Wheatmore High School - Visual Arts Department Art III/IV- Amy Stewart Art Fee There is an Art FEE of $10 due one week from today. (Monday, Jan 30th) This fee will buy most of the art supplies needed for each student during the semester including paper, paint, brushes, oil pastels, markers, crayons, ink and other materials.
Class Supplies Class Supplies must be brought to class daily. 2 pencils, eraser, hand held pencil sharpener, Colored pencils (Minimum 48 colors- Prismacolor needed), 22x28 portfolio
Art Goals and Expectations • • • • • •
Students will learn to develop creative thinking skills for understanding & creating art. Students will plan and organize work while using the elements of composition. Students will evaluate a variety of subject matter & ideas to communicate the meaning of a work of art. Students will reflect upon the characteristics and merits of their work. Students will learn to perceive connections between the arts and other disciplines. Students will develop an awareness of art as a profession.
Grading Scale Student’s grades will be based on the following for each 9 weeks: PROJECTS 60%, QUIZZES 20%, PARTICIPATION 20% All projects are given a due date and should be turned in on time. Projects drop 5 points each day they are late. These points are taken off the grade you would have received not off a 100. Projects are evaluated on assigned objectives, creativity, originality, as well as craftsmanship. Each student will be required to keep a notebook/journal that can be stored in the art room when not being used. The notebook will include exercises, notes, handouts, research, homework, quizzes, and sketches. Notebooks will be checked periodically to make sure students have all needed information for studying, as well as for info to look back on as they may advance into another level of art. (All grades given on unexcused absence day will result in 69% of grade-WHS policy) The semester grade will be made of the following: Average of each 9 week grade= 75% & Final Exam = 25% The art exam is only required if students miss more than 2 days of class or are failing the course. All students are welcome to take the exam to help their grade!
Art Rules & Guidelines • • • • • • • •
Be courteous and respectful to others and their work. Enter the art room quietly, get materials, and begin working promptly. Keep the art room clean by returning all materials to the appropriate place. Bring all required materials to class….every day!!! Please do not bring food, drinks, or gum into the art room. Make up all work that is missed due to an absence. Absolutely No cell phones! Any Disruption or use will cause phone to be taken! No use of ipods or other electronic devices during class time.
Students who choose not to abide by these guidelines and the WHS handbook will lose participation point as well as have a phone call home. Multiple offenses will result in afterschool detentions as well as parent conferences.
Attendance & Tardy Policy Students will receive a phone call home by the teacher at both 3 and 6 absences. Students may not receive credit for this course if they miss over 8 days. Students are responsible for all make up work. Make up work for unexcused absences may not receive over 69%. Students are required to take the exam after 2 absences. Students must have a note the day after an absence to be admitted into class. Students will be given a tardy if they are not in the art room when the bell rings. Students arriving to class more than 5 minutes late will receive a tardy and be written up for cutting class. Students will receive an absence for 3 tardies. Teacher will call home at 3 and 6 tardies. On the 6th tardy a conference may be set up between the teachers, parents, and student. (The above attendance and tardy policies are school wide at Wheatmore High School)
Semester Overview Students will begin by creating projects that are reviewing basic art principles and techniques previously learned. Projects will advance as students progress through skills and media use. All projects within Art 3 &4 will have reference to art history and will require self and class critique as part of the evaluation process. Project media used will include, but is not limited to paint, mixed media, pencil, charcoal, and pastels. By signing this I agree to abide by the following and understand the grading criteria and expectations of the course. Student entry into the next level of art will depend on semester average, good work habits, personal motivation, attitude, and enhancement of skills.
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Please send entire sheet back signed. Keep the other copy in your notebook or at home for reference. Thanks!
Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. astewart@randolph.k12.nc.us