The overall goals of the Middle Art Program are to motivate students to express themselves visually and creatively through artistic activity and to build a foundation of art knowledge and skills through the study of various art forms.
Monthly Project Outline
September
Collaging: Using magazines, students will create collaged portraits inspired by artist Phil Fung.
October
Mask making: students will create their own spirit mask after researching masks in different cultures, history and artwork. Students will cast their own face using plaster to create a mold.
Pumpkin Carving on 10/31 - After discussing the four method of sculpting,students will demonstrate the basics of carving on a pumpkin.
November
Weaving: Together as a group, students will demonstrate an understanding of basic weaving technique s by creating a rug.
December
Holiday Crafts : Each week, student will explore a new craft during the month of December.
week 1 :Design a candle
week 2 : Grow a crystal snowflake ornament
week 3: Design christmas cards
week 4 : Create holiday stockings
January
Recycled art: In celebration of Earth Day, students will rethink, reuse & recycle objects to create a works of art.
February
**All projects are due the last day of the month for a final grade.
Assessment: Each student will be evaluated on mastery of the State of Florida Educational Standards for Art. Grading will be through teacher observation, student responsibility and participation, art production and self-response/evaluation. The following grading scale will be used in 6th through 8th grade:
100-90 % A = Above Expectations: Consistently exceeds expectations
in understanding and applying skills independently and shows promise
in creative process.
89-80% B = Meets Expectations: Consistently demonstrates proficient
understanding and applying skills independently with minimal teacher
intervention.
79-70% C = Making Progress: Demonstrates initial stages of
understanding; applies skills but requires teacher intervention reinforcement.
69-60% D = Minimal Progress: Demonstrates a lack of understanding;
difficulty accomplishing grade level tasks; re-teaching required.
59-0 % F = Insufficient Progress: Demonstrates complete lack of understanding
and/or effort; does not complete project in the time allotted.
Class Behavior Guidelines: To maintain a safe productive learning environment, art class guidelines have been established and because in Art Class everyone is an ARTIST, our class rules are as follows:
Arrive on time and be prepared!
Respect your peers, teachers and school property.
Time management! Use your time wisely!
Inspire! Look for inspiration and share ideas!
SAFETY!!! Follow instructions. Use all tools and materials properly. Do not leave the class without consulting a teacher.
Take care of our tools and materials! You will be held accountable for broken tools or misuse of materials as well as the organization and cleanliness of your work space.
Monthly Project Outline
September
Collaging: Using magazines, students will create collaged portraits inspired by artist Phil Fung.
October
Mask making: students will create their own spirit mask after researching masks in different cultures, history and artwork. Students will cast their own face using plaster to create a mold.
Pumpkin Carving on 10/31 - After discussing the four method of sculpting,students will demonstrate the basics of carving on a pumpkin.
November
Weaving: Together as a group, students will demonstrate an understanding of basic weaving technique s by creating a rug.
December
Holiday Crafts : Each week, student will explore a new craft during the month of December.
week 1 :Design a candle
week 2 : Grow a crystal snowflake ornament
week 3: Design christmas cards
week 4 : Create holiday stockings
January
Recycled art: In celebration of Earth Day, students will rethink, reuse & recycle objects to create a works of art.
February
**All projects are due the last day of the month for a final grade.
Assessment: Each student will be evaluated on mastery of the State of Florida Educational Standards for Art. Grading will be through teacher observation, student responsibility and participation, art production and self-response/evaluation. The following grading scale will be used in 6th through 8th grade:
100-90 % A = Above Expectations: Consistently exceeds expectations
in understanding and applying skills independently and shows promise
in creative process.
89-80% B = Meets Expectations: Consistently demonstrates proficient
understanding and applying skills independently with minimal teacher
intervention.
79-70% C = Making Progress: Demonstrates initial stages of
understanding; applies skills but requires teacher intervention reinforcement.
69-60% D = Minimal Progress: Demonstrates a lack of understanding;
difficulty accomplishing grade level tasks; re-teaching required.
59-0 % F = Insufficient Progress: Demonstrates complete lack of understanding
and/or effort; does not complete project in the time allotted.
Class Behavior Guidelines: To maintain a safe productive learning environment, art class guidelines have been established and because in Art Class everyone is an ARTIST, our class rules are as follows:
Arrive on time and be prepared!
Respect your peers, teachers and school property.
Time management! Use your time wisely!
Inspire! Look for inspiration and share ideas!
SAFETY!!! Follow instructions. Use all tools and materials properly. Do not leave the class without consulting a teacher.
Take care of our tools and materials! You will be held accountable for broken tools or misuse of materials as well as the organization and cleanliness of your work space.
Documenting our experiences
In class we document! We use it as a product to draw others into our experiences in our classroom and to share our story!
Mask Making in October !
In October we made masks using plaster and our own faces as our personal molds. First, we spread Vaseline all over our faces. Then, we cut strips of plaster and dipped them in water. We then covered our faces with plaster strips and set to dry in the sun. Next, we carefully removed the mask from our faces to begin painting and decorating them
In October we made masks using plaster and our own faces as our personal molds. First, we spread Vaseline all over our faces. Then, we cut strips of plaster and dipped them in water. We then covered our faces with plaster strips and set to dry in the sun. Next, we carefully removed the mask from our faces to begin painting and decorating them
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