Overview & Expectations

Classical students will find a deeper meaning behind the artwork of ancient civilization and learn to value what is True, Beautiful, and Good. They will gain the tools to analyze constructively the meaning and elements utilized throughout time.  

This class includes interactive activities and multicultural studio projects representing various ancient art, cultures, artistic styles, and art media. Our class is designed to enrich the students' lives through discovery and creative problem-solving. The class provides students with a broader perception of their environment and cultural historical viewpoint.  

The class is designed around the following key concepts: 

• Meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that allow for personal growth and creative expression 

• Integration of aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and studio production 

• Sequentially planned experiences that build on concepts and provide learning opportunities that incorporate a variety of media, artistic styles, and historical periods 

Class Objectives 

Students will... 

• be able to evaluate the work of master artists and learn the skills and knowledge necessary to communicate intelligently about each art form 

• learn the elements and principles of art 

• be instructed on timeless principles (i.e. training the eye to see and transcribe information correctly)  

• be able to place an artist and his/her work within the time it was created, recognizing the significance of that period in history (understanding historical time period based on grade level) 

• create studio projects and participate in studio activities that allow students to create works of art using various media and techniques as seen by the masters  

Art Room Expectations 

• Be Respectful (to teachers, staff, substitutes, guests, other students, and yourself!) 

• Be responsible (be on time, complete your work, and cleanup properly) 

• Be Safe (use art room supplies properly, wipe up spills) 

• Stay on task with a positive attitude 

• Always raise your hand: to ask a question, contribute to a discussion, or to leave your seat 

• Behavior Choice Adjustments if needed 

• Verbal warning with redirection 

• Time out with refocus activity 

• Loss of art privileges 

• Note home/phone call to parent 

• Detention 

Art Room Procedures 

• Entering the Classroom: Class begins as soon as you enter the room. Get out your sketchbook, go to your assigned area, and wait for further instructions. 

• Asking Questions: Please raise your hand when you have a question. 

• Cleaning Up: Clean up during the last five to ten minutes of class unless you are instructed to do it differently. Put all supplies away properly, wipe down messy tables and cabinets, and check for trash in your area. 

• Leaving the Classroom: The teacher will dismiss class when the room is clean. Students line up quietly and prepare to walk to their other classroom without talking. 

• Getting Make-up work: if you have been absent, it is your responsibility to find out what work you may have missed. Be sure to visit each of your teachers to get makeup work. 

Art Rubric – Grading 

• PROJECTS: Due to the subjective nature of art, student projects will be graded based on objective criteria not on talent.  

• CLASS PARTICIPATION: Each week students are graded in several areas for class participation. A student’s grade will come from the Socratic discussion of which their active participation is required.  

Additionally, students will be graded on  

• Demonstrate a positive class attitude.  

• Demonstrate best efforts in following instructions  

• Demonstrate class virtue of friendship towards teacher and classmates 

• QUIZES & SKETCHBOOK: Student’s grade will come from in-class note taking and unit quizzes. 

NOTE: Written assignments will be tailored to each grade’s developmental standards and follow IEP or 504 plans.