Ms. Recco's Syllabus

Why are you taking art?

• To make awesome things.

• To gain skills that make me a better learner and problem-solver.

• To prepare me for a lucrative job in a creative industry.

• All these things are true.

Answer explanation

All these answers are true. Plus, you will surprise yourself with your ability to create art if you take this class seriously.

True or false: Art class is an optional class and is not a core academic subject.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False! Art class is a required academic course for completion of your required credit hours. Art is also required in high school as part of California's A-G graduation requirements, so getting everything out of middle school art will set you up for successful completion of your high school art credits.

Learning in art class is social. That means you are expected to:

• Be fully present and interacting during Zoom class.

• Participate in feedback activities and class discussions.

• Turn your camera off and just listen

• Answers 1 and 2 are correct.

• Answers 2 and 3 are correct.

Answer explanation

To succeed in this class, you have to interact with others during Zoom class, and during asynchronous work. The more you interact, the better your grade will be.

Not participating in feedback activities will result in:

• Not getting important advice from other students to make your work better.

• Not completing busy work.

• Not giving other students feedback to make their work better.

• Answers 1 and 2 are correct.

• Answers 1 and 3 are correct.

Answer explanation

There is no busy work in art class. All activities are carefully designed to help you understand the learning objectives and techniques for making good art, and to work out your ideas so you have the most success with your finished project.

Where do you get supplies for this class?

• Ms. Recco will deliver supplies to your house.

• You just use whatever you have.

• You can buy your own or pick up a kit from school.

• No supplies needed. It's all digital

Answer explanation

You DO need art supplies from this course. There is a suggested list of recommended supplies to buy, or you can pick up a supply kit from the school. (Kits are first-come, first-served).

True or false: you can resubmit work for a better grade.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You can resubmit your work for a better grade. Most students who resubmit work improve their score by a whole letter grade!

What is the best way to get answers to questions in this class?

• Ask questions in Zoom class.

• Email Ms. Recco

• Wait until the end of the quarter and then figure it out.

• Just sit passively by and don't ask any questions.

Answer explanation

Zoom class is the best place to get answers to your questions. Missing class (or not paying attention) will result in a missed instructions and important concepts.

Where can you get answers for technology problems?

• Zoom class

• Email Ms. Recco

• The Help-O-Matic

• Don't ask questions.

Answer explanation

The Help-O-Matic offers solutions for most class-related technology problems anytime, anywhere! If you don't get your answer there, Email Ms. Recco.

What MUST you do to get an A?

• Show understanding of the learning objective

• Complete all tasks on the workspace

• Participate in feedback and revise your work

• All these answers are correct.

• Answers 1 and 3 are correct.

Answer explanation

You MUST participate in feedback activities and revise your work to get an A. If you skip feedback and revision, the highest grade you can get on a workspace is B.

Which browser do you have to use for all class activities to work correctly?

• Firefox

• Edge

• Chrome

• Safari

Answer explanation

You must use Chrome and you have to be logged into Chrome with your school Google account. Technical problems happen most often when students are using other browsers.