GRADING POLICY

The Three N's

In advanced art courses, assessment shifts toward conceptual depth, originality, and artistic voice. Students are evaluated on their ability to develop meaningful ideas, create innovative work, and communicate visually with intention and sophistication.

N

NUANCE

The artwork demonstrates depth, subtlety, and thoughtful decision-making. Nuance is shown through sophisticated use of compostition, symbolism, technique, concept development, and visual relationships

N

NOVELTY

The artwork presents fresh, inventive, or highly personal ideas and approaches. Novelty reflects originality, experimentation, and the student's ability to move beyond cliches or familiar solutions.

N

NARRATIVE

The artwork presents fresh, inventive, or highly personal ideas and approaches. Novelty reflects originality, experimentation, and the student's ability to move beyond cliches or familiar solutions.

The Three C's

In beginning art courses, students are assessed on foundational artistic skills and habits. Grading emphasizes understanding artistic concepts, developing creative confidence, and demonstrating care in the creation of artwork.

C

COMPREHENSION

The student demonstrates understanding of the assignment, artistic concepts, material, and techniques. The includes follwing directions, applying learned skills, and showing growth in the visual problem solving

C

CREATIVITY

The student explores original idea, takes artistic risks, and develops personal expression. Creativity includes experimentation, imagination, and moving beyond copied or predictable solutions

CRAFTSMANSHIP

The student shows care, effort, and technical control in the creation and presentation of artwork. Craftsmanship includes attention to detail, proper use of materials, and overall quality of executions

C

DEVELOPING THE ARTISTICE VOICE

BUILDING FOUNDATIONS

LEVELS 1 & 2

LEVELS 3 & AP 2D DESIGN

WHAT EXCELLENCE LOOKS LIKE

LEVEL 3 & AP 2D ART - THE THREE N's

WHAT EXCELLENCE LOOKS LIKE

LEVEL 1 & 2 - THE THREE C's

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ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE WORKED ON AND FINISHED IN CLASS

THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, THERE ARE PROJECTS  THAT ARE TO BE FINISHED DURING CLASS TIME AS FINISHED THAT DAY .

THE IN-CLASS WORK IS TO BE DONE DURING CLASS! YOU MUST BE PRESENT IN YOUR SEAT WHEN THE BELL RIGNS TO RECEIVE THE DAILY MATERIALS AND EARN THESE POINTS. MISSED IN-CLASS WORK DUE TO EITHER: UNVERIFIED OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES CANNOT BE MADE UP.

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CAREFULLY READ EVERYTHING!

2D Projects

2D Home Work

2D Stage Work

Art History

100 pts

50 pts

50 pts

100pts

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