Studio art Literacy Practices

Sarah & Leigh

Literacies in Studio art



Language specific to focus areas,


Intro to print: objectives in text presented, also spoken.

Giving the students the language of the classroom



Learning to talk about art:


Learning to think critically and going beyond just liking something but proving why.

     
How:
Picking up terminology by hearing it used (by teacher)


     Using the vocabulary yourself


     Having a reference for vocab


     Being asked why


     Assignments based on concepts/formal elements /isims


     Manipulate the space to create a space that is easier to talk in



Demos: showing what you are looking for. Taking in specifics. Learning the vocabulary of a process




How do we learn the language?
Giving examples, using the material, labeling material, leading by example




Disiplinary:
Learning the materials


     Providing materials

     
Collaborative work


     Sketchbook, process info think it out

Being able to create/participate in the process


Demoes


     Providing trial and error time


     Failure not an ending but a learning tool


     Leading discussions


     Asking leading questions

Using art as a communication tool.




Think creatively and problem solve