Mrs. Young’s 8th 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 & European Art Movements of the 20^th century

Supplies

Folder

Regular Pencil (NOT mechanical)

Sketchbook (make in class)

Agenda

*Colored pencils

*Glue

*Scissors

*Paint smock

Bring supplies daily (*) these items are as needed with the projects

• 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 step by step directions as well as the grading a rubric for each project- this is handed put 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. I will except work 1 day late at 40% off and after that the grade will be a zero.

Weekly sketchbook assignments (on own time)

Mini Project- dream drawing &

Romanticism drawing

Realism /texture Drawing

Movement/Style research paper

Post-Impressionist-scapes

Building design

Pop Linoleum prints

Final Matte

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-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 at Powerschool and I can be reached via email at: lyoung@plano88.org or www.plano88.org teacher pages or www.quia.com/pages/mrsyounghome.html