IB ART with Zhao This is a independent study IB Art because each of the students in the class are researching and producing art in different medium and different styles. Critic is every Wednesday. Students are expected to keep up their work in the research workbook and give at least 2 presentation for each quarter. Teaching philosophy & teaching style: This class approach is based on the belief that all kids grow and learn at a different rate and learn best when the assignments are tailored to their needs. Kids are given assignments and they have a choice to pick the ones that work best for their artistic growth. From time to time, young kids, just like college freshman, when they have choices and freedom, tend to test this concept and ended up “foundering” at the beginning. Once they decide and find out that it’s at their best interest to grow up and take charge of their lives, their end up doing as much or learning as much as the “normal” teaching style. Students are expected to provide their own art materials. Grading Policy On the studio days, working 35 min. will earn the student one point. Lecture, discussions and critique days are 3 points each. Points are totaled up at the end of the quarter and semester. 90% of the total point is a B+; 80% is a C+; 70% is a C-; 60% for passing. For first quarter, with the student teacher, higher percentage of the grade will be based on quality of the assignments. None of the studio assignments are graded on their artistic or creative qualities. They are however, graded on outstanding effort, average effort or minimum effort. Earning 3 outstanding effort on 3 of our assignments will boost your grade by one third ( i.e. B+ to A-) My expectations will get higher as time goes on. My expectations will also very depending on special circumstances and the ability of the students ( i.e. life skill program or learning disabilities.) On top of effort, if you have 4 unexcused absences in a semester, you will not pass this class. After 4 tardies, each additional 3 tardies will lower your grade by 1/3. Tardy Policy After one warning, each tardy will result in a after school detention. This is a school-wide policy.