Studio Art, Ms. Barrett , 6th Grade, 2008

Projects and Due Dates

Class Overview
In my art class students will be introduced to a variety of materials, artists, and concepts. They will create meaningful artwork that expresses their ideas and feelings. Students will create work from observation, imagination, and get ideas from the world around them.

Students will be introduced to several cultural exemplars, learn by manipulating materials, and experiment with new art making techniques. They will be encouraged to create works of art that reflect their own style and deal with ideas that possess personal meaning.

Self Assessment and group critiques are methods used in this curriculum to measure student’s understanding. This will give students the opportunity to exercise their skills in organizing, analyzing, and evaluating their own work as well as the work of their peers. Meaningful art making and critiques will provide students with the ability to demonstrate their own knowledge and skills and will allow them to become responsible for their own art education.

Personal Goals
To design an experience that will give my students an appreciation for a variety of art forms and artists from around the world. Students will express themselves through their artwork and enjoy making it. My students will develop their own personal style and discover what materials and techniques they feel most connected to.

Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Observe and critique a variety of western and non-western artwork.
2. Compare, contrast, and discuss the work of several artists.
3. Create artwork that conveys a mood or feeling
4. Explain decision making process using classroom vocabulary
5. Understand the concepts of shape, form, color, line, composition, and balance.
6. Create artwork that tells a story
7. Create artwork that reflects their personality and interests
8. Experiment with using a variety of media
9. Reflect upon and assess their work and the work of others
10. Understand art in relation to history and culture

Grades
Projects (Craftsmanship) - 70%
Class Participation- 30%
Attitude and participation in classroom responsibilities are averaged into every project grade.

Absences
Students are responsible for finding out what they missed when absent and making up work before or after school. If a student is unable to come early or stay late, work will be sent home for homework.

As a safety precaution students are not allowed to bring their backpacks into the art room. Students are strongly urged not to bring valuables to school. If this is unavoidable, students can make arrangements with teacher to lock backpacks in teacher offices or classrooms.