Hello Studio Art Students!
This blog is a new idea that us merry art teachers are trying out to help you communicate with each other better. As well as the communication, we want you to have your own space where you can comfortably share ideas, artwork, and monitor your growth as an artist. Just like anything else though, there will be a few guidelines we want you to be aware of:
-Don't post anything on the blog you wouldn't happily share in front of a classroom, teachers, or your parents
-This should sum up just about everything. Understand that this is still the INTERNET. We are trying to make everything safe and private, but this is the INTERNET. Once you post anything to the INTERNET, its on the INTERNET (duh, Mr. B we know this) We don't expect any problems, but just in case.... This is not Facebook, you are in a digital classroom. That is all.
-Communication is a two-way street.
- Don't be the person who gets a bunch of comments and never comments back. If someone gives you a constructive comment, be sure to return the favor. This site is not just a photojournal, or online portfolio, please discuss each others work and the work we(the teachers) show you.
-Posting IS part of your grade.
- More than ever we want our studio art students to think of themselves as taking the last step towards a career in art. This means becoming part of a community. I can tell you from experience that it is impossible to consider yourself an artist in this age without having an internet presence. Right now it is this blog, in the future it will be your own blog or webpage or DeviantArt profile. Get used to communicating, it will only benefit you.
Please leave a comment showing that you have read this. There may be more things we(the teachers) address as the semester goes on. Remember to ask us any questions that you may have about the blog. If you're not sure how to make a post, be sure to read the "How to use Blogger" post.
-B
