mr. lynch dlynch@tona.wnyric.org 694-7670 ext. 2258

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Art Enrichment

Mr. Lynchdlynch@tona.wnyric.org

694-7670 ext. 2258

Art at Tonawanda Middle School follows the New YorkState Standards for the Visual Arts. All of the lessons taught will

be based on the following NYS standards:

Standard 1 - Creating & Performing in the ArtsStudents will be creating 2 & 3 dimensional works of art.

Standard 2 - Knowing & Using Art Materials &Resources

Students will use and learn about different mediums andresources.

Standard 3 - Responding to & Analyzing Works of ArtStudents will learn how to “read” and understand visual art.

Standard 4 - Understanding the Cultural Dimensions &Contributions of the Arts

Students will learn about art from cultures of the past andpresent

What will your child learn this year?

Overall averages are broken into the following categories:- Art Projects (70%)- Quizzes/Other Assignments (20%)- Participation (%10)

How is my child graded in art?

What art projects will your students be

working on this year in art?

Yearbook Cover/Design

Students will design the cover for the 2012-2013

Tonawanda Middle School Memory Book.

This year students will create a cover influenced

by artist Eric Joyner.

Altered BooksStudents will study and create their own altered book.

Corning/Dale Chihuly

Students will be taking a field trip to the Corning Museum of

Glass!

For this unit, students will study artist Dale Chihuly and create a class project that resembles one

of his famous glass pieces.

Drawing Skills

Students will work on their drawing skills by creating a contour line

self-portrait.

It’s going to be a FANTASTIC semester in

art!