Ms. Diehl-Reed

COURSE GOALS

Students will:

Be introduced to a variety of aspects of Art and Design

Explore designing and drawing by hand, and creating 3-D Works

Work individually and collaboratively

Be able to speak confidently about design, art, their process

COURSE GOALS

Students will:

-Be introduced to a variety of aspects of Art and Design

-Design and draw by hand

-Explore the use of computer and digital platforms

-Learn the steps in the Design Process, including ​designing for a client.

-Be introduced to a variety of programs, including the ​Adobe Suite

Graphic design 1

3D​ Art

Our 3D Art Department has 3 levels: Introduction, ​Intermediate and Advanced.

Project Possibilities:

Ceramics/Pottery Wheel

Plaster Carving

Sculpture

Soft Sculpture

Book Arts

Mosaics

Installation Art

Recycled Art

Land Art

Paper sculpture

Batik

Educational philosophy

I hope to instill in students the idea that even if you do not choose to pursue art or design as a career, you can always be an artist. Art teaches you that mistakes will happen, sketches are important, practice makes you better, and sometimes it is best to just start again. Art teaches you to take risks and explore new things. Art helps us process emotions and experiences, and it helps us understand our place in history.

Education should foster in people the desire to be lifelong learners. I believe students learn best when they are adequately challenged, given room to explore, to be curious, and where they feel valued in their thoughts, their questions, and their individual experiences.

All students who take my class should expect to gain skills in articulating their ideas and speaking about them with confidence.

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My Background

It's my third year at East! I have never felt as much inspiration as I do while ​teaching. My students inspire me every day and encourage me to get even more ​creative.

Before beginning my teaching career, I earned a BFA in Sculpture with a minor in ​Art Therapy from the University of the Arts before pursuing a varied career in art. ​I've worked in public art in Philadelphia, including being a collaborating artist in ​the Percent for Art program. I have worked in several communities in Philly, both ​in and out of school.

I also worked in the field of fashion as a Visual Stylist for Nordstrom for several ​years.

I found that when I felt at my best was when I got to share skills that I have ​learned with others. Learning never stops, and as a teacher, I grow every day!

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