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VISUAL ARTS


Instructor: Dr. Suzanne Stiegelbauer
Office: 10-168 (252 Bloor St. W.)
(416) 923-6641 X3468
sstiegelbauer@oise.utoronto.ca

OVERVIEW

"Every child is an artist...the problem is how to remain one."

Picasso

This section of Couse 1420/1450 is designed to provide you with some fundamental strategies and approaches for teaching Visual Arts in a primary, junior or intermediate elementary setting. Through a series of "hands-on" art making and art appreciation sessions, you will become more competent and confident in:

You will also become familiar with the new Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum policy document for "The Arts", essential visual arts concepts and design theory, and methods for integrating visual arts with other disciplines.

All of the ideas presented in these sessions are classroom tested and "kid-approved"! Your personal experience or background in visual arts doesn’t much matter. This course will focus on experimentation, exploration, creative and critical thinking, and having fun through personal expression. The only prerequisites you need are a willingness to participate, a degree of imagination, and a pair of responsive eyes.

The curriculum assignment is designed to give you practice in creating classroom resources and planning for integration. In-class studio sessions will offer experiences in manipulating media and demonstrating skills that your students are being asked to learn. Ultimately, the concept of "teacher-as-learner" will be continually emphasized, encouraged and supported.

 

EXPECTATIONS

By the conclusion of the art sessions you will be able to:

 

PERFORMANCE TASK AND KEY EVALUATIONS

A. DESIGN AROUND US

Display Boards Based on an Art Element or Design Principle

Choose one of the art elements (line, colour, shape, space, value, texture) or principles (emphasis, contrast, balance, rhythm, movement, proportion, unity) as your focus or theme and create an instructional resource that could be used in your classroom to support constructivist learning and experiential inquiry. (See Chapter 5 in your textbook). You will also append an outline of suggested strategies for integrating this art element or design principle with other subject disciplines in the curriculum. This task must be grade specific and address Ministry of Education specific expectations.

DUE DATE: 4TH WEEK.
EVALUATION FORMAT: ratings scale
PERCENTAGE: 60%

 

B.ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION AND PROFESSIONALISM

Full attendance is imperative as we have such a limited amount of time together. Absence due to illness will necessitate that you catch up on missed work, including studio experiences. Classes will begin on time and will run for the duration. Your active participation is an essential requirement for this class. You will be expected to demonstrate involvement; concentration; time management; sensitivity to feedback; enthusiasm, empathy and consideration for colleagues; respect for the shared workspace & equipment; open-mindedness; and a sense of humour. All of these aspects contribute to teacher professionalism.

DUE DATE: weekly.
EVALUATION FORMAT: attendance record & observations & checklist
PERCENTAGE: 40%

TEXTBOOK

ART IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM: An Integrated Approach to Teaching Art in Canadian Elementary and Middle Schools,
by Irene Russell Naested. Harcourt Brace, 1998.
(Available at Bob Miller Books, 180 Bloor St. W., downstairs, for $29.95)

 

OTHER THOUGHTS

OISE/UT Art Department:

Bob Phillips
Suzanne Stiegelbauer
Tony Caputo
Margie Buttignol

All classes held in Rm. 134 or Rm. 133 at 371 Bloor St. West.
(corner of Bloor and Spadina)

Thanks to Bob Phillips for his coordination of resources, materials & ideas

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