Final Project- grade 7

the 7th grade is working with clay, converting what they know about proportions and faces into 3D. They are to imagine they are casting directors, producing a new movie. What will it be? A comedy, a tragedy, a romantic comedy, a hero adventure?
They must figure out what assumptions people make about these type of characters so that they can cast an actor for the part. How do we think someone evil looks? Or someone funny? By using what they know about proportions,beauty thorugh the ages and styles of art, they will adapt a face design to clay. Students will create characters that will play the main part in their movies. It is up to them to create a character that the audience will instantly react to.

Open House This Thursday- May 15th

Open House is Thursday Night. Come see artwork from the entire year decorating the school. We have artwork everywhere. This is our opportunity to have a school wide art show. Come see what's new!

Arts Fest 2008

What a wonderful showing at the artsfest 2008. Hundreds of pictures and sculptures lined the walls and panels from one side of Main St. to the other at the High School. We were able to show all the fine work from Parker Middle School as well as track what some of our best artists were now doing in High School. As a viewer, it was fantastic to see the level and quality of the work these students produce. As an art teacher, it was a thrill to see what the other art teachers were doing in town. We shared ideas and built on lessons already produced. It was such a joy to spend time among all this work. And the music! How awesome to have a jazz ensemble playing while you look at art. The programs from elementary through High School were superb. We really appreciated all the rehersal work that students did to put on such fine performances.
For another look at the day, see the Superintendent's Blog http://superintendentblog.blogspot.com/ for a great understanding of why the arts are important in all our lives.