NAMPA HIGH ART DEPARTMENT

How
will I be
GRADING POLICY
graded? GRADING SCALE
STANDARDS BASED F (0)
12%
A (4)
13%

The Nampa High Art Department uses Standards Based

Grading for assessment. This means that you are not
graded on the assignment, but rather the STANDARD(s)
D (1)
connected to the assignment that demonstrates a specific B (3)
25%
skill or cognitive task. Each standard is worth 4 points. 25%

We also have an alternative grading scale. In a traditional

grading system, an F is such a large percentage of the scale
that it bullies the other grades. In the Art Departments C (2)
scale, there is more balance between letter grades. 25%

Reference the pie chart to the right for more information.

History and Cultural Contexts

H.1 Understand the Art World
H.1.a Express relevance and appreciation of artworks from various eras and cultures
H.1.b Make connections between the visual arts and other disciplines.
H.1.c Use arts vocabulary verbally and in written form.
H.1.d Participate in arts events.
H.1.e Engage in the process of making work public.

NHS Critical Thinking

C.1 Reflect

STUDIO ART
C.1.a Analyze effectiveness of media, technique, and process choices
C.1.b Evaluate progress and accomplishments
C.1.c Interpret, find meanings in artworks

STANDARDS
C.1.d Articulate reasons for creating and valuing art

Performance
P.1 Develop Craft
P.1.a Develop skills with media, techniques, and processes
P.1.b Recognize and apply quality workmanship

P.2 Engage and Persist

P.2.a Demonstrate sustained focus on artwork
P.2.b Work through difficult aspects rework and revise
P.2.c Follow through and complete ideas

P.3 Envision
P.3.a Select media, technique and processes
P.3.b Visualize ideas - sketch before and during work
P.3.c Problem-solve, anticipate next steps while working

P.4 Express
P.4.a Intentional use of elements and principles of design, media, and technique to
communicate visually
P.4.b Choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
P.4.c. Raise and address philosophical questions about art and the human experience

P.5 Observe
P.5.a Deepen perception of nuance and subtleties
P.5.b Observe visual, tactile, spatial, and temporal qualities

P.6 Stretch and Explore

P.6.a Explore expressive potential of art forms, media, and techniques
P.6.b Take creative risks, discover alternative solutions
P.6.c Develop confidence with media, technique, and process