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At Saint Philomena, Mrs. Dore teaches art through a Discipline Based Arts Education (DBAE) approach – a philosophy that has four art disciplines. It allows students to scan artists’ work to serve as a model for their own work (Aesthetics) to talk about art as a regular part of a lesson (Art Criticism), to look at different styles of art and discuss their historical context (Art History), and produce art, learn the proper use of art materials, and learn to use art as a technique for self-expression (Art Production).
I believe in teaching the whole child and “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain†for creative expression and using critical and creative thinking skills.
When planning art for the children I have taken into account their previous experiences with materials, the skills they need to acquire, and the standards that have been set by Washington state and the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Through my world travels, I have had the opportunity to relish the work of the great Masters, from Michelangelo and the art of the Renaissance in Italy to the Impressionists and beyond in Paris and London. I try to communicate my enthusiasm for a piece of work to the children albeit, Van Gogh’ s “Sunflowers,†the “Mona Lisa,†or Monet’s “Water Lilies.â€
My hope is that the children will learn to look at the world around them more closely, that they will develop a life-long vocabulary for art, and that they will enjoy the artistic process. I believe art is significant in the learning process, and the skills learned in art will help the children of today become leaders of tomorrow.
