Connections / Ms. Crump

Hello! Welcome to the colorfully creative world of ART at JCY!!

Jean Childs Young Middle School
Ms. Crump’s Visual Art Syllabus

The Visual Arts Georgia Performance Standards for 6th through 8th grade places emphasis on open-ended problem-solving in order to encourage self-expression. Students will learn to utilize a visual language and make meaning through investigating artworks as well as through the creation of their own. The course content will incorporate art production, art history, and art criticism with connections to different disciplines. Students will work individually as well as collaboratively in creating two- as well as three-dimensional art projects using a variety of mediums and techniques. Daily assignments (drawings/journals) will be completed in a sketchbook in order for students to brainstorm, sketch, write, reflect, collect inspiration, and prepare for final projects.

JCY Expectations:

The Big Four Rules

Wear school uniforms daily.
No profanity.
No fighting.
Respect everyone.

Art Room Expectations:

We C.R.U.M.P.

Create Art
Respect Ourselves & Each Other
Utilize Materials Properly
Manage Our Behavior
Prepare For Class & Have a Positive Outlook

Grading Procedures:
Major Projects: 50%
Participation/Classwork: 50%

Projects are the student’s opportunity to demonstrate their ability of the ideas learned in class. Projects will be assessed based on the objectives that are aligned with standards and might include mastery of technique, concept, craftsmanship, and completion. Each project will be given a specific due date. If the student cannot make the due date based on class work time, he/she will need to take the project home to complete it, make an appointment to work before school, and/or communicate with Ms. Crump about a possible extension. Classwork grades will include warm-ups, sketchbook exercises, art investigations, reflections, writing prompts, and other various class assignments.Make-up work should be completed within the number of days the student was absent. On the day of a student’s return to class, it is his/her responsibility to check with classmates as well as teacher for any work missed, to receive handouts, and to turn in work that was collected during the student’s absence. Late projects and sketchbook assignments will result in a ten point deduction per day unless prior permission has been given.

Class Materials: Students will need to bring to class daily - sketchbook, pencil, and agenda.

Art Supply Wish List:

I have listed several items that would greatly enhance the art experience of the students at JCY. If you can contribute any of the following items, I would appreciate it very much. I will be collecting items all year. There are several boxes outside of my classroom to collect donations. Thank you!

any recyclables                           MAGAZINES                                     straws
NEWSPAPERS                             (CEREAL) BOXES                              soap (liquid/bar)
toilet paper rolls                          paper towel rolls                               sponges
shoe boxes                                 cardboard                                        maps
WIRE HANGERS                           button down shirts                           yarn/ribbon
wrapping paper                           plastic wrap                                      string
wax paper                                  aluminum foil                                    Q-tips
aluminum cans                            PLASTIC BOTTLES                             tape
flour                                          paper                                               poster board
beads                                        spray paint                                        fabric/cloth/lace
swood scraps                             cool junk for a still life

Parents/Guardians:
I look forward to teaching your student(s). Please become acquainted with the blog and visit often for updates on both school wide and art room happenings. Feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. It is best to reach me via e-mail (scrump@atlanta.k12.ga.us) and I will respond promptly or contact the school by calling 404-802-5900.

Sincerely,
Shara-Sue Crump