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Welcome

 

      Hello everyone and welcome to my webpage. I am Mr. Anthony Carone and I am the art teacher at Horace Mann Community School. I've provided my email address below for contact purposes if you need to reach me with any questions. Feel free to review the syllabus I have included below. This information has also been provided to students on Schoology, our virtual learning platform so that each student can better understand their course and how to move forward this year in the class for the year. 

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"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

 

 

ART (Grades K-8)

 

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Our goal is to help gain an appreciation for art by the end of the school 
year. We will work to improve our skills in talking about art while we create 
and learn about many different kinds of art. We will explore a variety of tools, 
mediums, and techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, and so 
on. We want to think critically and creatively about our work so that we can 
grow not only as students but as artists.


CLASS OBJECTIVES:
  • Develop and strengthen creativity and critical thinking skills
  • Encourage individual expression
  • Solve artistic problems
  • Talk about artwork in a safe, supportive, and constructive environment

 

CLASS RULES: 

  • Respect yourself, respect others, and respect property
  • Class participation and attention
  • No cell phones or other electronic devices
  • No outside food or drink (except for water) is permitted
  • All artwork must have your name and homeroom/grade level written on the back

 

CLASS SUPPLIES:

*Note that supplies are not required for grades K-2, Optional for grades 3-5, and required for grades 6-8*

  • Canson XL Mixed Media Book (5.5 x 8.5 in., 7 x 10 in., or 9 x 12 in.) 
  • Graphite Pencils
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Eraser (Kneaded or vinyl)

 

ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments will be demonstrated and explained before starting them. 

All artwork will be stored in the classroom until the end of the school year and may be displayed in class, online, in contests, and in art shows.

 

GRADING: 

These three factors will determine grades for each trimester:

  1. Creativity (Original ideas) 
  2. Craftsmanship & Content Knowledge (What do you know
  3. Character


GRADE PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN:

  • 70% Classwork
  • 20% Tests, Projects, and Presentations
  • 10% Class Participation