IFHS Visual Arts More Classes 

Instructor: Email: Room: Pottery/Sculpture

Mrs. Mayes mayekris@d91.k12.id.us 133  Students will learn the 3 basic

hand building methods in clay
mayekris@cloud.ifschools.org
and then learn how to combine
Mr. Hull Hullchri@d91.k12.id.us 133 them-Pinch, Coil &Slab
 A variety of sculpture will be
Contact Information: Phone # 208-525-7740 explored
Classes we offer
Painting
What do we do??? Drawing1
Drawing 1 & 2 o Students will learn basic
 Techniques students should be able
techniques in a variety of
o Students will learn how to manipulate the elements of art (line, to demonstrate competency in
media.
Observational Drawing, Shading &
color, value, texture, shape, form & space) in a meaningful way. o Advanced painters will expand
o Sketchbooks will be utilized as a practice tool and as a place to Color Theory.
their knowledge of techniques
research design aspects. Drawing and
2 multimedia.

 Expect students to express feelings,

Drawing 3 & 4 emotions, and ideas through
different media.
o Students are expected to have a solid understanding of the elements
 Effectively use visual art vocabulary.
of art & principles of design.
o Student’s skill level will require them to make highly academic pieces Drawing 3
of art.
o Students will begin to dictate their own direction of what they would  Students will be able to discuss and
like to draw. (Sketchbooks will be vital in developing & researching critique their work as well as other
art.
ideas)
 Continued exploration in a variety of
o Students will be expected to develop a digital portfolio.
media.

o Pottery 1 & 2 Drawing 4

o Students will learn how to use the 3 main hand-building techniques  Sustain, expand and deepen
to create sculpture projects. students’ competence in the arts.
 Pinch, Slab & Coil  Opportunities will include
o Demonstrate safe and proper use, care and storage of media, developing a professional portfolio.

materials and equipment. Digital Art & Design

o Students will be encouraged to use originality and creativity while
creating - solving skills to complete the assignments.  Students will combine traditional
o Develop attributes such as self-discipline, the collaborative spirit, and drawing skills with computer
perseverance, which are so necessary to the arts, as well as transfer technology to produce an artistic
to the rest of life. image.
Your final grade will be according to the following criteria:

o Sketchbook Assignments = 20%

o Class/Online Participation=20%
o Project=60%

All projects will be graded with the use of a rubric that outlines specific goals and expectations.

Rubrics include a portion where students will grade themselves. This acts as a way for communication of
expectations.

Other factors may affect your grade:

o Rude behavior; foul language; theft or destruction of fellow students’ work; waste of time, and failure to
clean up.

Guidelines for Success:

Respect others and yourself.

Do not disrupt others in their pursuit of success.

Respect your work and others work.

Work consistently so that you do not fall behind.

Clean up your table and sink area.

Put away the materials properly.

As a student you have the RIGHT….

o To an education and fair treatment

o To a positive environment and mutual respect
o To a safe environment and to listen and be heard.