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HWMS
Visual Arts Habits of Mind The
following excerpts are
from the HWMS Visual Arts Department's policy statements and instructor's
notes concerning the specific Habits
of Mind they expect and encourage in the classroom-studio.
Authenticity,
productivity, and good cheer
are habits of mind which lead students to success in Middle School
Visual Art. By applying these virtues, students of all skill and experience
levels discover that visual invention,
expression, and communication are something that everyone
can do well and that all can enjoy.
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Students are expected to practice productive
and co-operative set-up and clean-up behavior at the
beginning and conclusion of each class session. This is a personal responsibility
and a vital part of the art curriculum.
* They are encouraged to dialog and discuss each other’s art with respect for the honor and self-esteem of their peers. * Students are expected to honor Visual Arts homework deadlines and objectives with the understanding that these are as time-critical as those in other courses. *Students are required to honor their teacher’s expectations concerning the use of web-based resources. * All students are required to exhibit their work at least once during every Visual Arts course they enroll in, and instructors are required to exhibit student work in such a way that student authorship and ownership may be accurately and uniquely determined. * Students are expected to treat each other’s work and the exhibition activity with deference and respect. Likewise, students are expected to consult with the appropriate instructor should the need arise to remove a work from an active display. * Standards for exhibition and display follow the same standards of respect and decency that the school administration adheres to, and practicing respect for the dignity of individuals, their cultural backgrounds, and personal privacy is an important part of the Visual Arts curriculum. * Students are required to label their artwork, tool kits, and portfolios with their names and course sections. Cameras and camera cases should be labeled with student (or family) names before they are brought to school. *
Students are expected to treat
their own property, artwork, and tools with due care and respect,
as well as the property of others and of the school itself. They are
also expected to remove their tools and artwork from the classroom
and random locations at the conclusion of the course. 
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here to see Habits of Mind cited by instructors
for specific courses
From
the Visual Arts 7 instructor's notes: * Students are expected to take care of their tools and materials * Students are expected to turn in homework in a timely fashion * Students are expected to sign (and label) their work
* Students are expected to complete all projects on time * Students are expected to participate in class discussions and share past art experiences and noteworthy information. *
Students will gain skill and practice analyzing and synthesizing
content of a work of art * Students will practice maintaining order of tools in the workspace * a prerequisite for focus and productivity * Students will practice critical thinking - seeking visual evidence for proposed conclusions * Students will gain skill and practice in reasoning skills * They will seek extra help when needed outside of class * Students will learn to see a work of art as distinct from themselves or others * They will develop a willingness to make mistakes in order to get to a solution * Students will develop intrinsic rewards for creating art rather than seeking teacher approval at each step of the work -- gain independence from teacher through acquisition of knowledge, skill, and confidence through experience 
* Students practice mindfulness when making pictures with their cameras * Students observe their light meters and focusing aids at all times. * Students pre-visualize their photography sessions and anticipate the exposure settings they will need for different subjects. * Students follow these steps while making pictures : “Focus, Meter, Compose, and Expose” *
Students understand the practical value of in-progress visual
analysis, incremental refinement, and visual comparison.
* Students maintain commendable concern for craft, applied science, practical workflow, and personal industry. * Students work well in teams when appropriate and donate time and effort to maintain the organization and efficiency of the labs *
Students show respect for each other, each others’ privacy,
and each others property, productivity, and work space.
* Students make deliberate and courteous appointments and communicate with their instructor to arrange make-up periods and /or conferences, holding themselves accountable for successful communication with their instructor. * Students inform their instructor immediately when they encounter technical difficulties which may affect their productivity (lost or broken cameras). * Students apply themselves well to homework assignments, observe “related link” research assignments and stay informed of the lesson plans posted on the course and instructor web pages. *
Students maintain responsibility for securing their cameras
in locked lockers, and avoid leaving them in unattended backpacks
and classrooms, etc. They should always know where their camera
is. *
Students will gain skill and practice in analyzing and synthesizing
content of a work of art
* Students shall practice patience and persistence when the process doesn't go according to expectations -- understanding that trial and error is inherent in the artistic process
* Students will practice lateral
thinking -- developing ways to see the same problem from
multiple points of view  From the Introduction to PhotoGraphics instructor's notes: * Students are visually acquisitive, engaging in pro-active image collection, creation, and manipulation * Students work prudently with the digital document (keeping their options open) * Students create a layer for every thought and take advantage of layers in order to experiment and engage in visual play * Students create “Save As” (new) versions whenever appropriate.
* They Save and
Save As often. * Students practice mindfulness when making pictures or images with their cameras, computers, scanners, and printers. * Students pre-visualize their photography sessions and maintain a general idea of what exposure settings they will need for different subjects. * Students follow these steps while making pictures : “Focus, Meter, Compose, and Expose.” * Students understand the practical value of in-progress visual analysis, incremental refinement, and visual comparison.
* Students attend to
conscientious formatting, presentation, and digital
asset management. * Students Navigate efficiently, and name and store files correctly * Students maintain commendable concern for craft, applied science, practical workflow, and personal industry. * Students work well in teams when appropriate and donate time and effort to maintain the organization and efficiency of the labs * Students show respect for each other, each others’ privacy, and each others property, productivity, and work space.
* Students learn how
to give and receive constructive aesthetic criticism and constructive
advice concerning technique. 
From the Intro Drawing | Intro Painting instructor's notes: *
Students are expected to create solid plans and implement
ideas * Students are expected to take care of their tools and materials * Students are expected to turn in homework in a timely fashion * Students are expected to sign their work
* Students are expected to complete all projects on time * Students are expected to participate in class discussions and share past art experiences and noteworthy information.
* Concept is as important as
craft * Just because a project has been completed does not mean that the student will automatically get credit for it. Students must take responsibility for quality of work * The initial drawing is the “road map” to a good painting- time well spent * Participate in class critiques and discussions of art history and theory with focus enthusiasm and respect for peers * Closely following the goals and projected time restraints should reap better results and grade.
From
the Intro Clay | Intro Wheel instructor's
notes: * Students observe classroom etiquette concerning comments about or handling of other students work. * Students learn where to put their work when it is ready to be fired or glazed and when to take it home.
* They focus
on listening to instructions and pay attention to
the details of your work. . * The process of creating art is a serious endeavor : take yourself and your work seriously. Be authentic and sincere. * Learn to accept failure and breakage as part of the learning process * Remain confident. Do not begin with the attitude that you are not “good at art.” * Begin to realize that learning to make pots is like learning to walk or ride a bicycle. It takes time and practice, practice, practice. * Seek outside help when you need it. * Commend yourself when you do good work or take a step forward. * Share your art work with others.
* Remember to give
the best pieces to your parents because they will keep and
protect them for years. 
From
the Animation 1
& 2 instructor's notes: * Provide enough visual clues for the audience to tell a story * Imply actions * Work together with a partner or in a team * Accept responsibility for the materials and elements needed for each project
* Think outside
of what is typically seen in the media. Be creative * Arrange time outside of class to complete projects * Use equipment responsibly * Question violence in the media and how necessary it is to tell a story effectively * Balance social interaction and working
* Learn to
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