6TH GRADE COMPUTER ARTMs. Jorgenson
Room B-2
DESCRIPTION
Computer Art classes lasts a semester and focuses on using the computer to create artwork. There will also be some use of digital cameras.
Traditional art projects will be interspersed with technological ones.
6th grade students who earn an A or B in computer art may be recommended for an Advanced Art class such as Advanced Art & Photography next year.
7TH GRADE BEGINNING ART
Ms. Jorgenson
Room B-2
DESCRIPTION
7th grade students in beginning art will do projects that review the Elements of Art and will focus on the Principles of Design. They will use a variety of art media so they will build skills in drawing, painting and sculpting. Students who receive a final grade of an A or B in an advanced art class are eligible for 8th grade Advanced Art next year. Students who receive an A may be eligible to be on the Yearbook staff.
7TH GRADE ADVANCED ART
Ms. Jorgenson
Room B-2
DESCRIPTION
Students will continue the study of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students will create artwork with a wide variety of materials in both 2 and 3-dimensional and will draw, paint, design and sculpt. Students in Advanced Art are expected to do quality work. Students who receive a final grade of an A or B in an advanced art class are eligible for 8th grade Advanced Art next year. Students who receive an A may be eligible to be on the Yearbook staff.
8TH GRADE ADVANCED ART
Ms. Jorgenson
Room B-2
DESCRIPTION
We will be doing projects which continue the study of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design from
Beginning Art. Students will creating artwork with a wide variety of materials in both 2 and 3-dimensional and will draw, paint, design and sculpt, while learning about art, art history, aesthetics and art criticism. Students in Advanced Art are expected to do quality work.
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 2008-2009
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.
