JH 7Art

This course meets every other day for a full year, meeting the 20 week NYS requirement for JH art.

It is offered to all 7^th grade students. 

These student artists will participate in a basic art course and will be introduced to various mediums, interdisciplinary concepts, and basic drawing and art skills. 2D and 3D art will be explored. The course will help students explore the function of these various media. Exploration, creative expression, and personal satisfaction are the goals.

Our goals are:

To strengthen our art skills and techniques

To produce work to be proud of

To ENJOY being an artist

Grading Policy:

Artwork 80%

Participation: 20%

Participation includes engagement (getting right to work, staying on task during class, handing in work on time) effort and attitude (stays focused on art during class and tries their best), Classwork (Bellwork, ATCs, skill building activities) homework (work is complete and handed in a timely manner), conduct (respectful, takes care of materials and tools, no phone policy) and clean up.

Art Studio 1

Grades: 8-12

This is the first in the series of HS level art courses.

This is a full-year introductory course which emphasizes perceptual drawing and introduces the student to the basic elements of art and principles of design. It is the foundation for the three-year sequence required of all art majors who are participating in the IAAP program as well as an experimental course for students who do not anticipate taking any further art courses. Consideration is given to basic skill building, personal development, interdisciplinary and real-world connections, and experience in a studio environment. There are weekly art challenges that are to be completed as homework. A final portfolio will be presented at the end of the year.

This course will satisfy the graduation requirement.

Our goals are:

To strengthen our art skills and techniques

To produce work to be proud of

To ENJOY being an artist

Units include:

Drawing

Painting

Sculpture

Printmaking

Grading policy:

Artwork- 80%

Participation- 20%

Participation includes engagement (getting right to work, staying on task during class, handing in work on time) effort and attitude (stays focused on art during class and tries their best), Classwork (Bellwork, ATCs, skill building activities) homework (work is complete and handed in a timely manner), conduct (respectful, takes care of materials and tools, no phone policy) and clean up.

JH 8-Creative Arena

Grade 8

This is an opportunity for an 8^th grader to continue in art. This class will incorporate how an artist works, thinks, and uses different materials and mediums. Interdisciplinary concepts will be explored (some ideas might include: music, science, math, SEL activities, crafts, and introduction to current technology in the arts such as 3D printing and using the Cricut). This class is for the student who is not eligible for the Studio in Art 8x course.

Grading policy:

Artwork- 80%

Participation- 20%

Participation includes engagement (getting right to work, staying on task during class, handing in work on time) effort and attitude (stays focused on art during class and tries their best), Classwork (Bellwork, ATCs, Process documentation, skill building activities) homework (work is complete and handed in a timely manner), conduct (respectful, takes care of materials and tools, no phone policy) and clean up.  

DDMP- Digital Design, Media, and Photography

Grades 9-12, 1/2 Credit
This course is a half year elective for students pursuing an interest in computer art, video, graphic design, and digital photography. Emphasis will be placed on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. The teacher will develop and provide supportive instructional strategies reinforcing the art elements in a variety of motivating experiences. Students will create computer-based artwork using such programs as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. If this course is taken at the same time as Photography 1, it can satisfy the Arts graduation requirement.

Grading policy:

Artwork- 80%

Participation- 20%

Participation includes engagement (getting right to work, staying on task during class, handing in work on time) effort and attitude (stays focused on art during class and tries their best), Classwork (Bellwork, ATCs, skill building activities) homework (work is complete and handed in a timely manner), conduct (respectful, takes care of materials and tools, no phone policy) and clean up.