Published on 1 October 2023
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Art teachers incorporate visual language, written language, spoken language, sign language, computer programming language, and more into their lessons. Students create the first letter of their first name using a cut-paper mosaic technique, combine typography with graphic design tools to create name designs, use a CAD program to turn character drawings into 3D-printed figures, design public word sculptures to inspire positive action, and more.
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The Language Issue, October 2023
The Language Issue, October 2023
Experience Art by Davis
Filled with opportunities to build critical thinking skills and choice, this brand-new middle school art curriculum for grades 7–8 is designed to help students express their ideas and feelings through meaningful artmaking and see themselves as part of the learning process. Visit DavisArt.com/ExperienceArt to learn more!
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Editor's Letter: Language
Nancy Walkup, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, addresses the topic of language in multiple ways. In this issue, you will find articles that incorporate visual language, written language, spoken language, computer language, and sign language.
Professional Development from Davis
Davis provides learning that is relevant to contemporary approaches and issues. Presented on-demand, virtually, or in-person by master teachers who are experts in the most current classroom pedagogy and the practical, discipline-specific, targeted application of research-backed content. Learn from educators who are recognized leaders with a plethora of applicable classroom successes.
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The Language Issue, October 2023
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Advocacy: Ignite, An Arts Festival
The Des Lee Collaborative Fine Arts Festival builds community by leveraging the knowledge and teaching experience of art and music teachers from sixteen school districts representing rural, urban, and suburban schools across the St. Louis metro area.
ClipCard: Architectural Blueprints
Early Childhood students print lines and shapes to design an architectural structure or building.
ClipCard: Watercolor Pumpkins
Elementary students draw a still life of pumpkins using the design principle of repetition to create an interesting composition.
ClipCard: Symbols & Silhouettes
Middle School students use silhouettes and juxtaposition to create a visual narrative about a contemporary issue.
ClipCard: City Community
High school students create a three-dimensional clay building to contribute to a larger clay city.
The Mindful Studio: Mindful Walking
Mind-body connections that include sensory awareness offer students tools for learning using the whole body.
Meeting Individual Needs: One Hundred Languages of Children
Knowing that there are a hundred or more languages that children use for expression and learning has guided my teaching, whether I am working with preschoolers or college students.
Point Of View: My AI
As technology advances, it forces us to rethink what we’re teaching, how we’re teaching, and—most importantly—why we’re teaching.
Royal & Langnickel
Royal Brush is proud to offer quality brushes, art materials, free lesson plans, professional development opportunities and more!
The Mindful Studio from Davis
Throughout The Mindful Studio, you will discover centering practices to begin creative endeavors, mindfulness-based visual arts lessons with reflection questions, and lesson extensions to explore mindfulness in a variety of art modalities. Visit DavisArt.com/MindfulStudio to learn more!
American Sign Language and the Arts
High-school students create a collaborative mural out of plaster wrap to celebrate American Sign Language. This ASL-based arts project can create or enhance an inclusive climate in your classroom, and on a larger scale, in your wider school community.
What's in a Name?
Elementary students first learn about typography and then use online design tools to create digital artworks that focus on their identity..
3D-Printed Figures
Middle-school students use computer graphics software and multiple programming languages to turn character drawings into 3D-printed figures.
Contemporary Art in Context: Thandiwe Muriu
Fine-art photographer Thandiwe Muriu creates portraits that celebrate Kenyan culture and the unique nature of African beauty.
A Visual Autobiography
Elementary students express themselves in a composition using symbols, icons, and a minimum number of words.
Retro Fun with Parody
High-school students brainstorm, design, and create parody art cards inspired by the satirical Garbage Pail Kids series of trading cards.
Words Matter
Middle-school students apply text on fabric to create word pillows with an inspiring message. Words have the power to inspire our actions and bring people together.
Alphabet Art Room
Young students create the first letter of their first name using a cut-paper mosaic technique and solve problems along the way.
Making an Impact
High-school students design a word sculpture inspired by a memory or scenario that motivated them to take positive action.
Focus In: The Global Art Project for Peace
The Global Art Project for Pease is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to joyously create a culture of peace through art. The project celebrates diversity and multiculturalism while expressing the idea that we are all one.
NAEA: Virtual Art Educators
2023-2024 Professional Learning Webinars. Earn professional learning or university credit anytime, anywhere! Visit virtual.arteducators.org.
The Council for Art Education
The Council for Art Education, Inc. promotes visual art education for all K–12 students and encourages funding for quality school art programs. Visit councilforarteducation.org.
Tape Art Showcase
Student artwork examples using Piktotape™. Get a box of PiktoTape™ and find lesson plans and more resources at DavisArt.com/PiktoTape.
Kiss-Off® Stain Remover
Kiss-Off® Stain Remover is unique because it needs just water to remove stains. No harmful fumes, no liquid to spill, so it is safe to use at home, office, school, traveling, etc. Its convenient size makes it handy to take along anywhere a stain might find you.
Art Education in Practice Series from Davis
The Art Education in Practice Series is the single most comprehensive source for superior content in teacher education and professional development. Each contributor to this series is a nationally known expert on theory and practice in art education.
The Masters Artist Soap
The Masters Artist Soap has been used by makers, painters, artists, and crafters since 1979.
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The Visual Experience by Davis
The Visual Experience is the leading visual art curriculum in the country, with more images of student artwork, art by women artists, and contemporary and multicultural art than any comparable high-school art curriculum.
Art Traps
“An art trap is a simple provocation, something unusual and unexpected set up in an area where students will happen upon it and choose to engage or not engage.” Many TAB teachers have expanded upon this concept to meet the needs of their students.
AMACO brent
AMACO (American Art Clay Company, Inc.) continues to be a leader and innovator for ceramics in the areas of art, technology, and education. Get ideas and inspiration for your next Lesson Plan project.
Blick Art Materials
As a leading art supply company, we provide artists, educators, students, and our associates with the tools, assistance, and training needed to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential. BLICK Art Materials is family-owned and serving artists since 1911.
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