This document provides an overview of an art classroom through observations of the various areas of the room and suggestions for improvements. It notes that the classroom is clean and organized with labels for supplies, project displays, computers and a projector for research, and a kiln and shelving for works in progress. Suggested changes include adding a soft seating area, making student works and research more visible, improving clutter in the storage area, and utilizing the outdoor garden and demonstration table more fully. The classroom conveys a strong presence for art throughout the school.
5. What I would Change
Soft area in the room
desks are in very large
square-outer areas of
entire room utilized
with storage. Soft
area would be created
in space by teachers
desk. Low tent with
bean bags and rug.
8. What I would Change
Research/Display-more visible student works and
students on computers doing research
Organization-ultra organized
Only fear is that this is not my personality type, this
may be more of a GOAL than a change!
9. Sinks and Clean UP
3 Numbered Sinks
Clean Up
Procedures Unclear
Inconsistent
10. What I would Change
Implement Hands Off Routine
Utilize the numbered sinks!
Revisit the job assignments
11. Storage & Kiln
Open Shelving for Works in Progress
kiln
extra supplies
12. At the Demo Table
supplies out that
kids needed
supplies under
that teacher used
to demo with
also, free draw
items at demo
table
13. What I would change
Storage and Kiln closet-very cluttered, things on the
floor, hard to walk in while taking pictures.
Demo Table-would like to see more ‘demo’s’ done at
the table rather than the projector. Hands On
approach by letting the students come up and try a
demo.
18. What I would Change
Teacher does not utilize other learning areas because
of time constraints.
50 minute classes-I would definitely get the classes
outdoors for sketching and painting.
An entire day of classes outdoors, teacher could have
supplies set up outdoors to alleviate time constraint.
19. The Tile Wall
Yearly Fundraiser for
Art
Permanent Placement
Cafeteria wall
Since school has opened
‘Tradition’
20. At a Glance....
Room is designed with everything but Soft Area
Ultra Organized
Decorated with Students Work
Art has a strong presence at this school and in this
room
A room I would be very lucky to have!