| Art in Cowboy Middle School |
Hi! I am Jennifer Eveland. Every week, I teach you about art, ideas, and how to tap into your creative side!
You are always welcome to come to the Art Room. I am available before and after school, from 9 - 9:30am, 10:30 - 12, and 1:00-1:30 Monday through Friday. Sorry, but I cannot share my supplies for your other school projects.
I am best reached by email: jennifer.eveland@asfg.mx
On the ASFG website, you can read more about me, check the HW sites by grade level (where ART homework is posted,) and see how you are doing in Art Class by logging into Power School.
Check out my Share Point Site
http://portal.asfg.mx/ms/jennifer.eveland/default.aspx
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World of Art for the year: The Natural World
Big Idea: CHANGE
Essential Questions:
o How does nature adapt to environmental change?
o What design structures are evident in Nature?
o How are design and nature interrelated?
o How do artists depict nature?
Grading: Each student will receive 2 grades: Art Achievement and Work Habits.
Art Achievement:
Artwork 70%: Graded using rubrics for overall idea behind artwork and techniques.
Self Reflections and Quizzes 30%: Students are required to reflect and evaluate their own work and are tested on knowledge of Art History, concepts and technical information.
Work Habits:
25% Attendance (Being here and being on time! If you miss a class, you must make up missed work. )
25% Behavior (Following rules and staying on task.)
25% Completion and Craftsmanship (Finishing and turning in work on time. Revising artwork using project-specific craftsmanship guidelines.)
25% Participation (Sharing in group discussions. Allowing for others to participate. Bringing in required materials when asked.)
Link to 5th Grade |
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Around the World in 40 Weeks
Big Idea: PLACE
Essential Questions:
o What makes a place a place? How do places change?
o How do PLACES influence each other?
o How does PLACE affect the artwork made in a place? (surroundings, materials, culture)
o How does PLACE reflect personal and cultural identity?
Grading: I evaluate student artwork using rubrics. Also, I keep records of attendance and class participation. Each student will receive 2 grades: Art Achievement and Work Habits.
Art Achievement:
Artwork 70%: Graded using rubrics for overall idea behind artwork and techniques.
Self Reflections and Quizzes 30%: Students are required to reflect and evaluate their own work and are tested on knowledge of Art History, concepts and technical information.
Work Habits:
25% Attendance (Being here and being on time! If you miss a class, you must make up missed work. Excused absences do not affect attendance grade.)
25% Behavior (Following rules and staying on task.)
25% Completion and Craftsmanship (Finishing and turning in work on time. Revising artwork using project-specific craftsmanship guidelines.)
25% Participation (Sharing in group discussions. Allowing for others to participate. Bringing in required materials when asked.)
Link to 6th Grade |
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Message 2 The World
Big Idea: POWER
Essential Questions:
o How is art used to express powerful ideas?
o What is the relationship between power and society?
o How does art serve as a vehicle for social change?
o How does labeling and stereotyping influence how we look at and understand the world?
Grading: I evaluate student artwork using rubrics. Also, I keep records of attendance and class participation. Each student will receive 2 grades: Art Achievement and Work Habits.
Art Achievement:
Artwork 70%: Graded using rubrics for overall idea behind artwork and techniques.
Self Reflections and Quizzes 30%: Students are required to reflect and evaluate their own work and are tested on knowledge of Art History, concepts and technical information.
Work Habits:
25% Attendance (Being here and being on time! If you miss a class, you must make up missed work. Excused absences do not affect attendance grade.)
25% Behavior (Following rules and staying on task.)
25% Completion and Craftsmanship (Finishing and turning in work on time. Revising artwork using project-specific craftsmanship guidelines.)
25% Participation (Sharing in group discussions. Allowing for others to participate. Bringing in required materials when asked.)
Link to 7th Grade |
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Inner Worlds
Big Idea: IDENTITY
Essential Questions:
o How is identity formed?
o How is identity a result of personal experiences and heritage?
o How do we predict our identities will change?
o What causes our identities to change?
o How and why do artists show their own identities?
o What images reflect a time period or culture?
Grading: I evaluate student artwork using rubrics. Also, I keep records of attendance and class participation. Each student will receive 2 grades: Art Achievement and Work Habits.
Art Achievement:
Artwork 70%: Graded using rubrics for overall idea behind artwork and techniques.
Self Reflections and Quizzes 30%: Students are required to reflect and evaluate their own work and are tested on knowledge of Art History, concepts and technical information.
Work Habits:
25% Attendance (Being here and being on time! If you miss a class, you must make up missed work. Excused absences do not affect attendance grade.)
25% Behavior (Following rules and staying on task.)
25% Completion and Craftsmanship (Finishing and turning in work on time. Revising artwork using project-specific craftsmanship guidelines.)
25% Participation (Sharing in group discussions. Allowing for others to participate. Bringing in required materials when asked.)
Link to 8th Grade |
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The American School of Guadalajara
Jennifer Eveland
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