Reflection #3

WHAT?: This week in class we learned about the principles of art. I think that each every principle is so important, and then when they are all used together it provides so much unity in an artwork. I think it is very important to know the difference between each principle and be able to identify them in artwork. When you know how to indentify each principle then it is very easy to add it in to your own artwork. Also, this week we had each group present their illustrators. I loved these presentations, and I loved being able to reinact thier artwork! It was really fun! I believe that it is so important to show young children illustrators because not only are they learning background of the illustrator/book, but they are also getting ideas on how to create their artwork. By seeing multiple ideas of artwork the children can use these, in their own creative way, to complete their artwork.

SO WHAT?: For me as a teacher it is so important that I have multiple ideas for artwork. For my class it would not be fun if I was doing the same art project EVERYDAY! By learning more and researching illustrators it gives me many ideas on how to integrate art into my classroom, because many of these artworks could be used for more than just art in the classroom. Just even in the hour we had to listen to the presentations and reinact their artwork I learned sooo much and so many different ideas to use. I know that as a teacher it is very important for me to research illustrators all the time, use some of their art ideas, and integrate them in my classroom.

NOW WHAT?: Art I feel in slowly being weeded out of classrooms. Like I said in my previous blogs I really do not remember doing much artwork in any of my classrooms, except for holiday decorations. I just think it is so important, for me as a teacher, to keep MANY ideas in my classroom on how to integrate art into my classroom. Not only is it fun, but it helps the children to stay creative. Also, it will help them feel more comfortable with art so when they get into high school or college, and they have to take an art class they are not NERVOUS like I was! I think when I am a teacher if I use art in my classroom it is going to keep my classroom a lot more fun and interesting, not only for me but for my students!