http://www.capecod.mass.edu/Higgins/web-content/womentheimage.html
Click on the link to visit Women: The Image. There is a quiktime movie that scans imagery from the show, there is a closeup of a shot I took of Deb and her 95 year old aunt in NYC. Enjoy. Leave comments!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Just in case...bring yer rally caps...
Wild C division champs, 2006. I played as catcher with this team for two years and we managed to win our division and series! This year I will play for the Bad News Babes and start the process all over again: check out the web site and come watch a game... and in the fall, watch flag football!
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Lesson: Make the Static move: create a digital flip book.
Lesson: (Three to four 50 minute class periods)Make the Static Move: Creating a Digital Stop Motion Flip Book
Target Age: Middle School
Target Age: Middle School
Essential Questions:
What is stop motion?
What is stop motion?
How are photographs used in stop motion?
How is stop motion created?
Objectives:
Students will become familiar and have a general knowledge of stop motion.
Students will post on a class blog.
Objectives:
Students will become familiar and have a general knowledge of stop motion.
Students will post on a class blog.
Students will understand and demonstrate the use of a digital camera.
Materials:
Computer
Digital camera(s), tri pod, memory card and usb cable- Ludke Library will allow check out of camera and trip pod. Encourage students to bring in their own.
Computer printer, colored ink preferred
Flip Books
Scissors
Staples
Standards Addressed:
2.11, create a composition demonstrates an understanding of repetition, rhythm, unity, and harmony.
4.5 visualize concepts in clear schematic layouts; and to organize and complete projects
5.10 Students will critique their own work, the work of peers, and demonstrate an understanding of the formal, cultural, and historical contexts of the work.
6.6 Students will describe and analyze examples of art forms that integrate practical functions with aesthetic concerns.
Sugessted Procedure:
Day one: Intro
Materials: Computer:Internet. Flip Books.
Materials:
Computer
Digital camera(s), tri pod, memory card and usb cable- Ludke Library will allow check out of camera and trip pod. Encourage students to bring in their own.
Computer printer, colored ink preferred
Flip Books
Scissors
Staples
Standards Addressed:
2.11, create a composition demonstrates an understanding of repetition, rhythm, unity, and harmony.
4.5 visualize concepts in clear schematic layouts; and to organize and complete projects
5.10 Students will critique their own work, the work of peers, and demonstrate an understanding of the formal, cultural, and historical contexts of the work.
6.6 Students will describe and analyze examples of art forms that integrate practical functions with aesthetic concerns.
Sugessted Procedure:
Day one: Intro
Materials: Computer:Internet. Flip Books.
Suggested Procedure:
Students will be introduced to stop motion by viewing online exemplars. Particular attention will be paid to Muybridge, flip books and a stop motion video found on: http://www.artmystic.blogspot.com/. (Also, animation cells may be of interest) It is important for teacher to facilitate a dialogue by using lead in questions concerning aesthetics, making static images move and how technology improved stop motion. Ie Muybridge photography compared to Amigas video. Teacher will also show students how to access class blog, and how to post comments.
Glossary: Stop animation, static images, blog.
Homework: Students will post on class blog: Artmystic.blogspot.com, and answer the following question: What have you learned about stop motion. Begin to think about how you would create your own stop motion picture. What static image would you make move?
Day 2and 3(if necess): Learning about the camera and functions, making something static move.
Suggested Procedure: Teacher will demonstrate basic camera features, how to take a stop motion photo, use tripod. Teacher will pair off students and have them take at least 40 photographs of a static image, utilizing basic principles of stop motion. Teacher again, will revisit and provide examples.
Day 3 or 4:
Materials: Digital camera, usb transfer cord, computer, printer, scissors, staples.
Suggested Procedure:
Glossary: Stop animation, static images, blog.
Homework: Students will post on class blog: Artmystic.blogspot.com, and answer the following question: What have you learned about stop motion. Begin to think about how you would create your own stop motion picture. What static image would you make move?
Day 2and 3(if necess): Learning about the camera and functions, making something static move.
Suggested Procedure: Teacher will demonstrate basic camera features, how to take a stop motion photo, use tripod. Teacher will pair off students and have them take at least 40 photographs of a static image, utilizing basic principles of stop motion. Teacher again, will revisit and provide examples.
Day 3 or 4:
Materials: Digital camera, usb transfer cord, computer, printer, scissors, staples.
Suggested Procedure:
Students will transfer images from camera to computer using usb cord. Students should resize images to Jpeg, should be no larger than a postcard, all images equal in size. Teacher will demonstrate how to resize photographs if necessary. Students will need to order photographs in proper sequence. Students will print off photos and cut them out and make a flip book. Staple or bind together, however teacher desires.
Exit Pass Assessment:
1. What is stop motion?
2. Name an artist who uses stop motion technique
3. Please discuss your reason for selecting static image, and your stop motion process.
4. What were some of the challenges of the assignment?
Exit Pass Assessment:
1. What is stop motion?
2. Name an artist who uses stop motion technique
3. Please discuss your reason for selecting static image, and your stop motion process.
4. What were some of the challenges of the assignment?
Rationale: Integrating technology into the art curriculum and classroom.
The answer is simple, accessibilty and communication. Technology and art go hand in hand. Technology is not just an "other", it PROVIDES an intelligent virtual community that can offer constructive feedback and an ongoing exchange of ideas. Technology provides students with the ability to be seen and heard, while also sharing and communicating thoughts, ideas and resources. The need for technology, specifically in the art classroom is great: students have ample opportunity to refine artistic skills via software programs and learn new artistic innovations, and gain exposure to other artists- but most importantly, have acccess to the world at such profound speeds.The public nature of online info sharing is a huge benefit. For example Blogging, My Space and other online journals are wonderful ways to make your work accessible to folks around the world. The fusion of technology and art helps students craft a perspective of their world, and discover a voice influenced by the technological innovations of the 21st century.
How do you feel about effective instruction?
Sometimes teaching can be hit or miss when connecting with a student. So I pose this two part question:
Does it make a difference if a teacher connects with you individually, or is it just about effective instruction? OR is it about both? Why?
Does it make a difference if a teacher connects with you individually, or is it just about effective instruction? OR is it about both? Why?
Monday, April 30, 2007
Rooftop Water Tower Painting
The painting of the water towers is by NYC artist David Benyon Pena. 2007, all rights.
Why blog?
Welcome friends and students to Artmystic.blogspot.com!
Please feel free to use this blog as a communication tool to share your thoughts and your work! You can share your concerns, ramblings and shout outs to blogging! The possibilities are infinite! We are all here to learn in collaboration- so have fun and keep posting!
Ps All the work I posted is for you! I wanted to choose works that represented basic visual fundamentals. Also it is a great way to advertise! And most importantly, a great platform for critique! Enjoy!
Please feel free to use this blog as a communication tool to share your thoughts and your work! You can share your concerns, ramblings and shout outs to blogging! The possibilities are infinite! We are all here to learn in collaboration- so have fun and keep posting!
Ps All the work I posted is for you! I wanted to choose works that represented basic visual fundamentals. Also it is a great way to advertise! And most importantly, a great platform for critique! Enjoy!
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