Digital Art Class Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: Digital Art Period 2
PROJECT MANAGER: Kae Boliver (Ms. Kae)
PHONE: 505-891-0757 x 104
EMAIL: [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Digital Art is a new course this year to The ASK Academy. This course focuses on creativity and expression within the digital world. Some of our content will use traditional mediums to build understanding before moving to digital spaces.
Supply List: This course will require Scholars to bring:
- Computers (assigned by The Ask Academy)
- A sketch book (size 9” by 12” mixed medium/ material paper)
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Computer mouse (This comes in handy when we move to 3D art on computers. Some programs are nearly impossible to navigate without a mouse. The trackpad will NOT suffice.)
CLASS EXPECTATIONS: Come to class prepared and with a positive, open mindset. Scholars are expected to be respectful to the Project managers, fellow scholars, themselves AND supplies. Scholars are expected to put their best efforts into their work. This course grades on effort not skill or ability. And remember to have FUN!
Things to know:
Cell phones are silenced and in backpacks unless used for an assignment.
Computers only out when needed for classwork.
No video games or social media during class time, even when finished with work.
No earbuds/headphones in class WITHOUT permission.
No food in class
Water is allowed, however it must be in a closed container that is on the floor or in backpacks.
*Consequences for the above list will result in the device being taken away for the rest of the day and parents/guardians will be notified.
STANDARDS: This course is aligned with the New Mexico Public Education Standards.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION:
Quarter Grades: Scholars will be evaluated by points earned. The point values will vary based on the difficulty and sustained effort required. Demonstration of learning activities will include projects, daily class work and tests.
Semester Grades - Scholar’s semester grades will be calculated as follows:
Quarter 1 – 40% Quarter 2 – 40% Semester Final – 20%
Quarter 3 - 40% Quarter 4- 40% Semester Final - 20%
GRADING SCALE: The grading scale will follow the ASK Academy standards:
A+ = 96-100 %
A = 90-95 %
B = 80-89 %
C = 70-79 %
N/C (No credit) = Below 70 %
HOMEWORK POLICY: Homework is not regularly assigned, but there will be times that you will be required to complete class assignments at home.
LATE WORK POLICY: Late work is accepted at 10% off per day for up to 5 calendar days. After 5 days it will be accepted at half credit.
RE-DOING WORK: If you are able to redo an assignment, the first and second grade will be averaged together for your new grade.
ABSENCES: If you are absent, you are responsible to check Google Classroom for the missed assignments. You will have 2 calendar days, per day absent, to complete the work.
PROJECT EXPECTATIONS: Project expectations in Art are about effort and following directions and less about your natural artistic ability. Come to class prepared and be ready to put forth your best effort and enjoy creating art.
2023-2024 SEMESTER 1*: 2023-2024 SEMESTER 2*:
*Projects are subject to change
Dear Parents, Guardians and Scholars,
Please read the information below, sign and return to Ms. Kae.
During class time you will keep your cell phone silenced and in your backpack. There will be times that we will use our phones to do our work and at that time you will be able to have your phones out.
Please bring your computer to class every day, but keep your computer in your backpack unless we are using them to do our work. We will start with traditional media to build on the concepts of Digital art. As we move further into the year we will use our computers to complete all of our work, please remember to bring your charger to class every day!
There will be no playing of video games or using social media during class time even when we are finished with work. There will be other options for you to do that do not involve playing on your phone or computer. I would also like to ask you to not use earbuds/headphones during class time. If you want to use them, ask permission first. The consequences to the above mentioned will result in the device being taken away and put in the office for the remainder of the day and your parent/guardian will be notified.
I really appreciate your help and support with these things and look forward to a great year!
Thank you!!
Ms. Kae
Scholar Signature___________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________________