Mrs. Mindy is a certified K-12 art teacher with a B.S. in Art education and has her PA from Kutztown University. She has her certification II plus 15 graduate credits. She has been teaching for 22 years and has been here at St Joan of Arc since 2000. Her students have won several awards including scholastic art award, Diocese of Harrisburg Catholic Art awards, National Environmental Photography awards, and National Aviation contest.
All students are introduced to the elements of design, principles of design, art history, art production, materials, and esthetics at an appropriate age level. Below is a list of specific topics and projects targeted in each grade.
Kindergarten
Self portraits
Line, shape, primary and secondary colors, texture, and form.
Medieval Illuminated lettering
Artists: Edgar Degas, William Wegman, and Edward Hopper
1st Grade
Self portrait
Paper weaving
Chinese scrolls, Vincent Van Gough, and Leonardo da Vinci
House drawings
Stained glass
Native American Pictography
2nd Grade
Warm, cool, and neutral colors
Aboriginal art, Edward Hopper., and Egyptian art
Material collage
Watercolor, tempra paint and printing techniques
City Scapes
3rd Grade
Kinds of Line
Paul Gauguin, Oaxaca painting, Pablo Picasso, and Laura Burch
Realism vs. Abstract
Pinch pots
Mosaics
Tints and shades
6th Grade
Shading techniques
contour drawings
Watercolor techniques
Oriental painting techniques
Clay relief tiles
Cartoon character development
7th Grade
Block printing techniques
Weaving
Clay slab cylinder techniques
Charcoal drawing techniques
8th Grade
Portrait drawing
Clay construction boxes
Medieval Illuminations
Calligraphy
Batik and silk painting traditions
4th Grade
Elements of design
Texture collage
Texture ceramics
Medieval art
Native American Molars
Watercolor techniques
5th Grade
Animation
Georgia O'Keefe, Bridget Riley, and Nigerian Metal work