welcome rensselaer middle school art “without art the earth would be just eh.”
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WELCOME RENSSELAER
MIDDLE SCHOOLART
“Without art the earth would be just eh.”
Attitude – Be positive! Come in prepared and ready to work.
Respect – Give it to get it! This includes respect for materials, the studio, fellow students & teachers, everyone's work space, artwork, ideas and opinions. Responsibility to follow school rules.
Try- Try your best! Effort Counts!
ART
Information Day vs. Studio Day
Information Days are used to introduce a lesson, review goals, demonstrate a skill, or lead the class in a critique.
During these classes you are not to interrupt the teacher. Raise your hand for content questions.
Take notes in your INB Make sure you understand
what is being taught. Ask Questions
Studio classes are days when you know the goals and have been taught the skill, and you are working independently.
During work on art projects, students work quietly.
Stay on task. Review your GG’s
Art can be fun, and enjoyable, however, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated!
A Normal Art Day
1. Enter the Classa. Students will walk in orderly and quietlyb. Grab your nametag, supplies, and Art Notebook, c. and get to work on your seatworkd. Wait for instructions
2. Review Grades and Goals of the day.a. Objectives, announcements. No student is to be talking, interrupting
or distracting the class at anytime when I am speaking, or during class discussion and instruction.
b. Demonstrationsc. Organize your time
3. Workinga. Organize your timeb. Use materials wiselyc. If you reach an obstacles, try to problem solve by yourself first, then
ask a friend or call me over. 4. Clean Up
a. Work until you are asked to clean up.b. Clean up will start no sooner then five minutes before the bell.c. Your own mess first (art work and materials away)d. Check to see that “community areas” are cleaned as well.e. Clean table and lastly YOUR Hands.f. Get your books and sit down, or stand behind your chair. NO LINING
UP!5. Dismissal
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
• There are concepts taught in Art that have value to the lives of each such as learning responsibility, exploring one’s own creativity, experiencing and learning something new and trying even when one is not confident in his/her artistic abilities. Therefore, art classes are not for playtime. All students are expected to behave appropriately in class, as they would be expected to behave for any other class.
• Students talking or disrupting class, may be reminded/warned once. Further behavioral infractions will result in the student serving lunch or an after school detention, or other consequences determined by administration.
Grading
You will be graded on in the following areas: 60% - Class work. Anything done in class.
Interactive Note Books, Reports, quizzes, reflections, being prepared for class, Common Tasks, presentations and projects. If you come to class prepared, do the project and have meet all the aspects of the rubric you will receive 60 points towards that project.
20% - Effort and Citizenship. If you show good effort and are behave appropriately, you will receive 20 more points.
20% - Is reserved for students who achieve above the standard. Students who push themselves beyond the standard and show more effort, will receive these extra points.
It is your decision on how well you complete your projects, classwork and homework. Your grades are a reflection upon yourself, your attitude and your willingness to try your best. If you do not complete your work, it will reflect in your grade.
Projects:• Effort/Citizenship/
Respect• Following
Directions• Using correct
tools, techniques and terms
• Set-up/Clean-up• Craftsmanship/
Creativity/Originality
• Problem Solving Skills
• Reflections
Secrets to making Miss Ashton Happy!!!
PAY ATTENTION when I give instructions and directions. If you have a bad memory, write down the steps. I don’t like to repeat myself
Information given to you in class is for your benefit, not mine, My job is to teach you. Your job is to learn and follow my lead. Once you understand and master the skill, than you can get creative. Most of the time if steps are done incorrectly or out of order it will result in a negative outcome of YOUR project.
One of the skills you are learning in my class is PROBLEM SOLVING. You are suppose to engage YOUR brain to work out the problem you are presented with. Think for yourself. DO NOT EXPECT me to give you the answer right out. If you have a problem I will coach you through, I will not give you the answer.
• Look on wipe board for updates and goals.• Always sign your art work on the back with name, date and class section.• I dismiss you, not the bell. DON’T LINE UP• Work quietly as to not disturbed others.• Don’t move desks or chairs.• If you miss a class, it is your responsibly to ask about work you have missed.• Always try your best.• Always consider other peoples feelings when discussing artwork.• Always ask appropriate questions.
What is Expected of You
Student’s interaction and success will depend on the following:• Attend class regularly (per school policy) • Be on Time.• Be prepared; physically and mentally; with materials as will as a
willingness to learn• Ask questions• Respect other teachers, school property and supplies in the classroom.• Respect your peers, their artwork and their feelings.• Act age appropriate and follow classroom and school rules. • Work until you are asked to clean up.• You will be evaluated in terms of the effort you put forth, critique
participation, art projects, quizzes and homework assignments.• If you are absent it is your responsibility to find out what you missed
and to discuss with me how we can work together to catch you up. • Aware of GSE’s, VAD’s and Common Core Standards, Critical Methods
and Common Tasks• Come to class with an open mind, lots of creativity and the willingness
to have fun!
What You should Expected from Me
• I promise to offer constructive and positive feedback.• I promise to review and discuss all rubrics before an
assignment is begun.• I promise to listen to your ideas and input for art projects during
the school year.• I promise to foster a safe and fun environment for you to create
art in.• I promise to provide you with the tools you need to achieve
success on an artwork, including visual examples, rubrics, supplies and resources.
We are not all artists, nor do we possess the same interests and talents, likes or dislikes. We do, however, all possess the ability to be positive and to put forth an honest effort, which is all that will ever be expected. If your attitude is positive, the class and your artwork will be great! Thank you for your cooperation and the promise to participate to the best of your ability! I am looking forward to an awesome year of artwork and memories in room 127!
ART MATERIALS
• You will be asked to bring in the following materials. If you can’t bring in the materials due to a financial situation or for another reason beyond your control, please bring in a note from home and I will make special arrangements for you, no questions asked.
• The following materials are due next class. You will receive a grade (100) when you bring them in.
• You will not be allowed to go to your locker to get any supplies
• Materials will be stored in the art room. If you wish to take them out of the room, it will be your responsibility to bring them back for the next class!
.One
Composition Notebook
Artist Eraser
2 Pencils
Mini pencil sharpener
What do I do Now?
• Chances are some students will be done before others, and that is fine. Those students who have completed the task, and have been approved by the teacher as being “done” may NOT DO NOTHING!!
• If you ever find yourself doing nothing STOP!!• You should always be learning art!• If you are done, sub-it’s and free draws are
always a great way to stay on task, and learn art!
• You are expected to be learning the whole period. If you decided to do nothing, this will reflect on your class grade, even if you have finished the main task.
Substitute Lesson Plan
• Please have students read the art Scholastic Magazine to themselves. • They are to answer the questions in their art notebooks. IT WILL count as TEST
grade. • If students finish early they are to select a folder from the “Sub-it” corner under
the flag to complete quietly in their notebooks. Sub-it’s are folders that allow the students choose how they will be learning about art. They can choose to DrawRead orWriteSelect activity from the Café MenuAll work should be done in their notebooks and will receive a grade.
Please let me know of any student that is misbehaving. You may choose to send them down to irc by calling *124
Or calling down to the main office *000 .
On top of their punishment they will also have to answer to me when I return. EVERY student is expected to be on their BEST behavior. I will not tolerate anything less than that. • Student helper with fire drill/ attendance Substitute Days
NO ART WORK
Technology
Telephone/Cell Phone Policy 1. BYODevise paperwork
You will be informed ahead of time if the next class is a devise class
Other than that, no devises in the room If I see it, I will take it If you are using it inappropriately, you will be
punished.
Four Types of Drills
Fire drill – Evacuate building out door 9, walk quietly as
group towards bus lot in grass Lock Down Drill –
Interior and Exterior Locked No movement
Tornado Drill Conference room across the hall
Fire DrillsDuring a fire drill you will:
•Be silent•Exit the building in an orderly fashion.•Stay on the side walk and walk in front of the school lower yard. •Find the teacher and wait in line silently.•Any inappropriate behavior will result in referral to the Vice-Principal.
If there is a sub, someone needs to inform the teacher of the red folder for
a fire drill
1. Walk out side doors
2. Walk on the sidewalk to the front lower yard of the school.
3. Look for your teacher.
Room 127
***If you don’t exit with your class (say you were in the bathroom) take the nearest exit and when outside tell a teacher were you belong. Everyone needs to be accounted for!!
Extra Things to Know
Ms. Ashton’s Website Email – [email protected] Write this in your notebook! Tour of the art room Class Code/Color Label Folders Questions Homework
Notebook and pencils for next class, or a note = 100
Art Recommendations
6th gradeBasic art and design
7th grade Foundation in Art
8th gradeAdvanced Foundation of Art
Getting to Know you cards
201 Name Ashton
What are you interested in?
What do you want to learn this year in art?
How do you best learn?Watching, Hands-on, reading, listening
What do you want me to know about you?
Art CurriculumCommon TasksEssential Questions
Art Curriculum
In grades 6, 7, & 8, students formulate ideas, reflect upon and solve design problems; select appropriate media,
techniques relative to intended meaning/expression or production;
and apply art concepts.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of Visual Art and Design concepts by applying VAD
concepts .
Visual Arts Standards
Indiana ArtsVisual Arts & Design
Middle School Grades 7th – 8th
Grade Span Expectations in the Visual Arts has been
developed as a means to identify the arts concepts and skills expected of all students. They describe
art knowledge and abilities students should demonstrate at the end of each grade span.
At Rensselaer Middle School, students will work towards proficiency in the following:
RI GSE VAD 1 (7-8)-1
Students demonstrate knowledge and application of Visual Art and Design concepts.
RI GSE VAD 1 (7-8)–2
Students demonstrate knowledge and skill of media, tools, techniques, and processes of Visual Art and Design.
RI GSE VAD 2 (7-8)-1
Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of Visual Art and Design in personal, cultural, and historical contexts.
RI GSE VAD 3 (7-8)–1
Students demonstrate the ability to communicate in the language of Visual Art and Design.
RI GSE VAD 3 (7-8)–2
Students demonstrate the ability to extract meaning from works of art.
RI GSE VAD 4 (7-8)–1
Students reflect upon, analyze and evaluate the work of self and others.
In addition, Rensselaer Middle School students will strive to:
To comprehend the visual art’s content and how it related within and across the disciplines.
Communicate, problem solve, analyze, take risks, apply technology, be resourceful, work together and become responsible citizens.
Artistically discern and appreciate the visual arts.
Art CurriculumThe students will have exposure to:•The Elements and Principles of Design•Technical Properties: related to drawing, design, painting, printmaking, graphics, sculpture, ceramics, and environmental design.•Expressive Properties: how visual works of art successful convey thought based on ideas, feeling, memories, attitudes, themes, and or human experience.•Integration of other disciples to the visual arts.•Introduction of styles, artist, art history and major works of art.•How to describe and respond to a work of art.•Careers in the visual arts.•How to use art materials, tools and equipment safely.
Common Tasks Intro
What is a task? A task is an opportunity for a student to
demonstrate one or more proficiencies. Successfully completing a task is a way of telling whether a person has some particular knowledge or still, tasks are an important part of the educational process.
Teachers use all kids of tasks – quizzes, short papers, projects, and successful dialog.
Rhode Island Diploma System Local Assessment Toolkitshttp://www.ride.ri.gov/highschoolreform/dslat/
October, 2005
Common Tasks Intro
What is a common task? Common Tasks are the agreement that common content
will be given across all classrooms, and the wider the agreement, the more the task is a common task. Using tasks across classrooms or across a district means that the task needs to meet several criteria. First, the task must measure skills and knowledge that is agreed upon as important. This is accomplished by aligning the tasks to district and state standards (GLE & GSE’s) and expectations.
Second, the task needs to be given in such a way that no student is unduly helped or hindered by the conditions under which the task is administered.
Than there needs to be procedure for scoring the task. Rhode Island Diploma System Local Assessment Toolkitshttp://www.ride.ri.gov/highschoolreform/dslat/
October, 2005
Common Tasks Intro
To summarize, a common task meets the following three crucial criteria. The task:
Is clearly connected to GLE, GSE that are endorsed by the district or state.
Has a clear description of how it is administered and is administered in a way that allows all students taking the task the best chance at success.
Is scored using protocols that all scorers to asses performance as similarly as possible in order to yield a score that accurately reflects the knowledge and skills of the student.
Rhode Island Diploma System Local Assessment Toolkits
http://www.ride.ri.gov/highschoolreform/dslat/
October, 2005
Essential Questions
7th Grade: How is art used in everyday life? How do I use my knowledge of art skills and vocabulary to create art?
How does art connect to other learning?
Essential Questions
8th Grade: What skills and vocabulary do I need to appreciate visual art?
How do I use my knowledge of art skills and vocabulary to create art?
How does art demonstrate knowledge?