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.
For the 7th and 8th grade program special attention will be placed on developing an understanding of the elements of design and composition interwoven with cultural/historical knowledge of the masters and their masterpieces. Other explorations may entail curricular tie-ins with such courses as Thai Culture, Humanities, Language Arts, Science and even Math (i.e. pattern making inspired by cellular division, or narratives in painting).
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
