Andrew Nelson (Drew)

Room 107

Classes that I teach:

Drawing 1 & 2

Sculpture

You can contact me:

andrewm.nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us

If you want me to call you,  leave a time and phone number in your email, and I  will get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you!

Syllabi Below:

Drawing I & 2 2023-2024    

Course Description

Drawing I is all about making marks in meaningful ways! We will treat this class as a refresher and exploration of art foundations, covering line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and color. We will build on each element to develop our skills as artists. We will also explore the Principles of Art: using  balance, rhythm, pattern, emphasis, contrast, unity, and movement to create great works of art!  We will be using pencil, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, and possibly scratchboard and printmaking. 

Drawing 2 will follow the same project order (this will all be different from last semester) but students will be encouraged and challenged to work with multimedia, different materials, at larger scales and with more attention to composition and the principles of art.  

Who is my teacher?

Drew Nelson

andrewm.nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us

You can expect from me:                                                                                    

- Willingness to learn with you        - Upholding classroom respect     - Creating lessons that teach the course goals       - Open to feedback on lessons and content     - Open- mindedness       

My expectations for you:  

• Be here on time and every day. 

• Engage in the class and the work

• Speak your truth. Ask questions to understand. Listen with an open mind. Help create a safe and brave space for all.

• Ask for help when you need it.

Attendance:

Adhere to school wide policies, as discussed at the beginning of the school year. 

Course Materials:

In order to work on the course objectives, students need to have a computer that can get onto the internet and has a full keyboard. Chromebooks will be distributed to all who need them. Students will also need:  Materials will be provided by the school.  Sketchbooks will be made by students.

Technology Use Guidelines & Procedures

Bring a charged Chromebook every day. You’ll likely need to charge it every night, just like a cell phone. 

Chromebooks will be used to turn in assignments and communicate with me outside of class. We will not be using our Chromebooks much aside from that. 

Grading Scale:

Retakes will be permitted for summatives, up to two weeks after the summative and up to one week after the quarter ends. Before you can do a retake you must….

Academic Honesty

Respecting and acknowledging the intellectual property of others, including other people’s ideas, words, graphs, diagrams, charts and pictures, photographs, works of music, art or literature. Acknowledging all used sources. It is acceptable to include words, ideas, data, diagrams, tables, graphs, film clips and pictures from books and online sources in assignments. Students must always credit where they have got the information used, both in the body of the written work and on the Works Cited page at the end, using the correct referencing format.

Student’s Responsibility :

• Students genuinely attempt formative work, with the work or ideas of others fully and correctly acknowledged through correct use of citations, and understand that it is an opportunity to receive feedback on their learning and make plans for improvement. 

• Ensure that summative assessment work is authentically their own, with the work or ideas of others fully and correctly acknowledged.

• Comply with all internal school deadlines.

• Understand the definitions of what is considered academic dishonesty. 

• Take ownership of learning by asking for clarification of instructions when necessary and seeking help when needed. 

• Talk to teachers when feeling overwhelmed to discuss assignments and time management strategies to reduce the stress.

• Report malpractice and help cultivate a culture of academic honesty at their school. 

General Course Scope and Sequence

** All assessments, subject to change throughout the course.

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Sculpture         2023-2024    

Course Description

This is a beginning class that investigates sculpture. We will take a look at contemporary and historical sculpture, different methods used, and create our own sculptures which project personal meaning into the physical world in which we live, work and play. 

Who is my teacher?

Drew Nelson

andrewm.nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us

You can expect from me:                                                                                    

- Willingness to learn with you        - Upholding classroom respect     - Creating lessons that teach the course goals       - Open to feedback on lessons and content     - Open- mindedness       

My expectations for you:  

• Be here on time and every day. 

• Engage in the class and the work

• Speak your truth. Ask questions to understand. Listen with an open mind. Help create a safe and brave space for all.

• Ask for help when you need it.

Attendance:

Adhere to school wide policies, as discussed at the beginning of the school year. 

Course Materials:

In order to work on the course objectives, students need to have a computer that can get onto the internet and has a full keyboard. Chromebooks will be distributed to all who need them. Students will also need:  Materials will be provided by the school.  Sketchbooks will be made by students.

Technology Use Guidelines & Procedures

Bring a charged Chromebook every day. You’ll likely need to charge it every night, just like a cell phone. 

Chromebooks will be used to turn in assignments and communicate with me outside of class. We will not be using our Chromebooks much aside from that. 

Grading Scale:

Retakes will be permitted for summatives, up to two weeks after the summative and up to one week after the quarter ends. Before you can do a retake you must….

Academic Honesty

Respecting and acknowledging the intellectual property of others, including other people’s ideas, words, graphs, diagrams, charts and pictures, photographs, works of music, art or literature. Acknowledging all used sources. It is acceptable to include words, ideas, data, diagrams, tables, graphs, film clips and pictures from books and online sources in assignments. Students must always credit where they have got the information used, both in the body of the written work and on the Works Cited page at the end, using the correct referencing format.

Student’s Responsibility :

• Students genuinely attempt formative work, with the work or ideas of others fully and correctly acknowledged through correct use of citations, and understand that it is an opportunity to receive feedback on their learning and make plans for improvement. 

• Ensure that summative assessment work is authentically their own, with the work or ideas of others fully and correctly acknowledged.

• Comply with all internal school deadlines.

• Understand the definitions of what is considered academic dishonesty. 

• Take ownership of learning by asking for clarification of instructions when necessary and seeking help when needed. 

• Talk to teachers when feeling overwhelmed to discuss assignments and time management strategies to reduce the stress.

• Report malpractice and help cultivate a culture of academic honesty at their school. 

General Course Scope and Sequence

** All assessments, subject to change throughout the course.

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