The document provides instructions for students to create a profile page on the Mahara platform for an Art 2 or Art 2 GT class. It lists the required sections to include: an "About Me" text box, an "Art Is" text box discussing what art means to the student, an "Artist Statement", an image of the student's favorite artwork, and a gallery of at least 5 sketchbook page photos. It also provides formatting instructions and states that students should use Ms. Appel's sample profile page as an example. The deadline to complete the profile page is May 3rd.

1. MAHARA
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2. Art 2 / 2 GT Mahara Profile Requirements
REQUIRED SECTIONS OF YOUR PROFILE PAGE:
See Ms. Appelʼs Mahara page to view “Art 2 / Art 2 GT - Sample Profile Page” as an example.
All sections must be included in order to get credit.
*NOTE: Your Profile Page is NOT a new page that you need to create, but instead, it is how you need to build/
add on to your already existing Profile Page.
ABOUT ME (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
• I am currently a... (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) at River Hill High School.
• I am enrolled in... (Art 2 or Art 2 GT.)
• Next year I am taking...(Art 3 H or Art 3 AP - if relevant. also - can include Photo if you are taking it.)
• Anything else you want us to know about you!
ART IS… (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
Candidly and thoroughly write your thoughts about art (at least two paragraphs worth...make it good and
genuine!) Consider the following if you need a starting point:
• What makes someone an artist?
• What do you consider to be art?
• Why is art special to you?
ARTIST STATEMENT (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
Reflect on the following to begin forming an Artist Statement:
• What materials, ideas/themes, subject matter etc. interest you at this point?
• How do the materials you choose to use help to communicate your ideas?
• Any artists that inspire you? What is it about them or their work that influences your own?
• What would you like to begin exploring in your artwork?
IMAGE OF MY FAVORITE ARTWORK (“Files, images, and video”, then drag the “An Image” icon where
you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
A photograph of your favorite artwork that you have created this year in class.
A PEEK INSIDE MY SKETCHBOOK (“Files, images, and video”, then drag the “Image Gallery” icon where
you want it located on your page. If you make a folder titled “sketchbook” within your uploaded files, you
can select the entire folder.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
At least 5 photographs of sketchbook pages that you have created this year.
CLASS WEBSITE:# http://appelrhhs.weebly.com
(Look at our website for help & specific instructions)
MAHARA:! ! https://connect.hcpss.org/high
IF USING A SCHOOL LAPTOP: hold down option as
you turn on the computer, then select “Macintosh
HD” (NOT Windows). Also, you may need to type
“INST” before your username to sign in to the laptop.
CHECKLIST:
Sign in to Mahara!
Friend Ms. Appel
Join this group: Appel - Art 2 / Art 2 GT
Add a profile picture
Edit profile page to include everything listed under
“Required Sections of Your Profile Page” (below)
DUE: 5/3/13

3. Art 2 / 2 GT Mahara Profile Requirements
REQUIRED SECTIONS OF YOUR PROFILE PAGE:
See Ms. Appelʼs Mahara page to view “Art 2 / Art 2 GT - Sample Profile Page” as an example.
All sections must be included in order to get credit.
*NOTE: Your Profile Page is NOT a new page that you need to create, but instead, it is how you need to build/
add on to your already existing Profile Page.
ABOUT ME (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
• I am currently a... (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) at River Hill High School.
• I am enrolled in... (Art 2 or Art 2 GT.)
• Next year I am taking...(Art 3 H or Art 3 AP - if relevant. also - can include Photo if you are taking it.)
• Anything else you want us to know about you!
ART IS… (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
Candidly and thoroughly write your thoughts about art (at least two paragraphs worth...make it good and
genuine!) Consider the following if you need a starting point:
• What makes someone an artist?
• What do you consider to be art?
• Why is art special to you?
ARTIST STATEMENT (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
Reflect on the following to begin forming an Artist Statement:
• What materials, ideas/themes, subject matter etc. interest you at this point?
• How do the materials you choose to use help to communicate your ideas?
• Any artists that inspire you? What is it about them or their work that influences your own?
• What would you like to begin exploring in your artwork?
IMAGE OF MY FAVORITE ARTWORK (“Files, images, and video”, then drag the “An Image” icon where
you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
A photograph of your favorite artwork that you have created this year in class.
A PEEK INSIDE MY SKETCHBOOK (“Files, images, and video”, then drag the “Image Gallery” icon where
you want it located on your page. If you make a folder titled “sketchbook” within your uploaded files, you
can select the entire folder.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
At least 5 photographs of sketchbook pages that you have created this year.
CLASS WEBSITE:# http://appelrhhs.weebly.com
(Look at our website for help & specific instructions)
MAHARA:! ! https://connect.hcpss.org/high
IF USING A SCHOOL LAPTOP: hold down option as
you turn on the computer, then select “Macintosh
HD” (NOT Windows). Also, you may need to type
“INST” before your username to sign in to the laptop.
CHECKLIST:
Sign in to Mahara!
Friend Ms. Appel
Join this group: Appel - Art 2 / Art 2 GT
Add a profile picture
Edit profile page to include everything listed under
“Required Sections of Your Profile Page” (below)
DUE: 5/3/13
Art 2 / 2 GT Mahara Profile Requirements
REQUIRED SECTIONS OF YOUR PROFILE PAGE:
See Ms. Appelʼs Mahara page to view “Art 2 / Art 2 GT - Sample Profile Page” as an example.
All sections must be included in order to get credit.
*NOTE: Your Profile Page is NOT a new page that you need to create, but instead, it is how you need to build/
add on to your already existing Profile Page.
ABOUT ME (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
• I am currently a... (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) at River Hill High School.
• I am enrolled in... (Art 2 or Art 2 GT.)
• Next year I am taking...(Art 3 H or Art 3 AP - if relevant. also - can include Photo if you are taking it.)
• Anything else you want us to know about you!
ART IS… (Text Box - “General”, then drag the “Text Box” icon where you want it located on your page.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
Candidly and thoroughly write your thoughts about art (at least two paragraphs worth...make it good and
genuine!) Consider the following if you need a starting point:
CLASS WEBSITE:# http://appelrhhs.weebly.com
(Look at our website for help & specific instructions)
MAHARA:! ! https://connect.hcpss.org/high
IF USING A SCHOOL LAPTOP: hold down option as
you turn on the computer, then select “Macintosh
HD” (NOT Windows). Also, you may need to type
“INST” before your username to sign in to the laptop.
CHECKLIST:
Sign in to Mahara!
Friend Ms. Appel
Join this group: Appel - Art 2 / Art 2 GT
Add a profile picture
Edit profile page to include everything listed under
“Required Sections of Your Profile Page” (below)
DUE: 5/3/13

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8. Try to get EVERYONE at your
table in the same “session” if
possible - this will help us use
our time most wisely.

15. OFF

21. With the card in the
card reader, open
iPhoto on your laptop.

24. Import the photos into
iPhoto and edit them.

29. not too shabby!

30. EW - too blue.

31. EW - too warm.

32. we don’t want to see
anything but your
art! (no wall, no
thumbtacks if
possible, etc.)

42. After editing, EXPORT
your photos to the
DESKTOP and MOVE
THEM toYOUR
FOLDER (otherwise
they are gone forever.)

48. type “⌘D”
to get to
Desktop

49. {

53. EJECT THE CARD
BEFORE REMOVING IT!

58. Now your photos,
safely inYOUR
FOLDER, can be
accessed from ANY
school computer!

59. Let’s upload them
to Mahara!
(see directions on
your handout!)