1. Mrs. Ackerman

2.  If you are late, you MUST have a valid pass (after 5 min a cut slip will be issued without a pass)  If you finish your work early, please come and see me. I will help you figure out what to do next.  Store projects properly  Tools and materials must be put back in their proper storage areas  Everyone cleans up before they leave the room  Let me know if you need to leave the classroom

3.  Respect everyone and everything in the classroom  If you have a question, just ask!  Most of all, use your best judgment!  (If you think I won’t approve, don’t do it!)

4.  Various types of projects explored throughout the year include*:  Amorphic Shapes  Grid Portraits  Scratchboards  Ink Drawings  Paintings (Acrylic and Watercolor)  Colored Pencil  Chalk Pastel *Projects are subject to change depending on time and student’s individual project choices

5.  Line  Shape/Form  Color  Value  Texture  Space/Perspective

6.  Pattern  Rhythm/Movement  Proportion/Scale  Balance  Unity  Emphasis  Variety

7. Amorphic Shapes Name:______________________________ Mods____________ Thinking and Planning_____/50 Class time is used productively Student comes to class prepared Student actively participates in discussions, asks thoughtful and appropriate questions related to current subject matter Designs/direction of project researched in advance Student seeks assistance when confused or in need of guidance Specific intent is shown when choosing a subject matter: not chosen at random Craftsmanship ____/15 Drawings are treated with care. No edges are folded, no holes in the paper, no torn areas Care is taken to use each material properly (ex: Shading not done too darkly, colors mixed well, etc). Fingerprints and unnecessary marks are removed Project is signed Project-Specific Criteria_____/20 Shading is done properly: areas have smooth transitions, no specifically dark/light areas Detail and Clarity: Outline is drawn well and with purpose Planning: Outline of Amorphic shape takes up about 2/3 of the paper Experimentation/Creativity_____/5 Student attempts to draw a subject that is challenging Use of Tools/Cleanliness, Storage of Projects ____/10 All materials are cleaned when they are done being used for the day Surfaces of tables are left clean of debris and materials All materials are used properly and safely and returned to proper storage areas Projects are stored properly in correct cubby spaces Total_____/100