Overview & Objectives
What will we develop in this class?
We will develop basic skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and composition.
What is required to store handouts and worksheets in?
A 3-ring binder or folder
What percentage of the grade is based on participation?
10 %
What should you do at the start of class?
Get your sketchbook and find your seat.
When are restroom breaks not allowed during class?
In the first or last five minutes.
What will we maintain throughout the course?
We will maintain a sketchbook
What should you wear to protect your clothes?
An apron or smock
What is the grade you will receive for meeting the project requirements?
An 80
At the end of the class, you have to return what to where you got them?
Your supplies and sketchbook
What should you do with your cell phone during class?
Nothing! It should be away at all times
Is prior artistic experience necessary for this class?
No, it is not required.
How should scissors and sharp objects be handled?
With care and returned to Ms. Kemp if instructed.
How much do in-class assignments and sketchbooks count toward the grade?
30%
When does the timer go off for clean-up time?
In the last 5 minutes of class.
Are points deducted for late submissions?
No, points are not deducted.
What context will we explore various techniques through?
An art historical context
What should you never do with rulers?
Bend, smack, use as swords, or draw on them.
What makes up 40% of your grade?
Final projects
How many minutes do you have to complete the prompt at the start of class?
5 minutes
How many tardies result in detention?
Four tardies.
How will students express themselves in this class?
Through visual language and various techniques.
Where do unusable brushes go?
Unusable brushes go in the paintbrush graveyard.
What three criteria are projects graded on?
Meeting expectations, following rules, and significant time and effort
What should you do if you've finished cleaning up before the end of class?
Help the person next to you or stay in your seat until the bell rings.
How much time do you have to complete missed assignments if you're absent?
The number of days absent plus one extra day.