Understanding the writing requirements for AP Studio Art Courses

Understanding the writing requirements for AP Studio Art Courses

AP Studio Art courses ask students to write about their process. At first glance, it seems like students are going to need to do a lot of writing in the AP art course, however, that isn’t the case. While students do need to write about each piece, the responses must be short. Think more like […]

3 Tools to Help You and Your Students Feel More Confident Writing

3 Tools to Help You and Your Students Feel More Confident Writing

I often have students in art class they don’t feel comfortable writing. I myself wasn’t always a big fan. As with most things in life, it takes practice and access to the proper tools. Two tools that I use myself and also share with my students are Grammarly and the Hemmingway Editor. Both of have […]

9 Videos about Jewelry Design

9 Videos about Jewelry Design

When it comes to art class, a lot of people don’t think about Jewelry Design. Creating jewelry is sometimes put into the category of craft. Jewelry design is a great way to learn new skills and techniques, but also to learn and explore 2D design principles. Below you’ll find a collection of videos that explore […]

6 Photography Videos to Inspire You

6 Photography Videos to Inspire You

If you love photography, you might be thinking about a career as a photographer. There are many types of photographers, product, food, fashion, and event photographers to name a few. Some photographers choose to specialize and others work in a few different areas. As you’re thinking about what direction you want to go, it’s important […]

Tips on Giving Students Feedback About Their Art

Tips on Giving Students Feedback About Their Art

No matter how long you’ve been teaching, you likely ask yourself, am I good enough? Do I know what I’m doing? Am I providing good feedback to student work? I ask myself these questions a lot as well. One thing that I always find helpful is hearing from other teachers. So today, inviting you into […]

A Fun Way to Give your Students Sketchbook Prompts.

A Fun Way to Give your Students Sketchbook Prompts.

Over the years, I’ve reflected that while I had students working in their sketchbooks, I didn’t use them as much as I would have liked to. While I always have a sketchbook with me,  I tend to do more writing in it than drawing. I’d decided that sketchbooks have to look pretty, and be something […]

How to Sell your Lesson Plans + Digital Products + After School Art Program

How to Sell your Lesson Plans + Digital Products + After School Art Program

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A few years ago I was looking for an easy way to run a summer art camp. I knew how to teach, prepare a lesson and materials, but I was trying to figure out the best and easiest way to get people signed up, collect payment, and get them the information that they needed. I […]

How to Have Your Students Self-Assess

How to Have Your Students Self-Assess

  I’ve always had students self- asses their work. Over the last 5 years I’ve worked to tweak rubrics and processes to make sure the grading process is helpful, simple, and clear. Not only is grading easier, but I”m also collecting powerful data and records to share with parents and administration. Here’s how it works. […]

An Easy Way to Plan Your Week

An Easy Way to Plan Your Week

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” The production of ideas, too, runs on an assembly line; that in this production the mind follows an operative technique which can be learned and controlled; and that its effective use is just as much a matter of practice in the technique as in the effective use of any tool.” James Webb Young. As […]

How to Plan Your Week

How to Plan Your Week

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It’s time to talk about how to get ALL OF THE THINGS done. The truth is….. YOU CAN’T. You can do a lot, but you can not do everything. Teachers are horrible at accepting this fact. And that’s not necessarily bad, except that it can leave you feeling bad and leave you feeling like you’re […]