A analyzation of important main identifications that can be used in the studio.
Through the processes of creating, we tend to focus on eight major studio habits of mind. We find that when utilizing these habits in the classroom it will prepare students to have a more collaborative foundation, along with knowing how to problem solve for their near future.
The Studio Habits of Mind are listed below:
- Developing Craft
- Engage and Persist
- Envision
- Express
- Observe
- Reflect
- Stretch and Explore
- Understand the Art World
Below I mention a some of these habits that are important to my philosophy.
Observe
“Students are taught to look closely at their own works (the color, line, texture, forms, structure, expression, and style), at others works (whether by their peers or by professional artist), and the world (when they are working from observation) and to notice things they might have otherwise missed.”
Observation I find very important within the classroom. I like to utilize the time in class to let the student study other peers body of work. While in the scenario the students may think that they are just talking to one another about a piece, but little do they know they are also learning ways of crunstrucitve criticism and critique. I find this more helpful as well to asses what they are talking about just by hearing what they have to say to each other during work time in class. It also forms a way to notice something that you would not have notice yourself or themselves. It helps to open their eyes to other possibilities. While focus on criticism is important my students also observe the natural occurring world as well. I want them to be aware of their environment and feel a sense of connection. Just by observing other people, species, and current events.
Reflection
"Students are asked to think about and explain their process, intentions, and decisions. They are also asked to judge their own work and that of others."
When creating in the classroom, I find it very important to notice and take part in the reflection of the final art works, but also within the process. This is when I can asses students, in a way to know that my students are thinking of their surroundings and what is happening within our modern day society. Reflecting on pieces of creative work help the mind to understand and come to terms what has or is happening in the current state of being. It is also an easy way to asses a students way of thinking, feeling, and living. Reflection is very important in my classroom.
Engage and Persist
“Students are taught to engage in a project, focus on a task for a sustained period of time and persist with their work.”
Becoming engaged within the classroom is very important, and that isn't just engaging with students and the art work but creating an area where engagement can happen. Encouraging students to take part in class discussions can be an example of engagement with the whole class, in doing do we also create a sense of community where everyone is encouraged to engage with one another. We also create these sense of community through engagement with in class critiques at the end of a project. As educators we want to create experiences that enchance learning and the ability to learn efficiently. With engagement and persistence we can accomplish this with hands on activity to help stimulate the brain. Engagement and persistence is an important key in my classroom because we can engage in the classroom and enhance learning, but also continue projects and solve problems efficiently by bering persistent through the process.
My Inspiration
Using these Studio Habits of Mind within the classroom and involving them with your teachings can help students to see the world differently and create connections with each other. I have mentioned the ones above because I felt most drawn to them within my teaching philosophy. I tend to get inspried by talks, discussions, and sometimes critiques. These help give the students within the classroom time to observe and reflect and think about their engagements within the process of each project. Through doing so, the students then end up learning more and more about the art world and what it takes to succeed or see things as artists do! Through this students learn from history and other lessons following current events. While understanding the art world is important, we can also look at it as a lesson in its self! Understanding the art world means learning about the history and the change of trends, it can also teach them more about their relationship about todays world; and art.
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