Field Observation

Throughout my early teen years, I was exposed to different mediums of art and discovered that I could express myself through more channels than just paper. Although Barry found comfort in her 11 x 17 newsprint and some paint, I was able to focus my energy on making music and taking photographs. Without my art teachers, I wouldn’t have the expressive outlet I do today. My childhood was not filled with unhappiness as Lynda Barry’s was, but from both backgrounds, we found a warmth from the exposure of art that the educational system gave to us.

The observational leaf drawing activity provides an opportunity for students to inquire into the world around them as they collect leaves. Observational drawing assists in the development of visual awareness and enables students to express themselves through visual arts (Dinham, 2014, p. 362). Students are engaged in critical thinking as they organise and process their thoughts and “look closely at what they see and draw it” (Dinham, 2014, p. 374). Before beginning to draw students need to focus on the details of each leaf by using their sense of touch to feel the edge detail and look closely at the shape. Besides the shape, students need to carefully observe proportions, angles, sub–shapes and colours and the

The Australian Curriculum incorporates observations as one of the fundamental skills that students are required to learn (Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], n.d., ACAVAM106). Observations, such as the observational drawing of leaves completed in topic two provide students with an opportunity to develop their visual literacy skills and inquire about the world around them (Dinham, 2014, p. 39). During the different stages of drawing development, students draw upon prior learning, which they have gained through observations, to express their thoughts and make meaning. In the same way, the artist Henri Rousseau, who’s jungle paintings have been described as “…primitive and naïve” drew upon his developing catalogue of prior learning to

This field observation was an eye opening experience. I had the opportunity to observe an interrelated fifth grade class in an urban school setting near South Fulton County. I was excited to be assigned special education class because these classes have their own issues as it pertains to education. I was not shocked at all to see how alienated this class was from the rest of the school. The classrooms were overcrowded and were serving as storage rooms. Prior to observing I had high expectations for this school because of its history in the community in which it sits. The school proved to be the epitome of a failing urban public school. As expected the walls were crawling with motivational posters yet the administration and educators were mot following through. The class was 75% African American and the latter Hispanic. Ms.F seems to have clear understanding that the school systems are failing and she has her own plan to rectify the situation. Before the formal interview, I learned that she believes that solving the cultural difference issues will aid in the students success. Through her twenty six years of teaching she has realized that in order to really teach a student you first have to appear to be reachable. Ms.F says that she came to the conclusion that her students were suffering because their surroundings are not conducive to their learning. She informed me that many of the students reside in impoverished households or shelters and she explained that their cultural

What do you think works in the world as far as beliefs go ? Do you believe in superstition? I do and this is my story of how it it all played out in Anderson field 1.

When I told my mom I wanted to draw a picture for my wall in my bedroom, she handed me my crayons and a blank piece of paper. So I began to draw on the piece of paper hoping I would be able to create what Harold had created. As I drew my little town with a sea, I noticed

The second field observation performed took place on the second and third floor of the CSUMB Chapman Science Academic Center. Under the concept of feminism, the purpose of the study is to observe how female students dedicate and excel in math and science program degrees at Cal State Monterey Bay. Another important observation is woman continuing to become independent and truly taking advantage of their right and opportunity of pursuing higher education.

For our first field observation I went to YMCA in the Fremont/Newark on Tuesday July 14 around 4. I chose YMCA for my first field observation as it is very close to my house and also I always get newsletter from them so I know it is one of the best non-profit organization.

Even in the early stages of writing, the concept of drawing shapes that could be interpreted as sound and meaning for non-privy parties fascinated me. I distinctly recall begging my elder sister to take a break from her homework and teach me this foreign art, to which she always obliged after a long day of classes and exhaustions of her own. Eventually, after learning my letters and sounds, my lovely sister felt it was more practical for herself and beneficial for myself to read her coursework aloud. The main ideas, meaning of words, and plots were my tasks. She could not have predicted how much it would later mean to me, both for our familial bond and the direction of my life toward

As a senior in high school, I never would have imagined that the first sentence of my college essay would be about Winnie the Pooh. However, this is where my story as an artist begins. I sat in front of the TV at the age of five mesmerized by the cartoon, but not for the usual reasons. I admired the characters for the way that they were animated and thought of the artist that created them. I wished that I could make things in the way that they did. Yearning to draw something, I stumbled upon a step-by-step tutorial of how to draw Pooh. I listened to the instructions carefully and rushed down the stairs to my parents. “Mom, how do I draw a bear?” I said; ready to show off what I have learned. She grabbed a piece of paper and I scrambled to show her what I had discovered. “Like this?” I asked, proud of my work. “Yes, exactly like that” she said. This is what sparked my interest to become an artist.

I suppose I have always been an artist and a writer- I can’t remember a time where I wasn’t fascinated by sentences and colors. In the same way, I have always loved to learn. Yet it wasn’t until I was older that I realized the influence literature and art can have on the world, along with what an education can really be.

And after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing. My Drawing Number One. I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups, and asked them whether the drawing frightened them. But they answered: "Frighten? Why should anyone be frightened by a hat?" My drawing was not a picture of a hat. It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant. But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it, I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa constrictor, so that the grown-ups could see it clearly. They always need to have things explained. The grown-ups ' response, this time, was to advise me to lay aside my drawings of boa constrictors, whether from the inside or the outside, and devote myself instead to geography, history, arithmetic and grammar. That is why, at the age of six, I gave up what might have been a magnificent career as a painter. I had been disheartened by the failure of my Drawing Number One and my Drawing Number Two. Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them (de Saint-Exupéry, A., 1999).

Identifying and arresting suspects are primary responsibilities of investigators. first comes the identifying process. There are many ways that a suspect can be identified, if the suspect is found at the scene you can use these methods, field identification can be one method, for identifying and suspect, field identification can be made or done by the victim, victims or witnesses, but it must be made within a short time 15 to 20 after the crime has been committed. Another method can be Show-up-identification this method is used if the suspect has fled the scene and was caught shortly after the crime has been committed police can either bring the victims to the location where the suspect was arrested or, although it’s not recommended police

I confidentially understand countless artists who started their existence of fine art main by drawing. This is how I began. As a youngster I loved illustrating landscapes. My relations was poor at the period, so might not afford to wage for main fine art training. I from time to time marvel how distant I should be nowadays in my fine art occupation if things had been disparate, but endeavor not to reside on such things. I am thankful that I am an artist nowadays, and understand I have come a long method as my fine art school years

Field observations have been really fun lately. The kids are all so original and unique. They come from many different backgrounds. Getting to know these students feels like such a blessing, it makes me yern for my chance to lead the team. I find myself becoming a little sad that I only have four more observation days with them. Its hard to make a connection and start a relationship when you know you will probably never see them again. But its all about being thankful for the now, so I will appreciate my opportunity to get to know them and try not to get too attached to them.