Semester 1 2018-2019
PROJECTS AND SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT:
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSES
Art 9 students will work in a variety of media to improve their skills and visual literacy. The major component of this course will consist of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and art appreciation. Students will also gain an appreciation and knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Students will apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original artworks.
Students should anticipate spending additional time outside of classroom sessions to complete the work assigned. Studio is open lunch and after school daily (unless otherwise posted).
Students should anticipate spending additional time outside of classroom sessions to complete the work assigned. Studio is open lunch and after school daily (unless otherwise posted).
CORE COMPENTENCIES
COURSE BIG IDEAS
CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES
Students will develop the following competencies through their visual art course
Students will develop the following competencies through their visual art course
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REASON and REFLECT
CONNECT and EXPAND
EXPLORE and CREATE
COMMUNICATE and DOCUMENT
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ASSESSMENT
Students are responsible for planning and creating work to satisfy the curricular competencies. Assessment tools: self-evaluation of major projects, daily checks, sketchbook assignments and critiques. A final mark will be generated after the student/teacher final portfolio interview. |
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Student assessment will be based on the following:
Sketchbook/Critiques- 30%
Includes process, progress, participation as well as the product made in each media area. Projects will be evaluated by self and teacher assessment.
Sketchbook/Critiques- 30%
- Brainstorming, preliminary drawings and image collection that demonstrate thinking process and development of ideas. Students maybe assigned daily or weekly sketchbook assignments throughout the semester.
- Participate in class critiques. Students can post their progress, assignments, finished product or any artwork of their choosing on social media (#salishvisualart #salishart9 #surreysharesart). Weekly documentation of work using Fresh Grade.
- Students are to complete weekly reflections on FreshGrade.
Includes process, progress, participation as well as the product made in each media area. Projects will be evaluated by self and teacher assessment.
FRESHGRADE
The visual arts program will be using MyEdBC and FreshGrade to communicate student learning and assessment. Students will be asked to document their work and complete self-assessment weekly using FreshGrade. Student can access their FreshGrade account using their school district login credentials (ex. [email protected] and password). Students will be able to use FreshGrade through the online portal (https://student.freshgrade.com/#connect)or the FreshGrade Student App. Parents will be sent an invite and will be able to see student assessment and assignments using the FreshGrade Parent online portal or FreshGrade Parent app.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
- BE ON TIME! There will be consequences for students who have unexcused lates and absences.
- IF AWAY, students must make up missed work. Classroom is open at lunch and after school. Visit the class website for missed lessons and sketchbook assignments.
- The art classroom has the 10/10 rule! Students are not allowed to leave the classroom during the first or last
10 minutes of class. - Restroom, cafeteria and/or lockers... NO FOOD or beverages (unless it has a lid) in the classroom. Students will NOT be allowed to leave the classroom to use the cafeteria or vending machines, as we have a NO FOOD policy in the art classroom during instructional time. Please plan accordingly if you required food or drink (special circumstances are an exception). Only one student may go to the restroom at a time. Locker visits will be timed.
- Bring your supplies, be prepared to work at the start of class and do your BEST!
- No use of others ideas, images, paintings or drawings as they are already the creation/idea of another artist. The use of other people’s work is PLAGIARISM!
- BE RESPECTFUL (of yourself and others) this includes: teachers, your peers and guests.
- Clean-up after yourself!
- Don't touch others projects or supplies without permission.
ART CLASS CELLPHONE POLICY
You can ONLY use your cellphones for research, work documentation and assessment during Studio Time! Student who break the rules will be warned first. If warnings do not work, and email home and phone privileges will be lost. If it continues administration will be contacted. We have a class set of iPads available for students to use for research and FreshGrade. Do’s: You can listen to music (commit to a playlist/NO surfing for songs), take pictures of your artwork, and look up image resources for project ideas you are working on. Don’ts: Play games, call, text or message, use social media, and take selfies or pictures of other students in the class.
ART SUPPLY STORE
MUST BRING ART SUPPLIES (items with an asterisk*) to EVERY class… NO EXCEPTIONS!!
*Pencil (HB, 2B, 5B), *eraser, *sketchbook, *fine tip black felt pen, pencil crayons (Crayola pencil crayons are a good option for beginners. Prisma pencil crayons are recommend for more advanced students). Ruler, Glue Stick and acrylic paint brushes (students who don’t choose to purchase their own brushes will share the class set).
Sketchbooks are 30% of the student’s grade. It is recommended to get a coil bound sketchbook with over 100-150 pages (8.5x11). Students will work on their sketchbooks on a daily basis.
*Pencil (HB, 2B, 5B), *eraser, *sketchbook, *fine tip black felt pen, pencil crayons (Crayola pencil crayons are a good option for beginners. Prisma pencil crayons are recommend for more advanced students). Ruler, Glue Stick and acrylic paint brushes (students who don’t choose to purchase their own brushes will share the class set).
Sketchbooks are 30% of the student’s grade. It is recommended to get a coil bound sketchbook with over 100-150 pages (8.5x11). Students will work on their sketchbooks on a daily basis.
Why take art?
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