Process Based Art Education vs Product Based Art Education

My teaching philosophy is more in line with Process Based Art Education. I believe it's the process of art making that engages children the most and is where all the learning happens! Here is a great post from the National Association for the Education of Young Children that discusses the differences between Process Based and Product Based Art Education. While it's focus is on Preschool Education, the ideas are the same for all ages!

http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/article/process-art-experiences

Sketchbook Assignment #29 - Fireworks!

Due May 14
Assignment MUST be competed in your sketchbook, or you will receive a zero.
Be sure to follow these guidelines for every assignment:

• Drawing must fill the entire page (3 points)
• Drawing must use full color or shading. You may use crayons, pencils, colored pencils, paint, etc. Your choice. (3 points)
• Drawing must show great attention to detail (3 points)
• The date your sketch is due must be written in the top right corner of the page (1 point)

This week's assignment: Fireworks

1. Use colored pencils or markers.
2. Starting anywhere on the paper, color a zig zag line in a circular motion. 
3. Choose a different color. Follow around the center zig zag circle. 
4. Repeat step 3 until you have 3-4 zig zag circles drawn.
5. Now start another firework in the same way somewhere else on the paper. 
6. Make 3 or more fireworks until your paper is filled. 

Below is my example. You may copy my format or create your own. Be creative and have fun! :)

Prep for art show pieces

Mrs. Buckett's class prepare their canvases for some very special end of year art work. Make sure to look for them at the Talent/Art Show this Saturday May 9!!! 

Sketchbook Assignment #28 - How to draw a dandelion

Due May 7
Assignment MUST be competed in your sketchbook, or you will receive a zero.
Be sure to follow these guidelines for every assignment:

• Drawing must fill the entire page (3 points)
• Drawing must use full color or shading. You may use crayons, pencils, colored pencils, paint, etc. Your choice. (3 points)
• Drawing must show great attention to detail (3 points)
• The date your sketch is due must be written in the top right corner of the page (1 point)

This week's assignment: How to draw a dandelion

1. Follow the steps below to draw your dandelion picture in your sketchbook. 
2. Draw 3 dandelions using the instructions below, in pencil. 
3. Write the quote, "make a wish..." in cursive or print. 
4. Trace everything in black marker. Don't leave anything left in pencil! 

Below is my example. You may copy my format or create your own. Be creative and have fun! :)

Sketchbook Assignment #27 - Ocean Collage

Due April 30
Assignment MUST be competed in your sketchbook, or you will receive a zero.
Be sure to follow these guidelines for every assignment:

• Drawing must fill the entire page (3 points)
• Drawing must use full color or shading. You may use crayons, pencils, colored pencils, paint, etc. Your choice. (3 points)
• Drawing must show great attention to detail (3 points)
• The date your sketch is due must be written in the top right corner of the page (1 point)

This week's assignment: Ocean Collage

1. Using scraps of paper, magazines, etc., create a picture of the ocean. Things to consider: shells, waves, sailboats, crabs, sand, beach, umbrellas, sun, blue sky.
2. Use white glue or glue stick. 
3. Add details using marker if you'd like. 

Below is an example. You may copy my format or create your own. Be creative and have fun! :)

photo credit

Sketchbook Assignment #26 - Self-portrait

Due April 23 
Assignment MUST be competed in your sketchbook, or you will receive a zero.
Be sure to follow these guidelines for every assignment:

• Drawing must fill the entire page (3 points)
• Drawing must use full color or shading. You may use crayons, pencils, colored pencils, paint, etc. Your choice. (3 points)
• Drawing must show great attention to detail (3 points)
• The date your sketch is due must be written in the top right corner of the page (1 point)

This week's assignment: Self-portrait

1. Using a mirror or a photo of yourself, draw a self-portrait (a picture of yourself). 
2. Draw a large oval for your face, and continue by adding neck, shoulder, and features on the face. 
3. Once completed, trace your pencil drawing with a black marker and fill in the rest with more colors, using markers or colored pencils or crayons (your choice).
4. You may leave the background white or color it in.  

Below is my example. You may copy my format or create your own. Be creative and have fun! :)

Southwest Landscapes - Mrs. Buckett's class