Exploring materials for art education

 Materials: qualities and properties - Below appears my exploration of a theme with pencils of different hardness to learn their possibilities,. I labeled  and tracked their properties within the  work so as to compare the effects. Various ways they can be used with a focus on diverse learners pencils are a safe start but it is important that students understand the difference in textures . Limiting materials but giving multiple choices in projects allow to build background knowledge (Hafeli, 2015) Visual effects and the meaning that they produce  Pencils are used to learn writing and thus they have a strong narrative connection. Good projects with pencils will connect all that students can already do with pencils. Graphite blocks allow for surface rubbing and large floor tracings with connect the kids to their bodies. Charcoal is soft and fast, it encourages large shapes, improvisation and shading. F Lesson ideas and plans with oencils - text based art, (using words...

This blog was designed as an art journal to gain perspective on the possibilities of art materials to support exploration and curiosity for students in k-12  My Goals:  To work with each material extensively and in a variety of ways so as to understand the range of possibilities and effects that can be achieved  To develop an understanding of the expectations for students of art in k-12  To develop an understanding of materials that are safely used in classrooms To create a portfolio of projects and ideas To experiment my own limitations and skills  as can be used for developing the creativity of students. Focus  of analysis  Materials: qualities and properties Various ways they can be used with a focus on diverse learners  Visual effects and the meaning that they produce  Lesson ideas and plans Contemporary and historical artists who work on this material