Art
Welcome
Debbie Bermudez
This is my 20th year of teaching
the visual arts in Montgomery County and at Forest Knolls E. S. I received my
undergraduate degree in Art Education at the University of Maryland, College
Park and my graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from Virginia
Commonwealth University.
Mary O'Neill-Wood
My name is Mrs.
Mary O'Neill-Wood. I have been teaching in Montgomery County for 14 years. I
have taught high school photography, ceramics, and design. I received my
undergraduate degree in Studio Art from the University of Maryland, College
Park and my graduate degree in Art Education from the University of Maryland in
Baltimore. In addition, I have worked at the Corcoran and Hirshhorn
museums.
We have planned another exciting and productive year for the children. We will explore a wide variety of art concepts and materials. Children will look at art, talk about art, as well as create art. In addition, art activities will be coordinated with grade level classroom curriculum.
If you would like to learn more about the art program at Forest Knolls, I invite you to browse through our updated web art gallery. Thank you for taking an interest in our art education program.
About our Program
Our art program will provide opportunities for children to experience drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mask making, printmaking, textile arts, puppetry, architecture, environmental design, and commercial art. We will use a variety of materials. We will look at art and talk about art as well as create art. We will learn new vocabulary and understand new concepts.
National Art Education Standards
- Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques and processes
- Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions
- Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols and video
- Standard 4: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
- Standard 5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others
- Standard 6: Making connections between the visual arts and other disciplines
Visual Art Essential Learning Outcomes
- Outcome I
Perceiving, Performing, and Responding - Aesthetic Education
The student will demonstrate the ability to perceive, interpret, and respond to ideas, experiences, and the environment through visual art. - Outcome II
Historical, Cultural, and Social Contexts
The student will demonstrate understanding of visual art as a basic aspect of history and human experience. - Outcome III
Creative Expression and Production
The student will demonstrate the ability to organize knowledge and ideas for expression in the production of art. - Outcome IV
Aesthetics and Criticism
The student will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and apply criteria for making visual aesthetic judgments.
