3D Level 4

More hands-on fun, more independence! Still suited for students of ALL abilities. Still, no fear or “Artistic talent” needed, Honest. More challenges and more rewards. You can do it. Continue to Strive for Mastery in this advanced course and level up your ideas, independence, and skills. More choices. Use a variety of materials to explore and take risks.  Continue to understand that mistakes are a useful part of learning!

Key Course Learning Experiences

What will I do?

Learn Careful Observation and proportions

Learn Surface treatments (huh? Texture)

• Build 3D forms in clay that won't blow up

• Experiment

• Research and Planning based on your interests

• Teamwork and Communication

• Idea Generation

• Choice in how you meet the targets

• Work with MAC laptops and Apple OS

• Create a learning portfolio

Essential Learning Goals

What will I Learn? The class will be based on the following life skills. These skills will help you be successful in any job. I want you to leave the class truly feeling like you’ve learned something useful. 

We call them our Power Standards.

NOTICE

• Analyze and respond to observations.

• Improve your ability to interpret the world.

• Respect and articulate the perspectives of self and others

PLAN

• Use idea generation strategies to go beyond clichè

• Make a plan for learning by asking questions

• Reflect on what I need to practice and develop for improvement

• Thoughtfully respond to self, peer, and teacher feedback

EXPERIMENT

• Get out of my comfort zone to try new things and discover new ways of doing in order to apply personal plans and goals.   

• Explore options before deciding on the best plan to show my own voice.

CONNECT

• Improve my ability to decide what I want to express and how to communicate my ideas 

• Make myself understood and understand others through collaboration and teamwork.

GROW

• Participate in demonstrations, tutorials, and study master artists to develop my own skills.  

• Present and write in order to show my thinking process and improvement.

• Strive toward care and best use of art media and meaningful concepts for quality craftsmanship.

Major Assessments and Success Criteria

How will I be Graded? 

You will be assessed on the power standards and your growth in class. We use the units and projects to learn the life skills in our Power Standards. The goal is not the end product you produce or “art talent”. The focus is on the process of learning. Students will produce a Learning Portfolio throughout the semester that documents growth. Students will peer assess throughout the semester to help measure growth and understanding.