Art I is intended to introduce students to a wide range of art mediums and techniques (including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and crafts). The course also help students gain an appreciation for art, provide insight in to why people create art, how art has been used as a form or communication through out history and how it is affected by the time period, current events and cultural customs of the environment in which it is created.
Gateway supplies the majority of the art supplies needed, but all Art I students are required to purchase the following:
2 – large sheets of Black Mat Board (I advise A.C. Moore, located in Deptford, they are less expensive than Michael’s – the sheets cost approx. $6.00 each)
1 – sketchbook
1 – notebook
students are also expected to bring a pencil to class.
If there are any questions or concerns – please feel free to e-mail me.
The Grading system for the Art Department is as follows:
Primary Grades 60% (this includes major projects, test and long term homework assignments)
Secondary Grades 30% (this includes quizzes, small scale projects and weekly lab grades)
Support Grades 10%(this includes homework and warm up grades)
As far as grading goes, in class projects hold the most weight, but it is important that students finish all assignments on time, whether that means bring assignments home or staying after school. I am always willing to stay after school or let students come during study halls to work on assignments. I am also willing to let them borrow supplies to take home in order to finish their work.
I normally only assign 1 or 2 homework assignments per marking period and give students several weeks to work on them, so I generally grade them as primary or secondary assignments, due to the amount of time they are give.
Students are given a weekly lab grade based on their work ethic, clean up and following classroom policies and procedures. (these are secondary grades)
Students are given daily warm ups, which are graded every 2 weeks. (these are support grades)
Additional Info:
I will be sending home permission slips to all parents/guardians so that I can showcase some of the students’ work on this site throughout the year. I like to hold on to their work, so that they have it for out end of the year art show. If for some reason you do not receive a slip, let me know and I can e-mail one to you.
We are always in need of extra supplies - we maybe able to turn your trash into our treasure! (i.e. paper plates, magazines, empty containers or jars, coffee cans, aluminum foil, freezer wrap, old hardback books, large cardboard boxes, old toys, dolls or junk (anything that might be used for us to draw or paint in still life or other activities), old wooden furniture - or if there is anything you think we could use that you are planning on getting rid of - let me know or send it)
Hope this helps! Contact me if you have any questions! I’m looking forward to a great 2009-10 school year!
Mrs. O’Neill
