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Digital Expressionist Selfies

Digital Expressionist Selfies

Directions: For this assignment, we will be creating a digital piece of art using a selfie! 

Requirements: 

Take at least 4 different selfies using your camera phone

Change up your facial expressions and angles for each photos 

Your selfies must be taken OUTSIDE

Take your selfies against a PLAIN WHITE BACKGROUND (use a wall, hang up a white curtain, etc..)

Take your selfies HORIZONTALLY

Make sure your entire face/head are in the selfie

Take your selfie from the shoulders up- don’t cut off the top of your head!!

Make sure you’re photographing in “most compatible” mode.

Your photos are due on ___Tuesday, October 13th__ and must be uploaded onto your google drive in a “Media Arts” folder so you can find them easily in class

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7&8th grade Art Syllabus

Welcome to 7 & 8th Grade Art With Ms. Sacco!

Student Responsibilities & Classroom Rules

Hello, and welcome to 7 & 8th Grade Art. We are very proud of our art program and I am sure you will enjoy your time in art this year. During this quarter you will be introduced to a variety of art media and techniques. In addition, you will

explore various artists and styles that have shaped the world of art. You will also learn

how to view, understand, and critique works of art.

SUPPLIES:

Students will store all their supplies in the folder listed below and store the folder in their backpack, locker, or classroom cabinet.  Students will be required to have their supplies for Monday, September 13th.

 Expandable/accordion Folder with a fastener (to hold everything listed below)

 At least 6 pencils

2 Erasers (buy the white kind, like Magic Rub, or a gray kneaded eraser)

9” x 12” or 8” x 10” sketch pad.

  PAD MUST FT IN ACCORDION FOLDER LISTED ABOVE

1 Black Sharpie (fine point)

1 Black ultra fine Sharpie

1 Glue stick

scissors

12” ruler

12 Pack or more colored pencils. Can be Crayola. Prang and

  Prismacolor are more expensive, but of much better quality

 Crayola or equivalent watercolor set.

  8 or more colors with brush included.

**Please note that if any of these supplies are purchased for another class do not feel obligated 

to purchase duplicates.**

For example:

You do not need to buy a separate pair of scissors for Art class if another class asks you to purchase one.

However, it’s important to know that you will need ALL of these supplies with you when you are in Art class.

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1. Attendance:

a) Student attendance and punctuality is a given.

b) If you have band/chorus/trip/lesson/etc., it is your responsibility to inform

me before the event.

c) When leaving the room you must have a signed pass. NO EXCEPTIONS

2. Absences:

a)You are responsible for all projects/homework assignments. All work missed due to

illness or excused absences must be made up.

3. Projects: Art is a reflection of the artist—take pride in your work and give

it your best effort.

a) All projects will have a deadline. The day a project is due is not a working day.

The only activities on that day of class will be grading and critiquing the class

art work. Please plan ahead of time so your project will be completed and included

in the class critique.

c) Keep project deadlines in mind. Do not wait until the project is due to seek extra

help.

b) After the project due date you will have to complete your project on your own time.

You may work on it during one of study flex or lunch periods.

4. Homework:

In addition to the class projects, you will be given a sketchbook every 2-3 weeks. Sketchbook assignments must be photographed and posted under the assignment on classroom in order to receive credit.

Late homework may still be turned in for a 85% at any time during the quarter. Homework will count as 10% of your final grade.

5. Grading:

Projects (application of concepts, craftsmanship and effort) 75%

Classwork (class participation, charged and ready Chromebook & time on task) 15%

Homework (sketchbook drawings--usually 8-10 per quarter) 10%

6. CLASSROOM RULES:

1. Follow directions the first time they are given.

2. Take care of ALL art materials (and school facilities). Use tools as demonstrated. Respect property.

3. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

4. Stay in your assigned seat or area unless given permission to do otherwise. We must keep a 6 ft distance in the classroom.

5. Respect others at all times.

6. ALWAYS clean up after yourself.

Cellphones, electronic devices and headphones are to be put away and are not to be visible during class *except when an assignment calls for its usage.* Devices will be held for the period if a student fails to comply. A second infraction will result in the device being sent to the Dean’s Office for pickup and the end of the day.

Students who follow the rules, produce quality work. Every student has the right to work in a positive learning environment.

First infraction: warning, no consequence.

Second infraction: phone call home and a detention.

Third infraction: removal from class for the period.

You will be given every opportunity to succeed,

BUT YOUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOU!