3A: What makes me feel..
1. Guilty-failing to make others happy, possessions, sleep.
2. Worthy- family, friends, grades, effort, work, acceptance from others.
3. Laugh-family, friends, tickling, people
4. Embarrasses-failing, depending on others, not being able to make decisions, letting others down.
5. Infuriates- being lied to, people chewing with their mouth open, meanness.
6. Thrills- working through problems, watching my nephews/nieces grow up; spending time with people I love, learning new things.
7. Comforts- family, friends, hugs, my cat
8. Sad- being away from people I care about.
3B: Words that describe me:
playful, joyful, truthful, courageous, constant, daring, opinionated, realist, bold, outspoken, ambitious, polite, controlling, determined, exceptional, anxious, confident, energetic.
3C: Self-Identification Transpersonal
Family- daughter, sister, grand-daughter
Gender- Female
Education- student
Sexual orientation- straight
Race- white
neighborhood- country, farm
nationhood- American
preferred leisure activity- sleeping
state of health- good to go
diet- whatever I can find in my house
preferred web sites- google
age- 22
marital status- single
taste in music- a little bit of everything. I dabble.
Taste in art- all of the above.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
From high school to college
My identity as a student has not changed much in the past few years. I suppose I've learned more about the world and the people in it, but I am still largely the the same student as I was in high school. Although I have not changed much as a student, my artwork has changed. I did a lot of drawings in high school because I was semi decent at it. I also went to a small school, so I did not have some of the advantages, such as equipment, as larger schools might have had. I did not experiment or try new techniques with my art. When I became a college student, that all changed. I was given assignments that allowed me to work with material I had never worked with before. I became aware that art is everywhere and is a part of everything I do. I stopped drawing from pictures taken with a camera and started working in the moment. I worked with new mediums, experimented with materials, and learned new techniques. All of this advanced my knowledge and enabled me to create art work that was more meaningful to me.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Eve Andree Laramee
a. Eve Andree mixed fictional and non-fictional history into her art pieces. This enables the art to become a little more interesting and intriguing. It enhances the viewers’ perceptions and allows room for questions. In a way, it can be seen as a test of knowledge and contemplation for the viewer(s). Complicating experience, in this case, can make the art work more intriguing to the viewer. Since when is it unacceptable to make the audience question the content?
b. I believe that these artists want to push individuals into believing something that is not fully the truth, in order to test their gullibility. Many people are too quick to accept what they are told or what they see before they really analyze and think it through. These artists seem to test this idea.
a. Eve Andree mixed fictional and non-fictional history into her art pieces. This enables the art to become a little more interesting and intriguing. It enhances the viewers’ perceptions and allows room for questions. In a way, it can be seen as a test of knowledge and contemplation for the viewer(s). Complicating experience, in this case, can make the art work more intriguing to the viewer. Since when is it unacceptable to make the audience question the content?
b. I believe that these artists want to push individuals into believing something that is not fully the truth, in order to test their gullibility. Many people are too quick to accept what they are told or what they see before they really analyze and think it through. These artists seem to test this idea.
#3
How do you think your practices, as an artist will help you in the classroom?
First off, experience and knowledge of materials will always help a teacher in the classroom. The more one knows about materials and experiments with different materials, the more they can bring into the classroom to teach students. Also, bringing in examples of your work allows students to understand that you are an artist as well as a teacher. It gives a teacher more personality and in a way invites students in to something that many individuals believe is personal. For most, our artwork is personal, so by sharing your work with students, you are opening yourself up a little to them. This can help form connections with students in a classroom setting.
What skills do artists develop that also lend them to the art of teaching?
Experience, culture, and the ability to look at art in many different ways are among the skills that artists develop. The more an artist works with materials, subject matter, and other artists, the more they will learn. Age has a lot to do with it, as it ties into wisdom and experience. Also the more one is around to experience life, the more opportunity they would have to experience culture and in turn help others with the skills they’ve learned. Appreciating art is also a skill that comes with being exposed to many different forms and aspects of art. I know that I appreciate art much more now than I did five years ago. This is due to my experience in college, viewing art around the world, and developing openness and understanding to many different forms of art. For myself in the classroom, I will share my art and my experiences with my students to aid in their art skills. If I come across something interesting or new, I will be sure to share my new findings with my students.
How will you continue to make art while you teach?
This seems to be a difficult thing for many teachers to accomplish. I believe that the continuation of making art is important and is needed in order to advance students with current knowledge in the art world. Working along with students on projects in one form of making art, but it would only be possible in high school classes where students would be working on their projects and needed little assistance. My high school art teacher used to work on some of his work, as long as he was not needed to help us. For me, making my own artwork is very calming and I like to work on projects at night. It’s like reading a book; it’s something to work with on a regular basis to keep myself motivated. This is not only important to me personally, but it is important that I practice what I preach.
How do you characterize the relationship between teaching and making art?
There are two different forms, but can become the same. There are individuals whom are teachers and there are individuals whom are artists, and then there are individuals whom are both. Speaking for myself, I get very excited with the idea of sharing what I know with others in order to help them develop their art skills. There is a form of sharing information with others in both teaching and making art.
First off, experience and knowledge of materials will always help a teacher in the classroom. The more one knows about materials and experiments with different materials, the more they can bring into the classroom to teach students. Also, bringing in examples of your work allows students to understand that you are an artist as well as a teacher. It gives a teacher more personality and in a way invites students in to something that many individuals believe is personal. For most, our artwork is personal, so by sharing your work with students, you are opening yourself up a little to them. This can help form connections with students in a classroom setting.
What skills do artists develop that also lend them to the art of teaching?
Experience, culture, and the ability to look at art in many different ways are among the skills that artists develop. The more an artist works with materials, subject matter, and other artists, the more they will learn. Age has a lot to do with it, as it ties into wisdom and experience. Also the more one is around to experience life, the more opportunity they would have to experience culture and in turn help others with the skills they’ve learned. Appreciating art is also a skill that comes with being exposed to many different forms and aspects of art. I know that I appreciate art much more now than I did five years ago. This is due to my experience in college, viewing art around the world, and developing openness and understanding to many different forms of art. For myself in the classroom, I will share my art and my experiences with my students to aid in their art skills. If I come across something interesting or new, I will be sure to share my new findings with my students.
How will you continue to make art while you teach?
This seems to be a difficult thing for many teachers to accomplish. I believe that the continuation of making art is important and is needed in order to advance students with current knowledge in the art world. Working along with students on projects in one form of making art, but it would only be possible in high school classes where students would be working on their projects and needed little assistance. My high school art teacher used to work on some of his work, as long as he was not needed to help us. For me, making my own artwork is very calming and I like to work on projects at night. It’s like reading a book; it’s something to work with on a regular basis to keep myself motivated. This is not only important to me personally, but it is important that I practice what I preach.
How do you characterize the relationship between teaching and making art?
There are two different forms, but can become the same. There are individuals whom are teachers and there are individuals whom are artists, and then there are individuals whom are both. Speaking for myself, I get very excited with the idea of sharing what I know with others in order to help them develop their art skills. There is a form of sharing information with others in both teaching and making art.
Post #2
A quality art curriculum includes incorporating many aspects of art, including current events and current surroundings of student’s daily lives. I really related to the discussion in chaper 9 about making curriculum as enriched as possible for students. If your class was the last art class a student would have, what would you want the students to take away with them in the end? This to me is a wonderful question, because it allows a teacher to really take a look at his/her curriculum and decide if the ideas and lessons will create a life- long connection between a child and art. I believe that it is important to live everyday to the fullest, and this is putting it into play in a classroom setup.
Also, dealing with things that are current in students’ lives is important. This provides a better base for understanding and knowledge. When I was in school, I always understood things more and was happy to learn about things I was interested in.
Exploring the latest thinking in art is also important in one’s curriculum. If we strictly focus on the past and past artists, we will not have a good understanding of current art. There is always development in the world, especially within the art community. The more one explores the latest thinking, the more opportunity they will have to make meaningful art to oneself.
On the other hand, I believe that an art curriculum should not solely focus on the latest thinking or current events. There are many aspects of art in our history that are important for student’s background knowledge. The knowledge is needed to develop a well rounded understanding and appreciation of art. All in all, a well rounded curriculum, incorporating current and past events and art is needed in order to establish a quality art curriculum.
Also, dealing with things that are current in students’ lives is important. This provides a better base for understanding and knowledge. When I was in school, I always understood things more and was happy to learn about things I was interested in.
Exploring the latest thinking in art is also important in one’s curriculum. If we strictly focus on the past and past artists, we will not have a good understanding of current art. There is always development in the world, especially within the art community. The more one explores the latest thinking, the more opportunity they will have to make meaningful art to oneself.
On the other hand, I believe that an art curriculum should not solely focus on the latest thinking or current events. There are many aspects of art in our history that are important for student’s background knowledge. The knowledge is needed to develop a well rounded understanding and appreciation of art. All in all, a well rounded curriculum, incorporating current and past events and art is needed in order to establish a quality art curriculum.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
I didn't take many art classes in high school, but I did a lot of art work on my own. I was fortunate enough to participate in many activities in my school. I enjoyed many activities and never had a designated title or category for myself. In the few art classes that I did take, I had a lot of freedom. Our teacher set out requirements for each project, but it was up to us to come up with projects and execute them using the requirements. I feel this is a very usable approach to teaching, in many high school art classes. In my experience, advanced drawing was one of the classes that I learned the most from. I was given requirements, but in all actuality, I had a lot of freedom. This form of teaching worked for me because I was self-motivated and wanted to push myself in my drawing abilities. This could become difficult for students that lack self-motivation or decide to take an art class because they believe it will be an easy A. In the event that a student lacks ambition, more effort from the teacher would be needed to help students. On the other hand, there are also classes that need more direction, whether it be in the development of understanding tools, medium, or gaining an understanding of art. Beginning classes, such as pottery are among the types of classes where the directions given to students by the teacher need to be strong.
A challenge that comes to mind is students taking an art class for the wrong reasons, such as to have an 'easy' class. I have been in classrooms where this is an issue. The students do not understand that art is and can be difficult. Making sure that all students are getting the help and direction they need is also a fear. In elementary and even some middle school lessons, students tends to be working with similar materials and working towards the same idea. In high school, many students will be working with different materials and working in different directions. I hope to meet each student's needs and ensure that they are learning to work with a variety of materials, tools, and mediums. I also recognize that because they are high school students, they will be more able to solve issues in art on their own, with a little guidance from me, and talking with their peers. I hope to learn how to manage my classroom in a way that pushes productivity, experimentation, creativity, little fear of risk in artwork, and fun. I am most excited about figuring out how this balance will happen. I have heard that it takes about 1-2 years to become fully adapted to your classroom, students, school, etc. I like to solve problems and I don't stop until I am satisfied and the issues have been taken care of. In all honesty, it just means that I will constantly be thinking about and trying new things to meet my classroom management goals.
A challenge that comes to mind is students taking an art class for the wrong reasons, such as to have an 'easy' class. I have been in classrooms where this is an issue. The students do not understand that art is and can be difficult. Making sure that all students are getting the help and direction they need is also a fear. In elementary and even some middle school lessons, students tends to be working with similar materials and working towards the same idea. In high school, many students will be working with different materials and working in different directions. I hope to meet each student's needs and ensure that they are learning to work with a variety of materials, tools, and mediums. I also recognize that because they are high school students, they will be more able to solve issues in art on their own, with a little guidance from me, and talking with their peers. I hope to learn how to manage my classroom in a way that pushes productivity, experimentation, creativity, little fear of risk in artwork, and fun. I am most excited about figuring out how this balance will happen. I have heard that it takes about 1-2 years to become fully adapted to your classroom, students, school, etc. I like to solve problems and I don't stop until I am satisfied and the issues have been taken care of. In all honesty, it just means that I will constantly be thinking about and trying new things to meet my classroom management goals.
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