This document provides an introduction to an art class by the teacher, Miss Rodriguez. It outlines her background and experience, as well as the rules and expectations for student behavior. The document also previews some of the concepts and materials that will be covered in the class, including the primary colors, geometric shapes, forms, and printmaking tools. It concludes with a "diagnostic test" to assess student knowledge of basic art terminology.

1. Well don’t just sit
there…follow the
instructions on your card,
it’s fun! 😳 You’ll have time
to socialize later, work
quietly and independently.

2. WELCOME TO ART
CLASS!
An introduction by Miss Rodriguez

3. Who am I?
◦ My name is Miss. Rodríguez-Cordero, but you may call
me Miss Rodríguez.
◦ I studied art education in sunny, beautiful, warm Puerto
Rico.
◦ I’m bilingual, I can speak Spanish and English. I‘m also
learning Japanese はじめまして。
◦ I love drawing on my computer, but don’t like sculpting
a whole lot. 😞
◦ I want you to enjoy my class, learn a lot about art and
follow the rules carefully and thoughtfully!

5. RULES, RULES, RULES
How to properly behave in the classroom.

6. What happens when…
◦ …I follow the rules carefully?
◦ You will receive constant
praise! Good job!
◦ You might receive prizes! Feel
free to uuuu and aaaaaaah!
◦ I will call mom or dad….to tell
them how great you are!
◦ You might get stickers. Big
stickers, shiny stickers, cool
stickers.
◦ You might get a certificate!
◦ Your artwork might be
featured in a real art show!
◦ I don follow the rules carefully?
◦ Your grade will suffer.
◦ You will receive verbal
warnings.
◦ You will be changed seats
and your parent or guardian
will be informed why.
◦ I will send a letter home and
call.
◦ You will get an office referral.

7. What will you learn in art class?
◦The art elements.
◦The art principles.
◦About art and artists from around the world.
◦How to make and identify different kinds of art.
◦How to talk about your art and your classmates
art.
◦How to share ideas about art.
◦To appreciate art.

8. Where can you find art?

10. PLEASE PUT EVERYTHING
AWAY AND GET READY
FOR A TEST!
Just kidding, it’s a diagnostic test 😉

11. What line goes from top to bottom?
◦1 Zigzag
◦2.Horizontal
◦3. Vertical

12. Vertical

13. The primary colors are….
◦1. red, blue and yellow
◦2. green, violet and orange
◦3 white, black and brown

14. Red, blue and yellow

15. A triangle is a…
◦1. Kind of line.
◦2. Organic shape
◦3. Geometric shape

16. Geometric shape

17. Which of the following is a form?
◦ 1. 2. 3.

18. Cube

19. What materials would you use when
making a painting?
◦ 1. 2. 3.

20. Brush and paint

21. Cool colors are…
◦1. Blue, green and red
◦2. Green, blue and purple
◦3. Black, red and white

22. Green, blue and purple

23. Which of the following is a color
wheel?
◦ 1. 2. 3

25. What is the first record of art made
by humans?
◦ 1. 2. 3.

26. Cave paintings

27. A portrait is a picture of…
◦1. A landscape
◦2. A face
◦3. A vase

28. A face

29. Which of the following are some of
the tools used in printmaking?
◦ 1. 2. 3.

30. Gouge and linoleum