Syllabus
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Dear Parents,
Parents if you would like a printed copy please email me or have your student see me during class.
This class is unlike any art class your scholar has taken; it is based in technology and focused on creative careers. We will be working on projects that connect the skills learned in 6th grade; including the elements of art and the principles of design, with new art forms like graphic design, animation, digital photography, and more. Higher education and future vocations are requiring our scholars to know how to visually communicate in a digital world, and this class is an introduction to those skills.
Please take a look at the syllabus, talk with your scholar about expectations, follow the links to sign forms, and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Course Information:
Art 7: Digital Art & Creative Careers with Mrs. April Meyer - This class meets daily, all year.
april.meyer@GESDK12.org * Room #144 - Just outside of the 7th grade wing.
Course Description:
This is a Digital Art course with a career focus. Scholars will learn to critically, creatively, and visually communicate; through project-based learning opportunities, exercises in artistic behavior, and exploring technology. Today, more than ever, preparing our scholars to understand how information is, and can be communicated effectively and digitally, is paramount for their future success.
Goals and objectives: scholars will learn about modern visual communication techniques like:
Materials and Resources:
Materials will be provided via Google Classroom
Supplies: Pencils, earbuds/headphones, optional: sketchbook, mouse
Technology requirements: MUST bring a charged chromebook daily!
Please review the Google Form ‘Technology Agreement’, we will be using hightech, expensive technology in this class and students have a responsibility to handle the items appropriately.
Classroom Policies:
Attendance is crucial for success; our work will be done in class with technology that may not be available at home.
Late work will be accepted, points could be deducted
Class participation and behavior expectations will be a graded element for each project
Please read and sign the ‘Behavior Contract’ form.
Special Projects and Assignments:
Many of the projects will be career based, hands-on, projects.
Guest speakers and field trips
Support and Resources:
After school work time will be available as the year progresses, if your student feels they do not have enough time in class, please reach out via email.
IEP/504 accommodations - Flexibility to fit scholar needs
Communication:
Email is my preferred method of communication, I strive to answer emails daily.
If you want to talk, in person or on the phone, please email me to set up a time.
Additional Information:
A class newsletter will be published on the district website monthly.
Art shows and galleries
Grading and Assessment:
Projects are graded based on a provided rubric, scores will be out of 100 and weighted double
Classwork, participation, quizzes are graded out of 100
A culminating portfolio website project will be weighted as a traditional final exam.
About Me
I am a Gloversville resident, with two teenagers, both of which attended GMS.
I have worked for GESD since 2013; as a substitute teacher, a certified teaching assistant, Odyssey of the Mind coach and coordinator, and yearbook advisor. I have an Associates of Arts and Science degree in Visual Communications Technology and Graphic Arts, a Bachelors of Science degree in Communications and Media Design, am at Adelphi University for a Masters in Arts Education.
I taught Advanced Film and Studio Art (AP, Advanced) for Niskayuna, as well as over a decade of experience working in graphic design and marketing for companies like STERIS and GE Healthcare.
I am really looking forward to sharing my love of art and technology with your child, and have worked hard to create an engaging curriculum and comfortable classroom environment. My goal is to teach standards in two ways, using project-based learning and student choice, to enhance projects. These philosophies foster creativity, student engagement, and opportunities for scholars to think outside the box and develop critical thinking skills while understanding their strengths and artistic preferences. If you want scholars who can solve real-world problems in exciting and innovative ways, you have to teach them the methods and rules while allowing them space to explore and investigate, to push boundaries. Allow students room to innovate!
About You:
Building relationships with mutual respect is vital to a healthy and diverse learning environment; please take a moment to fill out the ‘Get to Know Me’ form.
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