Field Lesson to Broad Mudeum, L.A. Times, and DTLA Art Scavenger Hunt

This was one amazing day for our 8th-grade students and myself. It was a non-stop Downtown L.A. cultural experience. First, we started by going to the observation deck at City Hall. The view was amazing, one of my students faced his fear of heights by walking out to the observation deck.

Next stop was the L.A. Times, were we recieved an amazing tour about the history of the newspaper, the importance of journalism and the power of incredible photography taken by photojournalist in important moments in history. 

Los Angeles Times Entrance

After lunch, we went to the Broad museum students loved Jeff Koons sculptures. Many of them choose to write an artist reflection assignment on his giant balloon dog.

To end the field lesson I created a 1-hour photo scavenger hunt of important architecture and public works of art were students had to read the clues to figure out what they were looking for.   

L.A. Music Center, Mark Taper Building 

Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall

City Hall

Moca Museum Nancy Reuben Sculpture

Broad Museum

7th Grade Sudents Hard at Work, Surrealism Perspective Drawing

Here are a few pictures of my students wood panel linoleum prints and their Surrealism 1 or 2 point perspective drawings. I began the project by introducing the work of Salvador Dali and the Surrealist movement. Students learned how to create symbols that represent their subconscious thoughts about themselves both positive and negative.  Each student created 3 or more pieces of architecture using perspective drawing to create their own mixed media piece that reflects their inner thoughts and feelings while showing the technical skills they developed. 

6th Grade at Getty Center to See Pacific Standard Time Art Exhibit

The Getty Center held an amazing art show Pacific Standard Time art exhibit. My students were able to see incredible ancient Latin American artwork. Gabriella Charter Schools student body is predominantly Latino so I was very happy to have them get to see ancient Mezo-American art that was absolutely breathtaking. Everyone really enjoyed the beauty of the day. 

http://www.getty.edu/pacificstandardtime/

2nd Grade Imaginary Creatures Ceramic Sculptures

Here are some of my beautiful 2nd-grade artist making unique imaginary creatures. We all had so much fun!

6th Graders at Getty Villa in Malibu

In 6th grade, students learn about Greek Mythology. Partnering with our humanities teacher we created an interdisciplinary lesson plan where students research Greek gods and goddesses and then create a ceramic sculpture or vessel inspired by their research. At the end the lesson plan we visited the Getty Villa in Malibu. The students loved the tour and the scavenger hunt I planned for them.   

Quilt Squares from 1st and 2nd Graders

 These Picasso-esque self portraits were made by 1st and 2nd graders on white muslin with thin and thick tipped sharpies. They will be made into a quilt as a thank you gift for one of our amazing community volunteers at Gabriella Charter School. Students first looked at Picasso's portraits of children, and then discussed using unique colors and shapes one their faces. Students did a practices paper sketch in pencil and then with marker to practices coloring in one direction. We moved onto the actual quilt square which took them 4 session, of 45 minute classes to have them finish this project. I promise to post photos of the quilt when it is all sewn together.