Welcome to 7th Grade Visual Arts Mrs.

Aina
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Pablo Picasso

Welcome to Visual Arts Year 2 at Channing Hall! I am looking forward to a wonderful year as we learn and explore together. (Students, please keep this document in your binder.) Our classroom procedures and expectations are as follows: Classroom Rules and Expectations: (These are behaviors that we expect in ourselves and others at all times.)

Clean up after yourselves Use supplies/furniture/equipment appropriately Work quietly and stay on task Do your personal best Show respect for others and their work

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): The goal of IB is to develop internationally minded individuals who strive to create a better, more peaceful world. Accordingly, we will be incorporating the IB Learner profiles in our daily activities as we strive to become learners that are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. Students will experience and explore each of the five areas of interaction which include: approaches to learning, community and service, human ingenuity, environment, and health and social education. Supplies: most supplies will be provided in the art room, there may be an occasional item that is required from home (ie. white t-shirt, Late/Make-Up Work: In the Channing Hall MYP, we want every student to SUCCEED! In order to master the skills required for each class, it is critical that students complete assignments at an acceptable quality. Missing or unacceptable assignments will be handled through a demerit system. When students fail to complete an important assignment at an acceptable level, another opportunity will be given to complete it. Students will be given a demerit slip with instructions when this may be completed. If this assignment isnt completed at an acceptable quality within one week, or if a student receives several demerits from multiple teachers, an ISS day may be given (in order to complete the work). Assignments given prior to an absence will be due on the first day the student returns to school if the assignment was due during the absence. It is the students responsibility to gather missed assignments and see each teacher regarding details. Activities that are hands-on and done in groups may require an alternative assignment. Missed assignments for excused absences will be handled according to the CH Handbook. *All assignments and information may be found on my website, which is linked from My Class Corner on the Channing Hall website http://ainaartists.blogspot.com/. I have a separate tab for each grade with accompanying assignments, policies, and disclosure documents. Students and parents are urged to check these websites on a weekly basis. This will be my primary method of communication. *Please contact me at kaina@channinghall.org with any comments, questions or concerns. Grading will be based on the following Developmental Workbooks: DW will be graded at least twice during the semester for grading and I will indicate what criteria it will be assessed by. I will be looking to see that you have appropriately used and managed your DW as it will contribute to developing highquality and successful products in the Arts. The organization of your ideas and resources, the presentation of your work and your reflections and evaluations are crucial aspects of your development as an artist. End of Unit Projects: Students will have at least one project due for each unit that assesses the skills/processes/themes and ideas that we have studied throughout the unit. These projects must be well done and demonstrate a professional quality. Home Assignments and in-class activities: Students will have homework in art it is not every night and it is not usually lengthy but it is required and an essential part of your learning throughout each unit.

MYP Arts Grading Scale No point values will be awarded. We will be using IB grades only
0
I did not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

1-2
I made a limited attempt to demonstrate awareness of the art form I demonstrated limited basic knowledge & no understanding of concept that support the work I was unable to express an opinion of the art form we studied

3-4
I demonstrated some awareness of the art form studied I demonstrated some knowledge & some understanding of concepts that support the work I was able to express some opinion of the art form we studied

5-6
I demonstrated awareness of the art form studied I demonstrated simple language and a simple understanding of the concepts. I was able to express an opinion of the art form we studied

7-8
I demonstrated awareness in relation to the context that influence the work. I used basic language and demonstrated an understanding of some of the concepts/processes that support the work I demonstrated an opinion of the art form in the context of my work

Criterion A Knowledge and Understanding

I did not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

I was unable to use ideas/themes/interpretatio ns in my art I was extremely limited in developing the skills/processes needed to create/present my art

I was extremely limited in my use of ideas/themes/interpretati ons in my art

I demonstrated some ideas/themes/interpret ations in my art I developed some skills/processes needed to create/present my art

I demonstrated adequate use of ideas/themes/interpretations in my art. I developed most of the skills/processes needed to create/present my art 9-10

Criterion B Application

I was limited in my skills/processes needed to create/present my art

I used ideas/themes and personal interpretations to create/present my art I developed and learned the necessary skills/techniques/ processes to create/present my art

Criterion C Reflection and Evaluation

I did not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

I recorded the progress I have made so far in my work I was limited in my identifying strengths/weaknesses in my work I did not consider feedback when identifying areas to improve on in my work

I recorded and reflected on the progress I have made so far in my work I did a satisfactory job of identifying strengths/weaknesses of my work and I did some appraising of its quality I considered some of the feedback when identifying areas to improve on in my work

I recorded the progress I have made so far and identified the critical areas that have been easy/challenging I did a good job of identifying strengths and weaknesses of my work and appraised the quality of my work

I described in depth the progress I have made so far and identified the critical areas that have been easy/challenging I did an excellent job of identifying strengths and weaknesses, and considered the quality of my work I considered feedback and used it to identify areas to improve on in my work

I considered some and identified some areas to improve on in my work

Criterion D Personal
Engagement and Artistic Awareness

I did not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

I showed limited commitment in using artistic processes I demonstrated limited curiosity, self-motivation, initiative and willingness to take informed risks

I showed some commitment in using artistic processes and a willingness to begin developing my own artistic process I demonstrated some curiosity, self-motivation, initiative and willingness to take informed risks I offered some support and encouragement to my peers I showed an adequate understanding of art practices and artworks that vary from culture to culture

I showed good commitment in using artistic processes and a willingness to begin developing my own artistic process

I showed excellent commitment in using artistic processes and a willingness to begin developing my own artistic process I demonstrated curiosity, selfmotivation, initiative and a willingness to take informed risks

I demonstrated a good level of curiosity, selfmotivation, initiative and willingness to take informed risks I offered support and encouragement to my peers I showed an understanding of artworks and art practices and how they vary from culture to culture

I limited my supported and encouraged of my peers

I recognized a limited amount of art practices/artworks that vary from culture to culture

I was a positive in my support and encouragement to my peers I recognized that art practices and artworks vary from culture to culture

Citizenship Grading Scale Outstanding Always comes to Prepared class with necessary materials Respect Follows class rules without being reminded 0-1 tardy Always strives to do his/her best Pays attention and actively participates in classroom discussion/activities

Satisfactory Generally comes to class with necessary materials Generally follows class rules. Earns 1 Friday detention 2-3 tardies Generally strives to do his/her best Generally pays attention and talks when appropriate

On time Winning Attitude Listen & Learn

Needs Improvement Has to be reminded frequently to bring necessary books and materials Has to be reminded frequently about class rules. Earns 2 detentions 4 tardies Has to be reminded to stay on task Talks and does not pay attention to what is supposed to be done in class

Unsatisfactory Rarely comes to class with necessary materials Does not follow class rules. Earns 3+ detentions 5+ tardies Rarely puts forth his/her best effort Continually interrupts and talks during class

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Return this portion to Mrs. Aina 7th Grade Art Disclosure Students name (please print) ________________________________________________ I have read and have understood all policies and procedures outlined in the Art disclosure statement. I will support the rules, expectations and grading procedures in this class. Student Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ________________________