Student Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Period:
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INDEPENDENCE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
“Home of the Eagle”
VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT
Teacher: Ms. Denise
Francazio McBrayer
Art I, II, III
COURSE SYLLABUS
Email: denise.mcbrayer@palmbeachschools.org
Art Web-Page: http://teacherweb.com/FL/IndependenceMiddleSchool/DeniseMcBrayer
Grades: https://www.edline.net
Performing Fine Arts Credit
The
purpose of this course is to enable students to develop beginning, intermediate
and advanced-level perceptual, observational, and compositional skills
necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and
concepts using knowledge of 2-D and 3-D media, processes, and techniques. The content should include, but not be
limited to, the following: use of tools
and materials, art vocabulary, elements of art and principles of design,
critical thinking and analysis, historical and cultural perspectives,
connections between visual arts and other subject areas, personal and social
benefits, collaborative skills and career opportunities.
Text: A
Personal Journey, by Katter and Stewart, Davis Publication
A Community Connection, by Katter and Stewart, Davis Publication
A
Global Pursuit, by Katter and
Stewart, Davis
Publication
Course Requirements:
- Consumable Art Materials Donation:
20.00 for the semester
- Daily Supplies: SKETCHBOOK (Spiral 8x10), THREE-PRONG FOLDER with
pockets, COLORED PENCILS (Prismacolors
are the best, but not necessary),
a working #2 PENCIL with ERASER
DAILY, and a SHARPENER with
a cover (THIS IS A MUST)! Tissues and hand sanitizer for the
classroom if possible, please.
ALL SUPPLIES AND MONEY DONATIONS ARE DUE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012
- Participate in all classroom activities with respect to the media,
your classroom, yourself and the instructor.
- Complete and hand in all assignments including but not limited to sketchbook,
class work, homework and any information needed.
- Demonstrate understanding of materials through testing.
Grading: A 100-90
B 89-80 C
79-70 D 69-60 F 59-0
9 WEEKS GRADE
is based on the following:
A. Project
grades: 60% of the 9 weeks grade is based on required completed projects, tests and
quizzes. Project grades are based on
composition, creativity, craftsmanship, skill, degree of difficulty, and etc. Please
read over the rubric for grading art attachment.
B. Participation: 40%
of the 9 weeks grade is based on daily participation. Three points will be awarded each day of
successful participation.
Participation
means:
1. Being on time and on task with warm up/sketchbook out,
the beginning of class
2. Staying in seat and on task all period
3. Effective clean-up of floor, table, classroom supplies,
etc
Classroom Policies: Student will:
1. Be prompt and
prepared for class
2. Be respectful
3. Be responsible
for self, desk/table, room and materials
4. Follow all
safety rules and use equipment properly
Classroom Discipline: 1. Warning
2. Seat change for the day, possible detention
and call home
3. Call home and detention
4. #3 plus possible permanent seat change
Severe clause: Automatic referral/administrative
detention/suspension
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EXPANDED CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Students will be in their assigned seat, not talking and
working in sketchbook/warm-up when the tardy bell rings.
2. Talking is not allowed during the announcements,
classroom discussion time, and teacher lectures.
3. All student handbook policies and dress codes will be
enforced.
4. No food, drink, gum, iPods, cell phones or hats in the
room (per school district policy).
5. Students will clean up their own work area, supplies
and tools, including floor plus participate on a rotating basis in general
clean up so that all students are ready to leave at dismissal time.
6.
All
late or incomplete projects can be finished for credit up through the 8th
week of the 9-week term.
7. All class handouts should be kept for future study and
reference.
8. STRIVE for excellence.
Positive Reinforcement: Students who work and behave appropriately
will:
1. Be allowed to talk quietly
2.
Be given the
opportunity to exhibit their work
3. Have the possibility of more
advanced projects
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We
are excited that your son/daughter has enrolled in one of our dynamic, elective
art classes. In order for the students
to gain as much from this class as possible, students will need consumable
supplies. These consumable supplies can
be obtained through the school for $20.00.
This donation will help to provide a quality arts program that will
cover supplies for drawing, design work, 2-D and 3-D projects and also for
specialty projects. Additionally, the county supplies $.51 per student. Checks can be made payable to I.M.S and
the money needs to be in on or before Friday, January 20, 2012.
Your help and cooperation are
greatly appreciated. We look forward to
seeing the results of our efforts in your child’s work.
Thank you,
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NOTEBOOK pg 2
Student Name:
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Pd. _____
Visual Arts Department
Rubric for Grading Art
Teacher: Ms. Denise Francazio McBrayer
100 - 90% 89 - 80% 79 - 70% 69 - 60% 59% & below
Excellent Above Average Average
Below Average Unsatisfactory
Superior Very Good Good Needs Improvement Unacceptable
Exemplary Acceptable Satisfactory Barely Acceptable Unfinished
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN:
Line, Shape/Form, Color, Texture, Value, and Space
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:
Repetition, Balance, Emphasis (focal point), Contrast, and Unity
A: Planned carefully;
showed superior use of the elements and principles of design; used space
effectively; superb composition.
B: The artwork shows that the student applied the principles of
design while using a few elements effectively; showed awareness of filling the
space adequately; above average composition.
C: The student did the assignment adequately, yet it shows
limited evidence of elements and principles of design; satisfactory
composition.
D: The assignment was completed and turned in, but showed little
awareness of any understanding of the elements and principles of art; no
evidence of planning; poor composition.
F: The student did the minimum or the artwork was never
completed.
CREATIVITY/ORIGINALITY
A: The student explored
several choices before selecting one; tried unusual combinations; made connections to previous knowledge;
demonstrated outstanding
problem-solving skills.
B: The student tried a few ideas before selecting one; made
decisions after referring to one source; solved the problem in a logical way.
C: The student tried one idea, but it lacked originality;
substituted "symbols" for personal observation; might have copied
work.
D: The student fulfilled the assignment; gave no evidence of
trying anything unusual; based their work on someone else's idea.
F: The student showed no evidence of original thought.
COMPLETION
A: The project was completed with effort far beyond that required.
B: The student completed the project, but with a little more effort it might have been outstanding.
C: The student finished the project, but it could have been
improved with more effort; adequate interpretations of the assignment, chose an
easy project.
D: The project was completed with minimum effort and
indifference.
F: The student did not finish the assigned work.
CRAFTSMANSHIP/CONSISTENCY
A: The artwork was technically executed to the highest standard;
exemplary attention to process
details.
B: With a little more effort, the work could have been
outstanding; lacks the finishing touches.
C: The student showed adequate craftsmanship; not as good as it
could be, a bit careless.
D: The student showed below-average craftsmanship; lack of
effort in finished artwork.
F: The student showed poor craftsmanship; evidence of
indifference; failed to follow directions.
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PLEASE RETURN to Ms. Denise
Francazio McBrayer immediately, thank you!
STUDENT NAME: (Please
Print) Last: ____________________First:
________ ART PERIOD ______
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I have read the syllabus and understand the
information included:
Student Name PLEASE PRINT:
_______________________________________________________
Signature (student):
_________________________________________________________________
Parents Name (parent / guardian) PLEASE PRINT: ______________________________________
- Parent
/ Guardian Signature:
__________________________
Date _________________
II
The Art Department
would like to accommodate the needs of our students by asking you to PLEASE
read and CHECK the APPROPRIATE BOXES.
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Permission to be
photographed for art web page, yearbook and presentations. Your child’s full name will not be listed.
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Permission to use the
internet for classroom research.
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Would you like to
volunteer? Your assistance is
extremely helpful and beneficial.
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Do you have an art talent
to share with our students? Phone
number:
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Do you have a computer, flat screen
monitor, color printer and or ink, digital camera, Adobe Photoshop for our
computers, or any software that you can donate? If so, please write below your name,
address, phone number and / or email address and what you will be
donating. I will send you a donation
letter for your taxes.
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CORRECT INFORMATION
MANDATORY
INFORMATION
Teacher: Ms. Denise Francazio McBrayer
- NAME___________________________________________________ PERIOD____________________
- GRADE________ STUDENT
NUMBER _________________ GUIDANCE COUNSELOR___________
- MAILING ADDRESS : STREET ___________________________________________________
CITY/ZIP ___________________________________________________
PRINT ALL
INFORMATION
MOTHER’S FULL NAME ____________________________ WORK NUMBER___________________________
MOTHER’S CELL
NUMBER____________________________ HOME PHONE______________________________
FATHER’S
FULL NAME _____________________________ WORK NUMBER____________________________
FATHER’S CELL NUMBER_____________________________ HOME
PHONE______________________________
EMERGENCY NAME AND NUMBER_____________________________________________________________
BUS NUMBER_________WALK________RIDE______
LOCKER
NUMBER ______________________ COMBINATION NUMBER ____________________________
MY FAVORITE THINGS TO DO AFTER
SCHOOL ARE_____________________________________________
MY FAVORITE ART PROJECT IS
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I HAVE
________BROTHERS________SISTERS_________
AS A FAMILY WE LIKE TO
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MY FAVORITE SUBJECT
IS_______________________ BECAUSE______________________________
MY LEAST FAVORITE SUBJECT IS
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WHEN I “GRADUATE” I WOULD LIKE TO BE
A___________________________________________________
STUDENT
SCHEDULE
Period Class Teacher Room Number
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Student Name:
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Class Period: ______
THE SCHOOL
DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Permission
to View ‘Rated” Material
The purpose of this form is
to notify you, the parent/legal guardian that a film/video/DVD will be shown to
your child’s class.
Read the details below
pertaining to the film/video/DVD. Fill
in your child’s name in the area provided and check the
appropriate permission box at the
bottom of this form. Sign and return
completed form to the school no later than one school day
before the viewing date.
Viewing Date: 2011-2012 School Year
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STUDENT (LAST, first,
middle initial) Print Please
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SCHOOL:
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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INSTRUCTORS:
Ms. Denise Francazio
McBrayer
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NAME OF CLASS
Visual Arts I, II and III
Room 3-102
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NAME OF FILM / VIDEO / DVD
Florida Sunshine Standards related to animation, film production
and/or visual arts
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RATING (see rating key below)
PG or PG-13
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The
system used to rate the material comes from the film industry.
RATING KEY PG
Parental Guidance Suggested – Some materials may not be
suitable for young children.
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for
children under 13 years of age.
R Restricted
– Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
NR Not
Rated – Film was never rated.
This film / video / DVD has been selected by the
educator because it supports the curriculum of study in the classroom and
adheres to guidelines that support School Board Directive
8.123. The guidelines outline the criteria
for selecting appropriate
materials
for instruction. These criteria include:
·
Educational
significance Quality
form Reading
level (age appropriate)
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Quality of
production Need
and value to course Relationship
to course of study
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Organization/Presentation
of content Timeliness or permanence Valid, accurate, objective,
up-to-date
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Reputation of
publisher/producer Degree of
potential user appeal and appropriate information
The
film meets the following curriculum objective(s): Florida Sunshine Standards related to animation, film
production and/or visual arts
The principal has been notified that a rated film will
be used in the classroom for educationnal
purposes Yes No
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I give permission for my child (student named
above) to view the aforementioned film/video/DVD.
If you ALLOW your child to view the film / video /
DVD, appropriate assignments and/or test will be
used to evaluate the subject
covered.
I DO NOT give permission for my child (student named
above) to view the aforementioned film/video/DVD.
If you DO NOT give permission for your child to view
the material, provisions will be made fro your child to have supervised,
comparable instruction during the viewing time.
Students whose parents do not give permission to view the material will
not be penalized.
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2012
SIGNATURE
OF PARENT / GUARDIAN DATE
PBSD 1994 (12/6/2004) ORIGINAL – School
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