1. STUDIO ART DRAWING & PAINTING
Welcome HPHS Fine Arts
STUDIO ART
DRAWING & PAINTING

2. About Me 16 Years in District 113 – DHS and HPHS
M.F.A. Interdisciplinary Art/Illustration, M.A. Educational Leadership, B.S Art Education
Doctoral Candidate, PhD. Curriculum & Instruction 2017
Printmaking Shop – High Lonesome Print, Chicago
Vice President, Guild of Natural and Scientific Illustrators, Great Lakes Region
Chicago Printmakers Guild
National Art Education Association

3. Philosophy of Education
All students have the right to equal access to a rigorous, meaningful education
All students have the right to access the resources, materials, technology and participation necessary to be successful in class
Students learn differently and therefore different teaching methods should be applied in class to activate students’ various learning styles
The ANSWER is not always the goal – sometimes the PROCESS to get the answer is more valuable

4. Course Objectives:
Introductory through intermediate/advanced course in 2d Studio Art, focusing primarily on Drawing, Painting, Illustration, and Printmaking
Think Differently, problem solve
Use critical thinking processes for multiple solutions to a ‘problem’
Learn about medium, materials, techniques
Engage in discussions and critiques authentically
Understand and apply processes and techniques in creating original works of art
Learn about fields of study and careers in visual arts
Lean about Art History, and the social and cultural impact of Art in our world
Learn about the art of people and cultures around the world
Understand and explore the role of Artist as agent for social change
Make connections between art and history, politics, culture and our perception of beauty or entertainment
MAKE ART!

5. Course Objectives
Throughout the course students will have the opportunity to:
Creating a body of original work
Engaging in discussions and critiques
Creating a digital and/or traditional portfolio
Experiencing guest artists and speakers
Visiting galleries or museums
Using a variety of medium, materials and techniques

6. Required Materials Pencil Kit – range of pencils Micron Pen
Notebook/sketchbook
Paint brushes (optional)
Flash Drive(optional)

7. Standards-based Curriculum
Discipline Based Art Education:
Art Production
Art History
Aesthetics
Art Criticism
Critical Thinking in Creating Work
Generate and conceptualize ideas
Organize and develop ideas
Refine and complete artistic work
Critical Thinking in Responding to Art
Perceive and Analyze Artistic work
Interpret intent and meaning in works
Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
Evidence-based Discussions
Relate artistic ideas and works to historical, societal and cultural context
Connect – synthesize and relate knowledge and experience to make work
Language and Terminology
Resource: National Art Education Association:

8. Grading Mastery Includes short term and long term 2D project work
Progression and application of skills, building skills into new works
Technical use of medium and materials
Participation
Contributing to discussions & Critiques
Participating in Demos and technical exercises
Grading Breakdown:
90-100%=A
80-89%=B
70-79%=C
60-69%=D
Below 59%=F

9. Participation+Effort=Success
Being prepared
Shooting a LOT of photos
Participating in discussions
Listening attentively
Following classroom protocols
Treating others respectfully

10. Staying Informed Infinite Campus (IC)
Regular Updates – approximately every other week
Pataky Website
Google Drive Class Shared Folder
School web site

11. Getting Involved Volunteer as Field Trip Chaperones
Attend our Art Exhibits and Shows!
Student Gallery in HPHS
February Youth Art Month District Exhibit at HPAC
Conference Art Exhibit
Portfolio Days

12. QUESTIONS?

13. Contact Me!
Alexandrea Pataky
THANK YOU!!!