Teaching Quality Standards I
Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
Element A
Teachers provide instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and their district's organized plan of instruction​.
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The Artifact
Rational:
This artifact underscores the application of academic standards to foster an enriched learning experience for students, aligning with specific standards such as "Seeing oneself as a participant in visual art and design by experiencing, viewing, or making" and "Practicing critical and analytical skills by using academic language to discuss works of art and visual culture."
By integrating these standards into the lesson plan focused on Thumbnails and Rough Sketches, I ensured that students not only engaged in hands-on experiences but also developed a deeper understanding of their roles as active participants in the visual art and design process. Additionally, the lesson encouraged the cultivation of critical and analytical skills through the use of academic language when discussing both their own work and works of art in the broader visual culture. This approach not only met the specific standards set by the Colorado Department of Education but also provided a holistic learning environment that empowered students to articulate and analyze their artistic endeavors.
Element B
Presentation Slide The lesson that I created aligned with the expectations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education and into the organized plan of Drawing and Painting Thumbnail sketches often involve proportional representation of elements. The presentation can highlight how mathematical concepts such as scaling, proportions, and measurements are integral to creating accurate and aesthetically pleasing artwork. This connects the artistic process directly to mathematical principles. Rough drafts and thumbnails involve planning the spatial arrangement of elements. Emphasizing the geometric aspects of these sketches, such as the placement of objects or the use of symmetry, relates to mathematical concepts and encourages students to apply mathematical thinking in their artistic endeavors.
Thumbnail sketches and rough drafts are visual representations of ideas. The presentation can focus on developing students' visual literacy skills by teaching them how to interpret and communicate ideas through visual means. This connects to literacy in the broader sense, as students learn to "read" and understand visual information.
Teachers develop and implement lessons that connect to a variety of content areas/disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematics.
The Artifact:
Rational:
Element C
Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.
The Artifact: Double Exposure animals Slides Presentation & final piece
Rational:
As an art teacher, my on going experience and hands-on involvement in creating art has provided me with invaluable insights into the content and central concepts of the subject. Drawing from my own experiences, I can anticipate potential challenges that students might encounter. Moreover, my practical background enables me to deconstruct essential skills and convey step-by-step guidance in straightforward terms, facilitating students' understanding and helping them attain the desired outcomes.
