Art Education and The Coronavirus
Teachers are in a tight spot due to the spread of COVID-19. We have no doubt that schools will be the first ones to go, but we wait to see what happens. Are schools closing? What happens to my school if it closes? What preparations do I need for virtual learning? What if my student doesn’t have internet or other technology? How can I teach when my students don’t have access to the internet or technology?
These are questions you’ve probably had on your mind for the past few weeks. While we don’t have all the answers, it is clear that maintaining some sense of normalcy in your home’s art space will prove difficult.
This situation does not require a one-size-fits all approach. Every art teacher is different and each student they work with has their own unique needs. The educator must consider your own situation and devise methods to help students learn. Below are some ideas that will help you to make your home a better place to teach your students. These ideas should be viewed with consideration for the needs of your students and made to work best for them.
Alternative Paint Ideas
Unfortunately, not all students have the ability to paint at their homes. You can use this time to teach students about new types and techniques of painting. Ask students to reflect on the natural materials they may have, just as cave artists did. You can make your own paint!
– Painting Coffee with Paint
– Vegetable and Fruit Paint
– Paint made from Spices
– Food Coloring Watercolors
Ideas for Found Objects
Found object artmaking has been a popular medium for artists all over the world. Allow your students to express their creativity by using the objects that they have.
Here are some ideas for finding objects to inspire students. These are some great ideas for found objects:
– A Color Wheel for Found Objects. Students can collect any colored objects that they find in the home and make a colorwheel. It will be a challenge to find as many objects in various hues at one’s home.
Andy Goldsworthy Found Nature Ideas –
– Plan for Cityscape Printmaking with Found Objects
3-D Lesson Ideas
It might be difficult to plan lessons and activities for 3-D classes such as sculpture and ceramics. It might not be easy to duplicate the ceramics class experience without clay at your home. There are some occasions when you might be able to send everyone home with one pound of clay. Keep it simple and creative instead. These are just a few ideas.
Make temporary sculptures from household objects. Your students can take pictures of these items and use them to inspire you. Students can then recreate the sculptures with different materials once they are back in class.
Create stop-motion videos by having your students use clay-like materials. You can use clay, playdoh, cookie dough, or any other material that is clay-like.
– Paper Pottery
– Cardboard sculptures
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