Both meetings have been discussing current projects (value scales and still life drawings... which we decided to do) and the progress between our two classes... comparing results, discussing how to improve success, etc. We also discussed the logistics to have students begin their self portrait projects this week. Because this is a new project for Art I (at least the way the students will be doing it), we needed to brainstormed the steps to create it and the concerns associated with the project.
Yesterday's (Nov 17) meeting primarily focused on space issues in Sean's room. Basically, he has no room and he is now about to start painting with one of his classes (20-something students). So we discussed easels (building them), storage space, and other issues surrounding up and coming classes.
One conclusion that we have settled on is that we can not have a sculpture class in Sean's room... there is no space for it. So this will be a big issue in the next few weeks of how we are going to approach this concern. In the end, we believe that the sculpture class will be in the other art room which has it's obvious problems (i.e.- computers, no kiln).
more to come next week....
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This is interesting---space issues, something I struggle with all the time(storing a grade level worth of clay for instance, about 250 pieces). Are you going to do clay work in the same room as the computers? I thought you needed a vent? Or, is the sculpture class something different than clay, because it definitely could be! Also, at one time, didn't J.S. have a third room he taught art in, what happened to that room? Here's a thought--rotating the painting project so only half or third of the students are painting... & I'm glad you went for still life after all, it can be a great learning experience.
Clay in the computer art room….Yes, I am seriously thinking about it. However, Andrew (Sams) just about hit the roof when I shared my plans with him. He is definitely against the idea. I still have 4 weeks to figure it out, but I see no other way. With careful planning and a few display boards to divide the room from clay work and the computers, it might work. However, I know I have to still get Mr. Ciccantelli blessing… and I got a feeling he won’t see dilemma we are in up here at the high school.
And yes, the sculpture class is primarily clay and potter’s wheel work… at least it is this year
And no… there is not another room. There was a time I taught computer art in a computer lab… which was fine… I actually liked it. Teaching this class does not have to be in an art class, just one with computers.
Sean’s plans could be adjusted with his painting program, but either way… there is no room in his class room. He has too many classes that are engaged in too many directions of art. A clay class would not be advisable… and it is just not “smart” education.
Well, here's what I do when I do clay with computers in the same room---I cover all the computers with drop cloths, then shake them out outdoors after we are done for the day! It is pretty amazing how much airborne clay dust there is, so I doubt dividers will help as much as you might hope. Also, open the windows! I personally know of professional clay artists who have given themselves asthma because of inadequate ventilation...Your students with asthma may also consider dust masks---in all seriousness, clay dust is a HUGE issue, if you are working in a room not designed for it.
Sounds like a problem wish I had something helpful to add.
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