ARTventure Assignment: 

The objective of the Artventure assignments are:

1. To provide students with the opportunity to become acquainted with, and actively participate in
local art and cultural community.
2. To full curriculum standard requirements as outlined by the state for students to read and write
in various subject areas.
3. To develop and use critical thinking skills in the aesthetic evaluation of works of art and
traditional craftsmanship in fine art.

Each student is required to complete TWO written ARTventure assignments during the course of this
class. The first is due ​Friday, October 25th​ The second is due​ Friday, April 3rd
Each assignment is worth 100pts and can represent at least one letter grade. For example if you have an
A in the class it can go down to a B without the completed assignment.

YOU HAVE WEEKS TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT. IT CANNOT BE TURNED IN LATE!

Since the assignment is given far in advance, the assignment is expected to be turned in on the due date.
Zero points are given if turned in late.

On the back of this page there are several options for completing the ARTventure assignment. There are
many free options. Activities and events will be announced in class frequently.
The activities or events must be attended during spring semester, after the assignment was given, not
before. For Example:
1. Jane attended an art exhibit opening in Jackson Hole during her summer vacation. Can she use
this as her ARTventure assignment? The answer is no. It happened before the school year and
before the assignment was given.
2. Jane attended a local art gallery over fall break. Can she use this as her ARTVenture assignment?
Yes.

Requirements for the format of the paper:

Students will write one full page report on the event or activity they choose. The report must be typed,
double-spaced typed, 12pt font (Times New Roman) .75inch margins, and will be graded for spelling and
grammar as well as a synopsis of the event. The report should describe the event or activity, what the
student did to participate, what they saw, what their favorite pieces of are was, how it demonstrates the
principles and elements of art and design. All while using appropriate art vocabulary.

Example:
First paragraph-​ describe where you went, about the event.
Second paragraph-​ describe the works of art that appealed to you using art vocabulary and correct
terms in the description and reasoning behind the appeal (not just “I liked it because it was cool”). ​Third
paragraph-​ Describe a work of art that you didn't particularly care for again, using art vocabulary in your
reasoning. ​Fourth paragraph​- conclude with your observations and thoughts about the experience.
Reports must be written in students own words.
If a student is caught plagiarizing any work including other students, they will receive zero credit.

THIS IS NOT AN INTERNET ASSIGNMENT. STUDENTS MUST PARTICIPATE IN SOMETHING OUTSIDE OF

CLASS.

STUDENTS MUST STAPLE A SOUVENIR SUCH AS A PAMPHLET OR BUSINESS CARD ON ASSIGNMENT.

Students may Email me ARTventure assignment. However, it must be time marked before midnight.
jmock@alaschools.org

Artventure may include: 

❏ Visiting a Museum of Art
❏ Visiting Art Gallery or Art Show
❏ Attending the opening of a special Art Exhibit
❏ Attending a special event which includes artwork, special scenery, costuming (You must
focus on the design artwork, costuming, set, etc. This should not be a synopsis)
❏ Participate in a gallery walk, Downtown sculpture walk.
❏ Participation in a school sponsored Art Show or Competition (details announced in class)

Art Experiences in the area:

● Superstition mountain museum - apache Junction

● Mesa Contemporary arts museum
● Casa grande ruins
● I.d.e.a Museum imagine design experience art
● Mesa contemporary arts center
● Zelma basha salmeri gallery
● Mural by kelsey montague at the san tan village mall
● Queen Creek Community Center.
● Phoenix art center
● Milan Art Institute
● Founders park in Queen Creek.

If you have any questions, Please contact me after school or you may email Mrs. Mock at
jmock@alaschools.org