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North Brookfield Jr./Sr.

High School
Grade 8 Visual Art
Mrs. Giguere nguzik@nbschools.org


Course Description
Welcome to Grade 8 Visual Art! The goal of this year-long Art course is to explore a wide range of different Art Media, artists, and art
movements. Students will learn and apply the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design to produce creative outcomes for each of the given
assignments. Students will practice, create, and reflect on their artwork through participating in whole group critiques as well as writing individual
Self-Reflections and Artist Statements. Students should be able to identify their strengths and weaknesses in the various Visual Art media by
investing their greatest effort in each and every Art assignment. Successful completion of the Grade 8 Art curriculum will ensure that each student
is proficient in each of the Grade 8 Massachusetts Visual Arts Standards.

Course Goals
Develop a concrete understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of design
Apply the Elements and Principles to your artwork in meaningful ways
Experiment with, learn, and develop technical skills using a variety of mediums
Use visual communication as a means of self-expression
Develop rendering and compositional skills throughout the different assignments
Acquire the essential vocabulary for visual art to communicate effectively in the art room
Be able to analyze, speak about, and express your informed opinion about pieces of art or art movements by using the conventions for Art
Criticism

Required Materials:
Pencil, Eraser, and Positive Attitude Every Day!
Hand-held pencil sharpener
Pencil/Supply Case to store your personal materials in the Art Room (Large Zip-Lock Bag)

Course Expectations:
Students are responsible for in-class studio work, participation during in-class activities, studio preparation and clean-up, artist/artwork
research, and writing assignments. Students are expected to come to class on time and be prepared for every class. Students are expectedto
plan artwork, put forth good effort in creating that work, manage their studio/working time appropriately, complete the assignment, turn
assignment in on time, and complete the written analysis or reflection. Students are expected to do their own work,unlessworkingonagroup
activity, and are responsible for adherence to copyright laws.

Classroom Procedures
The amount of time you will have to complete each project is planned to coincide with the amount of class time given before the due date.
Generally speaking, you should have enough studio time to complete eachprojectinclass.However,itisexpectedthatyoualsocompletework
at home in order to meet the deadlines. The following is our usual class routine.

START OF CLASS STUDIO TIME END OF CLASS

Be on Time. If you need clarification or have questions The last 5 minutes are for cleaning up.
about the days activity, ask questions.
As soon as you enter, find your Put all materials away.
project/materials needed for the day, be Follow instructions for how the studiotimeis
seated and start working. utilized. Wash anything that needs it.

If there is a presentation or demonstration, Utilize time management. Put your project in your portfolio.
sit quietly and take out your sketchbook to
take notes. I will be circulating the room to assist, if not Find out what is needed for tomorrow.
readily available to help you, ask a peer for
help. Take project home if needed.
Classroom Rules
It should be everyones goal to see that each student has the opportunity to work in an environment that is free of any disruptive or negative
behaviors and attitudes. Failure to work together toward this goal will not be tolerated. There is always cleaning that is necessary and all
students are expected to participate in the cleaning process for at least the last 5 minutes of class. Disciplinary actions will be taken for
excessive messes, refusal to clean up, or disruptive or negative behavior. If needed, administration and parent will be notified.
Do not leave the classroom for any reason without permission.
Respect all people, projects, materials and the studio.
Act in a mature and responsible way. No horseplay or swearing.
Come to class prepared, pay attention, follow directions and stay on task.
Food and Drink are not permitted in class. A water bottle with lid is the only exception.
Cell phones/electronic devices are only allowed for personal music/researching images for your project.
during studio time only. If Ideemthephoneadistractiontoyourlearningorthelearningofothersitwillnotbetoleratedandthedevice
will be confiscated for the remainder of the class. Repeat offenses will require further disciplinary actions.
Discrimination or any hateful/negative language or actions will not be tolerated. This
pertains, but is not limited, to gender, race, sexual orientation, political views, religion, remarks about intelligence, appearance,
disability, learning styles, or artistic ability.

Disciplinary Action
Step 1 Verbal warning and documentation.
Step 2 Student/teacher conference about disruptive, inappropriate, or unacceptable behavior. Documentation. Parent notification.
Step 3 Principal intervention, parent notification, and documentation.
Step 4 Continued Principal Intervention & Consequences.

ASSESSMENT

PROJECTS 70% EFFORT & PARTICIPATION 30%

Projects have a designated Grading Rubric totaling a minimum of 100 Earn 2 points/day by entering on time prepared to work and byusing
possible points,. Each project grade consists of: your class time wisely. 2pts/day is then multiplied by the total
-Relevant Worksheets/Required sketches. number of days to calculate your score.
-Actual Student Artwork or Project. (Unexcused absence = 0 pts.)
-Self-Reflection Statement
-Participation in critique
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