Help me give my students the art supplies they need to let their creativity flow!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Casey's classroom raised $1,316
This project is fully funded
My Students
My KDHSA Swamp Owls put HEART into the arts, joyfully taking on challenges with an eager sense of pride. We work to see the world the way an artist does by studying the elements of art and principles of design, and applying them in our work. As artists, my students are passionate about realizing their own creative vision, and it shows in the quality of their work. They are never satisfied with "good enough," always pushing themselves to grow and develop creatively.
Imaginative and curious creative problem-solvers, my students are dedicated to developing their skills as artists.
I love to watch their confidence grow as they create works of art that speak to their own unique experiences and perspective. These experiences allow them to grow not only as artists, but as individuals capable of self-reflection, introspection, collaboration, and original thought.
My Project
Building our concepts of identity and self-awareness are essential to the growth and development of middle-school students. With this project, students will literally confront the "man in the mirror."
Applying what they have learned studying the elements of art, students will observe the lines, shadows, variations in color and form, to paint their true selves, as they see reflected in the mirror.
All great artists have created self-portraits as a means of exploring their own perspective, their place in the world, and their vision as an artist; this project gives students the tools to explore the way they see themselves.
In addition to applying their powers of observation, students will also be engaging in their first big paint project through this art-making experience. They will mix colors using what they have learned about color theory, and study ways of working with the medium. Sixth graders will work with tempera paints and water-color, while seventh and eighth grade will work with acrylic paints on canvas stretchers.
In order to prepare for this major project, students will study the works of famous artists such as Frida Kahlo, Kehinde Wiley, Vincent Van Gogh, and Gustav Courbet. Students will consider how pose and expression can give the viewer a glimpse into the artist's world. They will then consider how to represent themselves, and will plan their painting with several sketches. The final piece will showcase everything they have learned-- applying their skills to reveal their true selves through art.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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