6th grade-
We will be using a new curriculum this year with a newly adopted text and workbook. This adaptation is due to the new end of year county elective test. Therefore, Mon. thru Wed., we will concentrate on this data. Hands on work with design will be on Thurs. and Fri., completing many basic projects on a limited budget. We do journal entries and guided reading daily before projects. ALL DESIGN PROJECTS HAVE SIMPLE TO FOLLOW RUBRICS. There are limited classroom supply monies. All supplies are bought through students lab fee. Lab fee $6 for card stock paper for laminating [ all projects are laminated}, INK FOR THE COLOR COPIER; [MANY STUDENTS LIKE TO HAVE PERSONALIZED DESIGN IMAGES]:
SPECIAL PAPERS EG. Cardstock. We use quite a lot of lamination film,. glue, colored pencils, markers, tape and hard heavy stock, magnets etc.; for take home projects. THERE ARE VARIED SOURCES FOR THE WEEKLY GRADE:project, tests and class worksheets. Weekly grade comprised of 1/3 notebook and 2/3 participation in projects. 4 part standard must be met in full to receive an "A" HIGH ABOVE STANDARD ! [students must meet 4-part standard [creativity, composition,craftsmanship and aesthetics] to maintain "B" and "C" grade, range- 5 point for each category. Projects; basic design layout, cover designs, banners and magnets. Pace of projects is determined by class composition. Use of mechanicals tools emphasized for commercial requirements of design industry. Syllabus given first day. Book work assignments available for extended absences.
7th
Exploring Communication Curriculum
WELCOME. This ELECTIVE, will change from years past. There is a new text and workbook. This is due to the newly required, end of year county elective test. We will concentrate on this academic work- Mon.thru Wed., emphasis on this new data. On Thurs. and Fri, there will be hands on projects in Design. We will be creating many interesting design applications, that will be take home projects. Therefore every year there are limited supply money for the classroom needs; especially design, where professional type vellum paper,graphic pens,etching paper etc. are used. Therefore all supplies come from the lab fee. The fee for 7th is $10.
Contributions of glue, copier paper,colored ink cartridges,professional non-bleed markers, paint, colored pencils, plexiglas, t-squares,solvents, architectural tape, magnets, cloth for
screen printing, etc.; donations for tax-write-off are always welcome. Lab fee $10 covers : for color pencils, glue [specialty], markers, tape[specialty], card stock, mat board, ink for color copies, lamination, card stock, spiral binders etc.
Syllabus given first day: mechanical pencil and 3 hole paper folder WITH POCKETS required,[POCKET FOR: daily journal entry,tests and class worksheets. Weekly grade comprised of 1/3 notebook and 2/3 participation in projects. 4 part standard as the same above 6th grade required for grades. An "A" has to be exceptional and uniquely far above standard for creativity composition, craftsmanship and aesthetics. [grade is 1/3 written and 2/3 projects]. Projects are paced per class composition. Due dates are given in regards to class composition. If student is absent for extended time, book work assignments are available. projects are more hands-on than 6th grade. ETCHING is emphasized, screen printing, digital camera, axiometric grids , floor plans, home models from
floor plans, and computer graphics- as per time available}
We are always in need of materials, any contributions gladly accepted. I am Looking forward to school.
*8th Grade
Exploring Production:
The text is the same as years past, emphasis graphics with some added materials, that are now required due to the end of year county test for electives. Therefore Mon. thru Wed.; there will be academic work on text and workbook. Thurs. and Fri. will be applied design. The 8th grade will be the only grade level that will woodburn on wood and plexiglas. There has been a problem with wood burning tip suppliers, which limits the amount of students able to wood burn. They are professional,safe, but delicate tips. The tips run around $30 with shipping, so therefore the fee for 8th grade will be $15 for take home wood projects. As mentioned for the other grade levels, any donated design supplies will be greatly appreciated...especially wood,[ 8 x 10 or smaller, any thickness], wood glue,plexiglas, scroll saw blades, sealant, sand paper.
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