the smART studio @ DeWitt: September 2012

Welcome

The smART studio at DeWitt Middle School emphasizes three main tenets; creating and learning through design process thinking (studio habits of mind), thoughtful verbal and written reflection on Visual Language and it's conversation with the self and humanity, and connections between each other and the world outside our school environment.

So, find your interest and feed the curiosity! Investigate, explore, sketch, create, review, revise, inspire, be inspired and create again. The cycle of learning—the cycle of design—is more than a privilege, it's the pathway to understanding. Through the Arts we cultivate self-directed, self-motivated habits of mind that lead us through a life-long pursuit of learning and participating in society.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Bring Your Family to School Night!

WELCOME new 6th grade parents and returning 7th and 8th grade families!! Check in with the art room blog now and then to see updates on students projects and some cool videos and links!!

Have an AWESOME year!!

Best,

Mrs. VanderMaas

Value, Contrast & Shading techniques....

Check out how this artist uses charcoal to create a high contrast (highlights and shadows) while shading to create the illusion of 3D!!

Friday, September 7, 2012

8th Grade Syllabus!

WELCOME BACK 8th graders!!

As 8th graders you now have ART every other day for an entire semester!

Remember to bring in your sketchbook and 1" binder NEXT class.

Below is the syllabus for reference. Your fist assignment is due NEXT CLASS (the book!).

Good Luck!

Mrs. VanderMaas