What is "TAB"?
TAB is an acronym that stands for "Teaching for Artistic Behavior." TAB allows students to have a voice and choice when it comes to the artwork that they are creating. Students are able to explore the creative process by gathering inspiration (typically from the focus artist), determining the materials they will use, and creating a unique project. Each student creates their own artwork, and no two artworks ever look the same. Giving the students a choice in the art room allows for a student-centered learning environment and provides authentic learning experiences, as well as intrinsic motivation within the creation process. Click HERE to further learn about the concept of TAB.
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Teaching for Artistic Behavior
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While I work with small groups to create projects inspired by famous focus artists, students who are not in the small group are allowed to visit the TAB stations. The TAB stations include drawing, painting, modeling clay/play doh, collage, sculpture, and architecture. These stations are set up around the art room and provide students with the opportunity to be independent. At the beginning of the school year, students learn about each TAB station, including where the station is located, the included materials, how to use the supplies, and different techniques that can be used.
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Drawing
Painting
Modeling Clay/Play Doh
Collage
Sculpture
Architecture
Planning & Brainstorming (The Process)
Planning Page
Students use this planning page to brainstorm ideas and create a project concept before they begin creating their own artwork.
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TAB Rubric
This TAB Checklist is used as a formative assessment to make sure students are on the right track in the art room.
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Artist Binders
At the Drawing Station, students can borrow Artist Binders. These binders contain information about 50 famous artists. They are able to read short blurbs about these artists and view their unique artwork. This allows students to learn more about artists that interest them, providing for a more authentic learning experience.