Virtual Art with Coach Meinert

Who am I and what do we do?

Hey Cougars! My name is Kathryn Meinert. This is my 9th year as the Visual Arts teacher here at AMS. I also coach our champion Cross Country and Track teams. I graduated East Carolina University with an Interior Design degree in 2004 which led me to two years of working in that industry in Atlanta, GA. Then I was ready for a slight (ha!) change, so I moved to Utah and worked with the youth in a wilderness therapy program. A year of that and multiple outdoor jobs (raft guiding and ski/snowboard instructing) later I decided to go back to school for my Masters in Arts Education at Western Carolina University in 2010.

Art in the Middle School takes creative thinking to a whole new level. With each project we go deeper into the history and theology behind the techniques; we explore a variety of mediums (materials), and challenge our creative thinking and problem solving skills to think outside of the box. We will develop and improve upon the following skills: drawing, painting, sculpture, hand eye coordination, and much more. We participate in the Peace Poster contest with the Lions Club of Asheville, the kids issue of the Mountain Xpress, Celebrating Middle School Success at UNCA and other small contests and shows in the community. My goal is to expose each of my students to several different artists, cultures, materials, techniques, and community involvement to help them become creative problem solving citizens.

Check out this video to see some of our student work.

Virtual Arts Syllabus

I. Elements of Design- Drawing skills

Line
Shape
Form
Color
Value
Texture
Space

II. Principals of Design- Creative Thinking

Contrast
Pattern
Rhythm
Movement
Balance
Unity
Emphasis

First Two Weeks Assignment

Week One: Orientation, Expectations, Community Building

Week Two: First Sketchbook Assignment and Project Introduction

Details can be found on Canvas!

Course Materials

For each class you will need:

Sketchbook (Approx. 9x12 blank paper, preferably spiral bound. Sizes can vary and that is ok.)

Pencils

Erasers

*For At Home Learning please also get: colored pencils and water based markers (more colors = more fun). You can use other materials that you have and I will communicate with you about your needs.

Miss the First Day or need a recap? See the video below.

Email- kathryn.meinert@acsgmail.net Phone- 828.552.4643 Office Hours- Daily 1:30-2:30 pm Website- cougarart.blogspot.com

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