AESTHETICS JOURNAL DIANE PONTORIERO

Journals

Visual arts     The sculpture students emphasized their individual experiences through their work. They approached the creative process by developing preliminary ideas, practice pieces and create as they carve. These works are critiqued to explore the dynamics and sensitivity .     In the ceramics studio, the students were focusing on the technical aspects of the clay. This was important before they could advance to a more aesthetic response to the clay. A research assignment will be completed by the students to introduce them to clay as an artform.           The computer arts students defended the position that computer art is a legitimate artform. They had to first define what makes a piece of work art. This was the one area where the most aesthetic response to art had occured.         Reflections   The sculpture teacher stressed the importance of the electives program that has the students involved in learning disciplines not their strengths. The students begin to see how all the arts interlock. They gain an understanding and appreciation for the other art forms including the hard work and dedication involved.