A Choice-Based Art Classroom, also known as TAB (Teaching Artistic Behavior), is an educational approach that offers a structured way of offering students more choice in their artistic medium and meaning. Students will have opportunities to create art based on their own interests and self-created motivations. It’s no longer about giving them my ideas and assisting in the recreation process…instead, students are coming up with artistic solutions to the problems that they create themselves! I’m very excited to show you the results of this change!
You can learn more about TAB here. Don’t forget to check out my lesson plans, which are updated weekly.
- Lesson Plans - February 16, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch
Hey…Ms. Pautsch is moving on up…in the technology world that is! From now on, all you have to do is click on this LINK to see the lesson plans. Hint, Hint, all the extra info you need is also available on this document, like:
- Past lesson plans
- Downloadable Power Points
- Downloadable Handouts.
Please contact me with ANY questions! Enjoy!
- Week of Feb 13-17 - February 9, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch
Last week before February Break! This week we wrap up our Roar Store poster project and take a breather before our next big adventure…video editing! It’s going to be a FUN project, which will start after break.
Computer ArtA/B Day Art Activities Today’s Goal A Monday Work Day Finish Poster Project B Tuesday 1. In-Process Critique, continued if needed.
2. Work DayMake progress B Wednesday Work Day Finish Poster Project A Thursday Movie Day: Helvetica Reflect on Typography and relax before next big project! B Friday Movie Day: Helvetica Reflect on Typography and relax before next big project! - Week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3 - February 2, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch
Thank you to Dennis and Diane, our guest artists from last week! We got to hear a lot of interesting stories and learn about the Native American culture. Thanks for showing us all your great beading work! This week we continue working on our Roar Store poster in InDesign.
Computer ArtA/B Day Art Activities Today’s Goal A Monday 1. Ms. P’s T/T: InDesign
2. Conceptualize ideas
3. Meeting with Ms. Pautsch
4. Work Time.Start Project B Tuesday Work Day Start on InDesign A Wednesday Work Day Make Progress A Thursday Work Day Make Progress-Nearing completion B Friday Work Day Make Progress- Nearing completion
