EXAM TIPS - These are things that, although seemingly obvious, cause students to lose points on quizzes, projects, and sketchbook assignments all the time... and the same will happen on the exam unless you prepare:
1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Read instructions carefully - and THINK about what they mean; what, exactly, are you being asked to do?
2. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS (and If the question has multiple parts, answer ALL the parts!). This is your opportunity to show what you have learned by using specific art vocabulary and concepts to address the question(s) in full. Don't be vague; pretend you are writing to someone who knows nothing.
3. KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY. For example, Elements are not Principles and vice versa. Study your terms for comprehension of their role in art as well as for proper spelling. Test yourself...how do you spell the word that means "counterpose" in Italian?
4. TRUST YOURSELF. Yes, this is an exam, yes it is a big deal....BUT it's just another assessment in the grand scheme of things. You have been working toward this all year; trust yourself to do the work with efficacy and accuracy. That being said, take the time to review, reflect on, and proof your work for clarity, specificity, craftsmanship, and completion. Did you solve the problem(s), visual or otherwise?
1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Read instructions carefully - and THINK about what they mean; what, exactly, are you being asked to do?
2. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS (and If the question has multiple parts, answer ALL the parts!). This is your opportunity to show what you have learned by using specific art vocabulary and concepts to address the question(s) in full. Don't be vague; pretend you are writing to someone who knows nothing.
3. KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY. For example, Elements are not Principles and vice versa. Study your terms for comprehension of their role in art as well as for proper spelling. Test yourself...how do you spell the word that means "counterpose" in Italian?
4. TRUST YOURSELF. Yes, this is an exam, yes it is a big deal....BUT it's just another assessment in the grand scheme of things. You have been working toward this all year; trust yourself to do the work with efficacy and accuracy. That being said, take the time to review, reflect on, and proof your work for clarity, specificity, craftsmanship, and completion. Did you solve the problem(s), visual or otherwise?
MONDAY: Holiday/no school
WEDNESDAY:
FRIDAY:
HOMEWORK:
HAPPENINGS:
LUNCHTIME LECTURES: This lecture series is intended to provide you with knowledge of art-related careers. Even if you do not go on to study art, the exposure to careers that combine art WITH other fields of study should be enlightening as you consider the possibilities for your future. Attendance is expected as part of the course curriculum. If you are truly unable to attend, you still need to complete the sketchbook entry and will have to do your own research related to the topic.
SEMESTER EXAMS:
WEDNESDAY:
- Continue quiz prep. (@ home, you should re-take Quiz #1 as practice & study the COMPOSITION, CRITIQUE, and ART 3 PROJECT pages for review)
- Discuss SB
- Final paint inspiration/prep.... then PAINT!
- take a picture of the blank canvas before you start - take a picture of where you end for the day
FRIDAY:
- Quiz #2 (please make sure you are prepared to access your Quia account).
- While you are waiting for others to finish the quiz:
- take the time to review your results and to seek the correct answers as needed
- make sure that your AbEx Artist Spotlight blog post is up with today's date (it's DUE today!)
- While you are waiting for others to finish the quiz:
- Paint, time permitting (take a picture of your progress!)
HOMEWORK:
- FOR THIS WEEK:
- Review notes/handouts/sketchbook pages/projects as preparation for QUIZ #2 on FRIDAY AND the semester exam (see schedule below); MAKE SURE YOU CAN ACCESS QUIA BEFORE TEST DAY
- FRIDAY = AbEx Artist Spotlight blog post
- FOR NEXT WEEK:
- Check the website before you come to class in order to be fully prepared; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory work.
- January 25 = AbEx painting Progress Post DUE (take a photo every day and post the sequence by this date)(Painting due date, TBD/Q3)
HAPPENINGS:
- TUESDAY - NAHS
- FRIDAY - QUIZ #2
- Jan. 24 - Art Club AND Lunchtime Lecture (see below)
- Jan. 26 - EXAMS start (see exam schedule below)
LUNCHTIME LECTURES: This lecture series is intended to provide you with knowledge of art-related careers. Even if you do not go on to study art, the exposure to careers that combine art WITH other fields of study should be enlightening as you consider the possibilities for your future. Attendance is expected as part of the course curriculum. If you are truly unable to attend, you still need to complete the sketchbook entry and will have to do your own research related to the topic.
- Jan 24 - Ellyn Parker - Public Art, City of Richmond - Department of Planning and Development Review
- Feb 21 - Medical Illustration
- April 25 - Karen Daly-Junker, registrar for the VMFA, will speak about organizing the Jasper Johns/Edvard Munch exhibition
SEMESTER EXAMS:
- Jan. 26th - Periods 6/8
- Jan. 27th - Periods 5/7
- Jan. 30th - Periods 1/3
- Jan. 31st - Periods 2/4
- Feb. 1st - work day for teachers & make-up exams
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