Problem solving is a huge part of art, and students have to think critically on a daily basis. When you are working on an art project or even presenting it to the kids you have to make sure the students know there are many ways to go about a project. I always teach my students that it is ok to make mistakes, because most of the time your mistakes can be fixed with a little problem solving.
We are starting a clay unit within the next week and I believe clay is a great lesson for students to learn about problem solving because clay can be more easily fixed than most mediums. The students will need to problem solve most likely when it comes to building their slab constructions. They are going to create templates to help them create their piece, but these templates are not always 100% accurate. This is where it calls for a little problem solving, walk step by step with a student, laying out the options and also allowing them to think critically about the different solutions.
Critical thinking is very important when it comes to having students write an artist statement. It isn't just here is my art and this is the title. When a student is asked to create an artist statement they are starting to think critically about why they took the steps they did, why they decided to add a certain design compared to another they thought of, or maybe why they did title it the way they did. I think it is important for young artists to look at their art and others critically, really digging deep to find the true meaning.
We are starting a clay unit within the next week and I believe clay is a great lesson for students to learn about problem solving because clay can be more easily fixed than most mediums. The students will need to problem solve most likely when it comes to building their slab constructions. They are going to create templates to help them create their piece, but these templates are not always 100% accurate. This is where it calls for a little problem solving, walk step by step with a student, laying out the options and also allowing them to think critically about the different solutions.
Critical thinking is very important when it comes to having students write an artist statement. It isn't just here is my art and this is the title. When a student is asked to create an artist statement they are starting to think critically about why they took the steps they did, why they decided to add a certain design compared to another they thought of, or maybe why they did title it the way they did. I think it is important for young artists to look at their art and others critically, really digging deep to find the true meaning.
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In your scenarios being reflective, problem solving, and critical thinking go hand-in-hand. Providing students not only the opportunity but also the room to create meaning within their work is not only important, but necessary to have a successful art education experience. Very nicely done!
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