Sewanhaka High School
Instructor: Mr. Aragon
Studio Art
Email: laragon@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Art Dept: (516) 488-9621
Studio Art is the introductory course to Art. This course is designed to teach
students a variety of techniques, formal elements and media along with artist that
use them, giving students a basic understanding of how the arts work.
Supplies– Supplies will be due by the first week of classes.
*All materials are available to be purchased at Blick Art Supplies as a class pack with
a 40% discount automatically given for all Sewanhaka Students.
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9x12 spiral bound sketchbook
1 dozen of no. 2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 box of Crayola colored pencils (24 pack)
3 erasers (white)
Handheld sharpener with casing to catch shavings
Plastic zip lock bag, or pencil case to hold all supplies
2 double sided sharpie markers.
** Bringing in the required materials will be your first grade!!**
BLICK ART MATERIALS
168B Glen Cove Road
Carle Place, New York 11514
(516) 248-1555
Rules and Guidelines
Classroom behavior
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Be on time
Students are expected to clean up all supplies used during class
Be respectful of art supplies
No calling out in class
Be respectful of everyone
Stay in your assigned seats until given permission
Assignments
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All assignments will have a due date; there will be few exceptions to this rule.
If an assignment is late, the students will lose 5pts. every day the project is
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If a student requires extra help or extended time with a project, it mush be
approved by the teacher. Cutters will be ineligible.
Grading Policy
Projects: (60%) Creative solutions will lead to successful projects. In art,
assignments are given to see what new innovative ideas students can come up with
so you don’t have to be the best artist in the class. Having the best idea and being
creative is just as important
Participation: (15%) Participation will be based on answering question,
completing projects, being prepared for class and sketchbook work such as the aim
and do now.
Homework: (15%): Homework will include but not limited to researching
reference images and artist as well as handouts and simple drawings.
Test and Quizzes: (10%) There will be at minimum of one test per marking period
and a final at the end of the year. Quizzes will be given out periodically according to
the projects assigned.
Please sign below stating that you understand all the policies above. If you have any
questions, please call the art department at (516) 488-9621
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