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Dr. Keri Schultz, Art Teacher
651.744.3828
keri.schultz@spps.orgIB/DP VISUAL ART SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
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1st Year IB Art and Design Artists <--click
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Peer Assessment tool <--checklist for both
IB/DP VISUAL Art Exam Overview <--click
2022-2023 COURSES
• DRAWING (9-12th graders) Semester One: Students explore, reflect, and develop skills through a portfolio-based approach to drawing at Beginning and Advanced Levels: "I will study and learn how to depict value, proportion and perspective through the human figure, still life, portraiture, landscape and an array of free choice subjects. I will improve my skills with graphite and colored pencil as well as the mediums of pen/ink, pastels and charcoal to communicate three dimensional forms on flat paper. I will begin to refine my personal artistic style and understanding of the Principles and processes of Visual Arts, design and artistic expression." Beginning and Advanced Drawing Course Syllabus
• PHOTOGRAPHY (9-12th graders) Semester Two: Students apply visual language; learning design, exploring technology, and communicating ideas at Beginning and Advanced Levels: "I will use digital photography and computer software, including Autodesk Sketchbook, to study the formal components of design and visual communication. I will learn about traditional manual techniques, the history of photography, study photographic images, and use creativity to produce my own art. I will show learning by developing a personal webpage that exhibits my work."
• IB/DP VISUAL ART AND DESIGN (11th/12th graders) Year Long: Students ask questions, perform research, investigate techniques, develop, critique, and refine their own thematic art and design work; Official IB Guide Art LibGuide "This is a rigorous two-year course which coincides with the International Baccalaureate examination. The exam includes a comparative study (20%), process portfolio (40%), and exhibition (40%). I will investigate past, present and emerging forms of visual arts and engage in producing, appreciating, and evaluating art. I will develop an understanding of visual arts from a local, national, and international perspectives, build confidence in responding to personal and cultural experiences, develop skills and sensitivity, and take responsibility for the direction of my learning through the acquisition of effective working practices." IB/DP Visual Art and Design Course Syllabus
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CONTACT TEACHER: keri.schultz@spps.org
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2022-2023 BELL SCHEDULE
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Background, Philosophy, Certification
Background:
I have enjoyed teaching art first in Sussex, Wisconsin and then at Highland Park in 2000. I have taught both traditional dark room photography and modern digital photography, studio art, stained glass, ceramics, painting, art history, drawing, and IBDP Visual Art and Design. My students have shown work in multiple local art shows and contests, winning recognition and awards.
Teaching Philosophy:
It is my pleasure to help students develop skills and find their own voices through the visual arts. My philosophy is that art should allow people to grow in both technical abilities and creative skills.
I admire Minnesota artist Wing Young Huie who said, "Art can be a window and a mirror." His quote suggests that we may see others more clearly through art; we may also better understand ourselves. Art includes storytelling, visual communication, memories, and goals.
Art also includes 'Visual Thinking' and 'Studio Habits of Mind', including factors like observation and persistence. Through the arts, students can develop their work ethic, ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and appreciation of the world and its possibilities all around them. I look forward to learning with and from you about art and design together!
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors of Science in Art Education from The University of Wisconsin-Madison. Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University. Doctorate in Teacher Leadership from Walden University. MN Teaching Licenses in Visual Arts K-12, and Communication Technology Career (CTE) 7-12
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'21-'22 Artists of the Month
April Art Student of the Month
-Elsa Mechelke (11) received 3rd place for her acrylic painting in the Congressional Art Competition, here with Congresswomen Betty McCollum.
March Art Student of the Month
-Maddie Baggenstoss (12) and her watercolor still life
February Art Students; IB Art and Design Class
"Congratulations to all the students who have chosen to challenge themselves in the IB Art and Design exam this spring. It was so fun seeing your Spring Exhibition. We wish you all the best in your continued art making."-from your art teachers!
* means students are testing IB this year. (Featured work by Kajia Lee.) Students in IB Art & Design: Iman Abdi, Hayk Andestic*, Johanna Aust*, Madeline Baggenstoss*, Ellie Boudet, Kiyomi Callahan*, Madeleine Carydis*, Mahlet Dagne, Mia David, Elasandra Demuth, Quinn Dwyer*, Silja Earl-Tornianen, Claire Engebretson-Gilman, Zoe Glaser, Sylvia Hegeman, Samara Hickle*, Kajia Lee*, Laura Lee, Zoe Lee, Marcus Lund, Savanna Mays-Maisonet, Madeleine Mears*, Sophia Mears*, Elsa Mechelke, Xitlali Monroy, Ngan Nguyen, Elsie Olive, Eleanor Osmond, Kylie Peterson, Sabine Schatschneider, Isabella Schmitt, Flannery Sheets, Matthew Stolte, PawPaw Wah*, Lucia Witzke
January Art Student of the Month
-Brenda Perez (9) and her ink drawing of a female astronaut
December Art Student of the Month
-Alexander Lee (12) carving a dragon linoleum print and an earlier pencil/paint study.
November Art Student of the Month
-Xander Eikenberry (11) and his 'precious' large pencil drawing.
October Art Students of the Month
-Thilji Mathew (11) and his stylized self portrait
-Goa Her (10) and her seed vase
September Art Student of the Month
Alex Roepke (10) and their personalized self portrait
