Kindergarten
Kindergarteners read an ocean alphabet book in art class to tie in to their oceans unit in kindergarten; then, we painted "Alphabet Fish." Students drew fish in a guided drawing lesson before adding letters of the alphabet all over their fish. Then, students painted in the crevices of the letters using a variety of bright colors! One student, whose name begins with "B," cleverly created her fish scales with a large letter "B." How creative!
First Grade
Having completed their watercolor backgrounds, first graders spent the second period of their "Rainbow Fish" art unit by making the fish themselves. This activity involved tracing and cutting a large fish big enough for the tissue circles. Students glued the colorful tissue paper "scales" before adding googly eyes, sequins and -- the best part -- glue and glitter for these bright and beautiful fish! On Tuesday, students will finish painting the fish fins and the backgrounds, and finally, putting it all together.
Second Grade
Second graders learned that art comes in all shapes and sizes this week. We looked at examples of large-scale public art, such as the Claes Oldenburg sculpture in Minneapolis and the large Picasso in our own town. Students then created Model Magic sculptures and drew a sculpture garden for their environment. From snails to turtles to a soldier from the Revolutionary War (recognizable by his distinctive hat), students exercised their creativity and imagination!
Third Grade
Students in Mrs. Selimos and Mrs. Viancourt's third grade class completed their Jackson Pollock-style large scale work of abstract expressionism this week! The weather was not cooperative, but students made do working in the classroom with washable paint.
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade had a shortened period for Spring Show rehearsals this week, but they did not let that slow them down! Students in Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Raden's class got down to business immediately in their scale drawings of works of the Masters. Later, they will make them "interactive," so that viewers can participate in the image!
Fifth Grade
Having ended our animation unit, students in fifth grade applied their knowledge of Art Deco architecture, gleaned in part from our boat tour earlier this month, in the creation of their very own Art Deco towers! Remembering what they learned about windows reaching toward the sky in the spirit of the Roaring 20's, blimp pads and gold details, students personalized towers that will later be cut and pasted onto watercolor backgrounds for an astounding effect.
Sixth Grade
Previously, sixth graders planned their sign language self portraits; this week, they began the execution of the backgrounds! Students employed a variety of techniques: splatter painting, wet-on-wet watercolor wash, drip painting, and crayon/watercolor resist (see the basketball below for an example of watercolor resist with white crayon). We are so excited to finalize our projects with sign language hand drawings to represent ourselves!
Seventh Grade
Last week, seventh graders had an introduction to surrealism. This week, students impressively recalled and defined related terms before applying them in their own artwork. Great work, 7th grade!
Eighth Grade
Eighth graders worked in the computer lab this week to finalize their research on their careers in the arts project. Students also made digital symbols for their careers and uploaded these to a Glogster creation, which they will present in class this coming Thursday.
Art on Sedgwick
Students from ICSJ represented our school well Friday night at the Art on Sedgwick community art show. At least eight ICSJ families attended this event for an important cause -- learning through the arts (see related: "Art makes you smart" from The New York Times) for all area students. Students who attended earned a medal for their hard work and support. I am so proud of our students for their effort and enthusiasm! Below, see ICSJ students' artwork displayed among those of other area art students.
ICSJ Art Show
Lastly, take a look at our student artwork on display! You may still view this artwork through Wednesday in the Hill Street gym foyer hallway.
Congratulations art students!
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