Welcome to VISUAL ART class
About Mrs. Skalak I grew up in Orono, Maine I graduated from The Colorado College Teaching degree from UW Masters in Education from Lesley University
About Mrs. Skalak 7th & 8th grade Humanities at Maywood MS for 4 years 7th grade Humanities at Pine Lake MS for 5 years I took 6 years off to have two terrific daughters! World Studies at PCFC for 3 years 6th year at PCMS: 6th grade Humanities, 6-8 Art and Drama
Classroom Procedures Classroom Rules 1) Show respect 2) Make good decisions 3) Solve problems Self critique and Class critique
Classroom Procedures Sketchbooks Created their own sketchbooks Work time in class on short sketching assignments Portfolio Keep work in a folder Review at the end of the semester/reflection
Curriculum 7 Elements of Art 7 Elements of Design Line, Shape, Color, Space, Value, Form, Texture 7 Elements of Design Balance, Rhythm, Unity, Contrast, Movement, Pattern, Emphasis
Examples of Projects Geometric Shape Collage Organic Shape Design Shape, Line, Balance, Focal Point Organic Shape Design Shape, Balance, Rhythm, Unity 4 Part Composition Color Wheel: Primary, Secondary, Warm/Cool, Monochromatic
My Website www.inetteacher.com PCMS website – Teacher Connections Calendar What we did in class each day Due dates Handouts Links to interesting websites