1. Arts & Humanities Alex meckes
Welcome back to ksd!
Arts & Humanities
Alex meckes

2. A little about my education
I live in Lexington
I graduated from dhs
I went to an all women’s college and got my BA in Studio art with a minor in dance
I earned my master’s at University of the cumberlands in art education

3. A little about my arts background
I played the violin for 11 years
I have danced for 27 years
I choreograph musicals for dhs
I teach dance
I take aerial silks class
My favorite visual arts medium is acrylic paint

4. A little about my interests
I love to
kayak and be outside
travel! Favorite places in the world: Rome, Ireland, Los Angeles, Denver, Barcelona
Exercise! I take buti yoga, aerial yoga, aerial silks,
I lived in
Italy for 6 months studying Italian and art history
China for 1 month studying art history

5. A little about my kids I have 1 cat named corby 1 dog named sketch
1 foster dog Sissy

6. My motto for life MISTAKES are the best way to learn.
Sometimes we get caught up in what we think we are SUPPOSED to be. We lose sight of what’s important: our happiness. To be happy, you must BE YOURSELF.
To learn, you must WANT to.
To better yourself, you must have DESIRE.
To solve problems, you must search solutions.
MISTAKES are the best way to learn.
To do all of this, you must be POSITIVE.

7. Our goals in a&H class Learn about different cultures and history
Appreciate the arts: Art, dance, music, theatre
Build our skills in all 4 areas
Create
Discuss the arts using appropriate language
Enjoy each other!

8. What to expect Edmodo- every Monday Daily participation
Reading about the arts and culture
Creating art
Performing dance and theatre
Doing research and presenting
Working in groups
You will get dirty- bring an apron (optional)
You might feel silly- and that is okay! This is a safe environment! Be open.

11. One rule: Be an artist Act responsible
Respect yourself, others, and materials
Try your best
Imagination & Creativity…use it!
Stay focused
Take pride in your work
One rule: Be an artist

12. Help keep the art room clean
Art gets very messy
This is your room
Clean materials in sink
Put away materials
Wipe down area at the end of class
Don’t write on tables
Preserve paintbrushes
Last day of class is studio clean up
Which one looks better?

13. NO PHONE ZONE Your hands aren’t creating if they are on your phone
It’s so rude and unprofessional
You will receive an infraction, if using without permission
Music during independent work is fine- not while I am teaching

14. Oh, You’re late???
Infraction.

15. Bathroom Must use my pass
Must be at end of class or during independent work time

16. Be prepared for class Bring a pencil Bring your assignment book
Bring your folder
Stay with the schedule!

17. If you get done early You won’t get done early… but, if you do…
Choose something off the ‘clean studio’ list
edmodo
Free draw
Catch up on projects
Read your materials
Let others work without distractions

18. Check out materials
You are expected to be responsible and bring all materials back
Some materials are not permitted for check out
Replace any lost or damaged materials
If you lose or damage materials, you will not be permitted to check out anymore

19. If you are absent:
You are expected to do all your online assignments regularly- no excuses
Make-up work must be completed within 3 school days
All missing work will be a 0 until completed
It is YOUR responsibility to ask for make-up work

20. Tornados, earthquakes, fires, and intruders, Oh my!
What to do in case of an emergency?
Tornado- go to hallway
Earthquake- under the tables/desks
Fire- out the back door
Intruder- into the dark room

21. Remember…

22. I am so excited for this year!
Everything will be on my teacher website
me with questions at any time
Open studio- Wednesdays after school
I am here for you!

23. Questions?

24. Arts history memes

25. On a notecard, put down: Name birthday Favorite art medium or area
What emotion best describes you?
Three words that best describe your “style”
What is your biggest fault?
What is your best quality?
What do you want to learn in this class?
What would you like to improve on in art?
Why are you taking this class?