For this assignment, I searched Blinkx for relevant art related videos. I liked that it searched many different video sites at once. I also appreciated that it did seem to filter "inappropriate" content, which can be a problem when doing art searches. However, I did not like how Blinkx constantly played previews of random videos during my searches. I found it to be very distracting. I wanted to mute my computer volume, but that became a chore, b/c I needed volume for the videos I wanted to hear. There might be a way to disable the feature, but I couldn't find it.
I see myself using video clips frequently in my classroom. Engaging visuals are always a good way to "hook" student's, and are essential in teaching and discussing art.
The first video I selected features artist Phil Hansen. The clip shows him creating a painting of Bruce Lee, using only karate chop motions, and the sides of his hands.
The second video I selected is about Georgia O'Keefe. It combines biography information with images of her artwork. I would use this video while introducing a new lesson related to the artist.
I also added a YouTube video to my sidebar. It is a fun clip that highlights different qualities that art can teach. I think this would be a great video to show to my older student's during the first week of school. As an introduction activity, student's could discuss the different traits, and share how they think art can teach them.
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