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ART AND 7TH RELIGION
See below for off-site learning instructions and resources for art and 7th Grade Religon with Ms. Viqueira
CONTACT MS. V:
- Art Break - Student drop-in time with Ms. V to make art or just hang out and talk about arty things! Every Thursday at 11:30 am for Pk - 2nd Grade (Meeting ID: 876 6473 2697) and Thursday at 12:30 for 2nd - 8th grade (Meeting ID: 867 0963 4131).
- Chat on Google Hangouts - Add regina.viqueira@stambroseschool.net
- Email regina.viqueira@stambroseschool.net with your questions or concerns or to Schedule a Zoom or Google Hangout Meeting (M -Th 8am-2pm)
GENERAL RESOURCES:OFF-SITE ART INTRODUCTION: https://youtu.be/hlo_YaxPBV4
ARTWORK SUBMISSION TUTORIAL VIDEO:
https://www.loom.com/share/064e77e010514070be373bb302bee203
ART DEMO VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAeTXR39Zc7nRfW27tMR0Q
Other resources:
- Sketchpad is a great, free online drawing program: https://sketch.io/sketchpad/
- Art21 has a lot of art videos (junior high students)
- Lunchtime Doodles with Artist Mo Willems (Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence) LIVE streamed everyday at 1pm, then posted online for streaming: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
- Virtually tour the national parks (GREAT art inspiration): https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home
- Online/Print Coloring Pages: http://coloritbynumbers.com/online and
http://www.supercoloring.com/collections/coloring-pages-for-adult (for online coloring, click “color online” instead of “print it”)
Pre-K to 2nd Grade ART
ALL Pre-K to 2nd Grade art assignments are posted here below on my homework page. Completed artworks may be emailed to Ms. V at regina.viqueira@stambroseschool.net
Optional: Access and submit Pk - 2nd art assignments on Google Classroom (Code: 3a4ixmq)** PLEASE NOTE: Google Classroom ONLY ACCESSIBLE with student email (stambroseschool.net)
Week 5/27 - 6/3 1st- 2nd Assignment: 2-in-1Introduction
Pizza or tacos... A book or a movie... the Ocean or the Lake...Kansas or Oz? Sometimes it's hard to choose between the things we love. So, why choose? For this project, you will be combing two things into one artwork!
Essential Question
What are two things you love that you can't choose between?
Instructions
1) Watch my demo video here: https://youtu.be/daXp6wRy6oI
2) Choose two places, people/animals, or things you love... then think of a creative way to combine them into one picture.
Due Date Wednesday, 6/3 anytimeReferences
Watch my demo above, and get some inspiration below.
Chess turtle by Redmer hoekstra ( Netherlands)
Week 5/20 PK- 2nd Assignment: A Spin on the Color WheelIntroduction
Did you enjoy your food art?? I hope you left some room for desert, because now we're going to cook up a new project with the most important art ingredient of all....COLOR!
For this project we will make a creative color wheel, then optionally, you can go on a scavenger hunt for your colors with some fun binoculars.
Essential Question
What is your favorite color? What objects in your home are that color?
Instructions
1) Watch my demo video here: https://youtu.be/ssfxKHBTqKU
2 - OPTIONAL) If you want to make binoculars, gather your materials (toilet paper rolls or paper, hot glue/tape/stapler, hole punch or something to poke a whole, string, scissors, and something to color with like acrylic/tempera paint or markers/crayons)
3) While your binoculars dry, or as your first step, make a creative color wheel. First draw a circle. Then, divide the circle into 6 even triangles. Color your color wheel with Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet/Purple. Finally, turn your color wheel into something creative. Think about things that are round like.... umbrellas, smiley faces, ice cream on a cone, or whatever you can imagine!
4) OPTIONAL) Use your binoculars to search in and around your home for the colors on your wheel. Can you find them all??Due Date Wednesday, 5/28 anytimeReferences
Watch my demo above, and get some inspiration from these photos.
Week 5/6 PK- 2nd Assignment: Food!Introduction
What's cookin'? It sure *looks* yummy! But don't try to eat it... that's my art! For our next project, we will be thinking about our FAVORITE FOOD! You will have the choice to draw or sculpt your favorite food, or even use your favorite food as a material!!
Essential Question
What's your favorite food?
Instructions
1) Watch my demo video here: https://youtu.be/aQ-vsH0kp7U
2) If you are doing a drawing, challenge yourself to draw an entire meal. Pay attention to the details, like what kind of texture does a chicken wing have? Did you remember some ketchup for your fries?
3) If you are sculpting your favorite food, try using materials you have around the house and get creative in using things that have the right color, or texture.... Got some old shoelaces? That might be perfect for spaghetti! That amazon box could be a big cake!
4) If you are making art with your favorite food, be careful and remember not to eat it for lunch!Due Date Wednesday, 5/20 anytimeReferences
Watch my demo above, and get some inspiration from these photos. Here's a recipe for clay if you want to sculpt your food (there are a lot of homemade clay recipes on the web if you don't have these ingredients).
Week 5/6 PK- 2nd Assignment: Japanese CraftsIntroduction
During the month of May in the US, we celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month, meaning we celebrate the many cultures of Asia that are present in our own diverse country. For our next project, we will celebrate the culture of Japan by choosing to do a Cherry Blossom project or a Carp (fish) Kite.Essential Question
What is something you know about Asian culture?
Instructions
1) Watch my video demo here: https://youtu.be/eFGV5sUryQg
2) Then, gather your materials to make one of the following projects:
A) Cherry Blossom drawing or painting that you can turn into a paper lantern. Recommended materials (pencil and eraser, marker/crayon/colored pencils/or watercolor, printer or construction paper, scissors, tape, string, hole puncher if you have one).
B) Carp (fish) Kite to hang up or fly around.
Recommended materials (pencil and eraser, marker/crayon/colored pencils/or acrylic paint, printer or construction paper, foil, scissors, tape, string, hole puncher if you have one, a stick).
C) Or, if you are limited in the materials you have at home, feel free to simply make a beautiful drawing or painting inspired by Japanese culture!Due Date Wednesday, 5/13 at anytime
References Week 4/29 PK- 2nd Assignment: Mazes and Maps!Introduction Did you know that you are AMAZING? Well, I do! That's why I thought we could make some mazes and maps!
Essential Question
If you could travel anywhere in the universe, where would you go? How would you get there?
Instructions
1. Watch my video demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rnkfykUjCo
2. Choose to make a maze or a map:
For the maze, either make a drawing or a sculpture of your maze path. Let the path twist and turn to make it tricky! Create a goal or finish line-- what would you want to get at the end of a maze? Decorate your maze with a theme or just some color! If you want a challenge, you could try making a 3D maze.
For the map, create a drawing of a map (optionally you can "stain" your paper to make it look old), to a real or imaginary place. Maybe your map will lead us from your bedroom fort to the treasure hidden in the backyard.... or maybe your map will take us on an intergalactic adventure across the universe!
Due Date Wednesday, 5/6 at anytime
References
Video demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rnkfykUjCo
If you are up to a challenge, you could even try a 3D maze!
Week 4/20 PK- 2nd Assignment: EARTH DAYIntroduction There are so many ways to celebrate our planet with art. We can make art out of recycled or eco-friendly materials, or simply make traditional artwork that raises awareness about the environment. For this project, you will choose one Earth Day project option to celebrate.
Essential Question
Why do you think we celebrate Earth Day?
Instructions
Watch my demo on Earth Day Art Projects:
https://youtu.be/wknX4p-lf7k
Then, choose one of the options below:
1. Create an Earth Suncatcher.
2. Recycle paper to make a paper-mache Globe/Earth.
3. Draw/paint a picture of the Earth, using some recycled materials.
4. Use natural materials to make a picture.
5. Come up with your own environmental art project!
Due Date Wednesday, 4/29 at anytime
References
Week 4/6 PK- 2nd Assignment: Symmetry!Introduction Damien Hurst is a British contemporary (current) artist who makes wild, kaleidoscope paintings. He uses symmetrical, radial designs in his colorful artwork. Symmetry is when two or more parts of something are exactly the same--like when we look in the mirror and see a reflection.
Essential Question
Damien Hurst often uses butterflies in his work, because they show symmetry. What is your favorite design or image to draw and why?
Instructions
Create a drawing/painting using symmetry.
Option 1) Butterfly symmetry painting,
Option 2) Radial design mandala, or
Option 3) Your own Kaleidoscope design inspired by Damien Hurst.
Due Date
Thursday, April 8th (anytime)
References
Video for Symmetry Project:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAyNTLBw4N4&t=15s
Mandala video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs9biWkrNWI
Artist Reference: Damien Hurst
Week 3/23 PK- 2nd Assignment: Out my Window, I see...
Introduction To embrace spring, we will be drawing something outside from observation (what you see) through a window (or from outside "en plein air"). We will be inspired by surrealist artist, Rene Magritte, born in Belgium in 1898. He often painted ordinary things in an unusual way. Surrealism, as an art movement, is often about creating an unusual imagery or a striking contrast.
Essential Question
How is it different experiencing the world from your window versus experiencing the world while outside?
Instructions
A drawing of your view from a window in your home (or "en plein air", meaning outside). Please include the window frame in your drawing.
For 2nd grade, please include 1-2 sentences describing the view in your drawing.
Due Date
Thursday, April 2nd (anytime)
References
Artist Reference: The Human Condition, 1933 by Rene Magritte
Week
3/16PK- 2nd Assignment: Georgia O'Keeffe Flower
Introduction For Women's History Month, we celebrate American artist Georgia O'Keeffe (born 1887). She was known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes.
Essential Question
What Women inspire you?
Instructions
Draw a flower or other plant up-close, so large that it goes off the edge of the paper. Add color with a material of your choice.
Due Date
3/23 (anytime)
References
Watch (Ms. V's Demo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn-C5TOlvVM&t=7s
Watch (a bout Georgia O'Keeffe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyRzUii-pSc
3rd - 5th Grade ArtALL 3rd - 5th Grade Art assignments are posted here below on my homework page and on Google Classroom (3rd - 5th Grade Code: xqgu3cp). Completed artworks may be submitted on Google Classroom or emailed to Ms. V at regina.viqueira@stambroseschool.net
Week5/28 - 6/43rd-5th Grade Assignment: Spring Musical Introduction
Usually, this point in the school year, we would be celebrating the hard work done for our Spring Musical. In the art room, we would have painted posters, designed the set, and crafted props for the show. While we didn't get the chance to do that, we do have the chance to get a little musical....
Essential Question
What is more imortant in an artwork, negative or positive space? To answer this, you may need to watch my video first for an explanation of these two ideas...
Instructions
1) Watch my demo video: https://youtu.be/moAeeZoUxM0
2) Choose a favorite musical, song, album, or even type of music (genre).
3) Then design a poster or album cover for that musical/song/album/genre.
Think about typography (how you write the letters), or how the image relates to the lyrics (words) of the song or the theme of the song (what it is talking about, the message, ...).
Due Date
Thursday, 6/4 anytime
References Week5/21 - 5/283rd-5th Grade Assignment: Shadows! Introduction
From the shadows....ART! For this project we'll be discussing shadows, as well as positive and negative space in artmaking. You'll have a few options to explore for your project.
Essential Question
What is more imortant in an artwork, negative or positive space? To answer this, you may need to watch my video first for an explanation of these two ideas...
Instructions
1) Watch my video demo: https://youtu.be/CBEZE-KIDgc
2) Choose to.....
A) Find a natural shadow outside or from an existing object. Trace the shadow and color the space around it, the negative space.
B) Create a shadow by making a sculpture from foil or clay. Then, trace the shadow and color the space around it, the negative space.
C) Or, for a real challenge create a shadow puppet and maybe even a shadow puppet theater to tell a story with shadows.
Due Date
Thursday, 5/28 anytime
References
Video demo: https://youtu.be/CBEZE-KIDgc
Week5/14 - 5/213rd-5th Grade Assignment: Let's give a hand for...3D Forms! Introduction
Now that we are refreshed from our reflective vacations, time to roll up our sleeves and practice one of our Elements of Art... forms, a.k.a. shapes or objects. Adding volume to your forms is a great way to make them look realistic and give them LIFE! So, how do we give them volume and make them appear 3D in our 2D drawings? Let's see...
Essential Question
It's aliiiiiveeee.....What are some ways to make a drawing look more realistic?
Instructions
1) Watch my demo: https://youtu.be/9lxV7hYljWo
2) First, you may want to practice drawing drawing 3D forms, like a sphere or cube.
2) Then, for this project, begin by tracing your hand to use for our 3D illusion.
3) Next, we will begin drawing horizontal lines across the paper...but, inside the hand tracing, we will curve our line (what is called a contour) to start giving the hand volume. Take your time with this, and really focus when you're doing the fingers because you'll have to switch between straight horizontal lines and curved lines inside the fingers.
4) Continue the lines onto the paper around the hand, creating the illusion that the 3D form is sinking into the paper, popping out, or hiding underneath...
5) Optionally, you can try this same technique with any form/object.... and add some color for fun! Or, keep it black and white to create a dizzying illusion.
Due Date
Thursday, 5/21 anytime
References Week5/7 - 5/143rd-5th Grade Assignment: Reflective Vacation Introduction
Now that we are refreshed from our reflective vacations, time to roll up our sleeves and practice one of our Elements of Art... forms, a.k.a. 3D shapes or objects. Adding volume to your drawings of objects is a great way to make them look realistic and give them LIFE! So, how do we give them volume and make them appear 3D in our 2D drawings? Let's see...
Essential Question
What is your dream vacation? (4th grade, I see you just thought about this question for your attendance question!)
Instructions
1) Watch my demo video here: https://youtu.be/4M_tY0eGndY
2) Then brainstorm your dream vacation. You will be drawing it in a creative way...
3) Begin in pencil, drawing your self-portrait. Use a mirror or a photo as a reference. Instead of drawing your eyes, draw some sunglasses.
4) Inside the sunglasses, draw your dream vacation scene like we are seeing it in the reflection of your glasses.
5) After drawing in pencil, outline in marker if you want a more graphic/cartoon look. This step can also help you to clean up any mistakes made when drawing in pencil.
6) Finally...add some color, and enjoy your quarancation!
Due Date
Thursday, 5/14 anytime
References 
Week4/30 - 5/73rd-5th Grade Assignment: Wandering Words Introduction
Jung Lee is a Korean photographer born in 1972. She is best known for her emotional photographs of neon words in deserted landscapes. There is often a contrast between the landscape and the words she places there. In some ways, Jung Lee is also an installation artist. Installation artists create these pieces for specific locations, enabling them to expertly transform any space into a customized, interactive environment.
Essential Question What "says" more to you-- words or pictures?Instructions
1) Look at the attached photos of artwork by Jung Lee and watch my video demo here: https://youtu.be/p97DIEAD10w
2) Choose a word/phrase and "place" it somewhere in a location or a landscape like the contemporary artist, Jung Lee. You can do this by...
A) Making a collage of a word into a photograph of a location/landscape,
B) Putting a word/phrase into a drawing/painting you make of a landscape,
C) Drawing/painting a word and cutting it out to place outside and photograph as an installation,
or D) Making a sign for your window/lawn/front door to thank essential workers or inspire neighbors.
Whatever you choose, try to think about the connection between the word/phrase and the location-- will you create a contrast like Jung Lee? Or, perhaps you will highlight a relationship between the word and the location. Or, maybe you will just INSPIRE with something beautiful!
Due Date
Thursday, 5/7 anytime
References
See video demo above.
And look at these beautiful photos of Jung Lee's artwork:
Week4/203rd-5th Grade Assignment: Pixelated! Introduction
In the age of technology, we are spending more and more time looking at screens. Our favorite movies, games, and images are now made of...PIXELS. A pixel is a unit of color, a part, and when combined with other pixels, it makes the digital image, the whole. For this project, we will be drawing an image in a pixelated style.
Essential Question How has technology changed art?Instructions Video Demo: https://youtu.be/Ozew3XEnujY
1. Make a quick sketch of yourself or a favorite item
2. Place a grid over it and plan out how to turn the drawing into pixels, or squares.
3. Recreate the drawing pixel by pixel (square by square)
Due Date
Thursday, 4/30 anytime
References
See video demo above.
Or, be inspired by this yummy pixelated burger!
Week3/313rd-5th Grade Assignment: BLOTS
Introduction Sometimes when we make art, it is important to let "happenings", or even mistakes, inspire us. Nobody's perfect, and neither is our artwork, which makes it special and unique. For this project, you will let random happenings inspire your creations.
Essential Question
Has a mistake or an accident in your life ever turned into something positive? How can we respond to random occurances?
Instructions
Create random blots with marker or watercolor. Let the marker or watercolor flow to make random, organic (natural) shapes, or forms.
Then, let the blots dry, and go back in with pencil to turn them into characters.
If you want to be really bold, skip the pencil, then go right in with pen or sharpie to turn the blots into characters.
Add faces with different expressions, textures, hair, and other details. Be inspired by the blots and free your imagination.
Due Date
Due Tuesday, April 7th (anytime)References
Week3/233rd-5th Grade Assignment: Spring Story (flip book or comic)
Introduction April showers bring....may flowers? For this assignment, you will tell a story about spring by creating a flip book or comic strip.
Essential Question
Has a mistake or an accident in your life ever turned into something positive? How can we respond to random occurances?
Instructions
1) Decide on a simple spring "story", such as a growing or blossoming plant, an Easter egg hunt, etc.
2) Choose to make a flip book or a comic book. Watch my flip book tutorial or check out the attached resources on comic strips.
3) If you are making a flip book, please make at least (10) pages. If you are making a comic, please make a full page comic with (4-10) frames/boxes and some speech/thought bubbles. Color optional.
4) Submit a photo of your project (video of your flip book optional) by the due date. Contact me here on Google Classroom or by email with any questions or issues.
Due Date
Tuesday, March 31st (anytime)
References
Ms. V's Demo: https://youtu.be/Xlw9OaPG-ZAWeek3/163rd-5th Grade Assignment: Collage
Introduction "Each picture heals a part of me and I hope it heals a part of you too" - Sara Shakeel. Formerly a dentist, Sara Shakeel is now a successful contemporary Pakistani artist known for using glitter and Swarovski crystals to create both digital and physical collages.
Essential Question
What women inspire you?
Instructions
Create: Make a collage inspired by Sara Shakeel's style. Cut and paste images (from magazines, advertisements, photos,...) together, use pencil/pen/marker/paint/other materials to manipulate the image.
Due Date
March 24th (anytime)
References
Watch Ms. V's Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO2h-oQTTDI
Look: Look at the attached images below or on the Google Classroom assignment for inspiration on how to combine different cut-outs together, or manipulate an image with other materials.
6-8th Grade ArtOff-site art assignments for 6th - 8th Grade Art will be posted on Google Classroom. Submit completed assignments on Classroom or by email to regina.viqueira@stambroseschool.net.
6th and 7th Grade Art Class Code: y5cvyv2
8th Grade Art Class Code: rab5q6b
Submission tutorial: https://www.loom.com/share/064e77e010514070be373bb302bee203
Welcome to Art Class at St. Ambrose!In this class, we will explore the history of art, fundamental elements and techniques, and the possibilities of artmaking today. We will spend the year doing process-based projects inspired by Catholic identity, living and historical artists, and more! Just as professional artists do, we will reflect on the world around us and our own personal feelings through making and sharing.
Our goal is to improve our artistic technique, but more importantly to expand our cultural knowledge and find an outlet for expressing our thoughts and emotions.
7th Grade Religion
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, The Calling of St. Matthew, 1600, Oil on Canvas.
"Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his seat in the custom house, and said to him, 'Follow me', and Matthew rose and followed Him" --Matthew 9:9.
________________________________________________________________***Update 3-20-2020***
Dear 7th Grade Religion Students,
Please see Google Classroom for off-site assignments. Hand in on Google Classroom (code: dto7m3o) or shared via Google Drive/email. Feel free to email me at regina.viqueira@stambroseschool.net with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. I can be available on Google Meet as well, please contact me to set up an appointment.
Blessings,
Ms. Viqueira________________________________________________________________
Welcome to Seventh Grade Religion at St. Ambrose!
Following the Diosean curriculum, we explore sacred tradition, sacred scripture, and the lives of holy men and women. Additionally, we reflect on our relationship with God, the Church, and our neighbors. Through readings, interdisciplinary projects, and discussions we learn and share together.
Homework and Assignments on Google Classroom, Code: dto7m3o
Additional Religion activities and quizzes: http://www.blestarewe.com/
Click here for Religion Grading Policy
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