Materials, Policies and Expectations
Materials, Policies and Expectations
Recommended Materials
Students will be provided with handouts to supplement the teaching. There will also be texts and images on the class’ webpage containing all the information discussed in class. This is crucial info if you miss a class.
A notebook or sketchbook is needed to take notes and work out ideas for projects.
Students will be asked to bring materials from home, disposable household items as well as purchase some materials from Blick or Michael’s.
Class Policies, Expectations and Rules
Check in for attendance at the beginning of each period and be present/engaged the entire time:
Close browser tabs and other devices not required for class
Microphone muted unless speaking
Camera on unless given permission otherwise
Students communicate with the teacher that there is an issue that will not allow them to be in class/zoom or if they need accommodation for an individual circumstance.
Students use their google email (firstname.lastname@lachsa.net) for all classes and for emailing staff.
Username for Google Classroom, Zoom, or any other online platform is the student first and last name. Do not use nicknames or other names. Students and staff may choose to display their preferred pronouns in parenthesis.
School dress code applies in the online environment.
To the extent possible, students and staff are required to use a neutral background and profile photo that is not distracting to the learning environment
Sit up and be engaged. Students will not lay down during class time.
No distracting or disruptive behavior on screen, in chats, or any other online platform.
Chats are limited to instructional goals, including private chats
Online Learning “Cameras On” Protocol
Rationale: Our intention is to create more than just an online learning environment. This is our online LACHSA Community. In order to make this happen, teachers and students need face-to-face interaction in order to create and maintain relationships, for our educators to be able read and assess student engagement, and much more. Therefore LACHSA implements a “cameras on” approach to online learning.
Teachers can require the class to keep the cameras on. Some families will need individual accommodations for physical and mental health or may want to opt-out of having a camera on in their home. Families with these circumstances are to contact administration. Administration will confidentially notify teachers and encourage teachers to ensure that their learning environment is supportive of all students. No student will be made to feel excluded or denied access.
Recording Protocol:
Just as in-person, both students and teachers are not allowed to record each other without consent or permission. When classes or assignments are recorded for academic purposes, it is under the following conditions:
Teacher and/or content only, or
Student videos with permission or students have the option to turn off their cameras during the recording.
If a student or their family is not comfortable being recorded on camera for a specific assignment, the teacher may offer options including having the student perform the assignment live during class time, in a small group, or offer another reasonable alternative to earn credit.
ASSESSMENTS AND GRADING POLICY
Grades are based on the individual performance within the guidelines of the projects, the creativity used and the presentation of the project, whether it be an art project or a written paper.
Completion of projects by due date, class participation and fulfillment of the supplementary activities (sketches, research and preparation) are determining factors. Projects are graded based on time and effort put into the project, craftsmanship when applicable, understanding and execution of concept, artistic merit and timely completion of assignment.
Every project will differ in its sources and will be shared with entire class. research could be articles, images and readings from outside sources. preparation is any sketches, studies, thumbnails, and preliminary work done to get ready to make final artwork.
Participation is an important factor in any visual art class. Effective use of time, proper use of tools and materials, proper clean up, positive contributions to classroom discussions, and taking advantage of the resources being offered all constitute active class participation.
Each project will consist of 3 parts…all equally important and you will be graded on each section. They will appear in the Aeries gradebook so you can see your progress and performance. There will also be grades given for the progress of your project.
Research and Development (R & D)
Investigation
Progress
Final and Completed Project
For each project, I will be grading you based on this outline.
EFFORT/TIME SPENT
Did you come ready and prepared to talk about your ideas in class?
Did you take advantage of the work time given?
Did you work outside of class time?
Did you put forth extra effort to finish the project well?
FULFILLS ASSIGNMENT
Does the sculpture meet the requirements designated in the prompt?
TECHNIQUE/CRAFTSMANSHIP
Did you apply techniques that we talked about in class OR did you develop your own process?
Does it looked finished/purposeful/well put together?
Did you care about the details?
PRESENTATION
Did you consider how the work would be experienced by the viewer?
-height, placement in the gallery, how it is positioned
SCULPTURAL PRESENCE
Is the work three dimensional?
Do we have to walk around the piece to experience it?
GRADING
Project Work
R and D 10%
Investigation 10%
Progress and Work Ethics 10%
Final 70%