8th Grade Assessments
All 8th graders at DSA are required to do an assessment (placement presentation) in two of the High School arts concentration areas.
In the Visual Arts, this happens in one of two ways:
1) If a student is currently enrolled in a Visual Arts class (Art Fundamentals or Media & Design ), the student will make her/his presentation during class to the teacher. This will happen sometime in January of the current school year. Their current teacher will work with them on preparing their presentation portfolio.
2) If a student is NOT currently enrolled in a Visual Arts class, the student will need to create a digital portfolio (Google folder) following these instructions and share it with [email protected]. Students can email [email protected] with any questions or issues.
In the Visual Arts, this happens in one of two ways:
1) If a student is currently enrolled in a Visual Arts class (Art Fundamentals or Media & Design ), the student will make her/his presentation during class to the teacher. This will happen sometime in January of the current school year. Their current teacher will work with them on preparing their presentation portfolio.
2) If a student is NOT currently enrolled in a Visual Arts class, the student will need to create a digital portfolio (Google folder) following these instructions and share it with [email protected]. Students can email [email protected] with any questions or issues.
Assessment Requirements
8th & HS VISUAL ARTS (inc. Photography) Assessment Requirements
There are three levels of placement. Please prepare the following artworks:
A) Minimum requirement for ALL students (Art Fundamentals - 8th & HS):
B) If interested in placing in 2nd Level HS Foundations Course (Media & Design - 8th & HS), students should also submit the following:
An additional 4-6 Recent Artworks (within the last two years) for review Possible things to include would be:
C) If interested in placing in a Beginning Level in 2D, 3D, or Photo (HS only), students should also submit the following:
An additional 4-6 Recent Artworks (within the last two years) in their area of interest. This portfolio should demonstrate strong, independent explorations in the chosen media.:
There are three levels of placement. Please prepare the following artworks:
A) Minimum requirement for ALL students (Art Fundamentals - 8th & HS):
- SELF-PORTRAIT in PENCIL: Look in the mirror and spend 30-60 minutes drawing yourself the best that you can.
B) If interested in placing in 2nd Level HS Foundations Course (Media & Design - 8th & HS), students should also submit the following:
An additional 4-6 Recent Artworks (within the last two years) for review Possible things to include would be:
- Work from art classes at DSA or other venues. (No copied or traced drawings or cartoons.)
- Observational drawings (look at something and draw what you see) – tools, your dresser, a room in your house, mirror self-portrait, you own hands and feet, your backyard, or a family member.
- Work from a variety of media – painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, etc.
C) If interested in placing in a Beginning Level in 2D, 3D, or Photo (HS only), students should also submit the following:
An additional 4-6 Recent Artworks (within the last two years) in their area of interest. This portfolio should demonstrate strong, independent explorations in the chosen media.:
- 2D – drawing, painting, collage, etc.
- 3D – sculpture in clay, wood, cardboard, wire, etc. Should include photos show at least two views.
- Photography – digital, traditional black & white darkroom, etc.