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Students used a variety of materials to make their own hand-bound sketch book. Once their book was bound, their challenge was to collage imagery on the cover that has personal meaning to them.

Original post by mrubin

Greetings everyone! School is off to a great start and the Middle School art studio is already bustling with activity; creativity is in the air! I can tell already that everyone is eager and excited to be back in the school and ready to get their hands into some creative art projects.

For starters, both the 5th and 6th grades are busy making their own hand-bound hard cover sketch books. Before starting this bookmaking project students were asked the question: Why does an artist use a sketchbook? Here are some answers from students: to keep track of ideas so you don’t forget; to sketch something before making a final piece; to draw from observation; to draw from imagination; to write about art ideas; to carry your ideas and designs together in one place; to work out problems when something isn’t working right; to practice your drawing skills. These are all excellent and insightful answers to this important question.

Students are familiar with the concept of idea development in the Middle School art studio. They frequently do preliminary sketches, usually as many as three, and then make choices as to which idea they will develop further into their finished piece. The sketch books they are making will hold many of these ideas and they will sometimes be asked to bring their sketch books home to work on ideas.

This year I will also be posting a weekly drawing assignment. The assignments will be from observation, imagination or memory. This will start as an optional activity, and those who choose to do the assignment will show their commitment to art class and will, more importantly, have an opportunity to strengthen their drawing skills. As with anything we want to get better at, such as playing a sport or an instrument, we must practice, practice, practice! The same goes for drawing: the more we do it the better we get at it!

Original post by mrubin

Welcome to the 5th Grade music blog. When I learn to use this blog, you will find information about curriculum, homework when approptiate, and other cool things to listen to.

Original post by hchapin