Mrs. Young’s 7th Grade Fine Arts Class

 

In this class, we will be learning the principles of art and reviewing the elements- the basic building blocks of art through studying the history of American art.

Supplies

Folder

Regular Pencil (NOT mechanical)

Sketchbook (make in class)

Agenda

*Colored pencils

*Glue

*Scissors

*Paint smock

*Objects for folk art

Bring supplies daily

* Items are as needed with the projects- you will be told in advance to bring them

• There are limited slots available to keep supplies in
• There is a workbook that will be used and can be checked out
• There is also reference material in the class that must stay in the classroom

Schedule of Projects

Each project will last approximately 1 week depending on the speed of the class as a whole. Due date will be set after project is started –check the board daily for dates. Each project will have a detailed directions as well as the grading a rubric for each project- this will be handed out at the beginning of each project. They should be out and used as a reference to complete projects. *If you are falling, behind will need to come in before or after school to catch up, late work accepted 1 day late at 40% off after that a zero.

 

Weekly sketchbook assignments (on own time)

American Artist research paper

Native American Teepee

New World Map

History Event Wire Sculpture &

Drawing

Folk art

Hudson River School Landscape Painting

Final Matte

Portfolio

Daily Expectations

*Follow the rules of good character and school policies

*Responsibility: Bring all necessary materials! I do not give passes to lockers to get forgotten materials or projects.

            Be on time! On time means sitting in your seat ready to start the day 4 tardies = referral

            If you finish a project early, you must:

                        1-work on your sketchbook assignment

                        2-decorate portfolio case with things that represent you

                        3-free draw/silent reading/homework

*Respect: for the teacher, classmates, themselves, and class materials this means do not talk back to the teacher, tease classmate, destroy others projects, and use material only as directed.

 

Grades are posted online on Powerschool and I can be reached via email at: lyoung@plano88.org or www.plano88.org/pms or directly to my website www.quia.com/pages/mrsyounghome.html