Visual Arts Instructor: Hunter Lawrence
IB Curriculum:
Early Childhood
Currently we are exploring how artists see, view and develop the look of a city in their artwork. We are focusing on the word "perspective" as we analyze overlapping and depth in photography and paintings. So far we have worked in the following media: collage, ink, and color mixing ideas with watercolor. Next we will explore sculptural forms of landmarks and buildings.
P2
Life depends on sharing and protecting its water resources.
Inquiry into: 
• How water is used by living things
• How water is distributed in various regions of the world.
• Effects of the shortages and pollution to water
In the Visual Arts we are exploring the responsibility and role of an artist in relating to this central idea. The use of water, paint and materials in a way that involves sharing and protecting these resources guides our projects. In sync with this unit, our art projects feature aquatic life, water, waves and include media such as: tempera paint, colored pencil, and oil pastel. We explored marine snow and used a splatter paint effect to create this aspect in our compositions.
E1A
We started this session with a Venn diagram and drawing exploring the overlap between Africa, sustainable communities and the visual arts. Projects to express our central idea will include beading, Adinkra cloth, and mask making. Our discussions have explored the use of trade routes and the use of artifacts in ceremony and story telling.
MY2
We are tying in with studies of the Renaissance and innovation through an exploration of the elements of space and form, followed by perspective and the Renaissance. We are planning a field trip to the Denver Art Museum to accompany our unit. Students have their own developmental workbooks to refer to and use as they create a variety of projects exploring these two essential elements of art when studying the Renaissance.
Thank you for supporting the Visual Arts, Mr. Lawrence.