Art Room Rules
What does the S & O stand for in SOAR? Explain.
Safe- walk, be careful with sharp tools, wait for instructions.
Owners of Actions. If you make a mess, clean it up! If you did something, be honest! Think before you make choices.
How do I enter the art room? Where do I go?
Quietly. To assigned seat at color table.
How many years has Ms. Chavatel been at St. Anne's? What grades does she teach?
2 years.
1st-8th grade and advanced art.
What are the elements of art? Give me the definition of 3 of them.
The building blocks of art, things you will use in every project you create!
When is the art show? Do I need to participate?
May! Yes!
Explain Ms. Chavatel's sink procedures.
2 at a time, don't turn the sink on full blast! It will overflow.
What if I need to go to the bathroom or nurse during art?
Raise your hand, get a pass. Shut door when you leave and knock when you come back.
What kind of pet does Ms. Chavatel have?
What is his name?
Black cat named Zero!
Why do we learn about the elements of art? How do they depend on each other?
Because they are the foundation for visual art. The are essential for you to know and learn how to use so you have the tools needed for making art. You can build upon this knowledge and progress to more advanced projects!
Lines are used to create shapes, shapes are used to create forms, different lines/shading can help to create different textures...
Name Ms. Chavatel's two favorite art mediums.
Collage and Clay!
What does the A & R stand for in SOAR? Explain.
Achievers. Try your best. Be open and willing to trying new things--even if art isn't your favorite! Experiment and be creative.
Respectful. Respect the room, supplies, me, yourself, and each other!
What does a learning day look like in art? What does a project day look like?
Learning: presentations/videos up front, you will be following along with an art worksheet/activity. Project: demonstrations, independent work at tables + music!
Name 3 of Ms. Chavatel's hobbies.
Surfing, gardening, making art, cooking, traveling, teaching.
Explain what kneading is and what scoring is.
Kneading- getting the clay ready to build with, you squish it, warm it up, get the air bubbles out so things do not explode!
Scoring- scratching lines on two pieces of clay, then adding water to join them, prevents things from breaking apart from one another in the kiln!
Where is Ms. Chavatel getting married?
Rhode Island.
What is Ms. Chavatel's motto?
The act of creating is more important than the result.
Explain the Critique Process.
Praise: give the artist a complement about their work. Name something you admire about it!
Question: ask the artist a question about their work!
Polish: give the artist a kind suggestion about their work, something they could continue to explore or improve upon!
How many years has Ms. Chavatel been teaching? What grades has she taught?
8 years. Have taught K-8th grade.
What is Impressionism? Describe what an artwork from this movement might look like.
A painting movement originating in France in the 1860s, characterized by a concern with depicting the visual impression of the moment, especially in terms of the shifting effect of light and color. Painters painted outdoors or 'en plen air'.
Paintings from this movement were very colorful and textured. They weren't as detailed or defined as artists were more concerned with light and expression.
Name our units for the year!
Elements of Art REVIEW, Drawing, Clay, Painting, Collage or Printmaking
Explain what you are graded on in art and what grades you can receive.
P, P +, P-, F
Participation, Artwork Creation & Craftsmanship, Respect, Mindset & Creativity, Responsibility, Understanding & Application of Art Concepts.
Explain each type of emergency we could have at school, and what to do in each situation.
Fire-drill: Alarm sounds (drill or real fire). Stay calm, listen to the teacher's directions: Stop all work. Quietly and quickly make a line & exit the building.
Lockdown: Emergency outside of the school. Need to shelter in place. Stay calm, listen to the teacher's directions: Be silent/hide. Teacher will ensure that door is locked.
Intruder: Dangerous outsider has entered the building and could be a threat. Stay calm, listen to the teacher's directions: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT
What is Ms. Chavatel's favorite place?
The Beach- Fenwick Island!
Where did Graffiti originate? What did Graffiti-Art first consist of?
New York and Philadelphia in the late 1960s. Graffiti was first known as "writing". It started with kids writing their names on walls and trains--this was known as "tagging"
What two graduate classes did Ms. Chavatel take this summer?
History of Comics & Watercolor