November 27th, 2023

Announcements 

-Glowforge Project: Help support the Visual Arts fundraiser - All donations made by 11/27 will be doubled by Donors Choose!​ Click button for more info...

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-NWSA Visual Arts Student Showcase: Opening event Thursday 11/30 @ 6:30 in the Auditorium Gallery. All students have had the opportunity to present artwork made at NWSA so far. The show will run through at least the rest of 1st Semester and can be seen during any events in the auditorium between now and then as well.  ​
-8th Grade Visual Art Field Trip: Students must return permission form signed and be passing all of classes (60% or higher) by Friday 12/1/23 to be able to go ;-). If you still need a permission slip see Ms. Schmit for another copy ;-) Also if any parents interested in Chaperoning- email Ms. Schmit for next steps.

Classwork

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning Beginning Coil Unit

• Tuesday: Intro Building Unit
• Thursday: Create Paper Maquette/Template

A3 Sculpture IPA- Paper Sculpture Unit 2

• Tuesday: Knitting Swatch
• Thursday: Knitting Swatch Continued
  • Garter Swatch
  • Stockinette Swatch
  • Seed stitch Swatch

B1 AP Art History

• Monday: Catch-up day; Get Essay Questions done, self evaluate then, then focus on Art Cards: 111-120 (due by end of the week)
• Wednesday: Unit 4 Notes
• Friday: Unit 4 notes

B2 8th Grade Art- Elements of Art Booklet ; Back to Basics Unit
Elements of Art Booklet- this reviews of all visual language and most skills that will be evaluated on the Midterm exam. If this wasn't finished in class then it's homework. Do your best to get it submitted by Friday December 1st to receive feedback intime to study ;-)
Back to Basics Unit- reminder to follow the content posted as we go, keep all your work! There will be a Submission Template posted at the end of the unit for you submit everything on Canvas.

• Monday: Back to Basics Part 1: Linear Perspective Notes and 1 point perspective drawing practice (10 boxes in 1 pt perspective)
• Wednesday: Continue BtB Part 1: 2 Point Perspective practice (Cityscape) 
• Friday: BtB Part 1 Project- complete ONE of your Perspective Practices. This one will be evaluated using the Keys to Success (skill, craftsmanship, Creativity and Effort) and demonstration of personal growth. There are videos linked in the Back to Basics unit if you'd like to start with some help- just need to add your own ideas and details to create a theme.

B4 Ceramics IPA-  IPA Coil Unit

• Monday: Slab Project (Building or Book Nook) Intro and start developing designs. Designs must incorporate a favorite story you retell in your own way (Creative Short Story 1-2 pages written, 11 pt font, 1" margens, 1.5 line spacing is part of your planning for this project)
• Wednesday: Create Paper Maquette/Template 
• Friday: Start Building Slab Project

Homeroom/SEL

• Mindset Monday: Activity to help build resilience to stress 
• Targeted Tuesday- Check Grades/Canvas, get school work done/caught up, SSR time if everything is done and grades are up.
• Wellbeing Wednesday- Explore the 7 Mindsets 
• Thinking Thursday- "How to School" tip of the week- Ms. Schmit will be checking your grades! remember she'll step in to help you if want or if you have <75% for any class. Share recommendations for Monday/Wednesday Videos with Ms. S.
• Reflection Friday- Check Grades/Canvas, get school work done/caught up, SSR time if everything is done and grades are up. Focus Conferences with Ms. Schmit.