Visual Arts Instruction
Through my guidance and leadership, students can recognize themselves as creative individuals and capable artists, and understand how visual arts have a place in culture and society.
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My method of instruction allows students to develop their artistic skills through a challenging and engaging art curriculum, while encouraging them to embrace the art process and uncover the value within mistakes. I strive to provide students with opportunities to develop their creative-thinking and problem-solving skills as they explore a variety of media and techniques and apply them to their own unique works of art.
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Tree Shadow
3rd Grade Student
Watercolor and oil pastels
Assessments Methods
Students have a natural desire and ability to create and visually express themselves, their ideas, and their curiosities. Because of this, each student receives instruction and support that best benefits his or her needs. Student achievement is based on the individual progress of a student and their ability to work through challenges towards the completion of their own artwork. Below you will find some of the assessments that I use in the classroom.
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Peer Feedback
Students receive peer feedback through presenting their artwork, participating in small group and whole class critiques, and through their own discussions during the art making process. Giving and receiving verbal feedback allows students to practice thinking and speaking about art while using art terms. This also helps students to view their own art and ideas from other perspectives and make connections to other academic disciplines and daily life.
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Faculty Feedback
Classes that submit artwork in juried show or contest will begin with a series of concept sketches and then continue with one or two final ideas. Before the completion of their designs, faculty receives the two images and provides feedback for the student to consider. Through that feedback students will then continue with one final design to develop into a final product.
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Checklists and Rubrics​
While being able to follow a verbal set of instructions is an essential skill, some students work best with and prefer visible checklists. This allows students to not miss a step, manage their time, and work methodically.
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Self Assessments​
Self assessments come in many forms and are useful in both determining the knowledge and skills gained from the art process, and providing the opportunity for students to reflect upon their own work and thought process.