by Erin REHIL | Oct 14, 2021 | Creativity, Action, Service, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
When we set up the ABIS ceramics room, we decided to create tile swatches for each of our purchased glaze colors so that students in art classes would be able to see a preview of what each color looks like after firing. A number of students were interested in helping...
by Erin REHIL | Sep 13, 2021 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
This year, grade 11 and 12 art students are grouped together in a split class. This is great because it allows for more sharing of ideas and techniques between peers. Our DP1 students have recently chosen conceptual themes to guide their art exploration over the next...
by Erin REHIL | Aug 19, 2021 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
Hello to students, parents, and staff, both returning and new! For those of you who will be joining my class for the first time, my name is Erin Rehil and I teach visual art for the MYP and DP. Students in grades 9 and 10 will also work closely with me in my role as...
by Erin REHIL | Mar 10, 2021 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
The secondary school has been considering forming a collection of artworks from current and former ABIS students, framing them, and hanging them around campus. With the support of Mr. Robeau, our first dozen works have now been framed and look wonderful on display....
by Erin REHIL | Feb 25, 2021 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), IB DP Visual Arts
Lizzie in Grade 11 has completed three printmaking projects and is now coming back to a medium where she has more prior experience. In DP Visual Art, students are able to specialize in their favorite medium for the final exhibition. Their process portfolio, on the...
by Erin REHIL | Dec 7, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts, The Grades
A strong visual art program exposes students to a variety of media. 3D art teaches an entirely new set of skills and can be especially rewarding for hands-on, spatial, or kinesthetic learners. For schools lucky enough to offer a clay program, ceramics can improve fine...
