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Did you know

Young people who participate in at least 3 hours 3x a week for at least one full year in the arts are:

4x more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
3x more likely to be elected to class office
4x more likely to participate in a math and science fair.
3x more likely to win an award for school attendance
4x more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem

Each Art lesson intertwines the New York State Standards for the Arts to enrich the students learning and understanding of the Fine Arts. Below are the standards and what is required.

The Arts

Standard #1 Creating, Performing, and Participating in The Arts

Students will make works of art that explore different kinds of subject matter, topics, themes, and metaphors. Students will understand and use sensory elements, organizational principles, and expressive images to communicate their own ideas in works of art. Students will use a variety of art materials, processes, mediums, and techniques, and use appropriate technologies for creating and exhibiting visual art works.

Standard #2 Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources

Students will know and use a variety of visual arts materials, techniques, and processes. Students will know about resources and opportunities for participation in visual arts in the community (exhibitions, libraries, museums, galleries) and use appropriate materials (art reproductions, slides, print materials, electronic media). Students will be aware of vocational options available in the visual arts.

Standard #3 Responding To and Analyzing Works of Art

Students will reflect on, interpret, and evaluate works of art, using the language of art criticism. Students will analyze the visual characteristics of the natural and built environment and explain the social, cultural, psychological, and environmental dimensions of the visual arts. Students will compare the ways in which a variety of ideas, themes, and concepts are expressed through the visual arts with the ways they are expressed in other disciplines.

Standard #4 Understanding The Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of The Arts

Students will explore art and artifacts from various historical periods and world cultures to discover the roles that art plays in the lives of people of a given time and place and to understand how the time and place influence the visual characteristics of the art work. Students will explore art to understand the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of human society.

The NYS Arts Standards

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Expectations for all classes!

Responsible students can meet art class expectations by:

Being on time for class, with pencil in hand
Bringing an open mind to explore, experiment, and enjoy art
Treating others as they would like to be treated
Treating materials properly so other classes can use them in the future
Raising his/her hand if they would like to share appropriately
Helping to add positive comments in art room using encouraging words
All students have a behavior and effort grade for each week

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Opportunities

Many times Mrs. Do has opportunities for Contests and displaying artwork. Those that have a passion and excel in art may inquire any time about what is new for contests and art shows.

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