MUSIC SUGGESTED TEXTS

 

TEXTBOOKS

World of Music, Silver Burdett and Ginn, Morristown, New York, 1990

Authors: Carmen Culp, Lawrence Eisman, and Mary Hoffman

Music and You, Macmillan, 1991

Authors: Barbara Staton, Merrill Staton, Vincent Lawrence, and Michael Jothen

The Music Connection, Silver Burdett and Ginn, 1995

Share the Music, McGraw-Hill, 1998

 

MUSIC SUGGESTED RESOURCE

MUSIC VIDEOS

The following is a list of videos currently used by music teachers in Richland County Schools.

 

Available from:

 

CLEARVUE/eav

for catalog call 1-800-CLEARVU

 

Amahl and the Night Visitors

 

The Art of Listening

 

New Sousa Band on Stage at Wolf Trap

 

The Joy of Bach

 

The Music Maestro, Series

Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Bach

 

Classical Composers Series

Bach

 

Leonard Berstein's Young People's Concerts

 

The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein

This is geared for music teachers or very advanced high school students.

 

Marsalis on Music

 

Why Toes Tap

 

Sousa to Satchmo

 

EDUCATIONAL RECORD CENTER

For catalog call 1-800-4338-1637

 

Beethoven Lives Upstairs

 

OPERA WORLD

For catalog call 1-800-99-OPERA

 

Tales of Beatrix Potter - ballet

 

Peter and the Wolf: Sting

 

H.M.S. Pinafore

 

Hansel and Gretel: The Met version

 

Lohengrin: The Met version

 

The Magic Flute: The Bergman version

 

Turandot: The Met version

 

The BBC-TV Versions of Gilbert and Sullivan are good, but the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Stratford Festival versions of Mikado, Iolanthe and Gondoliers are much more fun.

HOME VISION

For catalog call: 1-800-262-8600

The Nature of Music

Three programs on importance of music in societies around the world.

Salute to the Edinburgh Tattoo

Dance Theater of Harlem: "John Henry"

Mikado: Stratford

Gondoliers: Stratford

Iolanthe: Stratford

HOLLYWOOD STORIES OF MUSICIANS

Stars and Stripes Forever: SOUSA

Song of Love: ROBERT AND CLARA SCHUMANN, BRAHMS

A Song to Remember: CHOPIN

Words and Music: RODGERS AND HART

The Benny Goodman Story

VARIOUS SOURCES

The Planets: Featuring the Duchesnays

An excellent marriage of Holst's music with swimming, ballet and skating.

I Love America

A collection of patriotic music. Band and vocal

Songs of the Civil War

Fantasia

Behind the Scenes: Max Roach: Rhythm

Bugs and Daffy's Carnival of the Animals

Warner Home Video

BOOK

Get America Singing...Again

Step it Down

Choral Resources

Essential Elements for Choir, Hal Leonard Publishing

- various voicings and levels

Essential Repertoire for Choir, Hal Leonard Publishing

- various voicing and levels

Successful Sightsinging, Nancy Telfer, Kjos Publishing

Successful Warm-Ups, Nancy Telfer, Kjos Publishing

The Sight Singer, Audrey Snyder, Hal Leonard Publishing

- 2 part and 3 part/mixed

- 2 levels

- accompaniment tape can be used to supplement

Wee Fun: Songs that Spark the Imaginations of Young Singers, Teresa and Paul Jennings, Plank Road Publishing

- accompaniments available

- teachers handbook has reproducible student parts

MAGAZINES

Music K-8, Plank Road Publishing

- magazines, magazines + accompaniments

Choral Journal, publication of American Choral Director

 

VISUAL ARTS SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES & TECHNIQUES

DRAWING

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Experience and Techniques

The student will explore and discuss:

1. Drawing media in different ways (use point, side; vary amount of pressure, etc.).

 

  • crayons
  • colored chalk, pastels, etc.
  • pencil/ruler, compass, templates
  • paint/brush
  • felt markers
  • experimental materials (burnt stick, Q-tip, paper clip)

2. Line patterns in different ways to suggest texture or form (dots, small strokes, cross-hatching, etc.).

3. Sketching techniques to collect information quickly.

4. The drawing of the main shapes first, then adding detail.

5. Shading techniques to suggest 3-D form.

6. Simple perspective drawing technique to suggest 3-D space on a flat surface.

7. Combining drawing with other art forms (painting, collage, three-dimensional, printmaking).

PAINTING

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Experience and Techniques

The student will explore and discuss:

1. Hand and fingers in various ways to apply paint to a surface. (pat, swirl, pull, etc.)

 

  • finger paint/hand, fingers
  • tempera paint/various sizes of brushes
  • water colors/various sizes of brushes
  • other experimental tools (sponge, string, toothbrush)

2. Various brush strokes to suggest pattern or texture (dot, stroke, swirl, spatter, etc.)

3. Other tools to apply paint to a surface.

4. Experimenting with different thicknesses or paint on different surfaces (wet, dry) for hard

or soft edge effect.

5. Combining painting techniques with other art forms (drawing, collage, three-dimensional art).

6. Using primary colors to mix secondary colors.

7. Using primary colors to mix intermediate colors.

8. Mixing and using neutral colors to express an idea.

9. Changing the value of color by adding black or white.



PRINTMAKING

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Experience and Techniques

The student will explore and discuss:

1. Rubbing technique to transfer surface texture to paper.

 

  • finger paint/hand, fingers, thumb
  • stamp pad/found objects (household items, sponge, etc.) textured surfaces (natural, man-made)
  • stencil
  • relief printing plate (cardboard, yarn, felt scraps, etc.)
  • engraved printing plate (Styrofoam meat tray, eraser, clay, linoleum, plaster, etc.)

2. Repeating an image by stamping an inked or painted object on paper.

3. Monoprints (apply paint to printing plate with various tools or methods, transfer to paper by

pressing).

4. The use of a stencil to repeat an image.

5. Making impressions into a soft printing plate to create an image that can be inked and printed.

6. Building a relief printing plate that can be inked and printed.

7. Combining printmaking techniques with other art forms (fabric art, collage, drawing, painting,

ceramics, 3-4 forms).

COLLAGE

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Experience and Techniques

The student will explore and discuss:

1. Tearing paper shapes, to arrange, and glue to a flat surface.

 

  • construction paper
  • other papers (tissue, foil, cellophane, oaktag, etc.)
  • printed papers (newspaper, magazines, wallpaper, etc.)
  • other materials (sandpaper, yarn, fabric scraps, cotton)
  • paste, glue or rubber cement
  • scissors

2. Use of scissors to cut curved edged or straight edged shapes, arrange and glue to a flat surface.

3. Cutting symmetrical shapes from folded paper.

4. Creating a montage by combining shapes cut from printed papers.

5. Combining various materials on a flat surface to express an idea.

6. Combining collage techniques with other art forms (drawing, painting, three-dimensional art, etc.).



THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORM

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Experience and Techniques

The student will explore and discuss:

1. Cutting, folding, bending, gluing paper into three-dimensional form.

 

  • paper, oaktag, lightweight cardboard
  • cardboard forms (small boxes, milk cartons, paper plates, cylinders, paper cups, etc.)
  • pipe cleaners, flexible wire, paper strips
  • popsicle sticks, toothpicks, straws, etc.
  • clay (modeling, homemade recipes, terra cotta)
  • found objects (natural, man-made)
  • armature material (balloons, newspaper rolls, etc.)
  • optional materials (soap, plaster, wood, stuffed fabric)

2. Bending, twisting, curling flexible material into 3-D form.

3. Building up materials into a relief form.

4. Modeling soft material (pull, push, squeeze, roll, pinch).

5. Assembling various forms together (make secure joints).

6. Building material over an armature (paper-mache technique).

7. Making impression or carve material away to create form.

8. Adding surface detail, texture, or pattern to 3-D form.

9. Combining sculpture techniques with other art forms (painting, collage, crafts).

CRAFTS

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Experience and Techniques

The student will explore and discuss:

1. Weaving material in an over/under pattern on a simple loom.

 

  • fibers, (cloth, burlap, yarn, thread/needle)
  • various weights of yarn/loom (cardboard, plastic lid, etc.)
  • clay (homemade recipe, modeling, terra cotta, etc.)
  • any other available materials for traditional crafts of various cultures
  • paper strips/paper loom



2. Stitching yarn or thread into fabric with needle in various patterns.

3. Appliqueing pieces of fabric or other materials onto a fabric surface.

4. Forming a small clay container using the pinch pot method.

5. Forming a clay container using the coil building technique.

6. Combining clay building techniques to create a form.

7. Adding surface decoration to clay form (glaze, texture, pattern).

8. Optional experiences: mosaic, batik, metalsmithing, tie-dye, macrame, basketry, etc.



ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

LINE

path of movement

active - passive

bold - delicate

flowing - light

straight - curved

thick - thin

dark - light

broken - continuous

geometric - organic

implied - actual

precise - irregular

contour - outline

calligraphy

caricature



SHAPE/FORM

2D - 3D

solid - void

concave - convex

positive - negative

figure - ground

ambiguous - complete

organic - geometric - free-form

circle - sphere

square - cube

triangle - pyramid - cone

LIGHT/COLOR/VALUE

visible color spectrum

color wheel

value

shading

contrast

chiaroscuro

tint

shade

hue

pigment

primary

secondary

intermediate

neutral

color interactions

simultaneous contrast

color schemes

warm

cool

monochromatic

analogous

complementary

split complementary

triad

intensity

bright - dull

high key - low key

local

optical (or atmospheric)

symbolic

SPACE

2D - 3D

positive - negative

open - closed

filled - empty

actual - implied

interior - exterior

scale

orientation

spacing

illusion of space

systems of perspective



TEXTURE

actual (tactual) - visual

simulated - invented

matte - semi-gloss - glossy

techniques

impasto

rubbings

frottage

grottage

decalcomania

trompe l'oeil



by: Laura H. Chapman

Art: Images and Ideas

 

PRINCIPALS OF DESIGN

BALANCE

symmetrical

asymmetrical

radial



RHYTHM, MOVEMENT

types

regular

alternating

progressive

flowing

jazzy

dominant path of movement

vertical

horizontal

diagonal

curving

PROPORTION

life-size

monumental

miniature

normal - exaggerated - idealized

Golden Section or Mean

scale

caricature



EMPHASIS

by dominance

by focal point

by center of interest

by isolation

by size

by contrast

by converging lines

PATTERN

repetition

motif (2D)

module (3D)

all over



UNITY AND VARIETY

by repetition

by simplicity

by harmony

by theme and variation

by proximity

by continuity

by contrast



by: Laura H. Chapman

Art: Images and Ideas

 

THE FOUR ART DISCIPLINES

ART HISTORY

Art history is the discipline that focuses upon the role of art and artists in culture and the history of art-making. Art history provides the "big picture," the historical context in which all artistic achievement is considered. Art history as a discipline can have many interesting facets, including:

study of the history of art-making and artistic achievement in terms of traditional stylistic eras and movements;

analysis of the works of various artists whose works have been recognized and valued by society and preserved for future generations to experience;

investigation of works of art to determine origin, history, impact upon art and artists, and interpretations of meaning; and

assessment and understanding of works of art in the light of broad social, political, and cultural themes that underscore art as an exciting and important form of human activity and accomplishment.

ART PRODUCTION

Art production is the discipline of art-making, the creative processes through which artists produce images in various materials to create desired visual effects. There are many facets of art production that may be explored, studied, and experienced by students, including:

becoming familiar with a wide range of art materials, tools, equipment, and techniques;

learning about traditions of craftsmanship, such as respect for materials, and attitudes held by artists about their work;

developing the personal qualities required for successful artistry, such as persistence, patience, and self-criticism;

learning to express ideas and feelings in visual form;

understanding artists' motivations, learning about their lives and their contributions to society; and

appreciating the various contributions to an artist's work made by his or her artistic training and experience. This includes the cultural histories from which artists draw inspiration and ideas.

In the classroom or in the artist's studio it is appropriate for the teacher to raise questions with students about the artist and his or her work even while students practice the skills of art-making and create their own art, including;

What are the steps involved in fashioning a given material and applying techniques to produce an artistic composition?

What might have been the sources of the artist's visual idea(s), and how have these been worked out in the composition?

Is the work well-made, and is the final product consistent with high standards of craftsmanship?

Is the artistic idea a new one, a variation on an old or established idea, or an encore of somebody else's work?

What changes might one make to strengthen the work?

 

ART CRITICISM

Art criticism focuses upon the perception, description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of works of art. It includes the basic observation, scrutiny, and report by artists, viewers, scholars, and others who encounter works of art to help them know and understand what is presented by the visual form. The art critic asks fundamental questions about what is there (perception and description), what it means (analysis and interpretation), and what its worth or value is (judgement).

Art criticism involves careful observation of works of art, comparing and contrasting works to one another, and consideration of the social and other contexts in which works are produced. Questions to be asked might include:

What is the subject matter in the work? What is it about?

What is the specific significance and meaning of the objects, non-objects, or visual effects in the work?

Does the work have an overall meaning to which the various components contribute?

What do critics say the work means and how is the work regarded overall in the development of the artist and of other artists?

What judgments might be made about the artist or the subject matter based upon the work being analyzed?

AESTHETICS

Aesthetic discussion looks at the nature of art and raises questions about its definition and significance. Aesthetics helps students learn to evaluate the basis upon which to make informed judgments about art. It also helps them to appreciate the complexities and subtleties of a variety of aesthetic experiences. Aesthetics includes the study of the special qualities of the aesthetic experience and its unique contributions to human life and culture.

What is art?

What is meant when one says something is beautiful or ugly?

What is unique about the aesthetic experience?

How do we and how do other people support or justify our judgments about the value and significance of art?

Aesthetic discussion conducted with younger children should be consistent with their levels of intellectual and psychological development and their mastery of language. Children can talk about aesthetics. Through such experiences students can better appreciate the meaning of works of art, what kinds of objects are art in a variety of cultural contexts, and the special qualities they offer. Techniques that offer access to works of art, such as aesthetic scanning, help initiate the kind of talk about art through which students may eventually explore the nature of some types of art and probe its significance and its challengesAdapted from: The DBAE Handbook by Stephen Mark Dobbs

The J. Paul Getty Trust, 1992

 

VISUAL ARTS SUGGESTED TEXTS

SUGGESTED TEXTBOOKS

Art Connections K-6, McGraw-Hill, Rosalind Ragans, Ph.D.

Art, Meaning, Method, and Media (Series) 1-6, Benefic Press, Guy Hubbard and Mary Rouse, 1981.

Art In Action, (Series) 1-6, Coronado Publishers, Guy Hubbard, 1987.

Discover Art Program K-6, Davis Publications, Laura Chapman

Art Works, Series) 1-6, Holt, Rinehart, Winston, Gloria Contreras, et al., 1989.

Learning To Look and Create, (Series) K-6, Dale Seymour Publications, Kay Alexander, 1988.

Art In Focus, Dr. Gene Mittler, Glencoe Publishing.

Art Talk, Rosalind Ragans, Glencoe Publishing, 1994.

The Visual Experience, Jack Hobbs, Richard Salome, Davis Publications

Discovering Art History, Gerald F. Brommer, Davis Publishing Company.

 

VISUAL ARTS SUGGESTED RESOURCES

 

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

A World of Images, Laura H. Chapman, Davis Publications

Art: Images and Ideas, Laura H. Chapman, Davis Publications

Discovering Art History, Gerald F. Brommer, Davis Publications

The Visual Experience, Jack Hobbs and Richard Salome, Davis Publications

Discovering Drawing, Ted Rose, Davis Publications

Exploring Painting, Gerald F. Brommer and Nancy Kinne, Davis Publications

Sculpture: Technique, Form, Content, Arthur Williams, Davis Publications

Basic Printmaking Techniques, Bernard Toale, David Publications

Pictures and Poetry, Janis Buchman and Stephanie Bissell Briggs, Davis Publications

Brown Bag Ideas From Many Cultures, Irene Tejada, Davis Publications

Art Synectics, Nicholas Roukes, Davis Publications

Design Synetics, Nicholas Roukes, Davis Publications

Understanding Transparent Watercolor, Gerald F. Brommer, Davis Publications

Clay: Hand Building, Maurice Sapiro, Davis Publications

Sculpting Clay, Leon I. Nigrosh, Davis Publications

Collage Techniques, Gerald Brommer, Davis Publications

The Creative Darkroom Handbook, Chris Wainwright, Davis Publications

The Complete Metalsmith, Tim McCreight, Davis Publications

Practical Casting, Tim McCreight, Davis Publications

Working Wood, Jim Tolpin, Davis Publications

SPECTRA Grades 7 & 8: Exploring the World of Art, Dale Seymour Publications

Creative Expressions: An Art Curriculum, Lee Hanson, (Grades K-6), Dale Seymour Publications

Computers In the Art Room, Deborah Grek, Davis Publications

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

(Including Slides, Videos, Posters, Prints, etc.)

Crystal Publications

Davis Publications

National Gallery of Art

The Getty Educational Institute for the Arts

Sax Arts and Crafts

Dick Blick

Nasco

Beckley-Cardy Group/Pyramid

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM DAVIS PUBLICATIONS

The Art of Collage, Gerald F. Brommer

Explore ideas for combining paper and pattern, collage and sculpture.

Careers in Art, Gerald F. Brommer and Joseph A. Gatto

An illustrated guide that functions as a comprehensive tool for investigating art career options.

Concepts of Design

The landmark resource series on the elements and principles of design.

Line, Jack Selleck

Color and Value, Joseph A. Gatto

Shape and Form, Albert W. Porter

Space, Gerald F. Brommer

Texture, George F. Horn

Balance and Unity, George F. Horn

Contrast, Jack Selleck

Emphasis, Joseph A. Gatto

Movement and Rhythm, Gerald F. Brommer

Pattern, Albert W. Porter

Design: Elements and Principles, Dorothea C. Malcolm

Demonstrates numerous interpretations and adaptations to the elements and principles.

Drawing Media & Techniques, Joseph A. Gatto

Encourages artists to stretch their boundaries by mastering all drawing media and exploring combinations.

Expressive Drawing, Joseph Mugnaini

Offers the best schematic drawing approach for students and anyone interested in drawing better.

Expressive Watercolor Techniques, Albert W. Porter

An exploration of basic techniques and imaginative approaches.

Photo Art Processes, Nancy Howell-Koehler

A handy how-to for printing photographic images on almost any surface.

Relief Printmaking, Gerald F. Brommer

Explores basic techniques and how almost anysurfacee can be worked into a print.

Soft Sculpture, Carolyn Vosburg Hall

Everything you need to know to successfully create soft sculpture.

Wire Sculpture, Gerald F. Brommer

Solves three-dimensional construction problems while encouraging originality and imaginat