Mrs. Pollack
VCMS Art
2008-2009
Our mission is the relentless pursuit of the
highest possible achievement for all.
We believe that doing the work equates to doing the learning and doing the learning is not optional at Vickery Creek Middle School.
Course Goal
The VCMS art program integrates aesthetics, art history, art criticism and studio production into a nine week exploratory. During our class we will explore a variety of subjects, materials, artists & styles. Students will work in two-dimensional as well as three-dimensional art mediums. We will complete five to seven projects each quarter.
6th grade
We will be introduced to the elements & principles of art. Our studio projects will be centered on people, places & nature.
7th grade
In the 7th grade exploratory we will continue our exploration of the world of art. Studio projects will focus on a variety of mediums, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture & architecture.
8th grade
Art exploratory for 8th graders will focus on gaining a greater understanding of art through the study of art from the modern era. With you as the subject!
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Grading
Each project is worth 100 points. Grading for each project is based on effort (50%), completion (16.9%), creativity (16.9%) & problem solving (16.9%). Individual elements of art projects are formative, while the completed projects final grade is summative.
Effort: daily active involvement & improvement of artwork, contributing toward class discussions, keeping work area clean & putting in BEST effort in class each day on each art project.
Completion: using class time wisely & finishing project in allotted class periods.
Creativity: project was elaborated upon; unique ideas were applied to artwork.
Problem Solving: goals & objectives of project were met.
Interim grades will go home mid-way into the 9 weeks.
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Make-up Work
Students will be allowed to make-up work that was missed during class time. Since students work at different paces, we will have one to two days during the quarter set aside for make-up days. Students can go back to do additional work on prior projects, make-up or missed work or touchup their masterpieces. Working lunch or morning work sessions are also available for students.
Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to be respectful of tools and materials, the classroom environment, their classmates and most certainly themselves. A pencil and eraser are needed for art class each day.
Behavior Management Plan
ART
1. Teacher gives verbal warning to student
2. Student is given assigned seat
3. Phone call to parent/guardian
4. Detention (8:10 – 8:30am); parent/guardian is contacted
5. Office Referral; parent/guardian is contacted
Student Signature ______Date ______