Overview
At ISE we believe that the fine and performing arts are an integral aspect of culture and learning. Research has proven that an arts integrated curriculum enhances and deepens learning not just in the arts but in all academic subjects. The correlations of fine art study with mathematical concepts, science, history, and culture help lay the foundation for a well-rounded and substantial education.
The 6th grade art program will parallel the social studies curriculum. It will have two components; theory and studio exploration. Through theory students will gain an appreciation of the basic principles behind the art of a specific society. Through studio exploration students will be able to experience methods, materials and techniques similar to those used by the artisans of the society.
Expectations and Evaluation
Student evaluation will be based on class participation, project work and research and presentations.
Class participation will include:
• Working in class
• Contributing to class discussion
• Clean – up
• Attitude
• Willingness to cooperate and help others
Project work:
• Completion of project
• Original approach to the subject
• Skills gained
• Understanding of design principles
• Understanding of materials and methodology
• Generating a person refection of the project and own work
Research and Presentations:
• Understanding of basic tenets of art within the society
• Understanding the technical aspect of the art within the society
• Generating class and school presentations based on the art of a society studied
• Generating original research concerning various topics of art and society
• Learning the skills of writing about art
• Learning the skills of discussing art
Grading
• 20% – Semester exam
• 15% – Sketchbook
• 25% – Body of work & portfolio
• 15% – Research presentation
• 10% – Class citizenship
• (speaking English, assisting each other, clean up)
• 15% – Class participation
Grading scale:100 – 90 = A, 89 – 80 = B, 79 – 70 =C, 69 – 60 = D, 59 – 0 = F
