first class

Attendance_take roll

Seating chart

How the class works

1st 10 minutes_get folders and work in sketchbook or a quick assignment

Remainder of class_work on assignments

Last 30 minutes_ I will usually grade assignments

Clean up

Put folders up during last 5 minutes. Keep your folders out until then.

Expectations

http://digitalarthillwood.blogspot.com/2011/08/expectations.html

Grades

Extra credit

Sketchbooks

http://hillwoodpics.blogspot.com/

Internet - for assignments, not games. Tied to your grade.

Safety and computer rules

Tardies follow school policies_bring note from teacher or administrator

Food & drink -

No food and drink near computers

As long as room is clean

Hall passes

Must have ID displayed

Emergency only - none for food and beverages

What is this class about?

Form groups and answer………….

What is art?

What are art forms? (What major art form did the textbook's definition leave out?)

What was the earliest art form?

Who were the first visual artists?

Discussion from groups

What is art?

The arts are a basic form of human communication. The visual arts, music, literature, and poetry may be considered the means by which people, past and present, express themselves in unique sights and sounds that capture the interest, imagination and appreciation of others.

In the visual arts, fine arts refers to painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Experts say that art should:

Mirror reality or look like something in the real world

Be pleasing to the eye, even if it is not realistic

Express the artist's ideas, beliefs, and feelings so that others can understand them

Source: Art in Focus, Gene A. Mittler, McGraw Hill, 2006.

Do you agree?

Can you add other "should's"?

Why should you involve yourself in the creation of art?

Self-expression and creativity

Decision making and problem solving

Real world connections. The business world cites a need for creativity and problem solving.

Creating a work of art involves problem solving:

Clarifying the problem

Identifying possible solutions

Selecting and applying the most appropriate solution

Determining whether the solution resolves the problem

Traditional art. Drawing and painting.

Digital art. Scanning, photography, Photoshop.

Go over room layout, equipment, etc.

Fill out personal info sheets & make individual folders (Name & Period)

Write schedule on back.

Keep in folders:

Time sheet

Assignment sheets

Bring other forms back for grade.

Collect magazine photos for collages. Keep them in your folders.

Clean trash out of desks.