Wednesday, August 26, 2009

7TH AND 8TH GRADE EXPLORATORY CLASSES


EXPECTATIONS FOR EXPLORATORY WITH MR. PURCELL

MY FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT EXPECTATION IS THAT YOU DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST. THERE ARE NO “WON’TS” OR “CAN’TS”.
YOU WILL NEED TO GET A SKETCHBOOK THAT IS 81/2 X 11 OR LARGER. WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE GIVEN ON MONDAYS AND DUE ON FRIDAYS. THESE COUNT FOR 20% OF YOUR GRADE.

RESPECT
For class environment- Students are expected to arrive on time. Please be seated and ready for class to begin after the bell. The three strike policy is in effect. At your third tardiness without a valid pass, detentions begin. Talking about class-appropriate topics at your own table is fine unless it is disrupting to you, others or Mr. P. Music will be allowed in class when dialogues are not in progress. Feel free to bring in cd’s that are appropriate for school. Headphones are negotiable but they are a privilege, not a right.

For others- You are expected to extend common courtesy to others. Be helpful and pleasant. Never make fun of another student, or his/her artwork. Please make marks on your artwork only. Keep criticism constructive please.

For materials- Use materials only as directed. Do not use materials that you do not have permission from Mr. P for, some can be dangerous. Let’s not waste materials, they are expensive and often not easily replaced.

For Mr. P- Please ask before removing anything from Mr. P’s desk. Please be attentive when the class is being addressed. One cannot effectively talk and listen simultaneously.
For time- Since we do not have a lot of time and setting up/cleaning up takes time, please use class time wisely. A large part of your grades are dependent on how you use your time. Never leave the room without a pass. Please remain seated until the bell rings, no lining up at the door.
SAFETY
Do not throw anything
Always act with regard for safety
Be aware of evacuation procedures
CLEAN-UP
If you use it, put it away properly. If you spill it, wipe it up.
Clean at least one quarter of the worktable each day
Do not leave a single thing on the table top (including eraser shreds, which you are expected to brush into the trash, not the floor)
Put your chair up at the end of class
Never leave anything in the sink
HAVE FUN
The goal of all my classes is to learn new skills and grow as an individual and an artist. If the above information is adhered to, we will have fun and learn at the same time. -remember, our focus is process before product.
CLASSWORK=60%
SKETCHBOOK=20%
CLASS PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT=20%





PORTFOLIO


PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS PORTFOLIO 2009-2010 PURCELL

WE WILL BE ATTENDING TWO PORTFOLIO REVIEWS:

ONE WILL BE DURING SCHOOL (TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY OCT 2ND)
THE SECOND WILL BE NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY AT THE HARTFORD ART SCHOOL ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 3RD. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDERS SO THAT YOU ARE AVAIALBLE FOR THIS EVENT. SCHOOLS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WILL BE ATTENDING WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OFFER ANYTHING FROM PRE-APPROVAL TO THE SCHOOL TO SCHOLORSHIPS.
http://www.hartfordartschool.org/ FOR UPDATED INFORMATION

MOST COLLEGES WILL REQUIRE 15-20 PIECES OF ARTWORK IN A PORTFOLIO. WE WILL BE ATTEMPTING TO CREATE DOUBLE THAT AMOUNT IN THIS SEMESTER. ALL WORK SHOULD BE RECENT AND WITHOUT EXCEPTION, YOUR BEST WORK!

YOUR PORTFOLIO SHOULD CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

WORK FROM OBSERVATION
WORK FROM REFERENCE
WORK FROM IMAGINATION

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING AS REQUIRED WORK FOR THE CLASS IN ADDITION TO OTHER WORKS YOU BELIEVE WILL BE MOST VALUABLE:
o A SERIES (4-8 PIECES) ANY MEDIUM
o A SELF PORTRAIT (DOES NOT HAVE TO BE TRADITIONAL)
o A VARIETY OF MEDIA BOTH IN COLOR AND BLACK AND WHITE
(PAINT, PENCIL, CHARCOAL, COLLAGE ETC)
o WORK FROM THE FIGURE/ANATOMY
o LANDSCAPE

DO NOT COPY WORK FROM POPULAR MEDIA IMAGES OR RECREATE EXISTING WORKS