-Visual Arts

The Fine Arts classroom moves beyond one dimensional instruction and into a productive and complex interdisciplinary context. The program prepares students for further studies should they choose to make the fine arts a career; and to be an informed viewer with refined audio and visual perception to enrich a creative life. We nurture alternative ways of knowing and learning, and serve the widely divergent needs of all students.

RULES:

1.FOLLOW DIRECTIONS

2.STAY IN YOUR SEAT

3.WORK QUIETLY

4.RAISE YOUR HAND

5.TAKE CARE OF SUPPLIES

REWARDS

1.VERBAL PRAISE

2.ASSISTANT

3.SPECIAL ART PROJECTS

4.IPAD/digital art and/or your own art

CONSEQUENCES

1.VERBAL WARNING

2.REMOVED FROM GROUP

3.CONTACT HOME

4.REFER TO ADMINISTRATION

***Electronic devices may only be used for art reference ideas.***

(no filming, movies/streaming, games, text, socials, etc. The use of a device can affect your grade)

ABSENCE:THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP ANY WORK MISSED DUE TO AN ABSENCE. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ANY WORK MISSED.

TARDY:  STUDENTS SHOULD BE IN THEIR SEATS WHEN THE BELL RINGS. IF STUDENT IS LATE FOR CLASS A PASS MUST BE GIVEN TO TEACHER AND WILL BE MARKED IN GRADE BOOK.

GRADING:  

OBSERVATION GRADE, THIS GRADE IS BASED ON STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE OBSERVED BY THE TEACHER IN CLASS. THIS EVALUATION COMES FROM PARTICIPATION, ATTENTION, INTEREST, ATTITUDE, AND PROPER USE OF FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS. (40%)

SKILLS GRADE, DEMONSTRATES GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP, USES TOOLS AND MATERIALS IN A SAFE AND CONSTRUCTIVE MANNER. (35%)

WRITTEN GRADE, ASSIGNMENTS, HANDOUTS GIVEN IN CLASS. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE GIVEN ON A WEEKLY BASIS. (25%)

ACADEMIC GRADING SCALE:

A=  OUTSTANDING PROGRESS

B=  ABOVE AVERAGE PROGRESS

C=  AVERAGE PROGRESS

D=  LOWEST ACCEPTABLE PROGRESS

F=  FAILURE

ART GOALS

Aesthetic and Critical Inquiry

As a learning outcome students can:

-- use appropriate terminology in written and verbal form

-- participate in the critique process

-- describe, analyze, interpret, and judge artworks

Cultural and Historic Context

As a learning outcome students can:

-- use appropriate terminology in written and verbal form

-- understand a work of art in terms of time, place, and culture

-- understand artistic movements/periods

-- understand a work of art in terms of ethnicity/gender

-- become aware of possible career options

Studio Skills

As a learning outcome students can:

-- produce original works of art

-- manipulate a variety of media, tools, and techniques

-- apply the elements and principles of design

-- plan and organize a series of steps

-- experiment, discover, and invent

-- utilize technology and practice craftsmanship

Personal Development

As a learning outcome students can:

-- demonstrate a commitment to art

-- maintain a sketchbook/journal

-- value work and respect materials

-- work both independently and cooperatively in a studio setting

-- participate actively in art events, exhibits, and programs