1. Ms. Livoti’s Guide to Making Studio Art Your Favorite Class…Ever. 2015-2016

2. o The Language of Art: The principals and elements of art o Art Production: Using art tools, techniques, materials; making art o Discovering Culture: Understanding your culture and different cultures through art o The Role of the Artist: Understanding different artists and art forms

3. Creating, Performing and Participating in the arts: Participating in art activities Knowing and Using Art Materials and Resources: Making use of art materials and resources Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art: Critically responding to works of art Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of the Arts: Understanding the personal and cultural forces that shape artistic communication and how the arts our culture

6. Before behavior becomes an issue, be proactive. Be attentive to your classmates. See me if you have any issues or concerns about the course, your classmates, life, etc. Everyone has the right to a great class experience!!

7. Class work/Projects …..……………………………………………..…..60% Class Participation/ Effort ……………………………………….…….15% Homework/Sketchbook/research/prepared……………….….10% Tests/ Quizzes………………………………………………………..………15%

8. If it’s not complete on a due date, it’s 5 points off every day it’s late. After 5 school days, it’s ZERO project grade. If it’s not turned in complete on the day it’s due, it’s a ZERO.

10. Aim: What should the rules of the Art Room be? Do Now: Raise your hand to share a rule that you think would be important for an art room.

11. Be Prepared Everyday!

12. Keep books and bags off the desk, and out of the aisle on the floor.

13. Participate in class and put in your best effort!

14. Don’t use electronic devices! Cell Phone Policy: 1 st time using it in class: Teacher will take it away, give it to assistant principal. You get a phone call home, pick it up at the end of the day 2 nd time: Phone gets sent to office for your parents to pick it up after school + 3 detentions Any time after that: Phone gets sent to office, parents pick it up, you get in-school suspension. Affects permanent record.

16. MUSIC Policy You are not allowed to play music from your phone or other device during class. Listening to music from your personal device with headphones may be allowed while working in an open studio setting- but this is a class earned privilege. No headphones during demos, lessons, class discussions or critiques. Van Gotye

17. Be attentive and respectful!

18. No eating in the art room. I’ve experienced seeing some of you eat in the cafeteria. It worries me. Please don’t eat near artwork.

19. Be open to meeting new people and working with others in class. Get to know your classmates! It’s a great way to show your respect for others.

20. Raise your hand when you’d like to share something

21. Respect your supplies and the art room’s supplies! Don’t take/touch something without asking permission! Don’t invade others personal spaces. Use all supplies properly, clean supplies, and put supplies back where you find them!

22. Don’t touch objects in the room that do not belong to you

24. Don’t write on school property. If you feel like drawing put it on paper.

25. If you want to leave on time, help clean up the room...even if it wasn’t your mess.

26. Stay in your seat unless told otherwise! Walking around can be dangerous and distracting!

27. Don’t EVER throw away an artwork without Ms. Livoti’s approval!

28. The experience you have in this room is dependent upon your attitude.

29. Canson 9x12 sketchbook, 100 pages Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils, box of 12 Colored Pencils box of 24 Large glue stick 2 Black sharpies 2 Ultra Fine point black sharpies 1 Vinyl (white) erasers A marble notebook and folder for notes and hand outs.

30. Commit to your art training! Make art part of your day, every day and stick to it! Walking through the door of the art room is your first step. Don’t get scared or worried about making art, or what it will look like. Make artwork for the practice! Enjoy the practice, not the result. Stay calm and work hard at each project! Don’t let yourself get frustrated. Every day will be different, do what you can each day. Give your teacher and classmates your personal best so they may achieve theirs. Motivate each other to do better! Don’t cheat at art by letting someone do something for you. You have to develop your own skill and style!