Artist's of the Week Aug 30th through Sept 3rd

 Artist's from different grade-levels are signing up to display their artwork. 

Check out this weeks St Peter Artists! 

Pictured Left: 

Hanging outside the art room is the drawing, "Cat Girl" done by artist Delilah Forck of the Fifth grade.  Stop by the art room and check out Forck's masterpiece and reflection essay. 

Pictured Right: 

This stunning composition is done by Artist Amelia Renner of the Sixth grade. She is proud of her Animal Crossing world building, and the beautiful Sunset hues of this picture. She is quoted saying, "This took me hours!" 

Ms. Thurman is still looking for Artist's to sign up for "Artist of the Week." Bring in your artwork to display at school and on the blog, and share your skills and talents! 

Self-Portrait with Words

 6th-8th grade students are creating their first project of the year! 

Students are refining their drawing skills this quarter by creating their own "About Me" Poster. They will be practicing techniques that will further assist their work in future drawings/paintings. Students are focusing on movement, graphic design and color to complete this project. 

To prepare for our "About Me" poster, students learned about popular artists of the Psychedelic Rock Poster Trend, as well as the Art Nouveau Movement. Students participated in a group discussion about the artworks of Bonnie MacLean. We used words like organic, cryptic and natural to describe the themes in various works and architecture. Students discussed how Maclean's art has a function, and is used for advertisement and marketing. 

Students will be spending the next several class periods working in the "studio" as they plan and create their project. You can read more about the Art Nouveau Movement here.

Pictured above: MacLean, "Chambers Brothers" Poster, 1968, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. 

Pictured below: Casa Milá, Barcelona, by Antoni Gaudí, 1905–10

                                                                             

Shape and Line in Art

 K-5 Students are learning about Shape and Line.

This week we discussed the work of Dutch Artist Piet Mondrian. We talked about various paintings that Mondrian made throughout his career. Students identified Shapes, Lines and Colors in the artworks. 

Students participated in a group activity discussing Mondrian's most famous work, The Broadway Boogie Woogie, 1942-43. 

Students then created their own abstract art designs using cardstock paper and graphite pencil. We will be spending time next week bringing our artworks to life by adding color. 

You can discuss Shape and Line in Art, Mondrian's artwork and the Abstract Art Movement with your student by reading together this article. 

Pictured above: Piet Mondrian Composition C (No.III) with Red, Yellow and Blue © 2007 Mondrian/Holtzman Trust c/o HCR International, Warrenton, VA 

Pictured right: Peit Mondrian, Broadway Boogie Woogie, 1942-43. 

Display Your Art

 

Ms. Thurman is looking for artists who wish to display their art. Whether your artwork is a drawing, painting, comic, photograph, etc it has a place in our classroom. 

Show off your talent by signing up to be our "Artist of the Week." 

Sign up sheets are located by homework drop-off. Please submit your work to Ms. Thurman by Friday, the week before your display. 

Art Classroom Syllabus 2021-2022

 Art Classroom Syllabus 2021-2022, St. Peter School, Jefferson City, Missouri

“Inspiring students to love God, their Catholic faith and learning.”

Instructor Information

Art Educator: 

Ms. Kelsey Thurman, BS Religious Studies and Art History, Missouri State University

Contact information: 

Phone: (573) 636-8922 ext 124

Calls will not be taken during Instruction time (M-F 7:25-3:30pm). Messages will be answered after 3:30pm; please allow two business days for response. Please contact the school office during instructional hours and for emergent concerns. 

Email: kthurman@stpeterjc.org

Email is the preferred method of communication. Emails are checked throughout the day; please expect responses after 3:30pm. 

Blog: https://stpeterartroom.blogspot.com/ 

The classroom blog will be updated consistently throughout the school year. Stay up to date with student projects, guest speakers, and general art room news via the blog. 

Course Description: 

Mission:  It is my joy to teach a wholesome, creative Art Education that connects students to their community through a love of their faith and an understanding of the Fine Arts, Art History, and Media Arts. I am looking forward to a wonderful year filled with creative expression that inspires students to love God, their Catholic faith, and learning! 

Vision: An Art classroom experience that prioritizes studio work and adherence to the historical discipline of Art Education. 

Behavioral Expectations:

Classroom rules are as follows:

1. Students will respect themselves and others.

2. Students will commit to creating a learning environment that fosters safe, creative expression and free inquiry. 

3. Students will utilize the B.I.S.T. model for behavioral intervention and correction.

Please read the Parent and Student handbook for school-wide expectations. 

Studio Work Expectations: 

Students are expected to participate in studio work during allotted timeframes. Students will prep and clean up in a timely manner while handling classroom supplies and materials with utmost care after receiving permission from the Instructor. Studio time includes adherence to Classroom expectations.

Academic Expectations: 

By end of year students will have met the Art Standards set forth by the Diocese of Jefferson City Curriculum Guide as pertaining to their grade level. Please see student rubrics for standard guidelines and evaluations. 

Course Calendar: 

First Quarter

Unit One: Drawing I &II 

Digital Art “Guest Speaker” Ms. Thurman,  Student Expedition, Artist of the Week 

Second Quarter:

Unit Two: Painting I & II

A Day Guest Speaker, Student Expedition, Artist of the Week 

Third Quarter: 

Unit Two: 3D Design and Textile Arts 

B Day Guest Speaker, Student Expedition, Artist of the Week

Fourth Quarter:

Unit Four: 2D Design, Typography, and Studio Expression 

C Day Guest Speaker, Student Expedition, Artist of the Week 

Field Trips: 

Student field trips may be scheduled in accordance with the academic calendar and local Missouri Artist Expeditions. Information will be provided if this opportunity arises. 

Evaluation: 

Students will be evaluated based on the Art Standards of the Diocese of Jefferson City Curriculum Guide. Rubrics will be provided for each project and returned to students with Instructor evaluation. Students will engage in peer critique, as well as written reflection, which will be mediated through the Instructor. Grades 4-8 will participate in formative essay work pertaining to Art History instruction once a unit. 

Greetings Parents and Students!

My name is Kelsey Thurman. I am thrilled to be partnering with you to bring a fun, creative Art Classroom experience to students! I have been practicing Fine Arts and Digital Arts since I was an elementary student, and currently enjoy making art with the help of my Cricut machine. 

 I received my professional degree from Missouri State University in Religious Studies and Art History. Currently, I attend Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia, Missouri.  It is my joy to teach a wholesome, creative Art Education that connects students to their community through a love of their faith and an understanding of the Fine Arts, Art History, and Media Arts. 

I am looking forward to a wonderful first year filled with creative expression that inspires students to love God, their Catholic faith, and learning!

Sincerely,

Ms. Thurman