Keith Haring Style: Draw or Paint Using Simple Shapes and Color
This one time course gives students a thorough examination of Keith Haring’s use of symbolism and technique alongside biographical and NYC historical facts.
Eleanor C.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(260)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
At the conclusion of class, learners will have a work in progress or completed work that they will be encouraged to share and speak on. The ability to verbalize the connections artists have made visibly will solidify comprehension of the Haring’s work and global impact.Class Experience
This class is instructional and interactive. Students will have access to the presentation materials after the class for further exploration, or sharing with family, as I am constantly adding content. We will examine Haring’s style and use of symbolism using VTS and SEL, as participants develop a rich understanding of this artists local and global impact. For the art making portion of this class, learners will be encouraged to draw or paint their works with a strong emphasis on color and shape. We will pay special attention to Haring’s unique and specific approach to the human form, as well as his use of short dashes to indicate light, movement, and thought. The class will begin of slides of his works. As we move into the Art-making, students can work alongside video segments of Artist interviews, Gallery critiques, and biographical information. By absorbing Keith’s specific and 2 dimensional approach, we will open the door to universal signs, and how these image cross over language and culture barriers. The last ten minutes of class students will have an opportunity to share their work. We will discuss which Haring-based devices were used, and which elements are unique to the individual. By using Haring’s simple and colorful voice as a conduit, learners will have an opportunity to examine their own style in an new light. Keith Haring’s work emphasizes universal understanding and care through simple, identifiable shapes. This class encourages students to examine their own work through this lens, as we discuss how to reach the largest audience possible.
Learning Goals
Participants will examine various masterworks. Through visual thinking strategies and SEL techniques we will decipher which symbols are the most meaningful, as we incorporate them into our own work. Keith Haring’s underlying message is one of empathy and understanding, which we will also be examining from a Public Art lens.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, drawing utensils or paint supplies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will have access to the presentation Padlet during and after class
Joined May, 2020
4.7
260reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate
New York Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Hello, Art enthusiasts! I am a multi-disciplinary artist working in New York City. As a teaching artist, I have been working in Public school in-school residency programs for the past nineteen years(!)...most recently with a concentration in Visual Arts. Many of these partnerships involved very direct coordination with students’ academic teachers, so that the Art projects enriched comprehension. I prioritize recyclable materials, and their environmental importance. I have extensions experience with literacy, and STEM-based residencies, in particular.
Over the past few years I have worked with every age, from early childhood to high school. I have seen first hand, how the affects of arts education through residency partnerships transform and enhance students’ lives. I am often very inspired by the creativity and commitment young students bring to these projects. In addition to Visual Art, I teach music composition, ‘Cello, and Guitar.
I am an alumna of the Juilliard School and the Teaching Artist Project. My supporting teacher experience at the Rudolph Steiner School in Manhattan combines Waldorf ideology with these other skills. I am on the NYC DOE substitute teacher roster. This mixture of public and private practice has prepared me to serve students from a wide range of backgrounds.
I try to incorporate physical balance into art making, often a skill that is considered “inactive”. Over the past two years my mindful Art workshops have been requested by public schools and administrative teams across NYC. I have worked extensively with groups and individuals on the spectrum, and as a Visual Art Consultant for students dealing with trauma.
I am a 2020 Legacy Arts Project recipient, and recently received the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable Teaching Artist Grant.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-12 learners per class
