Introduction to 2D Expectations/Syllabus
Below are the "non-negotiables" for this class to maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Please sign the slip your student has taken home to validate you have read these. The purpose of signing the slip to help create clear communication and gives you a chance to see where info on the class is found. Please contact me by email or write on the slip if you have any questions.
Description:
Intro to 2-D is a drawing class designed to explore various media such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, etc. Projects will be focused on using the Elements of Art and Principle of Design. Students will experience cultural and appreciative aspects of art through various instructional resources and art production.
Electronic Devices: (When in-person)
Cell Phones, Music Devices, and Head Phones must be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
A warning will be given for failing to follow this expectation and Studio Professionalism Points will be taken away.
School policies will be enforced.
Life happens, if an emergency call needs to be made or taken, please communicate the situation with me before class.
Parents, do not call or text your student during class. This is a distraction and loss of cell phone privileges will occur. Please call the front office to contact your son/daughter while they are in class to help curb any issues. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
I cannot emphasize how much of a distraction cell phones have become in the classroom. They can also be a powerful learning tool. As a rule-of-thumb, cell phones should be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
Grading: Grading of skill building assignments will be pass/fail and can be turned in late for full credit. These will usually be 10-20 points each. Corrections can also be done to increase the grade of those assignments.
Larger projects (projects taking several class periods to complete) will be 50 points and grades using the 4 point grading scale.
The final will be worth 20% of the grade. A "Final Project" will be given before Finals Week. A written Final will be given during Finals Week.
Schoology:
We will be using Schoology as our learning platform. Zoom links to meetings can be found here.
Zoom Meetings:
Zoom meetings are required for you to receive up-to-date information, attendance, and instruction. Communicate with me if you are unable to join the Zoom meeting or are having technical difficulties. Recorded videos may be accessed through Schoology after class time if you are unable to join the class.
Class Fee:
There is a $20 class fee for the art class you are taking. This was stated in the course guide when filling out your schedule and during registration. Payments can be made in the office. All materials given to students throughout the course were paid for by the class fee. Loss or destruction of materials will result in additional replacement charges.
Tardies/Absences:
If you are absent for any reason, you are required to make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments and notes you missed. Unexcused absence equals zero points for assignments missed.
References:
These are pictures the students draw from. Any projects turned in copied from a copy written source will receive a zero. Please help provide a method for students to print their references at home or at the store. They will be given a minimum of a week's notice to do so. Personal photos are highly encouraged. Good websites to find sources will be discussed in class and are found on this website. A good example is www.pexels.com
Late work:
Late work is deemed as any worked turned in after class time on the date the work is due. Please communicate with me if there are technical difficulties or other issues preventing you from turning in assignments. I'm will to work with students/parents if you are communicating with me.
Work may not be accepted late if the student was unexcused during any part of the assignment.
Missing midterms or finals will be graded as “0” until the student makes up the exam.
Academic Integrity:
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Food and Drinks: (When in Person)
Food and drinks are NOT permitted in class. Students may bring water to class but must have a closed lid and placed on the floor. Written/documented medical exceptions will be made.
Office Hours:
My office hours are from 10:00-10:30 on Fridays when we don't have classes. A Zoom link will be given to students in Schoology to access me during this time.
Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this! I know you are very busy. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: [email protected]
~Mr. Ager
Description:
Intro to 2-D is a drawing class designed to explore various media such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, etc. Projects will be focused on using the Elements of Art and Principle of Design. Students will experience cultural and appreciative aspects of art through various instructional resources and art production.
Electronic Devices: (When in-person)
Cell Phones, Music Devices, and Head Phones must be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
A warning will be given for failing to follow this expectation and Studio Professionalism Points will be taken away.
School policies will be enforced.
Life happens, if an emergency call needs to be made or taken, please communicate the situation with me before class.
Parents, do not call or text your student during class. This is a distraction and loss of cell phone privileges will occur. Please call the front office to contact your son/daughter while they are in class to help curb any issues. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
I cannot emphasize how much of a distraction cell phones have become in the classroom. They can also be a powerful learning tool. As a rule-of-thumb, cell phones should be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
Grading: Grading of skill building assignments will be pass/fail and can be turned in late for full credit. These will usually be 10-20 points each. Corrections can also be done to increase the grade of those assignments.
Larger projects (projects taking several class periods to complete) will be 50 points and grades using the 4 point grading scale.
The final will be worth 20% of the grade. A "Final Project" will be given before Finals Week. A written Final will be given during Finals Week.
Schoology:
We will be using Schoology as our learning platform. Zoom links to meetings can be found here.
Zoom Meetings:
Zoom meetings are required for you to receive up-to-date information, attendance, and instruction. Communicate with me if you are unable to join the Zoom meeting or are having technical difficulties. Recorded videos may be accessed through Schoology after class time if you are unable to join the class.
Class Fee:
There is a $20 class fee for the art class you are taking. This was stated in the course guide when filling out your schedule and during registration. Payments can be made in the office. All materials given to students throughout the course were paid for by the class fee. Loss or destruction of materials will result in additional replacement charges.
Tardies/Absences:
If you are absent for any reason, you are required to make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments and notes you missed. Unexcused absence equals zero points for assignments missed.
References:
These are pictures the students draw from. Any projects turned in copied from a copy written source will receive a zero. Please help provide a method for students to print their references at home or at the store. They will be given a minimum of a week's notice to do so. Personal photos are highly encouraged. Good websites to find sources will be discussed in class and are found on this website. A good example is www.pexels.com
Late work:
Late work is deemed as any worked turned in after class time on the date the work is due. Please communicate with me if there are technical difficulties or other issues preventing you from turning in assignments. I'm will to work with students/parents if you are communicating with me.
Work may not be accepted late if the student was unexcused during any part of the assignment.
Missing midterms or finals will be graded as “0” until the student makes up the exam.
Academic Integrity:
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Food and Drinks: (When in Person)
Food and drinks are NOT permitted in class. Students may bring water to class but must have a closed lid and placed on the floor. Written/documented medical exceptions will be made.
Office Hours:
My office hours are from 10:00-10:30 on Fridays when we don't have classes. A Zoom link will be given to students in Schoology to access me during this time.
Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this! I know you are very busy. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: [email protected]
~Mr. Ager
