Art

Teacher: Miss Jenette Noe Grades: 6-12 Classes: ________________ ________________ ________________ Art Fee: ____ per semester Office Hours: 7:30-8:00 am, 3:15-4:00 pm Contact Information: ________________ Classroom Website: _________________

CLASSROOM RULES: #1 Rule: RESPECT This one rule is simple but covers most of the rules expected of students in the art room. Respect Self: I can or I can try, not I cant. As art students of varying levels of experience, it is important to respect yourself by believing in yourself and giving your art a chance. Respect your time by staying focused and productive in class and giving your best effort. Respect Others: Behave as ladies and gentlemen, and Miss Noe will treat you as the young adults you are. Respect others creations and attempts and never put down others. Contribute to a trusting community of artists by always phrasing criticism in a constructive way. Respect others learning time by behaving in the classroom and not being a distraction (no cell phones). Respect the teacher by being on time to class, coming to class prepared, participating in classroom discussions, paying attention during lessons, and being open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Respect the Room: Take care of the room and clean up after yourself. The art room is a shared space and a mutual responsibility. If we each do a little, no one has to do a lot. Do your part. Respect Tools and Materials: Safe and proper use of tools is always a goal in the art room. This means no horse-play in the art room. Students may have to use hazardous tools or materials while creating art, including

scissors, Xacto knives, needles, linoleum cutters, woodburners, glass, pointed tools, and more. Proper use of tools and materials protects yourself and others. Theft of art materials will result in appropriate discipline and possible expulsion from the class. MUSIC: The radio may be on and playing music softly during class hours. Students may bring their own mp3 players or music devices to listen to during studio time, so long as headphones are used. Students must pull out their headphones and listen when the teacher addresses the whole class or is doing a demonstration. CELL PHONE USE: Cell phones are not to be turned on or used during school hours. The exception to this rule is when a cell phone is used as a music device (and only for this purpose). Any other use of cell phones must be approved by Miss Noe for a purpose which promotes learning. Examples: Using an internet search engine to support classroom discussion, or use of a calculator function. BEGINNING THE DAY: At the bell, students are expected to quietly enter the classroom, gather their tools and materials, and prepare to begin the lesson. Students not in the classroom by the second bell will be marked tardy. At the second bell a daily art PowerPoint will be shown. Students should watch these PowerPoints because they increase exposure to both famous and contemporary artisans and artwork, different artistic media, and elements of art. Students often find inspiration in these PowerPoints which later serve as a springboard for a new piece of art. Students are expected to settle down during the presentation, but commenting or discussing the featured art is allowed. Roll will be taken during the PowerPoint. A bell-ringer question will be shown at the end of the daily PowerPoint. Students are to work with their partners to answer the bell-ringer question on a slip of paper. DURING CLASS: During regular class hours students are expected to be at their assigned seats and working on their art projects. When students are not working on their projects, they are expected to listen to lectures, watch demonstrations, and or participate in class-wide discussions. When students have questions they are to raise their hand to get the teachers attention. Students are free to get up and move about the room to retrieve tools and materials as necessary, but are not to distract their peers. Soft talking is allowed during class as long as students remain productive and on-task.

CLEANUP: At the end of class the teacher will indicate when it is time to clean up. Students are expected to gather their materials and put away their projects in their cubbies. Classroom tools and supplies should be returned to their places. Students are to clean their desks with the provided spray cleaner and wash rags. At the very end of the day students are to put their stools on their desks. Extra cleaning may be required for specific classes: i.e. clay put away and swept off the floor, paintbrushes thoroughly rinsed BATHROOM PASS: When a student needs to use the restroom he or she may take the bathroom pass to go do so, without asking, if the teacher is not giving a lecture or demonstration. If the bathroom pass is taken, the student must wait his or her turn until it is returned to the classroom. DISCIPLINE: Discipline will be determined on an individual basis, but generally failure to follow classroom rules and procedures will result in: First offense: A warning from the teacher Second offense: Participation points docked Third offense: A meeting with the teacher in the hall or after class Fourth offense: Assigned seating adjustments, parents contacted Fifth offense: Referral to the principal Sixth offense: Expulsion from the class GRADING: Art projects may be graded upon the following rubric, though rubrics may be customized to the assignement. Criteria Participation Size or Complexity Control of Medium Overall Neatness Points 25 25 25 25 100 points possible 10% Deduction for Late Work The criteria are judged by the following standards:

Participation
Target: The student is productive and on-task during class time. The student was not distracting to other students. If group work or discussions were involved, the student was an active participant and contributor.

Size/Complexity
Target: The chosen project was large enough or complex enough to be challenging for the students skill level. The selected project required focus and effort.

Control of the Medium

Target: The student demonstrated control over the medium and the processes used to create the artwork, working the medium to do what he or she wanted it to do. The student produced a piece of work which closely matched his or her vision.

Overall Neatness
Target: The student invested time and effort to produce a polished piece of artwork. There are no rough edges, spots, splashes, tears, holes, dents, breaks, watermarks, smudges etc. where they shouldnt be. If present, such marks were intentional and c ontribute positively to the overall look of the art. The student was deliberate and attentive to the quality of his or her work.

Miss Noe will sometimes adjust the rubric to better reflect the requirements of specific assignments. Students will be provided with a copy of this rubric. DEADLINES & LATE WORK: Deadlines for projects will be posted in the room and announced by the teacher. Some assignments will be taught on an individual rate of progression and deadlines will often be adjusted to fit the needs of the individual student. Students who demonstrate focus and attentiveness to quality craftsmanship may be granted extended deadlines. Miss Noe reserves the right to adjust deadlines. Failure to meet a deadline without prior consent from Miss Noe will result in a 10% grade deduction. Homework, worksheets, etc. which are not studio projects may be turned in late for reduced credit. REVISING WORK: Students dissatisfied with their scores may revise artwork to demonstrate improvement or may re-do exercises to demonstrate proficiency. This revised work can be turned in to be graded a second time. If artistic growth was made the grade will be adjusted to reflect the improvement. DONATIONS: New art supplies can be just what an artist needs for some creative inspiration. Unfortunately art supplies are expensive and we have a very limited budget. We gladly accept donations of art supplies and other miscellaneous materials. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the art department, please contact the school office. We're always in need of the following supplies: Essentials: Watercolor paint Acrylic paint and craft paint House paint (acrylic only, no oil paint) Spray paint Paint brushes and foam brushes Odds and Ends: Nice wood scraps Tupperware Plastic containers Yogurt cups and fruit cups (well-rinsed) Foam plates

Canvases Sponges Crayons Markers Colored pencils Rulers Paper Construction paper Blank sketchbooks and journals Scissors Yarn Crochet hooks Embroidery thread Mod Podge Wash cloths

Egg cartons Tissue paper Glass vases Beads and findings Scrapbook supplies Magazines (age appropriate, lots of pictures) Office organizers Sterilite storage drawers