Dear Students (and parents!),
Well, here we are well into the second semester. Let me update you on what's been going on in our art community.
In Pottery, our newest studio class, students have sampled basic clay-working techniques and will begin our 'Metamorphosis' project. Students will create four related ceramic works that progressively change yet have characteristics common to each. Every bag of clay opened reveals the amazing skill and imagination these advanced students bring to class.
Art 1 students have practiced sensitively drawing with a wide range of values and gradation of values. Now they are delving into color theory and are creating unique color wheels. It's exciting to see students come up with unique ideas and bring them to fruition.
Middle School students have just finished their art installation in the style of Tennessee-born artist, Red Grooms. Come by the art hallway on Thursday and Friday, February 2nd and 3rd, to see their interpretation of Ruckus Chattanooga.
Our Seminar Group continues to redefine 'awesome' with their thinking and animated discussions of big ideas. They are currently developing their Scholar's Journey portfolios. Each student has a goal of completing at least two Classroom Reflection Forms by Thursday, February 2. Of note, Scholar's Journey presentations have been changed to March 28 and 29.
These winter days are flying by like it's spring! I hope to see a lot of new faces at conference time!
Sincerely,
Ms. Jasinski
About Judith A. Jasinski
Education: Masters in Art Education from the University of South Alabama
Why are you at CSAS? I love teaching art to others and making art with them. I believe in art's value to a well-rounded citizen and feel CSAS supports that as well.
Family: Husband, Bray McDonald, educator at the Tennessee Aquarium. Felines Badger, Daisy Mayhem, and Zephyr.
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, drawing
Favorite sports team: University of South Alabama Jaguars baseball
Favorite book: Barbara Kingsolver's Prodigal Summer because of its poignant reminder of the connectedness of all living things.
Favorite quote: "I must see new things and investigate them. I want to taste dark water and see crackling trees and wild winds." Egon Schiele
Favorite subject when you were a student: English
