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10/05/09

***REMINDER QUARTER 1 ART SAMPLE DUE TOMORROW BY 7:45 AM 
TO BE FAIR TO ALL STUDENTS ABSENT STUDENTS MAY SUBMIT ART SAMPLES THROUGH 
EMAIL AS LONG AS THEY ARE SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE!

Attention absent students:

6th grade- is currently working on new Advertisement project where they must
create an advertisement for a product that has not been invented as of yet.
Product must have a name and character, a price, a guarantee, features and
benefits. Advertisement must be bold, colorful and simple, and must be
accompaied by a slogan. Finished project will be painted brightly in neon
paint and outlines in sharpie.

7th grade- is currently working on a "Picasso Painting". Project will  consist
of ten or more symbols overlapping that tell about themselves. End project
will look abstract and painted in bright colors on 18"x24" paper.

8th grade- is currently working on Vincent Van Gogh paintings. Using a photo
they will create a main focal point or subject matter and finish background
Vincent Van Gogh style using rolling lines, swirls and swooshes, to create
motion and movement. Background will consist of three or more cool colors or
three or more warm colors! 
 
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Parents and / or guardians

There is a couple of forms going home with students explaining my grading and
class expectations from my students. One of these forms must come back signed
and will count towards a homework assignment grade. Students will have until 
  their following class to turn in and receive credit. Afterwards students are
still expected to return form but will no longer get homework credit.

*** ART SAMPLES DUE ON NOVEMBER 6, BY 7:45 am NO EXCEPTIONS ***
Students will choose an art sample from their favorite famous artist, print it
out and answer the appropriate questions for their grade level. 
Students will only get credit if a sample is provided on time by the due date
and all questions are answered. It does not matter what size the sample is as
long as it is on 8 1/2"x 11" paper and it can be in black and white.

*** Students can choose artwork based on a selected artist for each grade
level. Students have been given their choices in class, but here are their
choices if for any reason they no longer have them...

6th grade 
Thomas Kinkade
Akiane'
Claude Monet
Andy Warhol

7th grade
Picasso
Michael Angelo
Vincent Van Gogh
Leonardo Da Vinci
Rembrandt

8th Grade
M.C. Escher
Georgia Okeefe
Norman Rockwell
Edvard Munch

6th grade -5 questions
7th grade - 10 questions
8th grade- 12 questions

6th grade  
I have posted my rubric on the FAQ page...please take a look at this I think
this will be helpful to students who want to meet my class expectations!

********ART CLUB************

If your child is interested in joining the Art Club please stay tuned for
upcoming information

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ART CLASS

NEW DAILY ROTATION SCHEDULE
(Students will have art during 1 of 2 smesters which will be either first half
or second half of the year on a 3 day daily rotation).

First Semester/ Second Semester 
6th Grade- 3 day rotation
7th Grade- 3 day rotation
8th Grade- 3 day rotation

*** EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING POLICY ***

50% of grade is based on projects such as project completion, following 
directions, neatness, creativity, and originality. 50% of grade is based on 
effort, class participation, time management, and coming to class prepared. 
Students will be given specific criteria for each individual project in 
class.

Students will be given approximately 1 month to complete each project. 
They will be given opportunities to work on projects in class, during their 
study time, and also time at home. Due dates are subject to change 
depending on pace of each class.

8th Grade- 8th graders are expected to bring in the following:

1 of 2 art samples. One due at the end of each quarter. Students must choose 
an art sample from a favorite, famous artist, must be accompanied with 12 
answered questions...those are:

1) Who is the artist?
2) What is the name of the painting?
3) What do you like about the painting?
4) What do you dislike about the painting?
5) How does the painting make you feel?
6) How does this painting relate to you and your life?
7) What story do you believe the artist is trying to tell? 
8) What types of line can you find?
9) What are the main colors in the painting?
10) Did the artist use cool colors, warm colors, or both?
11) What mood was the artist trying to create?
12) What does this painting tell about the artist?

7th Grade- (1 0f 2)

1 art sample from their favorite artist, must be accompanied with 10 
answered questions...those are:

(and is worth a complete project grade- pass or fail)

1) Who is the artist?
2) What is the name of the painting?
3) What do you like about the painting?
4) What do you dislike about the painting?
5) How does the painting make you feel?
6) How does the painting relate to you and your life?
7) Did the artist choose cool colors or warm colors?
8) What kind of mood do you believe the artist was trying to create?
9) What things does this painting reveal about the artist?
10) What stands out most about this painting?

6th Grade- 6th graders are expected to bring in an art sample from their 
favorite artist, assignment is as follows:

1 art sample from their favorite artist, must be accompanied with 5 answered 
questions:

1) Who is the artist?
2) What is the name of the painting?
3) What do you like about the painting?
4) What do you dislike about the painting?
5) How does the painting make you feel?

(Assignment is due on/or before November 6, 8am and is worth a 
complete project grade-pass or fail).

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CHECK OUT SOME OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS, (These are artists that I really 
think students will really appreciate)

*Akiane (A living 13 year old child prodigy) 
*Thomas Kinkade (Modern famous painter of light)
*Norman Rockwell (Famous American painter/ illustrator...lots of humor)
*M.C. Escher (Famous designer and illustrator of tessalations)

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