This document provides information about an art class. It discusses what art is, what students will learn including artistic vocabulary, art history, and art criticism. It outlines expectations for students such as being prepared, having a positive attitude, and participating in clean up. Grading criteria is explained, which includes academic vocabulary, project work, and participation. Rules are established regarding supplies, behavior, and technology use. Possible art careers are listed and information is given about where to find local art.

1. WELCOME TO

2. What is Art?
Art is all around us and is in just about everything!

3. Creating Art…
• Teaches an
understanding of history.
• Teaches creative problem
solving skills.
• A form of therapy,
express your feelings!
• Connects you to your
audience.
• To influence your viewer.
• Impress your friends…

4. What will I learn?
• Artistic Vocabulary
• 3D Foundations
• Art History
• Art Criticism
• Philosophy of Art

5. What is expected of you?

6. Be Prepared & Participate!
Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell
rings.
Have a positive attitude, be willing to help out, be
willing to try out new things, be prepared to be
surprised and most of all have fun!
REMEMBER: Good work and good behavior will
be rewarded!

7. Participation continued…
Personal achievements, in regards to participation,
cooperation, attitude or behavior may be rewarded
with TACO TICKETS
Tickets will be drawn
WHEN THE MOOD
STRIKES and winning
students can pick up a
taco at lunch.

8. Be Courteous • Be respectful to those talking
around you, this includes the
teacher, any guests and other
students. If someone is talking
listen.
• Participate daily and do your
role to help out
• No racial slurs, derogatory
language or cussing allowed
• SWEAR JAR : collects $ for
charity every time teacher or
students hear any foul
language, 25-50 CENTS

9. Be Conscience of the Room and Supplies
-Supplies are given to each student and
are limited.
-Do not WASTE or misuse supplies.
Students will be held monetarily
accountable for purposefully wasting
supplies.
-Do not DEFACE any of the property of
the room!

10. • Finish all food and drinks prior to entering and
beginning work (FIRST 5 MIN)
• NO snack sales or fundraiser snacks to be sold
• Accidents do happen and a spilt drink could ruin
someone’s masterpiece.
• Materials and residue of art materials are
hazardous to your health

11. Clean Up
• You will probably get dirty.
• Be aware of your mess! I will always leave around 5 minutes at the
end of each class for cleaning up of materials and supplies used,
along with generally area tidying.
• Do NOT pack up or begin cleaning on your own. Wait for me to call
clean up. (If you notice 5 minutes left, remind me!)
• You may bring in an old t-shirt or apron to help keep your school
clothes clean

12. Table Responsibilities
• Each table is responsible for making sure that all
of the supplies are put away in the appropriate
spot
• Also that all used tools are cleaned and put back
at the table
• That the table and surrounding area is wiped
down, eliminating dust and residue, making it
presentable for the other students
• Encourage and educate each other
• This is a part of your participation grade and
can have an effect on your final grade if not
followed

13. Participation Continued…
• Bathroom/exit passes
• 4 right now, 2 more given at the
semester
• 6 total for the year
• Write your name on each one
• After you have used them, 5 points
deducted for every additional exit
• Extra credit or raffle at the end of the
year.

14. Speaking of grades…
here is what you will be graded on
• Academic Vocabulary - 15%
• Project Prep Work - 15%
• Project Guidelines - 50%
• Post-Reflection/Criticism - 10%
• Art History/Philosophy - 5%
• Daily Participation/Clean-Up - 5%

15. Speaking of grades…
• We use ABI, updated after major units
are completed.

16. The Consequences
1) Verbal Warning
2) Detention and call to parent
3) Removal from class, loss of participation points
4) Referral and Calling of Parent
5) Suspension

17. What else is expected…
Clichés and COPYWRITTEN images
are not creative, therefore discouraged in this
class. Example Clichés:
• Rainbows
• Hearts
• Stars
• Stick people
• Suns with faces
• Tear drops

18. A Willingness to TRY
• I will introduce a variety of media
and projects during the course.
• I expect you to try your best and
remain positive.
• You are capable of being creative.

19. Be Productive
Stay focused and work during the whole class period.
• Take breaks if you find yourself loosing focus (do not disturb
other artists in action, just take a walk around the room)
• Get inspired by tablemates, see what you can do to improve
your work and others.
• If you have finished a task or project early find something else
to work on.
• Work on other homework
• Read a book
• Work on an extra credit project/drawing

20. When you can and can’t use your
CAN:
During free studio time, but only with one earbud
in so that you may hear any announcements I
might have to make
CAN’T:
When anyone is presenting, during
demonstrations, observations, when
adults/teacher’s/staff enter.
SPECIAL NOTE: This policy is the
department’s policy… not the school’s policy.
Any kind of personal musical device is your own
personal responsibility!
Therefore, whatever happens to your
iPod/phone in this class is on YOU!

21. What can I do with Art?
Encourage, influence, & communicate!
Become a Visual Merchandiser for
fashion/retail.
Become an Art Appraiser
Work for an Auction House
Become a Graphic Designer
Become an Illustrator
Become an Animator
Become a Cinematographer
Become a Teacher

22. Where I can find local art?
Los Angeles County Museum of
Art (LACMA)
Museum of Contemporary Art
(MOCA)
The Getty
Huntington Library
Norton Simon Museum
Bergamot Station
In Los Angeles CountyLocally
Museum of Latin American Art
(MOLAA)
Long Beach Museum of Art
The Bower’s Cultural Museum
(Santa Ana)
Orange County Museum of Art
(OCMA)

23. “Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life
without it.”– Robert Mortherwell

24. Visit the blog to
see completed
projects and
related
information
3Dart653.blogspot.com

25. Other Items
Room Tour: student areas and teacher (0ff limits) areas
Bandaids, lotion, student materials
Contest for donation
Donation wall of excellence: your photo on the wall for
donations over $50
Contracts due…….