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Ramona Hall
Albertville Elementary
A.P.S. Art Classes


Welcome to ART!  Students in first and second grade have art every other week for a 50 minute class period. Lessons prepared are based on the National and State Visual Arts Standards. The curriculum is based on the Elements and Principals of design. Students learn how to see and talk about art and are exposed to a variety of tools, techniques, and media for producing artwork. Creativity is encouraged! Discipline-Based Art Education is central in the development of art lessons. These components are Art History, Aesthetics, Art Criticism, and Art Production. 
 
 
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"Birds of a Feather"
 
 
"Swallows in Flight"
 

"My Cat!"
 

"Monster in my Closet!"
 

Inspired by George Rodrigue Art
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts
 

Lion & the Lamb
 

Painting PIZZA!
 

ALL County Art Exhibit 2011
 

 Spring
 

Imaginary Creatures
 

Masquerade!
 

Fine Arts Center Gallery
 

"FACES"
 

Fish Kite Fun!
 

See "The Snail" by Matisse!
 

Winter Wonderland
Make-a-Snowflake!
 

Box Sculpture
 

Matisse Celebration
 

Strawberry Jazz
 

Sailing
Guntersville Lake
 

Still Life Fun!
 

Bunny Collages
 

Mondrian-style Animal Paintings
 

JAZZ Dancing with Schapiro!
 

Visual Music Expressions
 

Self-portrait Collages
 

"Designing Zebras"

Scarecrows in Fields!

Still Life with Toys

SUN FACES

Navajo Blanket Designs

Picasso Inspired Portraits 

All About BIRDS!

Art Blog with Ramona Hall
updated November 3, 2011

Art Blog with Ramona Hall was created to share information with teachers, parents, and fellow art educators. It is a place to share ideas and showcase first and second grade artwork from...
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First and second grade art classes. Please view the ongoing articles, podcasts, and photostories. You will be able to play some art games, go to a museum, and see students at work in the artroom. There are also student art displays and art and culture celebrations; plus, student podcasts about famous artists, and much more!
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Going on an African Safari at A.E.S._1.wmv
African Safari at A.E.S. (4.06 MB)
Visitors to the A.E.S. Media Center become tourists as guides take them on an African Safari!
Claude Monet Study.wmv
Monet Study (3.61 MB)
Week 2 first grade art classes learned about Claude Monet and studied his paintings of waterlilies. A pop-up book of Monet's house and garden was displayed in the room, along with many prints of Monet's works of art. Students painted impressions of waterlilies in a pond.
Creative Chairs_1.wmv
"CREATIVE CHAIRS" (4.78 MB)
Students in two second grade art classes worked cooperatively in groups of two or more to construct and design small chair sculptures by recycling cardboard tubes and boxes.
Field of Daisies.wmv
"Field of Daisies"--A Claude Monet Study (7.82 MB)
Week 1 first grade learned about the artist Claude Monet. Monet's "Field of Poppies" was used as inspiration for students to paint an impressionistic landscape of daisies in a field. Students mixed tints & shades of green to create a beautiful field.
B.S.L. Chinese New Year Art Program 2001.wmv
2001 B.S.L. Chinese New Year Art Program (5.73 MB)
AEA President, Jo Anne Minnitt and special guests join our school for a Chinese Arts Festival!
West End Chinese New Year Festival 2001_1.wmv
2001 W.E. Chinese New Year Arts Festival (3.56 MB)
Faculty, students, and parents work together to present a colorful, fun Chinese New Year Arts Festival! Alabama Art Education Association President, Jan Stephens and Dr. Mary Ann Culotta, Supervisor-Jefferson County Schools join us for the event.
West End Chinese Parade 2001.wmv
2001 W.E. Chinese New Year Parade (3.44 MB)
Students and teachers celebrate their study of China with a fun day of dressing-up, performing, eating chinese food, and parading inside the school.
The Middle Ages Arts Festival.wmv
A.E.S Celebrates The Middle Ages! (6.02 MB)
Students learn about the art, life, and times of the Middle Ages. A Medieval Arts Festival is held as the culminating event!
U.S. Congressman Aderholt and his family, Rep. McDaniel, and other special guests join in the celebration.
AES Celebrates Africa_3.wmv
A.E.S. Celebrates AFRICA! (10.32 MB)
Students study the art and culture of Africa and conclude the unit with an African Arts Festival!
AES Celebrates Japan_2.wmv
A.E.S. Celebrates Japan! (8.95 MB)
Albertville Elementary School faculty and students celebrate their study of the art and culture of Japan during a 2003 school arts performance. Among the special guests is Alabama's First Lady-Mrs. Patsy Riley.
AES Japanese Parade.wmv
A.E.S. Japanese Parade (4.78 MB)
Students and teachers participate in a parade during the 2003 celebration of the art and culture of Japan.
African Art Display.wmv
African Art Displays (7.3 MB)
See artwork created by students of Albertville Elementary during their study of Africa.
African Festival Parade.wmv
African Festival Parade (2.59 MB)
Students and faculty participate in an African Festival Parade as part of the culminating events celebrating their study of AFRICA!
Andy Warhol.mp3
Andy Warhol Podcast (2.02 MB)
Still Life with Apples.wmv
Apples in a Still Life (5.8 MB)
First grade art students use observation skills to paint apples in a still life set-up. Students learn about the French artist--Paul Cezanne and discuss his still life works of art. Students enjoy mixing colors, shading, and adding highlights to their apples.
Artwork 07-08_1.wmv
Art 07-08 (8.71 MB)
Click on the link to see some examples of first and second grade artwork.
ART 2009-2010.mov
Art MOOves Me! 2009-2010 (76.87 MB)
Students in first and second grade enjoy creating art in the art room.
Artists at Work.wmv
Artists at Work (8.88 MB)
First and second grade art students are shown working on various projects during the 2007-2008 school year.
Artists at Work on Earth Space.wmv
Artists at Work on Earth and Space (8.11 MB)
Students in twenty second grade art classes along with teachers and students in various grade levels work to incorporate the theme--"EARTH & SPACE" into the total school curriculum. After viewing this slideshow, please see Earth and Space: a Black Light Spectacular! (below)
All County ARTS Works 2009 Winners.wmv
ARTS Works 2009 All-County Winners (3.44 MB)
Albertville Primary School second grade art students won ribbons for placing in the ARTS Works 2009 All-County Art Show held at the Guntersville Museum.
Box Sculpture.mov
Box Sculpture (2.51 MB)
Second grade art students recycle boxes to make colorful decorative box sculpture for our school lobby.
Chinese New Year 2008_1.wmv
Chinese New Year 2008 (9.59 MB)
Students enjoy creating and participating in art projects related to our study of Chinese art and culture.
Earth Space.wmv
Earth and Space: a Black Light Spectacular! (16.47 MB)
Twenty second grade art classes drew and painted works of art based on their study of three of Earth's Biomes and Space. Some classes worked on a Desert Biome(the Sahara or USA/Mexico deserts), some on the Rainforest Biome(Central and South America Rainforests), others worked on the Ocean Biome(the top two layers of the ocean--Sunlit & Twilight), and other 2nd grade classes worked on Space. Each biome features many of the plants and animals that live in that region. This project was integrated and incorporated into the regular curriculum/courses of study by many classroom and special area teachers from both AES and APS (1st-4th grades). After viewing the slideshow, please scroll up and view "Artists at Work on Earth & Space." Please go to "Photo Albums" (top left corner) at the top of this page to see pictures about our Visual Arts Night & PTO Reception/Earth & Space. Our school was delighted to have the AIEA Director of the Visual Arts Summer Institute, Durinda Cheek and the Executive Director of the Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts, Linda Dean, visit.
Ancient Egypt 1999_1.wmv
Egyptian Art Festival 1999 (2.88 MB)
Students, teachers, and parents participate in a study of ancient Egypt. A "King Tut Museum" is created to showcase student artwork and items resembling what was discovered in King Tut's tomb.
Expressions.wmv
Expressions (8.49 MB)
The digital camera becomes a creative tool for capturing expressive faces. First grade students study portraits/self-portraits and learn about the famous French artist-Henri Matisse as part of this unit. During the lesson, students discover that they can use their eyes, eyebrows, lips, nose, and hands to create some wonderful "looks!"
Glitter Cats.mov
Glitter Cats (2.31 MB)
Second grade art students learned about American artist Laurel Burch. Then, students designed whimsical cats using chalk pastel, glitter and glue.
ART Cows_1.wmv
Got ART? (800.1 KB)
Open this document for a "MOOving" art ad!
Gustav Klimt Study.wmv
Gustav Klimt Study (4.88 MB)
Several second grade art classes studied the art of Austrian artist-Gustav Klimt. He was an expressionist artist and member of an art movement called "Art Nouveau" or "new art." Klimt created some very expressionists pieces of art using pattern and line. After studying his work called "BABY," students drew a self-portrait and painted a quilt design with varying motifs.
I and the Village--Shape Creatures.wmv
I and the Village & Shape Creatures (3.99 MB)
Several first grade art classes learn about the Russian artist Marc Chagall and enjoy discussing two of his paintings--"I and the Village" and "Paris through the Window." First grade art in this lesson reflects students' study of his work. Work on Shape Creatures follows with first graders manipulating paper to create an imaginary creature.
Inspire Art Contest 2009_1.wmv
INSPIRE 2009 Art Contest (10.08 MB)
Several Albertville Primary School first and second graders won ribbons for their artwork in the 2009 INSPIRE Art Contest sponsored by Marshall Medical Centers. This contest was open to schools in the southern service area of the hospital. The students' winning art will hang in the Marshall Medical Center South Women's Lobby for an entire year! Marshall Medical South hosted a reception for the students and their guests in April.
Line Study.wmv
LINE Study (6.13 MB)
First and second grade students explore the element of art--- LINE!
Matisse Program.wmv
Matisse Celebration (1.41 MB)
Students learn about the artist Henri Matisse and as a culminating activity are entertained with a "Matisse Program" featuring a story about Matisse, student artists' painting in the style of Matisse, and teachers acting out one of Matisse's works of art.
Middle Ages Parade.wmv
Middle Ages Parade! (7.08 MB)
Students and faculty celebrate their study of the Middle Ages with a parade!
Middle Ages Study_1.wmv
Middle Ages Study (7.44 MB)
Albertville Elementary students, teachers, staff, and parents learn about the Middle Ages and participate in transforming the school into a Medieval Masterpiece!
Monoprints with Expression_1.wmv
Monoprints with Expression! (9.72 MB)
Second grade students learned about Expressionists artists Edvard Munch & Jean-Michel Basquiat. Students drew a self-portrait or portrait of a family member displaying an emotion. A monoprint was created from their drawing. The whole process of printing was exciting for the students!
New 8 MVAC Exhibit 08_1.wmv
MVAC Student Art Exhibit (10.36 MB)
The Mountain Valley Arts Council held a reception for 46 first and second grade Albertville Elementary School students on April 3. These students had their artwork on display for several weeks with the reception concluding the event. Many students, parents, family, and friends attended.
Numbers in Art.wmv
Numbers in Art (5.13 MB)
Second grade students design decorative works of art using numbers as the subject. Students learn about the art of Robert Indiana, Charles Demuth, and Jasper Johns in this lesson. Discussions also focus on the POP ART era.
Ocean Life.wmv
Ocean Life (2.91 MB)
Several second grade art classes enjoyed studying ocean life and drawing sea creatures!
Piet Mondrian Study_1.wmv
Piet Mondrian Study (2.45 MB)
First grade art students learned about the Dutch artist-Mondrian. We looked closely at his non-objective works. Students discussed two of his bright paintings--"Broadway Boogie Woogie" and "Victory Boogie Woogie." We compared and contrasted these works and then students began to make their own creations inspired by Mondrian. We listened to Jazz music as we worked and "moved" to the beat!
POP ART_1.wmv
POP ART (1.09 MB)
Students in several second grade art classes learned about the "Pop" artist Andy Warhol.
Poppies.mov
Poppies (5.04 MB)
Second grade art students learned about American artist--Georgia O'Keeffe and examined her close-up paintings of poppies. Afterwards, students painted their own close-up of a poppy using warm color paints.
Q for Corals.wmv
Quarters for Corals (4.05 MB)
Students and teachers participate in a school-wide visual arts study of coral reefs & tropical fish and unite in an effort to help save coral reefs in the Gulf of Panama by collecting "Quarters for Corals."
Recycling Crates.wmv
Recycling Crates (5.68 MB)
Several second grade art classes have fun learning about color and color mixing as they paint candle crates in a recycling project. The abstract artwork of Kandinsky is explored during these lessons. His painting called "Concentric Circles" is the inspiration for this art project!
Rosina-style Cats.wmv
Rosina-style Cats (2.48 MB)
Second graders paint "cats" (Rosina-style) after learning about the art of Austrian artist Rosina Wachtmeister. Her paintings are delightful, happy, and colorful. Students make comparisons of her work with Picasso's abstract faces.
Snowflake Designs.wmv
Snowflake Designs (2.97 MB)
Second graders learn about Wilson Bentley--famous for his study of snowflakes. Then, radial symmetry, line, shape, and color are utilized by students to create their own designer snowflakes!
Still Life with Pumpkins.wmv
Still Life with Pumpkins (5.3 MB)
First grade students did contour drawings of pumpkins from a still life set-up in the room and then painted them. Many students worked to mix oranges, greens, and violets from the primary colors of tempera. Others used watercolors to paint their pumpkins. Students learned about french artitst Paul Cezanne who was most famous for his still life works of art. They also viewed work by contemporary artist-- Peggy Flora. Discussions on these artists works centered on rhythm, form, space, shape, positive and negative space, and color.
Stone Age Art Opening.wmv
Stone Age Art Opening! (4.28 MB)
Students, teachers, staff, and parents enjoy touring a "hand-made cave" to see student painted animal art resembling paintings discovered on cave walls from the Stone Age.
Sun Faces.wmv
Sun Faces (3.73 MB)
Students in second grade classes paint bright vibrant sun faces in this exciting lesson! Discussions focused on Mexican sun pottery, expressions, emotions, facial features, and color.
The African Project.wmv
The African Project! (5.79 MB)
Students, faculty, and parents, learn about Africa. Everyone joins together to help create a fun and fabulous study of African art, life, and culture.
Tunnel Visions_2.wmv
Tunnel Visions--Artists at Work (8.07 MB)
Students create works of art individually and in groups for the Tunnel Visions project.
Tunnel Visions_3.wmv
Tunnel Visions--Opening Week! (2.55 MB)
Students, teachers, staff, parents, and visitors from the community and other areas of the state tour Tunnel Visions. Over 2,300 guests toured the 10 week exhibit to see artwork created by students which reflected their study of Art through the Ages. Parent tour guides led visitors through the Prehistoric Period, Ancient Egyptian Period, Byzantine Period, Medieval Period, Renaissance Period, Early American Period, and Modern Art Period. Outside the tunnel, students enjoyed using chalk to draw on the "Create Your Own Art" wall. Over 500 hours given by volunteers, our students, faculty, community support,and the Fine Arts Grant Award from the National Education Association helped to make this dream a reality!
Tunnel Visions--Under Construction.wmv
Tunnel Visions--Under Construction (8.01 MB)
Family, parents, faculty, and staff work to build Tunnel Visions. The structure is 74 ft. long, 6 ft. wide, and 7 ft. tall. The construction project takes over three weeks to complete.
vg2.mp3
Van Gogh Podcast (1.68 MB)
Listen as these second grade art students tell about Vincent Van Gogh.
Vincent Inspired.wmv
Vincent Inspired (1.88 MB)
First grade students delighted in learning about the artist from Holland-Van Gogh. Classes drew from a still life arrangement of sunflowers and designed their own version of a "starry night."
Weavings Storytellers.wmv
Weavings and Storytellers (5.86 MB)
Second grade artists explore the weaving of the Navajo Indians and learn about the weaving of the people of Ghana, West Africa. Then they create their own weaving. Storyteller figures are designed after learning about Pueblo artist Helen Cordero and her storyteller figures.
Wild Things Fine Arts Event.wmv
Wild Things Fine Arts Event (2.59 MB)
First grade students create "wild thing" masks in art class after listening to a story by Maurice Sendak called, "Where The Wild Things Are." A play about the story is performed by Mrs. Wright's first grade class for the student body. All first grade students in the audience wore their decorative masks and interacted with the stage performers as the story was read.
Winterfest Art Winners 2009.wmv
Winterfest Junior 2009 Winners (5.02 MB)
Several first and second grade art students from Albertville Primary won ribbons for their artwork at the Mountain Valley Arts Council Fine Arts Competition and Exhibit. This county-wide show included both private art students, homeschool, and public school students.
updated
Albertville Elementary
Ramona Hall
Art Blog with Ramona Hall
posted on November 3, 2011
Painting Activity-Pollock Style!
posted on April 14, 2011
Meet the Art Teacher
posted on October 23, 2010
Albright-Knox Art Gallery Games
posted on June 28, 2010
Matisse Gallery Game
posted on June 28, 2010
A Matisse Study
posted on June 22, 2010
NEA Foundation Award
posted on June 22, 2010
Art Room Project Funded!
posted on June 22, 2010
Vincent Van Gogh and Sunflowers
posted on February 26, 2009
Vincent Van Gogh
posted on February 26, 2009
Claude Monet
posted on February 26, 2009
Getty Game: Jigsaw Puzzles
posted on September 29, 2008
Getty Game: Match Madness
posted on September 29, 2008
Getty Game: Switch
posted on September 29, 2008
Getty Game: Detail Detective
posted on September 29, 2008
Adventure Game
posted on March 4, 2008
Interactive Art Games
posted on March 4, 2008
Mr. Picassohead
posted on February 28, 2008
Keith Haring for kids!
posted on February 28, 2008
Modern Art Games
posted on February 28, 2008
School WEBSITE
posted on February 27, 2008
Tunnel Visions
posted on February 24, 2008
The Great Wall of China
posted on February 23, 2008
Chinese Study a Blast!
posted on February 23, 2008
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