​Expectations

• Students are expected to come to class on time and prepared (mentally and physically) to create. Prompt regular and on time attendance is essential.
• As it is often difficult to complete art work at home and the learning community of the studio cannot be duplicated outside of class; all assignments, critiques, and misc. documents need to be completed and stored in class.
• Students are to put away and clean any used materials especially if paint was used.
• It is the student’s responsibility to turn assignments in on time. If an assignment is not turned in on the dedicated due date, the student has until the end of the quarter to turn it in. A placement grade will be in its place until it is completely turned in; however, if not turned in the placement grade will result in a zero.
• If a student is absent from class, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate to the class instructor what arrangements needs to be made in order to make up that missed class time and/or assignment.
• Language and un-wholesome conversations are NOT tolerated in the classroom. Any student who does not comply these demands will be asked to leave and participation points will be revoked for the day.
• Students will receive 2 ‘Art Room Passes’ each quarter (total of 4 per semester) which can be used for the bathroom, personal locker (not locker room), or drinking fountain. Passes not used will be converted into 5 extra credit points (that is 10 points each quarter).

​Modifications
Student input plays a significant role in deciding how an art assignment is to be interpreted, created, and evaluated. All students will be encouraged to strive beyond their current skill level or previous studio experience. The risk taking and growth of each individual will be evaluated. All assignments can be modified with the consultation of the instructor.

Grading Policy & Procedures

Grading is based on:
50% Projects
35% Participation
15% Sketchbook
Percentage is based on:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
F- Less than 70%

Participation is determined by regular on-time attendance, participation in all art projects and classroom activities, positive respectful behavior, and complete written and/or drawn assignments. Failure to participate in any or all these things will negatively affect the participation portion of a student’s grade.

Purpose
The purpose of the class is to expose students to the fundamentals of art and design through traditional art media. When taking this course, students will be able to interpret art assignments with personal voice and artistic merit while using learned art skills and techniques.

Studio Habits and Safety
It is critical that students take the safety and clean up of the studio space seriously due to the nature of an art class. It will be the responsibility of the student to behave properly and respectively. This classroom behavior especially extends to the handling and using of in-class equipment (i.e. kiln, acrylic paint, slab roller, paper cutter, etc.). Class participation can be revoked to any student not following studio rules or cannot follow safety guidelines. If any student fails to follow proper safety procedures, they will be removed from the class for the day.

The clean up of materials not only increases student productivity but also extends material usage. All students must clean up after themselves. Failure to do so will cause the revoking of certain art materials.

If any student develops or currently has any type of allergies involving dust or certain chemicals, please notify the office and Mrs. Swanson immediately.