Welcome! This year you will be taking Visual Arts for 10 weeks and during that time we will explore a variety of materials and techniques, begin to apply specific Visual Arts vocabulary and problem solving strategies as well as investigate Art History and careers in the Arts. Best of all, these items will culminate in beautiful works of Art! Class Expectations: Arrive to class on time Actively engage in class Be prepared with assignments and materials Complete and turn in homework and projects on time Make up any work and missed class time, following an absence Demonstrate safe, respectful attitude towards yourself and others Clean up after yourself
Materials: A folder with pockets: Block 2- Red Block 3 - Purple Bock 4-Orange Block 6-Green Block 8-Blue A #2 pencil (non mechanical) A large (freezer size) ziplock bag Grading Policy: 30% = Homework/Quizzes/Classwork: Homework assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late assignments will receive half credit. Incomplete and/or haphazard work will not be accepted. 70% = Projects: Projects will be graded based on preliminary work/research, rough and final pieces as well as a written evaluation. Art Opportunities: Art Club Scholastic Art Competition The Art Throwdown |