8TH GRADE YEARBOOK

Ms. Jorgenson

B-2

DESCRIPTION

Because designing the yearbook is such an important responsibility, only the very best art students are allowed into the Design class. We will study digital photography, design, computer technology and art production in order to design the yearbook for Vine Middle Magnet this year. We will sometimes take a break from design to do regular advanced art projects, so students will get to work with a variety of materials.  Whatever they are working with, students in Advanced Art are expected to do quality work.

GRADES ARE BASED ON: ATTITUDE Participation (including clean-up!)

ART PROJECTS

Effort (not talent)

Following Directions

Finishing Projects on time

Creativity, Craftsmanship, & Completion

How projects are graded:

A Excellent work: completed project with all directions followed, and well above and beyond effort required.

B Good work: completed project with all directions followed with above average effort.

C Average work; project is completed, and directions are followed.

D Below average work: project is not quite completed, or directions are not completely followed.

U Unacceptable work: project is incomplete and/or directions are not followed.

Students who not completed their assignments will have until the end of the current grading period to finish their work and bring up their grades. There will be a grade penalty however.

ART CLASS RULES

These are the rules that the art students created for class.

Have RESPECT to get respect.

CLEAN UP after yourself.

Talk QUIETLY; please don't argue.

LISTEN when the teacher is talking.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Place belongings on the cabinet shelf.

No food or gum in class.

Be seated quietly and ready to begin when the bell rings.

Remain in your seat except when given permission to get up.

Look on the board for instructions.

Raise your hand and wait for your turn to speak.

Art equipment and materials are expensive and are to be handled properly.

No hand washing until your area is clean.

Return to your seat after clean up.

TEXTBOOKS

We may sometimes use textbooks provided by Knox County Schools Art Department:

Adventures in Art Art: Images and Ideas Art in Action Art Talk

VINE ART DEPARTMENT 2007-2008

To contact us, leave a message at the office at 594-4461 or e-mail Ms. Jorgenson at

jorgensonc@k12tn.net

You are welcome to set up an appointment to meet between 8-9:30 a.m. or after 3 p.m. or to visit during your child's class.