Welcome to CLES's Art Department
The 07-08 school year is almost over and it was fantastic! The last day for art is June 11, 2008. Students will be taking home all of their artwork that has been on display around the school. I hope everyone has a great summer break! I will see you in July.
Art education at CLES presents an opportunity for students to develop higher levels of creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and self awareness. Art offers unique creative experiences that build appreciation for different individuals & cultures. Our Art Program integrates concepts, enduring understandings, skills, knowledge and creative activities. I will incorporate art history, art production, art criticism and aesthetics in all art projects this year.
Art education at CLES presents an opportunity for students to develop higher levels of creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and self awareness. Art offers unique creative experiences that build appreciation for different individuals & cultures. Our Art Program integrates concepts, enduring understandings, skills, knowledge and creative activities. I will incorporate art history, art production, art criticism and aesthetics in all art projects this year.
Coming Up in Art Class
“A Greek Philosopher once said, ‘The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but the inward significance.’ I believe instruction in the visual arts enriches our youngsters by opening their minds, broadening their horizons, and providing inspiration when, at times, words simply fail to adequately convey meaning.”
– Governor Tim Kaine
– Governor Tim Kaine
• Kindergarten- Students are creating funny faced flowers. They are practicing drawing facial features and expressions.
• First Grade- Students have started their ceramic unit. The concept is nature. Students are currently working on clay fish with texture emphasized and pattern.
• Second Grade- Students are studying the culture of the Pueblo Indians. They are learning about the artist Maria Martinez. They are creating cermaic pots and will be painting them with their own personal symbols.
• First Grade- Students have started their ceramic unit. The concept is nature. Students are currently working on clay fish with texture emphasized and pattern.
• Second Grade- Students are studying the culture of the Pueblo Indians. They are learning about the artist Maria Martinez. They are creating cermaic pots and will be painting them with their own personal symbols.
• Fourth Grade- Students are learning about the concept, "The World as I see it." Students have studied many different topics under this concept such as; figure drawing, landscapes and still life/painting. Now students are creating ceramic tiles of their favorite places.
• Fifth Grade- Fifth grade students are studying the concept of identity. Students are working on radial symmetry name designs.
Phone # (757) 648-2360| ext. 56681
Email: mfknight@vbschools.com
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Miss Knight
Art Teacher
