"Did you like this project... why or why not?"... This is what I ask my DRAWING & PAINTING students during the final critique of their works. When I get honest feedback it helps me understand how to make the project better or more interesting to them, while staying within the goals of my curriculum.
Creating a mask design with gouache and experimenting with Chinese brush painting
For this lesson, I decided to have THEM make the lesson! I gave everyone the freedom to choose their own subject matter, medium, size, etc.
Using a 3-d medium to create a puppet
The only RULE was that they had to TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT, something that would force them to learn something NEW.
They also had to complete a lesson plan form made by me that outlined their idea, materials and what they were going to learn. They also had to list the procedures that would be used to accomplish their goals. (thumbnails, experimenting with new mediums, etc.)
melted crayons on canvas
They all had very diverse ideas and challenged themselves by experimenting with many types of mediums until they discovered which one ultimately worked with their ideas.
Painting on cardboard
Using gouache paint to create a surreal landscape and using charcoal on a drip painting
My name is Emmy Hastings and I am enjoying teaching all levels of art at Marlboro High School. My courses are Studio Art, Drawing & Painting, Advanced Art and AP/Studio Art. I received my MA in Painting from NYU and completed teacher certification at SUNY New Paltz.
I continue to paint and show work at two local galleries. Staying involved with my own fine art helps me be a better teacher. Contact me at: emeline.hastings@marlboroschoolsorg