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Week 17-18 Dec 15 - Jan 9th

12/15/2025

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Announcments

Last Day for Late Regrade work is Friday 1/9 (First Friday After Winter Break)
Teacher Made Midterm Exams (Yes, ALL my classes have an exam)
- B Day Classes: Monday 1/12
- A Day Classes Tuesday 1/13
- Note: only need to be at school on EOC Exam days if you are taking that EOC, however students are always welcome but will likely be in the Auditorium for exam time if they don't have an exam since teachers are needed for proctoring EOC's.
Winter Break
- Dates: 12/19-1/4
- Classes will start in New Building 1/5;
- All Schmit's Classes Report to G-124 (aka the New Sculpture Studio)

Classwork

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 121-130
Mon 12/15: Q2 Self Evaluate AND Fix your grade day
Wed 12/17: Breaking Mayan Code Documentary
Fri 12/19: Finish Documentary
Tues 1/6: Review for Midterm
Thurs 1/8: Review for Midterm

Ceramics IPA 3D - Portrait Unit 1 - Portrait Template 1

TAKE ALL YOUR WORK HOME OR WILL END UP IN GARBAGE- stuff in Gallery is safe to stay through the break. Can bring back after the break to glaze/paint if needed
Tues 12/16: Parts of Face Catch up Day- EYE, Ear, Mouth, and Nose (add notes and labels to your images of your practice sculptures in template) slides due by end of class
Thurs 12/18: Fix your Grade Day and Documentary
Mon 1/5: Review for Exam
Wed 1/7: Review for Exam
Fri 1/9: Review for Exam

Photography IPA

TAKE ALL YOUR WORK HOME OR WILL END UP IN GARBAGE- stuff in Gallery is safe to stay through the break. Can bring back after the break to glaze/paint if needed
Mon 12/15: Complete Self Evaluation Document for your Holiday Project Portfolio. Submit on Canvas by end of class
Wed 12/17: Mood and Lighting Critique - Class Critique Doc - Critique template - Add link inks to appropriate places - follow instructions in the class Critique Doc. It's a new format - let me know if this is easier than the previous Google Slide format ;-)
Fri 12/19: Finish Rivers and Tides Documentary
Tues 1/6: Review for Midterm
Thurs 1/8: Review for Midterm

Printmaking IPA

TAKE ALL YOUR WORK HOME OR WILL END UP IN GARBAGE- stuff in Gallery is safe to stay through the break. Can bring back after the break to glaze/paint if needed
Mon 12/15: Last Large Lino Plate Work Day
Wed 12/17: Fix Your Grade Day
Fri 12/19: MC Escher Documentary
Tues 1/6:Review for Midterm
Thurs 1/8: Review for Midterm

Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics
Homeroom/SEL-

Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions
Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions

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Week 15-16 12/1 - 12/12

11/26/2025

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Announcements

Late Start Schedule
Benchmark Testing: 12/1 English 2, 12/2 Biology, 12/3 Math 3
- Note 12/1-3 no Dragon Time, and modified bell schedule
Need Parent Volunteers to help with Packing for move to new building :-)
- Email [email protected] with dates/times you'd like to help out
- Friday 12/12 - help with Photography Equipment
- Week of 12/15-19 - general help with boxing, organizing, and decluttering
Mr. O's 3rd Block Assignment
Chromebook Verification Form - List of who still need to complete - if you don't complete then your Chromebook will be locked starting 12/8

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 111-120 AND Q2 Deep Dive Project PROPOSAL Due End of week.
12/1: Q2 Quiz 1 -25 MCQ's via AP Classroom, Test Corrections and Cards remainder of class
12/3: Unit 5, Lecture 1/3 (Indigenous Americas)
12/5: Unit 5, Lecture 2/3
12/9: Unit 5, Lecture 3/3, Recap Essay Format and expectations
12./11: Q2 Quiz 2 FRQ (1A-Long, and 2B-short) via AP Classroom - Self evaluate before next class

Ceramics IPA - 3D - Portrait Unit 1 - Portrait Template 1

NOTE- Portrait Unit Day's 1 - 4 take Frontal, Profile, and 3/4 View pictures of your sculpt and add it to a set of google slides EVERYDAY, you'll use the same clay for each practice sculpt and the final sculpt over the armature. Notes and Tutorial Videos in linked Google Slides Presentation above.
12/2: Finish and Submit Plasteline Project (After today's it's officially Late);
12/4: Start Portrait Unit Day 1 - Ear
12/8: Day 2 - Mouth
12/10: Day 3 - Nose
12/12: Day 4 - Eye
We'll likely start Day 5 After Winter Break - Face Proportions/Skull - sculpt out of paper/Aluminum Foil (will need to be REMOVEABLE armature for Mini Bust)

Photography IPA - Holidays Planning Worksheet - Photo Tracking Sheet

12/1: Can finish planning if needed or get an extra photo shoot day
12/3: Session 3 - Photo Shoot Day 1/2 (track settings with Photo Tracking Sheet)
12/5: Session 3 - Photo Shoot Day 2/2 - continue tracking sheet
12/9: Session 3 - Organize Photos with Photo Tracking Log information
12/11: Holidays Project Critique Peer Critique - Find your slide and add your selected image from this unit. You'll be assigned a slide to critique in class. Complete the Holidays Photography Critique Worksheet and add link to peer's slide AND to Canvas assignment.

Printmaking IPA - Relief Printing Artist Deep Dive - Large Lino Planning Doc

Note: you should turn in both Relief Printing Artist Deep Dive AND Large Lino Planning Doc for the Relief Printing Planning Assignment in Canvas (your artist deep dive should have informed your design choices for your project)
Day: Large Lino Carving Day 1/4
Day: Carving Day 2/4
Day: Carving Day 3/4
Day: Last Carving Day 4/4 (Add image to Critique Doc by end of class)
Day: Relief Printing Critique Doc (you have EDIT privileges- use power responsibly!)- Follow instructions on slides 2 and 3.

Sculpture- 3D - Portrait Unit 1 - Portrait Template 1

NOTE- Portrait Unit Day's 1 - 4 take Frontal, Profile, and 3/4 View pictures of your sculpt and add it to a set of google slides EVERYDAY, you'll use the same clay for each practice sculpt and the final sculpt over the armature. Notes and Tutorial Videos in linked Google Slides Presentation above.
12/2: Finish and Submit Plasteline Project (After today's it's officially Late);
12/4: Start Portrait Unit Day 1 - Ear
12/8: Day 2 - Mouth
12/10: Day 3 - Nose
12/12: Day 4 - Eye
We'll likely start Day 5 After Winter Break - Face Proportions/Skull - sculpt out of paper/Aluminum Foil (will need to be REMOVEABLE armature for Mini Bust)

Homeroom/SEL-

Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions

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Weeks 12-14 11/10-11/25

11/9/2025

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Announcements

Chromebook Audit Google Form (Fill out or Chromebook will be locked after 11/25)
No School 11/11 for Veterans Day Holliday
11/19 is an early release day
Fall Break 11/26-11/30 (11/26 is a teacher work day)
IF absent (especially if going on fall break early) I recommend working at home as much as possible! Everything we're doing in class is listed below. If your class is working on a project, see me for materials before you go or you can work on them after the break but you will need to make up that time outside of class so you don't get further behind.

Classwork

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 91-100
Wed 11/12: Unit 4 - 18oo's
Fri 11/14: Unit 4 - The "isms" (no video or audio lecture - inclass only and notes)
Tue 11/18: Unit 4 - The "isms" continued
Thru 11/20: Warm up article - Read, summarize, and explain how it relates to this class. Complete the "isms" (including 20th century Arcitecture). Falling Water Documentary.
Mon 11/24: Rothko Documentary and Restoration Documentary

Ceramics IPA - Plasteline Planning Worksheet

Mon 11/10: Sculpey Project Work Day 2/3 - Have main details massed and blended by end of class
Thru 11/13: Sculpey Project Work Day 3/3 - Have details sculpted by end of class
Mon 11/17: Complete the Plasteline Planning Worksheet linked above (read everything carefully! It's designed to guide you through the process). You can complete digitally or on printed copy of it ;-)
Wed 11/19 (ERD): Plasteline Project Work Day 1/3- similar process as Sculpey however no baking. Create Armature by end of class. Whoever get's their Sculpey Unit submitted properly 1st will get first dibs on color options.
Fri 11/20: Plasteline Project Work Day 2/3 - Cover armature and mass-in main forms
Tue 11/25: Plasteline Project Work Day 3/3 - Details (submit whatever you have by the end of class)

Photography IPA - Mood and Lighting Unit - Holidays Unit - Holidays Planning Worksheet - Photo Tracking Sheet

Wed 11/12: Organize Mood and Lighting Digital Portfolio - M & L Submission Document
Fri 11/14: Intro to Holidays Unit - Planning: Start Guided Research Deep Dive Day 1/2
Tue 11/18: Practice Still Life Photo Shoot Day 1/2
Thru 11/20: Warm-up- Still Life Article Roger Fenton. Practice Still Life Photo Shoot Day 2/2
Mon 11/24: Holidays Unit - Planning: Independent Work Day 2/2 5 small Comp Thumbnails and 2- Detailed Thumbnails (Be ready to start photo shoot day 1/3 after Fall Break) - Thumbnail Sketes deep Dive/Notes

Printmaking IPA - Small Lino Unit - Large Lino Unit

Wed 11/12: Small Lino Printing and Research Dive for Large Project Day 2/3
Fri 11/14: Small Lino Printing and Research Dive for Large Lino Day 3/3
Tue 11/18: Submit Small Lino Prints - Follow these instructions. Then Large Lino Independent Planning (Brainstorming, Research and Sketches-thumbnail AND full size design) work day 1/2.
Thru 11/20: Large Lino Independent Planning Work Day 2/2
Mon 11/24: Transfer Image to Large Lino work day 1/1 (can start carving but 1st official carving day 1/3 will be after the break)

Sculpture IPA - lasteline Planning Worksheet

Mon 11/10: Sculpey Project Work Day 2/3 - Have main details massed and blended by end of class
Thru 11/13: Sculpey Project Work Day 3/3 - Have details sculpted by end of class
Mon 11/17: Take pictures of project, organize digital portfolio for Sculpey Unit (aka 20 Questions Unit) and have submitted to Canvas by end of class.
Wed 11/19 (ERD): Plasteline Project Work Day 1/3- similar process as Sculpey however no baking. Create Armature by end of class. Whoever get's their Sculpey Unit submitted properly 1st will get first dibs on color options.
Fri 11/20: Plasteline Project Work Day 2/3 - Cover armature and mass-in main forms
Tue 11/25: Plasteline Project Work Day 3/3 - Details (submit whatever you have by the end of class)

Homeroom/SEL-

Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
Tuesday-Thursday: "Academic Pull-Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in homeroom).
Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions

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Week 10 11/3 - 11/7

11/3/2025

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AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 71-80
Wed 11/5: Work on Cards, Take Learning Style Quiz, start Unit 4
Wed 11/7: text

Ceramics IPA - Robot 2 Peer Critique Document - 20 Questions Prj Handout

Mon 11/3: Make sure your Robot 2 images are added to the linked doc above (we'll do the critique on Thursday). Watch Video and take notes (process, vocabulary, tips/tricks, how our set up will be similar but different). Have Armature built by the end of class today.
Thur. 11/3: Peer Critique for Robot 2; Covering armature in Sculpey by end of class.

Photography IPA

Wed. 11/5: text
Fri. 11/7: Mood and Light Mini Lesson, Mood and Light Class - sheet, Presentation - Critique-Template

Printmaking IPA

Wed. 11/5: Mini Lion plate should be carved by end of class. If not use Dragon Time next week to come and get caught up
Fri 11/7: Printing and Research Project Day 1/3 - Only 8 people can print at a time, you'll be working on the research project while waiting for your group to be called. IF you are still working on your plate during class, you will need to make up the missed time on your Research Project as homework!
- Printing Small Lino plate - Need to make 25 prints of your plate, prints should be numbered in order created, place them in your drawer to dry, use cart if you need extra space.
- 3 hour Research Project - READ everything! The Digital Worksheet is designed to guide you through everything including some Google Doc Features. This research is intended to inform your design you will be creating for your larger Lino print project. Also you will need to share your document with me.

Sculpture IPA - Robot 2 Peer Critique Document - 20 Questions Prj Handout

Mon 11/3: Make sure your Robot 2 images are added to the linked doc above (we'll do the critique on Thursday). Watch Video and take notes (process, vocabulary, tips/tricks, how our set up will be similar but different). Have Armature built by the end of class today.
Thur. 11/3: Peer Critique for Robot 2; Covering armature in Sculpey by end of class.

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Week 10 10/27 - 10/31

10/26/2025

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Announcements

Last week of Q1 - all classes will be working on "fixing grades" this week (mostly just Monday and Tuesday)
Student Art Show -
- Art Show Opening even is Thursday 6:30-7:30
- Entries are due no later than 10/27 to allow time for matting and hanging

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 61-70
Mon 10/27: Finish Unit 3: Lecture 11 Lecture 12 and help edit R.W. 250 Sheet (#99-115) make sure: Date, Artist/Culture, Origin/Period, Size, and Themes are correct and in correct column; Then add image from SmartHistory.com (copy the "Image Location" into the image column/cell).
Wed 10/29: help edit R.W. 250 Sheet (#116-132) AND Fix your grade Day with remaining time.
Fri 10/31: Exploring some "Halloween" themed artwork - Gates of Hell, Rodin - Garden of Earthly Delights, Bosch; The Nightmare, Fuseli;
November: Start Unit 4 (will complete before winter break, after winter break we'll review for Midterms)

Ceramics IPA

Tues 10/28: Fix grade day and take artwork to gallery
- Upload images of project to: Robot 2 Peer Critique Document
Thur. 10/30: Peer Critique for Robot 2; Intro to "20 Questions" Sculpey unit (animal, mineral, Vegetable). Brainstorm and research; Planning (aka annotated journal) due by end of next class). Sculpture due before Fall Break. Handout with directions and information

Photography IPA

Mon 10/27: Fix your Grade day - make sure all grades are accurate and you have everything turned in
- Photo's for Student art Show Folder -add file of your photo(s) you'd like to be in the show. Follow this format: title-name.jpg (ex: self_portrait-Schmit.jpg)
Wed. 10/29: Mood and Light Mini Lesson
Fri. 10/31: Mood and Light Class - Before starting photo Shoot complete this sheet
- Presentation - Critique-Template

Printmaking IPA

Mon 10/27: Fix your Grade day - make sure all grades are accurate and you have everything turned in
Wed. 10/29: Intro to Lino prints, safety and planning for mini Lino plate due by end of class
Fri 10/31: Mini Lino Plate due by end of class - can start printing experiments when ready.

Sculpture IPA

Tues 10/28: Fix grade day and take artwork to gallery
- Upload project to: Robot 2 Peer Critique Document
Thur. 10/30: Intro to "20 Questions" Sculpey unit (animal, mineral, Vegetable). Brainstorm and research; Planning (aka annotated journal) due by end of next class). Sculpture due before Fall Break.

Homeroom/SEL

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Week 9 10/20 - 10/24

10/19/2025

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Announcements

Last day for Late/Regrade work: This Friday 10/24!
- All assignments posted on Canvas are going on Q1 (only exception is the Photography Deep Dive)
Ami Vitale Fieldtrip Tuesday 10/21
- Permission slips and fee were due by end of day last Wed. 10/15
- Students not on trip: instructions for Rehearse classwork listed under "classwork".
- Students going on trip:
  - @ 9:00am Meet in Bus lot under the awning (or Cafeteria if bad weather)
  - Leave personal belongings in B106 - can take something to take notes with but everything else stays in at school.
  - will have worksheet you need to complete and submit afterwards.

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Tues. 10/21: Fix your grade day - Priority list
- Quiz and Exam test corrections - turn in on canvas assignment as pdf or jpg
  - Exam FRQ Feedback - recommend only focusing on the Simplified Feedback link
- Cards Start with this weeks and work backwards! Drawing and identification information will at least get you 70%. Can always resubmit when you get more done as you have time to do so.
Thurs. 10/23: Continue Unit 3 notes

Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - "Robot" Unit

Mon. 10/20: Continue "Robot 2" - work day 5/7 working on details
- Ceramics- How to sculpt out details (pay attention to how the story behind his sculpture and requirements are driving his design choices)
- Sculpture- Painting basics Video - Painting 1 hr, 10hr, and 100hrs Video (Pay attention to how she uses the basics in each version)
Wed. 10/22: "Robot 2" work day 6/7 - Continue details
Fri. 10/25: "Robot 2" work day 7/7 - last day in class to work on robot - Be ready to submit images on this google doc (even if incomplete) last 15 minutes of class. We'll do more with google doc next class.

Photography IPA - Advanced Composition Unit

Tues. 10/21: Photography Artist Deep Dive Assignment - both for students on Field Trip or staying on campus - be sure to read and follow directions. Should take minimum of 45 minutes! if you take less - re read the directions or expect a very low score. This is will be the 1st Rehearse assignment for Q2
Thur. 10/23: Adv. Comp - Prj 1: Self Reflection Doc - apply feedback given from last critique (check comment on Canvas Critique assignment)

Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Collagraph Project

Tues. 10/21: Work on Texture rubbing of Main Collagraph Project - Video Example - NO PRINTING TODAY (email me if you want to come in Wed or Thurs during dragon time to print).
Thur. 10/23: complete Peer Critique and submit your slide to Canvas Project and Critique Assignments
- Read and follow instructions Class Critique Google Slides Doc -
- You will be assigned a slide number to evaluate then use Critique Worksheet to evaluate and add link to the bottom of your peer's slide. If you're absent see, Ms. Schmit for further instructions
- Example Critique

Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit

Mon. 10/20: Continue "Robot 2" - work day 5/7 working on details
- Ceramics- How to sculpt out details (pay attention to how the story behind his sculpture and requirements are driving his design choices)
- Sculpture- Painting basics Video - Painting 1 hr, 10hr, and 100hrs Video (Pay attention to how she uses the basics in each version)
Wed. 10/22: "Robot 2" work day 6/7 - Continue details
Fri. 10/25: "Robot 2" work day 7/7 - last day in class to work on robot - Be ready to submit images on this google doc (even if incomplete) last 15 minutes of class. We'll do more with google doc next class.

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Week 8 10/13 - 10/17

10/10/2025

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Announcements

Grades were current as of 2nd block last Friday. Check Parent/Student Square for information
Ami Vitale National Geographic Photographer Presentation Fieldtrip 10/21
- Check parent square for information and digital version of permission slip.
- Photography students were given announcement on Friday 10/10
- We'll but will open up to other Visual Arts Students starting 10/13- look for another Parent Square announcement then.
- Permission slips and fee due by end of day Wed. 10/15
Fall Student Art Showcase is coming up!
- Submissions due Friday Oct. 24th - Must submit 1 item you’ve made in class
- can submit up to 3 pieces (others can be anything made last 12 months that’s not been in the school art show)
- Opening Event Thur. Oct 30th 6:30-7:30
MLK Contest Info - Start making entries now ;-)

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Mon. 10/13: Q1 Exam Review; Review worksheet, Essay Prompts. Everything up through Italian Renaissance is fair game for the exam.
Wed. 10/5: Q1 Exam FRQ's (essays)
Fri. 10.17: Q1 Exam MCQ's (multiple choice)

Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - "Robot" Unit

Tues 10/14: "Robot 2" Work day 3/7 (reminder just need to make something out of slabs and meet all of the requirements listed in the Robot Unit under planning 2)
Thurs. 10/16: "Robot 2" work day 4/7 - should have most of the basic shape of details blocked in by end of class. If you're getting close to "finished" or way behind check in with Ms. Schmit about how to adjust your project so you work within the time frame given for the project.
Next week focus on adding smaller details and refining them more

Photography IPA - Advanced Composition Unit

Mon. 10/13: Adv. Comp Assignment Day 1/3 - make sure all images get uploaded before end of class
Wed. 10/15: work day 2/3
Fri. 10/17: work day 3/3 submit assignment on canvas by end of class

Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Collagraph Project

Mon. 10/13: Last day for prepping main Collagraph plat for printing
Wed. 10/15: Main Collagraph Printing day 1/2 - Sign up Form Group/Rotation Lists
Fri 10/17: Main Collagraphy Printing Day 2/2

Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit

Tues 10/14: "Robot 2" Work day 3/7 (reminder just need to make something out of slabs and meet all of the requirements listed in the Robot Unit under planning 2) be working on blocking in main details
Thurs. 10/16: "Robot 2" work day 4/7 - should have most of the basic shape of details blocked in by end of class. If you're getting close to "finished" or way behind check in with Ms. Schmit about how to adjust your project so you work within the time frame given for the project.
Next week focus on adding smaller details and refining them more

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Weeks 6-7 9/29-10/10

9/30/2025

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Announcements

10/1 is an early release day (schedule- check tabs)
10/2 No school for students
Sun. 10/5 National Portfolio Day 10am-2pm @ NWSA in the Gym National Portfolio Day
- Sign up by clicking here
- Go to: nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions for more info
- Before you get overwhelmed - Click Here - for some of the ways to make the most of NPD. Remember Visual Arts Teachers are always happy to help!
Fall Student Art Showcase is coming up!
- Submissions due Friday Oct. 24th - Must submit 1 item you’ve made in class
- can submit up to 3 pieces (others can be anything made last 12 months that’s not been in the school art show)
- Opening Event Thur. Oct 30th 6:30-7:30
MLK Contest Info - Start making entries now ;-)

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template

Mon. 9/30: Romanesque and Gothic
Fri. 10/3: Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, and Mannerism
Tues. 10/7: Q1 Quiz 3; remaining time use to fix your grade.
Thur. 10/9: Unit 3 Early Italian Renaissance Lecture 7 (30 min), High Ren. & Mannerism Lecture 8 (40 min) - end of content for Q1 Exam

Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit

Mon 9/29: Robot Planning 2 work day
Wed 10/1: Robot Planning 2 and Start building Robot
Mon 10/6: Robot 2 Work Day 1/7 (due October 22nd by end of class)-
- Focus on Blocking/Massing-in: Have main body cut and assembled by end of class
Fri. 10/10: Robot 2 Workday 2/7 -
- Continue Blocking/Massing-in: have legs and arms cut and assembled by end of class

Photography IPA - Advanced Composition Unit

Tues.9/30: Work on Composition Types Article and Worksheet
Friday 10/3: Complete Work on Composition Types Article (add to your Unit slides when done)
Tues. 10/7: Mastering Light and Exposure - complete worksheet (day 1/2)
Thur. 10/9: Mastering Light and Exposure - Complete photography project (day 2/2)

Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Collagraph Project

Mon. 9/30: Zentangle Collagraph Planning - have practice plate ready to print
Fri. 10/3: Zentangle Collagraph Planning (last day for printing practice during class, can come print during Dragon time if needed) due by end of class
Tues. 10/7: Main Zen Col. -Plate must be completed by end of class 10/13
- today is plate carving day 1/3 - sketch and plan positive/negative space before end of class (otherwise it will be too complex for time given)
Thur. 10/9: Main Zen Col. -plate carving day 2/3 - start removing material from Focal Point moving outwards - Why? material will support it's self better and will avoid less issues with ripping/tearing; AND if you run out of time, you can always crop the plate if needed.

Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit

Mon 9/29: Robot Planning 2 work day
Wed 10/1: Robot Planning 2 and Start building Robot
Mon 10/6: Robot 2 Work Day 1/7 (due October 22nd by end of class)-
- Focus on Blocking/Massing-in: Have main body cut and assembled by end of class
Fri. 10/10: Robot 2 Workday 2/7 -
- Continue Blocking/Massing-in: have legs and arms cut and assembled by end of class

Homeroom/SEL

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Weeks 4-5 9/14-9/26

9/14/2025

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Announcements

Monday 9/15 5:20-7:30pm Curriculum Night Schedule Sign in Sheet
- Visual Arts Orientation Presentation
- Schmit's Curriculum Night Presentation
No school for Students: Tuesday September 23, 2025
Sun. October 5th 10am-2pm @ NWSA in the Gym National Portfolio Day
- Sign up by clicking here
- Go to: nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions for more info
- Before you get overwhelmed - Click Here - for some of the ways to make the most of NPD. Remember Visual Arts Teachers are always happy to help!
Safety Video for 9/19

Classwork

AP Art History - Complete this Form

Mon 9/15: Unit 2 continue with Greece and Etruria: Lecture 5 (30 Min), Lecture 6 (20 min)
- Sign up for AP Classroom - use join code: 6L4YYD
- Intro to Art History Quarterly Project
Wed. 9/17: Unit 2 Continue with Rome Lecture 7 (30 min) Lecture 8 (30 min)
Fri 9/19: Quiz 1 in AP Classroom - then start Unit With Late antiquity and Byzantine Lecture 1 (25 mint), Lecture 2 (30 min) -
- Quiz/Exam Corrections: reminder you can always submit test corrections to earn full points back on quizzes and exams for this class, Just need to explain why the answer was incorrect, what the correct answer is and explain why (at least a sentence or more to adequately respond to those prompts)
- Just need to be done asap and no later than the Friday before end of Quarter.
Wed. 9/24: Unit 3 Medieval Islamic and Europe: Lecture 3 (30 min), Lecture 4 (30 min)
Fri. 9/26: Quiz 2 and: Unit 3 Romanesque, Lecture 5 (30 min)

Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit (link will be blue when ready)

Tue. 9/15: Last day to assemble Practice Robot (one with clay)
Thurs 9/16: Sculpting Details Demo, Continue work on Practice Robot
Mon 9/22: Practice Robot due by end of class (if you want it fired and ready for glazing next class
Thurs 9/25: Project due (We'll walk it to the kiln room at end of class), Start Planning for Main Robot Project. - Warm up: Brainstorming techniques Read, anotate, and apply to developing idea for Big Robot Project

Photography IPA - Zentangle Photo Unit Zentangle Photo Prj

Mon 9/15: Photo Zentangle Project Brief and Shoot
Wed. 9/17: Curation and Analysis of Photos - Use instructions in Zentangle Photo Project. Submit to Canvas Assignment by end of class (or at least before next class)
Fri. 9/19: Critique and Submit assignments on Canvas.com
- Add your Image Slides Here: Zentangle Photo Class Slides
- Link to Critique Doc: Zentangle Peer Critique Document (submit pdf of this doc to Canvas)
- Example of High Scoring Peer Critique and Zentangle Critique Rubric
Wed 9/24: Zentangle Photo 2 planning and project
- Read and annotate the planning document instructions, start on self guided project
- Have today and next class to complete
Fri. 9/26: Last work day for Zentangle Photo 2 stuff. Make Sure things are submitted on Canvas. Google Form - try

Printmaking IPA - Main Zentangle Project (MZP)

Mon 9/15: Warm-up in link above, also intro to Main Zentangle Project and expectations.
Wed. 9/17: MZP Planning day 1/3
Fri. 9/19: MZP Planning day 2/3
Wed 9/24: MZP Planning day 3/3
Fri. 9/26: Project Work Day 1/3 (have 2 days to prepare plate, 1 day for printing)

Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit (link will be blue when ready)

Tue. 9/15: Last day to assemble Practice Robot (one with nicer materials)
Thurs 9/16: Finishing/Decoration Details Demo, Continue work on Practice Robot
Mon 9/22: Practice Robot Due by end of next class
Thurs 9/25: Practice Robot Due, Start Planning for Main Robot Project

Homeroom/SEL

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Week 2 9/1-9/5

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No School - Labor day Holliday
Everyone Required to Attend Homeroom on Tuesday 9/2
Visual Arts Virtual Orientation Thursday 6:30 via teams. Join info listed below:
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Classwork

AP Art History- Calendar - Cards Submission Template

Tuesday: Finish Unit 1 Lecture 1 (30 min) Start Unit 2 Lecture 1 (40 min)
Thursday: Unit 2 Lecture 2 (30 min) and catch up on any remaining content. Cards 1-10 Due.

AP 3D Design

Wednesdays: Go Over AP Syllabus, Work on Sustained Investigation Worksheet (due end of next week but can start on 1st project sooner if completed sooner. Remember this is just a starting point, you can modify your Proposal at anytime!)
Friday: Continue Sustained Investigation Worksheet (due end of next week)

Ceramics IPA -

Wednesday: Assign Art Shelves, Go over Set-up/Clean-up, Start Pinch Pot Project 1
Friday: Pinch Pot Project 1 (due by end of class)

Photography IPA - Zentangle Unit - Composition Basics

Tuesday: Go over Photo Equipment Contract must be signed and returned to use photography equipment. Flamingo Discussion Prompt. Start Unit 1: Zentangle and the Art of Composition
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Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Unit -- Composition Basics

Tuesday: Text
Thursday: Text

Sculpture IPA

Wednesdays: Text
Friday: Text

Homeroom/SEL

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