Art Classes

    

 

 The focus for this year in Art is two dimensional design fundamentals as well as the elements and principles that pertain to the media we use for our projects.  Artists and art work from many different periods will also be covered.  

     All students in grades K - 8 meet for art in the Art Lab once a week as well as having art activities within their other classes.  Pre-K will meet in their class room with Mrs. Ball.

     The art lab will utilize demonstrations, lectures, videos, handouts, class discussion, and computer access  to motivate students in art projects around this year's curriculum of 2-D design.

     Art students are expected to come to class prepared to listen, create, and treat everyone with kindness.  Most materials will be provided.  Occasionally students may be asked to bring items from home (cardboard tubes, milk cartons, etc.). Students may also be asked to come with ideas, plans, of sketches for the following week's project.  Failure to prepare may put students at a disadvantage.

     All art students are expected to follow the rules set by the school as well as those in the art room.  Students should be kind to others, follow directions, listen while the teacher is talking, wait for instructions, keep hands to themselves, stay seated, take care of materials, and clean after themselves.  Anyone who chooses not to follow these rules will have points deducted from their class conduct grade. Continued disruption may result in seat isolation, removal from class, or demerits in the upper grades.

     Grading in art consists of daily participation grades.  Each student starts with 100% for the day, however, points will be deducted for improper use of tools and  materials, lack of effort and failure to listen to and follow instructions.  A students art work is not graded or judged against others in the class.

     It is hoped that all students will take methods and creative ideas learned in art and apply them to all aspects of their lives.  Parents are encouraged to provide their children with art materials for use at home as an extension of the creative process that can be used in other school projects and personal enjoyment.

 

                             Kris Ball

                             Art Department