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CLASS DESCRIPTION
CLASS DESCRIPTION
6th Grade Art is a foundation course in the visual arts where students learn basic skills in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art. Students will participate in the creative process and will practice reflection and critique of artworks.
Materials used in 6th Grade Art include: pastels, watercolors, pencil, charcoal, tempera paint, ink and clay. Through drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking and collage students will learn about featured artists and art movements, the Elements of Art, color theory, representational and abstract art.
See the homepage for slides on projects completed in previous years.
GRADING POLICY
GRADING POLICY
Trimester grades will be based on two categories: Projects and Daily Classroom Maintenance.
Projects
- Each project is worth 100 points. Project descriptions and rubrics are reviewed in class. Points are broken down into the following categories:
- Craftsmanship
- Successful use of techniques reviewed in class.
- Show an attention to detail. Don't rush through your work!
- Creativity
- Express personal ideas/vision in an interesting way.
- Experiment with ideas and materials.
- Participation
- Complete all requirements of the assignment.
- Participate in all class work. Work steadily and in your assigned seat during class time.
- Be a positive classroom influence.
- Craftsmanship
Daily Classroom Maintenance
- Students receive up to 2 points per day for contributing to the maintenance of the Art Room. Students are expected to put unfinished work in their bins at the end of class, wipe down tables, put away art supplies and push in their chairs. Tasks will be reviewed thoroughly in class.
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