Our second unit theme in Art 1 was Environment: Space and Place. This was a hard theme for students to wrap their heads around. We discussed what types of environments there could be and I thought they "got it", but as they started their sketches, everything seemed to revolve around the obvious nature aspect of environments.
So, I created a pinboard of a variety of artworks with myriad environments for them to take a gander at. After the viewing, I think I saw many of them have that a-ha moment that an environment could be much more than just a landscape. Some took it in a completely different direction while others chose a subject and created an environment for it.
I am quite please with the growth they are showing. They are experimenting with materials and really reflecting on their work and the process.
So, I created a pinboard of a variety of artworks with myriad environments for them to take a gander at. After the viewing, I think I saw many of them have that a-ha moment that an environment could be much more than just a landscape. Some took it in a completely different direction while others chose a subject and created an environment for it.
I am quite please with the growth they are showing. They are experimenting with materials and really reflecting on their work and the process.
