Analyzing text complexity: Graphic Design Within my research I wanted to find texts that would inspire, motivate, and help students dive into the world of Graphic Design. I wanted to target the range of high school students within this topic because this would be something I teach my older students. This would be a class they would take as an elective, and we could dive deep into the career of Graphic Design. The texts I am introducing you to today, tie along of motivating students and answering this big idea of: How can I find my voice as a graphic designer and make a successful career? Now this is a long post, so I suggest you sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonders of these texts and their complexity! Enjoy my fellow readers. XOXO Printed Text: (Book-based, Magazine, Online Articles) **Meggs' history of graphic design / Philip B. Meggs, Alston W. Purvis. Summary: "This is the unrivaled, comprehensive, and award-winning reference tool on g...
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I introduce to you myself!
Rebecca Stemwell, currently a k-12 Art Teacher with MPS. I remember watching my
dad paint and I was so amazed at how this paste like "thing" could
make such beautiful pictures. That is truly when I fell in love with art. Art was
always a way for me to be able to express myself emotionally. I have always
worked with kids my whole life whether it was 
daycare (currently I work here in the summer), camps, or even helping
in my church. I knew once I got to college, I wanted to use my passion for art
to help kids. My
professional goals for the future include so many ideas. One big goal of mine
as an art educator is to be able to have my students use art to express their
emotions and find some sort of escape to their troubles. So many of my students
have had a lot of tragedy in their life at such a young age. I want them to be
able to come to school and use my art room as a safe space for them to express
themselves. One other goal is to create an art program in my school that students
will remember. My school has not had an art teacher in almost three years until
I was placed there. I want to expand our growth in our arts program and have my
students be recognized for their work through the district and administration.
My goals can be big, but my passion for this field can help make them achievable. When I am not teaching or planning you can find me, my hunny, and my two cats
spending quality time. I love anything and everything Harry Potter. Pretty sure
I watched the whole series and read the books about seven times this year
alone. I love to go concerts, festivals, and be outdoors. I hope you find this
blog enjoyable, happy reading! 
Test comment!!
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteWe got to introduce ourselves in class, but it was great to learn more about you through this post. I'm inspired by the goals you have for your students and wholeheartedly agree that creative outlets like art can be helpful for students who experience trauma and tragedy. As an aspiring English teacher, I hope to use creative writing as a means to help my students.
I'm also a pretty big Harry Potter fan! I actually got to go to Harry Potter World in Universal this past spring break with my family and had a blast! The butter beer was as delicious as expected.
-Kelly
Hi Rebecca! It was a great to learn more about you through your blog post and I look forward to reading more in the future. That's incredible that your school went for so long without an art teacher! Art is so essential, and study after study proves that students who have access to art education do better in school in almost every metric. Also, the picture of your cats is too precious.
ReplyDelete-Logan K.
Hi, Rebecca! Your goals in teaching really resonate with me as an aspiring art educator. I love that you want to provide your students with a safe, healing environment where they can feel free to express their emotions. I am very happy that you are able to bring art class back to these students! I look forward to reading more of your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteHola! Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI love your passion for Art. Yes it is a wonderful way to teach the students to express themselves through Art class. Thank you for your passion in teaching and expanding Art as a way to communicate the students emotions. It was pleasure meeting you, and also thank you for all your support with me in class. Every time I have a question you help me. I also like your cats.
Yadi