Integrated Arts?

The Integrated Arts is a model designed to offer support, extension, and supplementary experiences in content areas through interdisciplinary arts activities. The Common Core Standards' emphasis on developing depth and rigor in thought and the ability to communicate relevant information with increasing skill provides the necessary impetus for this model. Content will be viewed through many lenses, allowing the entirety of relevant ideas to be processed and applied broadly and with added depth. Work with visual arts, music, drama, literature, writing, technology, and design will be incorporated and collaboration with classroom teachers will be ongoing. As Yeats wrote, "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire". The Integrated Arts is an opportunity to light a very purposeful, very directed fire.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Kumeyaay crafting




There is nothing quite like ceramic work with kids. The work in three dimensions activates areas of the creative mind that connect deeply with many individuals.

This project involves gaining a background understanding of Kumeyaay Native American art and craft, including pottery. Using this information, students learn basic coil and pinch techniques, slip and score methodology, and create pottery reflective of their understanding. Students were encouraged to make individual choices about form and decoration while maintaining a connection to Kumeyaay work. Students worked in partners to aid in reflective discussion about the choices being made.  The next week will bring a visit to the kiln and then final decoration and reflection.
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