Grades

"Why did you GIVE me this grade?!?!"

Well, I don't "give" grades, they are simply documentation and communication of your progress in class.

Here are the following basic grading categories:

Major Grade: 50%
- Projects: the actual art-making part of class
  - Projects are graded on rubrics based on Creativity and Craftsmanship
Daily Grade: 50%
- Sketchbooks: warm up exercises and practice work
- Other: self-analysis and peer feedback

Late Project? You should have plenty of time in class to complete all projects, but if more time is needed check in with Ms.Mann to make arrangements.

Make-Up Work? Yes. Check in with Ms.Mann for options.

Questions? Send me a quick email.

How do I get an "A" in Art?!*

A = WOW it is Absolutely AMAZING!

Shows INITIATIVE and ORIGINALITY
Something EXTRA SPECIAL
Went BEYOND all EXPECTATIONS
Broke the Rules ... in a CREATIVE Way
Excellent SOLUTION to the Problem
Superb CRAFTSMANSHIP

B = It's pretty GOOD

FULFILLS the Assignment
Covered the BASICS Only
Fair CRAFTSMANSHIP
Some CREATIVE Ideas

C = Well, It's JUST OK...

Just Enough to GET BY
Met the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Only
Looks Quickly THROWN TOGETHER
Probably Copied
Little EFFORT Demonstrated

D/F = Whoa! What Happened?

Did Not Meet OBJECTIVES
Possibly UNFINISHED

*Rubric revised from original by Woody Duncan, from Incredible @rt Department website for art teachers.

Art Credits:

Top Banner: "Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze," Gustav Klimt, 1909
Above Right: "Tutankhamun Falcon," Ancient Egyptian
Lower Right: "Blind Singer (Street Musicians)," William H. Johnson, 1940
Lower Banner: "Stone River," Andy Goldsworthy, 2001

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