Studio Expectations:
This is a fine arts course that introduces the elements and principles of art through a variety of mediums and subject matter. The art room is a studio environment where students learn basic techniques and develop their own voice and style through hands on practice. An electronic portfolio is created by each student and students will share their portfolio with you through a short student guided video at the end of the semester.
Always try your best!
Be willing to try new things. It is okay to make a mistake. The process of creating art is just as important as the product. Having a growth mindset will help you enjoy the studio and grow as an artist. No "I cant's"! Instead, say, "I will try my best".
Respect the Artwork!
We are all learning and growing in the studio space. Allow yourself and others to figure things out! Use positive interactions instead of putting people, ideas, and skills down. Don't touch someones else's work with the intention to ruin it.
Treat the Supplies with Care!
We share the studio space with others and depend on the materials to help us make art. If you we do not clean materials properly, they may not function to their best ability. This leads to frustration. Please pick up after yourself and follow instruction for caring for materials.
Grading:
"In Class" Unit Projects
worth 25 or more points base on a criterion based rubric
students use rubric as a guide to help them explore the unit fully
effort, attitude, and personal growth play a big part in achievement
Late Work- If a student falls behind or is absent, grades may be entered into "Q" as a zero (to remind the student to complete the project at lunch, before school., or at home (if possible). Once the projects are return and graded, the student may earn up to full credit for the assignment.
Work Habits:
"Participation" is part of the letter grade and work habits grades. As a growing artist, it is important to participate. This means remaining on task, using the materials appropriately, and not distracting others from working.
Sketchbook Assignments (Intro Art 6):
Journal Assignments are due each week and are worth 5 points each. There is a total of 7 journals each quarter equalling 35 total points.
Notes and Techniques practice completed in the sketchbook are worth 5-10 points each.
Museum Mondays: Students are graded on completion, organization, and use of the proper vocabulary.
Citizenship and Work Habits
Students are assumed SATISFACTORY when they arrive in class. They may remain SATISFACTORY or earn and OUTSTANDING. Students who do not comply with the studio expectations may also earn a NEEDS IMPROVEMENT or UNSATISFACTORY mark.
Good works habits and citizenship include:
Arrives on time to class, displays a positive attitude, respectful of other students and adults, using an appropriate inside classroom voice, and cooperates with the other students and adults.
Turns in assignments, seeks help when needed, participates in class, brings materials, stays on task.
Never interferes with other student's learning.