Victoria Karmali
VICTORIA KARMALI
ART IS...
creativity, problem solving, visual literacy, collaboration, personal expression, sharing ideas, innovative thinking
The Value of Creative Practice
I believe that everyone can be creative and engaging in creative practice can provide countless positive outcomes. I strive to inspire every student to explore ideas and passions through artistic practice. Art allows students to develop skills of problem solving, collaboration and creative thinking, which will benefit them in whatever they choose to pursue after high school.
Professional Beliefs
Growth Mindset
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I believe in the importance of embracing challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Each student has a unique perspective and set of experiences and therefore opportunities for growth look different for everyone. As an educator, I aim to support students in their own growth as both learners and individuals.
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Relationships
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I believe in the development of meaningful relationships with students, colleagues and the community. As a teacher, I recognize the importance of modeling integrity, honesty, and leadership. I believe that these qualities help me to develop caring and honest relationships with students, which are extremely important when teaching art. Creating art allows students to openly express their passions, ideas, and perspectives. I enjoy working as a team and learning from collaboration. I also value the perspective of others, even when their opinion differs from my own.
Teaching Experience
Art 20, mixed media
Art 20, Mixed Media
Art 10, acrylic paint
Art 20, mixed media
Student Identity
Artistic practice allows students to explore their personal identity, beliefs and values. This is an ongoing theme in student work.
Art 20, social sculpture collaboration
Southern Alberta Art Gallery
Art 20/30, Collaboration with Artist Ed Pien
Art 20, social sculpture collaboration
Community Connections
Explorations of Art in Real Life allows students to build connections with the community and make an impact through public art.
Art 20, DEHR to Care Art Gala 2017
Art 20 Blackfoot Collaboration
Art 10, Biology Collaboration, mixed media
Art 20, DEHR to Care Art Gala 2017
Cross Curricular Projects
Examples of Student Work from cross curricular collaborations with Biology, Social Studies, Blackfoot, Drama and Dance.
Art 20, acrylic paint on Starbucks cup
Art 20, acrylic paint on Starbucks cup
Art 9, Ocean Pollution, mixed media collage
Art 20, acrylic paint on Starbucks cup
Conceptual Art
Exploring themes in connection to students current context. An exploration of current issues, which are relevant and meaningful to students including school, local, national and international current events and issues.
Art 10 Final Project
Art 10, pencil
Art 10, Clay Unit
Art 10 Final Project
Technique Focused Work
Student work with a focus on the refinement of technique in drawing, paint, mixed media, sculpture and ceramics.
Art 9, acrylic ink, cut paper
Art 9, acrylic ink, cut paper
Art 9, Healthy Substitutions, value study, acrylic paint
Art 9, acrylic ink, cut paper
Wellness
Wellness is an on going theme I use in my teaching and work in high school. Developing wellness practices in high school helps students to maintain their health and wellness in the future. This includes mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual wellness.
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Cross curricular projects build relationships between varied subject areas and grade levels. The multiple perspectives and varied knowledge base result in high quality work and higher levels of achievement.
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Collaboration
Chinook High School 2013 - Present
All of the work presented here has been created by my students at Chinook High School in Lethbridge, Alberta.