Mrs. Monks
Mission Statement
The mission of Branford High School is to prepare students to be independent and collaborative learners who are responsible, informed, and contributing members of society. In partnership with the community, we strive to provide a learning environment that supports all students in embracing diversity, acting with integrity, and achieving their personal and academic potential.
The mission of Branford High School is to prepare students to be independent and collaborative learners who are responsible, informed, and contributing members of society. In partnership with the community, we strive to provide a learning environment that supports all students in embracing diversity, acting with integrity, and achieving their personal and academic potential.
Course Essential Questions:
1. What is art and why
does it matter?
2. How does an artist use
perceptual skills to be creative?
3. How do I evaluate my
art work (find, see, and select problems), explore the options for solutions or
changes, and then use a creative approach to solve them?
4. How do imagination,
persistence and determination affect my artwork?
5. What role does art
and visual literacy play in my life?
Course
Essential Objectives:
Course
questions we will brainstorm, embrace, and discuss:
·
Why
are some things considered art and
others not?
·
Utilitarian
vs. Aesthetics – What is the difference? How have things changed over time?
Course
Description
What you will be learning in this course:
What you will be learning in this course:
·
To
apply a variety of media in developing three-dimensional forms
·
Different
ways to construct a work of art using a variety of materials
·
To
express your ideas
·
To
develop an art portfolio
·
To
be an art critic, and use aesthetic terms when evaluating your artwork and
artwork created by others
·
Familiarize
yourself with historical pieces of sculpture
·
To
be responsible when using art materials
Grading (for each quarter):
- Project work /
Portfolio (65%): You will be responsible for producing works of art that
will demonstrate your understanding of a variety of techniques. Self-expression, craftsmanship, and
creativity will be developed and assessed. Your portfolio will also
include digital images of your work.
- Homework/Sketchbook/Journal
(20%): Everyone is expected to have a sketchbook for brainstorming ideas,
writing reflections, homework and notes. Sketchbooks MUST be with you
daily.
- Effort and
Participation (15%): Everyone is expected to follow school/classroom
rules, clean up after themselves and actively participate during class and
during class discussions.
Any
late assignment will lose ONE (1) GRADE per day. I WILL NOT remind you.
Materials/Supplies
(You will need to bring in):
- Sketchbook/Journal
- Your imagination
- Pen/pencil
(everyday)
- A cooperative
spirit and positive attitude to learn
- Sculpture can be
messy, plan your clothing accordingly
- For long hair –
tie it back or wear a hat
- Miscellaneous
findings for different projects (found objects, fabric, yarn, odds and
ends, etc.)
Sketchbook/Journal:
Sketchbooks are due EVERY OTHER FRIDAY and UPON COMPLETION
OF EACH PROJECT. (See attached Sketchbook Handout for more information)
Classroom Atmosphere – Expectations of Behavior:
- All students are
expected to follow BHS attendance and behavior policies. In the event you
have a legitimate absence from class, YOU need to see me and make
arrangements for makeup.
- The art studio is
always busy with movement and. I
expect you to participate in the busy
EVERYDAY
- Wear safety
glasses when appropriate
- You are expected
to respect others work, be responsible and independent
- When the art studio
is CLEAN then CLASS IS OVER
- Cell phones: See
last page...
- Bottom
Line:
you are in this class to use your imagination and through clay bring to
life your ideas, thoughts, feeling, creations, and beliefs.
Cell Phones and other Technology in the Classroom:
·
Upon entry and departure of class
please ensure cell phones/etc. are turned off and stored in your backpack.
·
On days when we are using cell phones/etc. for learning please
ensure they are set to silent.
·
Only use phones/etc. for learning purposes related to class work.
·
If you notice someone in the class using their cell phone/etc.
inappropriately, remind them to use proper cell phone/etc. etiquette.
·
If at any time your teacher feels you are not using your cell
phone/etc. for class work you will be asked to place your phone on the
teacher’s desk with a post-it indicating your name and class.
o
After the first infraction you can collect your phone/etc. at the
end of class.
o
After the second infraction you can collect your phone/etc. at the
end of the day.
o
After the third infraction your parent or guardian will be asked
to retrieve your phone/etc.. If you use the phone/etc. inappropriately again
during the month your parent or guardian will be required to retrieve your
phone/etc..
Sculpture Projects for the
Semester:
- Clay Sculpture
- Plaster Casting - Found Object Relief
- Plaster Carving
- Clay Head Bust Sculpture - Anatomy of the Face
- Stone Carving
- Installation Art - Group/Class project
- Final Project
