Studio in Creative Crafts Syllabus

Ms. Citizen- lcitizen@shufsd.org

Class Description: 

Prerequisite: None                                                              Credit: 1                                                                        Time: Full Year

This foundational course satisfies New York State’s one-credit, Art/Music graduation requirement.

 This is a beginner level art course designed to offer students a wide variety of mixed media art experiences. Students will learn to work with a variety of materials such as paper, wire, clay, found objects and miscellaneous materials to create functional and non-functional objects with an emphasis on design. The materials we use may be sharp, wet, messy, sticky, hot, etc. so it is imperative that students listen closely to instruction and handle materials with care. 

 Students will develop an understanding of three-dimensional design through hands-on projects. Students will be exposed to artists and art history related to the projects they complete. Students will understand the integral role that crafts play in everyday life. 

Students will learn techniques alongside meaning-making (how to use art materials for personal expression) and participate in self and peer reflection through class critiques. They will also learn vocabulary to discuss artwork and support their personal opinions about art. 

This class serves as a prerequisite for more advanced art classes offered at Walt Whitman High School. Once completed, students will be able to enroll in classes that may be currently unavailable to them. 

Class Procedures/ Routines:

All classes will begin with a "Do Now". These are short tasks designed to prepare students for the day's instruction and assess their understanding. Students are expected to begin working as soon as class starts and continue throughout the period. 

Gap Assignments: Students who complete their projects early will choose from a variety of art-related "Gap Assignments" to complete independently. All time spent in the art room will be devoted to learning about/ creating artwork!

Requirements/ Expectations:

Students Will:

-Complete all assignments (including do-nows) with clear care and effort

-Participate in class critiques discussions 

-Follow instruction/ procedures 

-Treat teachers, peers, supplies, and themselves with respect. 

Grading Policy: 

Students are expected to put forth their best effort in every assignment. Grades will be based on artistic behavior (planning, experimentation, problem solving, etc.) with an emphasis on effort rather than artistic ability. I have high expectations for students and will challenge them in order to expand their artistic abilities and promote individual growth. 

Grading Rubric:

20%: Participation

-Attendance is crucial to student success in this class. Unexcused absences and lateness will result in a

                 grade  deduction. 

-During instruction and class discussions students must be attentive, actively

 listening, and sharing their opinions for a high participation grade. 

 -Breaking classroom rules/ procedures will result in a grade deduction. 

  -Participation grades are posted on infinite campus each week.

30%: Formative Assignments 

-formative assignments include Do Nows, Gap Assignments, and projects that take only

 one or two days to complete.

-These grades are based on completion/ effort. 

50%: Summative Assignments

-Summative assignments are the long-term projects that will be completed

 throughout the year. They may take weeks to complete. 

-These assignments are graded on completion/ time management, creativity/ effort, and understanding

 of techniques/ craftsmanship. 

  -Work that is insufficiently complete or rushed through, careless, or reflect poor

 listening during instruction will result in grade deductions. 

-As long as students are on-task, trying their best, and using materials/

 techniques as instructed, they will receive high scores on summative assignments. 

Per school policy, this class's final will be worth 20% of the student's total grade for the year. 

Grades can be found on Infinite Campus.

Grades posted to Google Classroom are NOT accurate as they do not include every component of the student’s total grade calculation.

Cell Phone Policy: 

As per the schoolwide policy, cell phones (as well as airpods and smart watches) are not allowed in the classroom at any time. 

Chromebooks/ other technology must be in the students' bags/ backpacks during class. (No chromebooks on desks!)