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ARTISTIC PROCESSES MINI PORTFOLIO

Rationale:

3B: understands a minimum of five artistic processes (e.g., printmaking, fiber arts, photography, sculpture, and electronic media).
3C: describes how the selection of tools/techniques and processes creates specific effects.
3D:  analyzes and evaluates how the selection of media, tools, technologies, and processes is used to support and influence the communication of ideas.    
4A: understands the manipulative skills necessary to draw and build works of art, using creative processes 
to express ideas.
4C: creates artworks in two and three dimensions and in the time arts.
4D: creates artworks that are realistic, abstract, conceptual, functional, and decorative.
4E: demonstrates manipulative skills to draw and build works of art in a range of media.
 

Description: I show how I meet these standards in the rational by providing five different art forms I can manipulate and use skillful, Those mediums being needle felting, painting, Photoshop/ digital media, installation art, and illustration. These are just a few of the mediums I am proficient in.

Guttschow_Lauren_Needle_felted_figures
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Guttschow-Surrealist Identity Landscape
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STUDIO COURSE MINI PORTFOLIO
Rationale:

4B: understands how to communicate clear and focused ideas based on planning and problem solving techniques in creating visual arts.

 

Description: The studio class I choose for the studio course mini portfolio was my most recent studio class "Sculpture I". In this class we re-imaged a small object we had as a scaled up foam sculpture. I choose a doll shoe for this project. The other project I did for this class was a installation piece called "my room". I created a space with my doll collection, a handmade rug, and other pillows and blankets.

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ART HISTORY COURSE PAPER
Rationale:

5G: analyzes the function of the visual arts in various eras and cultures.   
6A: understands the distinguishing characteristics of historical and contemporary artwork from a variety of periods and cultures.   
6B: understands how the visual arts change in response to the changes in society.   
6C: understands how popular media and the visual arts influence society.   
6D: analyzes and classifies the distinguishing characteristics of historical and contemporary artwork from a variety of periods and cultures.   
6E: analyzes how the arts shape and reflect ideas, issues, or themes in a variety of cultures and historical periods.    

Description: My most recent research paper that being my "History of Photography" research paper. I did in depth research on photographer Gertrude Kasebier and her incredible portraits. 

Evidence: The Beauty of Womanhood: A Look at the work of Gertrude Kasebier

309 UNIT EXPANSION
Rationale: 7J: effectively uses resources (technology, materials, and physical environment) to facilitate students’ learning.

 

Description: This is my unit plan exploring the idea of humor in art. Looking at artist Jon Burgerman students will critical look at his work and how he is able to change the way we see the world thru humor.   

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Rationale: 7M: articulates a logical rationale for the role of the visual arts in the school curriculum, including philosophical and social foundations 
for visual arts education.

 

Description: This is a link to my teaching philosophy. It puts into words what my core values are as a teacher 

PROFESSIONALISM, ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP: PAL 1  (2 submissions)
Rationale: 7G: understands the need for continuing study, self evaluation, and professional growth.

 

Description: I curated an art show for the ISU NAEA Student Chapter Senior Annual Show. I worked with the other art students to put this show together. We had several different kinds of artwork. We had a reception where we where able to talk to viewers about our art.


Rationale: 7G: understands the need for continuing study, self evaluation, and professional growth.

Description: I attended Dr. Johnson's presentation on her research into the fiber artwork of artist Hannah Hoch. She went in-depth about an artist that I was interested in learning more about. 

PROFESSIONALISM, ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP: PAL 2  (2 submissions)
Rationale: 7N: advances his or her knowledge of current developments in the field by participating in professional development activities (e.g., coursework, professional organizations, and workshops).

 

Description: I volunteered to lead several art activity's and workshops at The Children's Discovery Museum (CDM). I interacted with family's from the community and helped them create works of art.

Rationale: 7N: advances his or her knowledge of current developments in the field by participating in professional development activities (e.g., coursework, professional organizations, and workshops).

Description: I helped with several art activity's at Western Avenue community center. I worked with students during their free period time complete art projects they started during the Friday ISU art days. 
 

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