Starter of the day Pick up the following things from the front. Survey paper, to begin now. Disclosure statement, to read if you get done early. Your papers for your book covers from last time. Put your name on the survey and begin answering the questions. If you get done early begin reading the disclosure statement.

Welcome to art A. What it’s all about. Art A Day 1 Welcome to art A. What it’s all about.

Agenda Go over book binding. Create two sketchbooks. Make a folder with your name on it and put it into the milk crate up front (put your sketchbooks inside). Class survey and disclosure statement. Exit Ticket

Book Binding Types Section Sewn - Your most secure binding method. Here pages are folded together into sections (signatures). Each section is then sewn into the following section along the spine. The spine is then glued together for extra support and the cover then attached. A Section Sewn book, regardless of page count will be able to lay flat.

Studio Time Stitch your book and tie off. Draw pictures with ink Or Write text to decorate your book binding. Once done turn in

Course Objectives By the end of this course, you will be able to: Assemble and create works of art in multiple forms, manipulate art media, and organize designs with the elements and principle of art. Find meaning by analyzing , criticizing, and evaluating works of art. Create meaning in art. Find meaning in works of art through setting and other modes of learning.

Learning Process: Components for Each Unit Critiques: Self and group: An opportunity for students to evaluate their work based off of the rubric and figure out how they can improve as artists. Main Projects: Will encompass the whole unit into one art project and be ready to display in the classroom, school, and community. Mini-Projects: Mini-projects are used to learn new skills and techniques that students will use for their main project. Introduction & Homework: Homework will only be assigned when it is deemed necessary for the assignment. Introductions will be used in bell work and exit passes. Class Assignments, Credit & Late Work: Assignments in this course will be both individual and group assignments. All work needs to be done by the due dates issued.

Course Outline Unit 1: Symbolic Graffiti Art Unit 2: Emulate an artist Unit 3: Tribal Masks Unit 4: 1 point perspective Unit 5: Contrast with pattern Unit 6: Self portraits Unit 7: Final Project: Choice

Grading Scale and Point Breakdown Daily Participation Points = 5 points Homework = 10-30 points Daily Bell Work and Exit Pass = 5-10 points In class assignments = 15 points Projects = 50 points Critiques = 15 points Final or Choice Project = 100 points Extra Credit Opportunities = Extra art, art contests, and paid art fees

Class Rules & Computers All rules in your school handbook apply to this class as well, be familiar with them, you will be accountable for all the rules. The computer in the art room is for looking up images to draw, checking grades, and creating a digital portfolio online.

Disciplinary Action Cell phone use in class during lecture time or group work time: 1st offense –teacher reminds student of policy. 2nd – teacher gives written warning of infraction. 3rd – teacher writes up student for grouse insubordination and student is sent to an administrator for further disciplinary action to be determined by the administrator. Inappropriate language: Deduction of participation points If the usage is excessive a parent/guardian will be contacted Unsafe behavior Sent to another class (Lyon or Zielinski)

Required Materials & Fees Students will need to bring a pencil to class daily for writing in class & daily sketches. Fees: Students are required to pay a fee for this course. $15 – for students or $7 – for students with fee waver

Raise your hand now if you have any questions… This is the time to ask questions about what we have covered. Raise your hand now if you have any questions…

Things to turn in & check. Is your name on your starter assignment Did you turn in your Starter Assignment with all questions answered?