Syllabus | jmms

6th - 8th Grade JMMS VISUAL ARTS SYLLABUS

Welcome to my class! I am looking forward to this semester in Art. Please take a few minutes to read through this letter outlining art room procedures and expectations.

EMAIL: sabrina1.white@cms.k12.nc.us

COURSE CONTENT

In art class, our course of study will focus on problem-solving, using the elements of art and principles of design in order to create expressive, well-organized works of art. We will also focus heavily on basic drawing skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of mediums and materials and will also have opportunities to write about and discuss their own works and the works of others.

OBJECTIVES

Students will create artworks using a variety of media and techniques
Students will identify major artists and styles.
Students will begin to analyze their own artwork, other student’s work, and the work of well-known artists through critiques and in-class writing.
Students will develop their own style by creating sketches to plan for major art projects.
Students will create a portfolio of work throughout the course that demonstrates increasing skill and ability.
Students will maintain a visual journal in which to keep class notes, sketches, observational items, and vocabulary.
Improve his/her verbal skills by learning the visual vocabulary and apply those terms during class discussions, critiques, and projects.

Just as you have high expectations for me as your teacher, I have high expectations for you as my student. I expect you to come to class prepared and ready to create original artwork. YOU ARE REQUIRED, to bring a PENCIL and ERASER, EVERY DAY to class. While you are here, please be responsible with supplies and always be on task so you can do your best work. If you cannot complete a project or assignment on time, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to speak with me about an extension. Unexcused or missing work will result in an incomplete or failing grade.

The art room is a place of MUTUAL RESPECT. I expect you to treat your peers, your teacher/sub, and yourself with the highest level of respect. Please be polite and do not put down your artwork or the artwork of another student. Do not tear up or throw away your artwork or the artwork of another student. If appropriate behavior becomes a challenge for you, we will meet to find a solution. If necessary, we will include parents and administrators.

Art projects and sketch assignments are evaluated using grading rubrics which will be given to all students the first day. Grades will be posted via Powerschool.

CLASS DOJO

All students begin their day with a 100 daily grade. Whether they keep it or not is up to THEM.

I utilize Class Dojo to assess students on their conduct and behavior, participation, staying on task, working hard, helping others, and cleaning up.

Students who have difficulty following these expectations will have 10 to 50 points per infraction deducted from their grades. If appropriate behavior becomes a challenge for you, we will meet to find a solution. If necessary, we will include parents and administrators.

Students who maintain these expectations will earn ART BUCKS which can be used to “purchase” various class rewards.

BATHROOM: Students should try to use to restroom prior to coming to class. Bathroom passes must be purchased via Art Bucks (5). Only 3 students per class (with a pass) can go to the restroom within the schools assigned times.

PENCILS: Students can purchase a pencil to use via Art Bucks (3). Students are advised to come prepared.

SPECIAL EXPECTATIONS

Come to class prepared, on time, and with required materials.

Turn in completed projects in assigned location.
Label all work clearly with first name, last name, and period.
Clean your entire area at the end of the period. Check the floors for trash, put art materials away in designated location. Make sure tables are wiped down if dirty.
Students will enter class quietly, pick up their warm-up, and work. Students will remain seated during the class period. Students will not talk while instruction is being given.

REQUESTED CLASS ITEMS

Hand sanitizer

Disinfecting Wipes

Magazines

Newspapers

Plastic containers

Cardboard

GRADING PROCEDURES

MAJOR PROJECTS/TESTS: 65%

PARTICIPATION/CLASSWORK/

SKETCHBOOK/HOMEWORK: 35%

Projects will be graded based upon completion, craftsmanship, and other rubric standards. Each project will be given a specific due date. If the student cannot make the due date based on classwork time, he/she will need to take the project home to complete it. If materials cannot be taken home, the student will need to make an appointment to complete the project before and/or after school.