Foundations in Media Art- FIMA
2017-2018
Colleen Dopico
Email: colleen.dopico@ecsdm.org
Foundations in Media Art (FIMA) Course Description
This class is an introductory art class focused on the basic art elements of design; line, shape, space, value, form, texture and color. As well as the basic art principles of design; pattern, contrast, emphasis, balance, proportion, scale, harmony, rhythm and movement. Using these art elements and principles, students will create beautiful and inspiring works of art. To create our projects, we will be using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator which are industry standard programs in the Graphic Design field.
In addition to the formal elements and principles, we will be learning about various artists and artistic movements that best illustrate the elements and principles of art and design. Artwork such as japanese woodblock prints, artists like Andy Warhol and Wayne Theibauld and contemporary artists and designers working in the industry today will all be explored and more.
Classroom Rules
Classroom Expectations
Be Respectful: Each student WILL be respectful of the teacher and will not impede classroom instruction through any disruptive behavior or tardy entry to class. Be respectful of other students and treat others in a thoughtful and mature manner.
Be respectful of the classroom and the computers: Respect all the computers. They are to be treated in a professional manner. Take proper care of the screen, mouse, keyboard etc. (Example: Do not bang the mouse if you are frustrated)
Effort: Students are expected to participate fully in all classroom activities. No student is expected to be an accomplished artist upon entry to class. The expectation is that the student will develop these skills through practice during the year. Student will use all class time for ART class work only. No homework for other classes is to be completed while you are in this room.
Horseplay: No horseplay of any kind will be tolerated in the Art classroom. Horseplay endangers students and classroom equipment.
Food: School policy states that food and beverages are not allowed in the computer lab. Students are not to bring those items into the classroom.
Preparation: You will come into class, log in and be prepared to try your best each and every class period.
Communication: If you are having a problem with this class DO NOT assume that I am aware. It is YOUR responsibility to communicate with me what the issue is so that I can help you succeed. I cannot help you if I do not know you need it.
Behavioral Consequences
1st Offense: Verbal Warning
2nd Offense: Discussion with after class.
3rd Offense: Sent to House and Call home
4th Offense: Sent to House/ Call Home/ Referral
(Cutting: If you cut my class I will write you a cut slip. Every. Single. Time. Don't do it. )
Grading Policy
Each student is graded on an individual basis. No cross-class comparisons will be made. The majority of this class is based on project assessment. Which means, I am using the projects to check for understanding (like how other subjects give unit tests) of the art objectives for the assignment. If a student does not hand in work by uploading a jpeg picture to their shared google portfolio, they will receive a zero. I cannot grade a blank slide.
Student quarterly grades are based on 3 parts:
Project Grades
Each project is graded using a rubric available on the project page at all times on www.dopicoart.com. Your completed projects MUST be in your google portfolio that you created at the beginning of the year and shared with Mrs. Dopico.
Do Now Grade
For each and every project, there will be a Do Now assignment. You will be asked to answer a set of questions that either lead up to a project or as review of artistic concepts learned during the project.
They MUST be completed in a new slide in your google portfolios in order to receive a grade.
Participation/ Behavior Grade
This grade is given at the end of the marking period and is based on your behavior and participation throughout the marking period. This component too has a rubric and is worth 25 points.
Attendance
Absences and tardies interfere with your learning and success in this class. BE HERE ON TIME EVERYDAY. If you are tardy an excessive amount of times, you will receive a cut slip. Each time you are late without a pass it adds up.
If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed and to make up the work.
OSS/ ISS
If you are out of school or in in school suspension, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to complete an OSS or ISS project from my website http://www.dopicoart.com/make-up-projects-ossiss.html
You are expected to complete at least one assignment per week of your suspension. Please put them in your google portfolios and email me at colleen.dopico@ecsdm.org in order to get credit for the work.
Deadlines
No work can be accepted after the marking period has ended. The due dates for each assignment will be announced in class.
Open Studio
If you need to complete work and need extra time outside of class, I stay after school every Thursday until 3:20.
2017-2018
Colleen Dopico
Email: colleen.dopico@ecsdm.org
Foundations in Media Art (FIMA) Course Description
This class is an introductory art class focused on the basic art elements of design; line, shape, space, value, form, texture and color. As well as the basic art principles of design; pattern, contrast, emphasis, balance, proportion, scale, harmony, rhythm and movement. Using these art elements and principles, students will create beautiful and inspiring works of art. To create our projects, we will be using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator which are industry standard programs in the Graphic Design field.
In addition to the formal elements and principles, we will be learning about various artists and artistic movements that best illustrate the elements and principles of art and design. Artwork such as japanese woodblock prints, artists like Andy Warhol and Wayne Theibauld and contemporary artists and designers working in the industry today will all be explored and more.
Classroom Rules
- I will be open minded.
- I will be respectful.
- I will be responsible.
- I will be on task during class.
Classroom Expectations
Be Respectful: Each student WILL be respectful of the teacher and will not impede classroom instruction through any disruptive behavior or tardy entry to class. Be respectful of other students and treat others in a thoughtful and mature manner.
Be respectful of the classroom and the computers: Respect all the computers. They are to be treated in a professional manner. Take proper care of the screen, mouse, keyboard etc. (Example: Do not bang the mouse if you are frustrated)
Effort: Students are expected to participate fully in all classroom activities. No student is expected to be an accomplished artist upon entry to class. The expectation is that the student will develop these skills through practice during the year. Student will use all class time for ART class work only. No homework for other classes is to be completed while you are in this room.
Horseplay: No horseplay of any kind will be tolerated in the Art classroom. Horseplay endangers students and classroom equipment.
Food: School policy states that food and beverages are not allowed in the computer lab. Students are not to bring those items into the classroom.
Preparation: You will come into class, log in and be prepared to try your best each and every class period.
Communication: If you are having a problem with this class DO NOT assume that I am aware. It is YOUR responsibility to communicate with me what the issue is so that I can help you succeed. I cannot help you if I do not know you need it.
Behavioral Consequences
1st Offense: Verbal Warning
2nd Offense: Discussion with after class.
3rd Offense: Sent to House and Call home
4th Offense: Sent to House/ Call Home/ Referral
(Cutting: If you cut my class I will write you a cut slip. Every. Single. Time. Don't do it. )
Grading Policy
Each student is graded on an individual basis. No cross-class comparisons will be made. The majority of this class is based on project assessment. Which means, I am using the projects to check for understanding (like how other subjects give unit tests) of the art objectives for the assignment. If a student does not hand in work by uploading a jpeg picture to their shared google portfolio, they will receive a zero. I cannot grade a blank slide.
Student quarterly grades are based on 3 parts:
- 70% project grade
- 20% Do Now grade
- 10% class participation and behavior- (given once per marking period)
Project Grades
Each project is graded using a rubric available on the project page at all times on www.dopicoart.com. Your completed projects MUST be in your google portfolio that you created at the beginning of the year and shared with Mrs. Dopico.
Do Now Grade
For each and every project, there will be a Do Now assignment. You will be asked to answer a set of questions that either lead up to a project or as review of artistic concepts learned during the project.
They MUST be completed in a new slide in your google portfolios in order to receive a grade.
Participation/ Behavior Grade
This grade is given at the end of the marking period and is based on your behavior and participation throughout the marking period. This component too has a rubric and is worth 25 points.
- Student consistently worked diligently and was always on task.
- Student is polite and respectful of everyone in the classroom.
- Student is on time for class and does not cut class.
- Student is not disruptive in any way.
Attendance
Absences and tardies interfere with your learning and success in this class. BE HERE ON TIME EVERYDAY. If you are tardy an excessive amount of times, you will receive a cut slip. Each time you are late without a pass it adds up.
If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed and to make up the work.
OSS/ ISS
If you are out of school or in in school suspension, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to complete an OSS or ISS project from my website http://www.dopicoart.com/make-up-projects-ossiss.html
You are expected to complete at least one assignment per week of your suspension. Please put them in your google portfolios and email me at colleen.dopico@ecsdm.org in order to get credit for the work.
Deadlines
No work can be accepted after the marking period has ended. The due dates for each assignment will be announced in class.
Open Studio
If you need to complete work and need extra time outside of class, I stay after school every Thursday until 3:20.
Google Portfolio Tutorial Below
Follow the tutorial below to create your google portfolio. This is VITAL for completing this course. It will be your first grade!!
Follow the tutorial below to create your google portfolio. This is VITAL for completing this course. It will be your first grade!!
| googleportfolio.pdf |
Class Survey
Please copy and paste the following questions into a new slide in your Google Portfolios. Answer the questions.
This will help me get to know you as students, what level you are at with art courses (specifically computer art courses) and what you hope to get out of this class. There are no wrong answers. Your answers will not be shared with the class or anyone else. Please be as honest as you can.
Survey Questions: FULL SENTENCES!!!!!!
Please copy and paste the following questions into a new slide in your Google Portfolios. Answer the questions.
This will help me get to know you as students, what level you are at with art courses (specifically computer art courses) and what you hope to get out of this class. There are no wrong answers. Your answers will not be shared with the class or anyone else. Please be as honest as you can.
Survey Questions: FULL SENTENCES!!!!!!
- Have you ever used Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator before? If so when?
- If you chose to be in this class, why did you choose to be here as opposed to music or a traditional art class?
- Are you taking any other art courses this year?
- Tell me one thing you are looking forward to learning in this class
- Tell me one thing you are nervous or unsure about while taking this class.
- Do you play a sport?
- Are you in an extra curricular clubs?
- Do you have a job after school?
- What are your plans for after high school?
- Let me know anything else about you that you would like me to know while you are in my class.