1. South laurel Middle school; london, kentucky
Spring 2011 * visual arts
South laurel Middle school; london, kentucky

2. february student artists of the month
Austin Hawk; Charcoal still life
MacKenzie Batchelor; Pencil still life
Concepts: Media and process exploration (pencil/charcoal), value, shape-to-form, overlapping, placement, emphasis, still life.
AH-6-SA-S-VA2; AH-6-SA-S-VA5

3. march student artists of the month
Logan Gilbert; Charcoal Still Life; Pencil Still Life
Concepts: 2-D process, media exploration, overlapping, balance, emphasis, proportion, still life
AH-8-SA-S-VA1, VA2, VA3, VA4, VA5
Madison Smith; Assemblage Sculpture
Concepts: 3-D process, repetition, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, movement, texture, balance
AH-6-SA-S-VA2, VA3, VA4, VA5

4. Hallway art gallery
January, February and March featured ongoing displays of ZenDoodles (paper relief sculpture format); Still Life studies in charcoal and pencil; Shape-to-Form Studies and Pattern Studies
Kentucky Core Content: AH-06/ , 1.4.2

5. Hallway art gallery
Concepts: Positive and negative space (left); Abstract art, warm and cool colors, advancement vs. recession of color schemes.
Kentucky Core Content: AH-06/ , 1.4.2

6. Hallway art gallery
Kentucky Core Content: AH-06/ , 1.4.2

7. Assemblage art exhibit in library
Tessa Brewster’s “fashion wear” is constructed of newspaper, paint and silk flowers.

8. Assemblage art exhibit in media center
Madison Smith’s assemblage is a creative ensemble of wood, pine cones and needles, Fazzoli’s containers, paper plate, buttons, plastic forks and dryer lint!
Sebastian Duke’s very personal piece was constructed using clay, moss covered stones, a glass light fixture and paint.

9. Student Self reflections
Students are required to complete self reflections in regard to their art, focusing on art principles, purpose, process, strengths and weaknesses, and self expectations/growth experience.

10. Student self reflection
Student self reflections indicate use of correct terminology and understanding of complex meanings in regard to use of principles of art and design. Further samples are available in the SLMS Visual Art Department.

11. Student portfolios
Each student is required to create an ongoing physical portfolio of artwork, art terminology, critiques and self reflection pieces. Students are encouraged to explore media and processes, adding to the portfolios beyond required assignments.