8th grade Art
Welcome to Ms. Raby’s 8th Grade Art Website!
This year 8th grade will be continuing their journey through Western Art History. We will be exploring Modern Art, Post-Modern, and contemporary artists. This is an exciting topic that will further your student’s understanding of where art has been and where it is going.
Each day a new artist will be introduced to the class. Students are strongly encouraged to keep up with their “Artist of the Day” notes, as they will be for a grade. There will be a test every two weeks on the artists that we have studied. Please encourage your student to study their notes.
Our class will be making art that is relevant to the art eras we are studying. Students will learn new techniques and processes while working with themes that they are experiencing in their own lives.
Students will also be creating a Portfolio to help them once they have moved on to other grades and to gain experience with new media. Portfolio critiques are every two weeks and students are expected to keep up with their assignments.
I am very excited about this year and the curriculum! Please contact me if you have any comments, questions, or concerns.
This year 8th grade will be continuing their journey through Western Art History. We will be exploring Modern Art, Post-Modern, and contemporary artists. This is an exciting topic that will further your student’s understanding of where art has been and where it is going.
Each day a new artist will be introduced to the class. Students are strongly encouraged to keep up with their “Artist of the Day” notes, as they will be for a grade. There will be a test every two weeks on the artists that we have studied. Please encourage your student to study their notes.
Our class will be making art that is relevant to the art eras we are studying. Students will learn new techniques and processes while working with themes that they are experiencing in their own lives.
Students will also be creating a Portfolio to help them once they have moved on to other grades and to gain experience with new media. Portfolio critiques are every two weeks and students are expected to keep up with their assignments.
I am very excited about this year and the curriculum! Please contact me if you have any comments, questions, or concerns.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
· Students should arrive to class on time every day and should go immediately to their assigned seat and prepare to work.
· Students should be prepared with the proper materials for each class.
· Students should keep up with their Artist Notebook, this will be a grade and helpful for studying tests.
· Students are expected to keep up with their notebook/Portfolio assignments.
· Student should be respectful and listen during lectures, presentations and demonstrations. Failure to do so will receive a proper reprimand.
· Students should work in a timely manner. This does not mean rush through your work. Remember, quality over quantity.
· Disorderly and rude behavior will not be tolerated.
· If students remain in their assigned seats all week and have minimal behavior issues, students will be given permission to sit where they like on the last day of the week.
· Work should be kept in assigned areas. Works left outside of assigned areas are prone to disappear. Students are responsible for missing work.
· If a student is not pleased with a grade they have earned, they have the opportunity to improve the work for more points.
· Ten minutes before the end of each class is designated clean up time. All students should stop working and clean up. The class will not be dismissed until the room has been inspected and approved. If the classroom is left a mess, the teacher will arrange a time for the class to clean the room together.
· Students should remember to use proper methods in citations and to avoid plagiarism.
· Students who do not follow the classroom rules will be given points as advised by the RCMS handbook.
· Students should be prepared with the proper materials for each class.
· Students should keep up with their Artist Notebook, this will be a grade and helpful for studying tests.
· Students are expected to keep up with their notebook/Portfolio assignments.
· Student should be respectful and listen during lectures, presentations and demonstrations. Failure to do so will receive a proper reprimand.
· Students should work in a timely manner. This does not mean rush through your work. Remember, quality over quantity.
· Disorderly and rude behavior will not be tolerated.
· If students remain in their assigned seats all week and have minimal behavior issues, students will be given permission to sit where they like on the last day of the week.
· Work should be kept in assigned areas. Works left outside of assigned areas are prone to disappear. Students are responsible for missing work.
· If a student is not pleased with a grade they have earned, they have the opportunity to improve the work for more points.
· Ten minutes before the end of each class is designated clean up time. All students should stop working and clean up. The class will not be dismissed until the room has been inspected and approved. If the classroom is left a mess, the teacher will arrange a time for the class to clean the room together.
· Students should remember to use proper methods in citations and to avoid plagiarism.
· Students who do not follow the classroom rules will be given points as advised by the RCMS handbook.
8th Grade Syllabus 2013-2014
Assignment 1: 2 weeks
Portfolio-
Students will be creating a portfolio throughout the trimester. Portfolio will be finished as out of class work or during free time. This portfolio will have assignments paired with standards or themes from their other classes. These 6 pieces will be displayed in the classroom until the end of the trimester.
Points: 120
Assignment 2: 2-3 weeks
Album Cover-
After studying German Expressionism, students will create an Album cover for their favorite singer or band that expresses the musicians themes. This will be done in a printmaking method with linoleum and cutters.
Points: 150
Assignment 3: 3 weeks
Interdisciplinary Project- TBA
Points: 100
Assignment 4: 3 weeks
Stop Motion/Video Art-
While studying video artist, students will create their own art piece using modeling clay, paper, or objects. Students will have to define a vocabulary word from Language Arts through their video art piece. Students will then use computer software to assemble photo images to bring their art to life.
Points: 150
Art History Notebook: 12 weeks
The students will be responsible for listening to 5 minute lectures and taking notes on our “Artist of the Day”. These notes should be kept in their Art Notebook. These will be checked before the end of each grading period. Each entry is worth 2 points.
Points: 100
Art History Exams: 12 weeks
Students will have a test every 2 weeks on the artists/art they have covered in class. These tests will consist of Multiple Choice, Slide Identification, True/False, and Drawing Portions. Each test will be worth 50 points.
Points: 250
Artist Notes Template
Title:
Artist’s Name:
Year(s) Completed:
Functional ( ) Aesthetic ( ) Non-Objective ( )
Terms:
Brief Writing:
Artist’s Name:
Year(s) Completed:
Functional ( ) Aesthetic ( ) Non-Objective ( )
Terms:
Brief Writing:
Current Objectives, Standards, Keys to Success, and Essential Questions
The Students will create a video art piece using stop motion to visually define a word from their language/reading class vocabulary. This video art piece must incorporate at least 1 Element of Art and 1 Principle of Design.
Success will be achieved when a video art piece has been created that depicts the meaning of the selected vocabulary word and incorporates an Element of Art and Principle of Design. The video should be 2 minutes long with 30 frames per second. Essential questions to keep in mind: What is Video Art? What are the Principles of Design? What are the Elements of Art? How will you incorporate the Elements and Principles into your Stop Motion? What is the definition of your word? How will you define your word through visual language? How do you create a Stop Motion Movie? How many photographs will you have to take in a 2 minute, 30 frames per second stop motion video? What materials will you use? What is the purpose of a story board? 80% Mastery is expected Indiana State Standards and Literacy Standards: VA 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 6-8 WT. (a-d), 6-8 WT.2, 6-8 WT.3, 6-8 WT.10 |
Please make sure you have read and understand these objectives, standards, keys to success, and questions posted in my classroom and on my website. They will assist you in completing this project.
Last update: 5/6/2014 |
Stop Motion Video Art
1. Group members names:
2. Vocabulary word (Must be chosen from approved Language/Reading Vocabulary Lists):
3. Chosen Element of Art:
4. Chosen Principle of Design:
5. Create a story board that will plot out major events in your stop motion movie:
2. Vocabulary word (Must be chosen from approved Language/Reading Vocabulary Lists):
3. Chosen Element of Art:
4. Chosen Principle of Design:
5. Create a story board that will plot out major events in your stop motion movie:
Portfolio Requirements
Next Portfolio submission is due 5/9/2014
By the end of this trimester, you will have assembled a complete art portfolio reflecting the growth you made as an artist. The following checklists will help you meet the criteria for a completed portfolio. At the end of the trimester, each student will have a one-on-one meeting with Ms. Raby to discuss his or her work, then will receive a final portfolio grade. Though there will be some class time to work on these projects throughout the year, you may not include class projects in your portfolio. Work can be of any size between 4 x 4" and 8.5 x 11." Items from the "Media" and "Subject" lists should be combined. Artwork may be replaced if you feel like you can create a better piece later. Students should have 6 pieces total (one every two weeks).
With every submission, students should complete an artist statement. Artist statements should be at least 1 paragraph long.
Portfolios must be completed by the end of the trimester.
Media
□ pencil
□ pen/ink
□ colored pencil
□ pastel
□ watercolor painting
□ collage
Subject
□ landscape
□ portrait
□ human body or face
□ abstraction
□ nature
□ architecture
□ still life
Interdisciplinary
With every submission, students should complete an artist statement. Artist statements should be at least 1 paragraph long.
Portfolios must be completed by the end of the trimester.
Media
□ pencil
□ pen/ink
□ colored pencil
□ pastel
□ watercolor painting
□ collage
Subject
□ landscape
□ portrait
□ human body or face
□ abstraction
□ nature
□ architecture
□ still life
Interdisciplinary
- Math
- Reading
- Social Studies
- Science
- Language
- Health/PE
Portfolio Written Critique Guide
Your Name:
Name of group member:
Constructive Comment:
Positive Comment:
Name of group member:
Constructive Comment:
Positive Comment:
Name of group member:
Constructive Comment:
Positive Comment:
Name of group member:
Constructive Comment:
Positive Comment:
Name of group member:
Constructive Comment:
Positive Comment:
Name of group member:
Constructive Comment:
Positive Comment: