Field Trip Ideas

Field studies are important for teachers to give their students the opportunity to see that art can be applied outside of the classroom and really also allows them to apply their skills to the world beyond the classroom. I would take my students to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta Georgia. Not only would students be able to experience a museum, which is important for their critique skills but it is also important for artists to see art in person. Pictures never do art justice in comparison to real life.

I would ask my students to focus on one of the elements and one of the principles of art for the day and take their sketchbooks around with them. After the tour I would ask my students to take notes about that element and principle that they chose and sketch what they see. Inquire as to how the artist used that element or principle to convey their subject or message, and write how they might use that element or principle in their art. I want my students to do this for at least five pieces of art and to really take their time to fully experience the museum and the art.