Grading Policy

Students receive an effort and letter grade for Art in the Middle School. Teacher and self-evaluation sheets will be completed after each unit. Each student is responsible for completing projects in order to receive full credit. Arrangements can be made with Mrs. Williams to come in before school or during lunch to work on missed or incomplete projects.

Art Units

Painting and collage in the style of a famous artist, mask making, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture drawing and watercolors. (Units may vary in order to accommodate grade level/classroom curricular needs.)

Course Objectives

The Middle School art program is based on the study of aesthetics, art criticism, history, and production. Art activities are designed to develop problem-solving skills while giving the student a feeling of confidence, security, and self-satisfaction in completion of task. The art program strives to develop visual literacy, an understanding and appreciation of art from various cultures, and emphasizes the student’s creative expressions.

Class Requirements/Supplies

1. Materials needed: 9 X 12” drawing pad for vocabulary, drills, rough drawings, experimenting, all planning stages, as well as self-initiated drawings.

2. Name and grade must be on the front of all drawing pads.

If you need to contact me please use email: Rwilliams@saintjamesacademy.org