Sewanhaka High School
Instructor: Mr. Aragon
Contemporary Artmarking
Email: laragon@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Art Dept: (516) 488-9621
Students will participate in a series of activities based on craft techniques of
different cultures and/or periods of art. Projects may include batik, doll making,
toy design, jewelry making, wearable art, stamping, printmaking and stained glass.
Supplies– Supplies will be due by the first week of classes.
1. Sketchbook
2. Pencil
3. Zip Lock bag (large enough to hold a pencil)
Rules and Guidelines
Classroom behavior
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Be on time
No food or drinks in the lab
Maintain files and Folders on the computer
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
late.
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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: (65%) Creative solutions will lead to successful projects. In
Contemporary Artmaking assignments are given to see what new innovative ideas
students can come up with. Having a great solution to solve a visual problem is just
as important.
Participation: (10%) Participation will be based on answering question,
completing projects, being prepared for class and sketchbook work such as the aim
and do now.
Test and Quizzes: (15%) 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.
Homework: (10%): Homework will include but not limited to researching
reference images, artist and handouts.
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questions, please call the art department at (516) 488-9621
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