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Welcome to Art Class!
Teacher: Ms. Cheryl Brown Email: cbrown@wellpinit.org Room: 127 – Located in the North Wing
Things to expect:
€ € Ο Some Homework if Needed
€ Ο Process Journaling & Creative Thinking
€ Ο Elements and Principles of Art
€ Ο Art Critiques
€ Ο Art History and Terminology
€ Ο A Variety of Art Media and Art Projects
Detailed scoring rubrics with very specific criteria will be used to fairly and accurately assess all assignments. Criteria will usually include: Completion of Assignment, Effort and Craftsmanship, Use and Care of Materials, Communication of Ideas, and Student self- evaluations.Sample Rubric:Level 1
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Level 4
Element of Design
Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with limited effectiveness
Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with some effectiveness
Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with considerable effectiveness
Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with a high degree of effectiveness.
Thinking
Planning/rough draft process
Student incorporates limited effectiveness
Student demonstrates some preplanning; shows evidence of some reworking
Student demonstrates considerable preplanning, may show evidence of reworking
Student demonstrates thorough preplanning; may show evidence of reworking
Application
Student connects prior knowledge, making it their own: next step e.g. straight line design-differing shapes/use of color.
Student creates in incomplete and limited ways; uses tools & materials correctly with assistance
Student creates in incomplete ways; uses tools & materials correctly with some assistance
Student creates in complete ways; uses tools & materials with considerable effectiveness; attempts to extend ideas
Student creates in complete ways; uses tools & materials with high degree of effectiveness; extends ideas
Communication
Critical Analysis- Defense of piece in terms of use of elements and application.
Student communicates with limited clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application
Student communicates with some clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application
Student communicates with considerable clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application
Student communicates with high degree of clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application
Knowledge
Use of tools & Materials
Shows limited understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials
Shows some understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials
Shows considerable understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials
Shows a high degree of understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials
Attitude Changes Everything!
All students are encouraged to do their best, present their work with pride, and respect the efforts of their peers.
The Golden Rule in Ms. Brown’s Art Class: “NEVER TOUCH SOMEONE ELSE’S ARTWORK!”
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