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Welcome to Art in the Classroom 2011/2012

Welcome to Art in the Classroom 2011/2012. Program Objective Educate the students at Otter Lake about the basic art concepts of line, shape, texture and color. Bring these concepts to life through: Class discussion about past and present artists who emphasize these concepts in their work

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Welcome to Art in the Classroom 2011/2012

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  1. Welcome to Art in the Classroom 2011/2012 • Program Objective • Educate the students at Otter Lake about the basic art concepts of line, shape, texture and color. • Bring these concepts to life through: • Class discussion about past and present artists who emphasize these concepts in their work • Creative projects that demonstrate these concepts, yet allow for individual, student expression

  2. The Program • Annual Budget of $2,000 – approx. $3.40/student • Volunteer driven • Team for 2012: • Katrina Hase • Aimee Kueppers • Janet McManamon • Barb Pletsch • Sarah Solberg • Shannon Tjernlund • Team is tasked with research & design of new projects and will serve as grade-level contacts

  3. Organization Grade Level Contacts Classroom Coordinators Classroom Volunteers

  4. New for 2011 / 2012 Grade Level Contacts Are: • Barb – Kindergarten and 2nd Grade • Janet - 1st and 5th Grade • Shannon – 3rd Grade • Katrina – 4th Grade • Sarah and Aimee - Clay * Project Research & Planning / Supply Order * Room / Project Set Up & Tear Down * Sample creation * Contact for questions, concerns for specific grades Grade Level Contacts

  5. Organization • Classroom Coordinators: • Schedule art classes for the year based on your teacher’s availability • Review Lesson Plan online and samples in the Art Room • Room set-up • Lead project discussion and assist students • Primary contact for Grade Level Contacts • Clean-up • Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month

  6. Organization • Classroom Volunteers: • Assist Coordinator with room set-up • Review Lesson Plan online and samples in the Art Room • Assist students with projects • Assist with room clean-up • Cover for Coordinator if not available Time Commitment: 2 hrs/month

  7. Art in the Classroom Website! • www.OtterLakeArtInTheClassroom.wordpress.com • Organized by grade level • High level project descriptions, helpful hints and special instructions, recommended books to support the lesson, etc. • Lesson plans • Concept information • Artist information/bios • Examples of art exhibiting concept taught that month

  8. AITC Website – Home Page

  9. AITC Website – Grade Level Page

  10. AITC Website – Lesson Page

  11. Coordinators: How to Set Up a Class • Master Calendar - on the wall, online in the future • Contact your child’s teacher to determine a date and time for class each month (e.g., second Tuesday @ 10:00) • Document this on Master Calendar, allowing for set-up and clean-up time. Note location of class. • Class may be held in the Art Room or Classroom depending on project and availability of Art Room

  12. The Lessons • Lesson plans and supporting documents will be posted on the AITC website • Volunteer Cupboard: • Combination to lock found in kiln room, next to light switch • Hard copies of lessons and supporting documents found in file folders, organized by teacher • All project materials in Volunteer Cupboard unless otherwise noted • Project samples • Please leave Volunteer Cupboard as you find it, put materials away, etc. • If you find that supplies are running low, please get in touch with your Grade Level Contact

  13. Teaching a Lesson • Have FUN! • Read your materials prior to class • Docs posted on website now – hard copies of lessons will be available on or about the 1st of each month • Discuss: • Concept – use supporting information provided • Be Creative!! Use props – e.g., books, posters, wipe board, art from home, music, etc. • Your Challenge: Be mindful of discussion time vs. project time

  14. Clay • Each grade will have the opportunity to create a clay project • Schedule is already determined, note project calendar – 1st Grade’s project occurs in October • When scheduling your clay project, two dates are required: • Date to create • Date to glaze

  15. Clay Process Overview Fire Projects Project Creation Projects Cool (one day) 7-10 Day Dry Time Glaze Projects Fire Projects Distribute Projects to Students

  16. The Kiln • DON’T BE INTIMIDATED! • Training will be provided • Schedule a 20-minute training session for your grade with Sarah Solberg or Aimee Kueppers PRIOR to your first firing • Training must be taken for everyone using the kiln

  17. Miscellaneous • Communication: • Is key to our success • Coordinators, please get in touch with your Grade Level Contact if there are any questions or comments regarding a project • Always looking for new project ideas or comments on how we can improve

  18. Contact Page

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