In Ms. Barone’s Class, Students Will… -Learn to express themselves in varieties of different ways -Gain experience in art necessary to become accepted into art schools and fields -Have opportunities to participate in contests and other programs in which students can work with resident artists or be given the chance for scholarship opportunities -Understand basic concepts of a variety of media as well as skills, time periods, and artists -Problem-solve and experiment -Learn to think outside the box!! -Enjoy themselves and have FUN WHILE LEARNING!!!

Art Futures Art Futures is a program throughout Philadelphia in which students are able to work with resident artists a few times a week. Together, the students, teachers, and artists come up with a project to be displayed and judged at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. At Father Judge High School, we created real working clocks, lamps, and other usable furniture out of recycled goods with the help of resident artist Neil Benson. A student won honorable mention on a personal piece while a group of students sold a lamp to another artist involved in the show.

Teaching and Learning Students should always be encouraged, not discouraged. Teachers have to find ways to have the class work together, constantly inspiring each other and helping each other out. Hands-on activities must be used in order to show individuality and talent. This discovery will be inspiration to students, allowing them to see that yes, they really CAN do it. Students should not simply say “I can’t do it”, but rather “What other ways could this be done”. Teachers must also realize that all students are different, and different should not be looked at as wrong, but simply as unique and interesting. Allow students their freedom, while still being there to scaffold them, you may be surprised with the outcome.Students should always be encouraged, not discouraged. Teachers have to find ways to have the class work together, constantly inspiring each other and helping each other out. Hands-on activities must be used in order to show individuality and talent. This discovery will be inspiration to students, allowing them to see that yes, they really CAN do it. Students should not simply say “I can’t do it”, but rather “What other ways could this be done”. Teachers must also realize that all students are different, and different should not be looked at as wrong, but simply as unique and interesting. Allow students their freedom, while still being there to scaffold them, you may be surprised with the outcome.

By the End of the Year, Students Will be Able to… -Participate in a formal critique and share constructive criticism-Participate in a formal critique and share constructive criticism -Prepare artwork for portfolio review as well as for exhibition-Prepare artwork for portfolio review as well as for exhibition -Experiment and try new methods that may have never been used before-Experiment and try new methods that may have never been used before -Know art terms and history-Know art terms and history -Be able to connect their art to that of previous, famous artists and time periods-Be able to connect their art to that of previous, famous artists and time periods -Find bravery in themselves by freely sharing their skills-Find bravery in themselves by freely sharing their skills -Take their skills and share with the world!!!-Take their skills and share with the world!!!

Hard work, dedication, and simple creativity will allow everyone involved to be a success!!! Thank you for visiting my classroom!!!