Welcome to art studio
Art Studio is open to students in any grade level. This course can be taken multiple times and takes the place of media-based classes such as Draw & Paint and Sculpture & Ceramics. Students in this course work independently or in small groups to complete 8 self-paced units. Units of study focus on thinking and behaving like an artist. Students are encouraged to use a wide variety of materials and cover a range of subject matter. While technical artistic skills are practiced and required in this course, emphasis is put on problem solving, exploring and showing growth.
After completing the 8 required units students will create their own goals and learning outcomes. Students will make their own choices in their learning and be expected to track their own progress, reflect daily and present their work to others.
After completing the 8 required units students will create their own goals and learning outcomes. Students will make their own choices in their learning and be expected to track their own progress, reflect daily and present their work to others.
Daily schedule
Warm-Up (5 minutes): Just like in sports, it is important to warm up for thinking and creating. Each day students will complete a 5 minute daily doodle of their choice. This should be done independently as students enter the classroom. Thought and effort are expected and required.
Art Talk (10-15 minutes): Art Talks will never last longer than 15 minutes. Topics for Art Talks include demonstrations of new materials and techniques, analyzing images, critiquing peer work, introducing historical and contemporary artists, etc...
Studio Time (50-60 minutes): Students will have AT LEAST an hour each block to work on independent artwork and activities related to Art Studio units. During this time students are expected to be exploring, researching, brainstorming, creating, and refining artwork. You may also use this time to work on your digital portfolio.
Art Talk (10-15 minutes): Art Talks will never last longer than 15 minutes. Topics for Art Talks include demonstrations of new materials and techniques, analyzing images, critiquing peer work, introducing historical and contemporary artists, etc...
Studio Time (50-60 minutes): Students will have AT LEAST an hour each block to work on independent artwork and activities related to Art Studio units. During this time students are expected to be exploring, researching, brainstorming, creating, and refining artwork. You may also use this time to work on your digital portfolio.
The units
There are 8 Art Studio units that are designed to get you thinking and behaving like an artist. Typically, students will complete 4 units and 4 major artworks per term. You are welcome to modify the timeline or the units themselves with prior approval from the instructor. Click on the buttons below to view the learning objectives and activities for each unit.
All units require a high degree of independent work and decision making. Students are encouraged and expected to connect unit topics and ideas with their own ideas and life experiences. It is suggested to complete the units in the order shown below. Unit topics build on each other and concepts become more complex.
All units require a high degree of independent work and decision making. Students are encouraged and expected to connect unit topics and ideas with their own ideas and life experiences. It is suggested to complete the units in the order shown below. Unit topics build on each other and concepts become more complex.
1st Term in Art Studio
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2nd Term in Art Studio
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3rd Term in Art Studio
& Beyond! You are considered an Advanced Art Student when you have completed all 8 required units.
Artists works in collaboration with the instructor to develop personal learning goals related to art making. |
Term Timeline
2 days before mid-term
2 days before end of term
Last day of the Term
2 days before mid-term
- Digital portfolio created and organized correctly
- 1 unit/project completed (reflection completed)
- 2nd unit/project started
- 1 final artwork and artist statement completed and posted on digital portfolio
2 days before end of term
- 4 units/projects completed with reflections completed
Last day of the Term
- 4 final artworks and artist statements completed and posted on digital portfolio
Grading information
Units & Learning Objectives: Learning objectives are listed at the beginning of each unit. Objectives will be emphasized in activities throughout the unit and be discussed in a student/teacher conference at the end of each unit.
Digital Portfolio: Each student is required to keep an up to date digital portfolio of their high school art work. Portfolios must follow a common format but may also be customized for each student’s needs and personality. Only final artworks and artist statements are required to be posted.
Studio Habits: Studio habits include basic habits and mindsets shown in the art studio. Examples include participation in warm-up, art talks, ability to reflect. This grade also includes showing respect and responsibility to peers during critiques and regarding studio clean-up procedures.
More information on assessment can be found here.
Grading Scale
All grades use the following scale:
Digital Portfolio: Each student is required to keep an up to date digital portfolio of their high school art work. Portfolios must follow a common format but may also be customized for each student’s needs and personality. Only final artworks and artist statements are required to be posted.
Studio Habits: Studio habits include basic habits and mindsets shown in the art studio. Examples include participation in warm-up, art talks, ability to reflect. This grade also includes showing respect and responsibility to peers during critiques and regarding studio clean-up procedures.
More information on assessment can be found here.
Grading Scale
All grades use the following scale:
Learning Objectives
4 = Mastered 3.5 = Proficient 3 = Progressing 2.5 = Attempted/Incomplete 0 = Missing |
Studio Habits
4 = Always 3.5 = Mostly 3 = Sometimes 2.5 = Rarely 0 = Never |
Art Room expectations & Procedures
Be Responsible: Be prepared, be thoughtful.
Be Yourself: Don’t try to be someone else because you will always fail.
Be Flexible: You’ll never grow if you don’t try new things.
Be Respectful: Respect people, artwork, the environment, and materials.
Be Productive: Art is about creating - make something!
*ALL school rules and expectations from the Student Handbook will be reinforced in the Art Room.
Be Yourself: Don’t try to be someone else because you will always fail.
Be Flexible: You’ll never grow if you don’t try new things.
Be Respectful: Respect people, artwork, the environment, and materials.
Be Productive: Art is about creating - make something!
*ALL school rules and expectations from the Student Handbook will be reinforced in the Art Room.