Exhibition and Finals Prep

Fundraiser
Today is our fundraiser at CPK!!!  Please take some flyers with you.  You must present a flyer for the money to go to our senior events.  Get a group of friends together or go with your family for dinner and a movie.  Here is the flyer

Baby Pictures
The yearbook needs your baby pictures!  They are doing a page in the yearbook for seniors with their baby pictures.  Today you can choose which one of mine to use!

Please bring in a copy or e-mail a digital version to Kassy at DominguezKassy@gmail.com

Letters of Recommendation
I have received numerous requests (as I'm sure have many of our other content teachers) for letters of recommendation.  Here are some tips for requesting letters of recommendation:

• Ask early
• We are all very busy especially this time of year
• Give us ample time to write a GOOD recommendation (usually at least a month)
• Ask Personally
• Ask in person before sending information
• Ask if the will write you a "good recommendation"
• How well do you know the person or do they know you?
• Provide necessary materials
• Inform them what the recommendation is for
• Provide your information (Resume, List of accomplishments, etc.)
• Provide a stamped and addressed envelope if it must be mailed
• Waive your right to read the letter
• This allows writers to be more "candid"
• These letters hold more weight to readers
• Follow up
• Make sure they have sent the letter about a week before (politely!)
• Write a thank you note
• Thank them
• Inform them if you get the acceptance, scholarship, reward, etc.

Here is a paper on etiquette when requesting from UC Irvine.  Take a look not only for this year but for future jobs or other instances when you may need a recommendation.  Take a look or save for your records

Exhibitions
Here is all the information you need regarding exhibitions.  You should be moving forward with your paper, but do not be concerned if you are not finished.  You should currently have about 4-5 of the 8-12 pages completed.  This exhibition serves as a check in to see where you are at, how well you understand your topic, and how much research you have completed.  We will work more on your paper 2nd semester and get you ready for your final presentation.

Make sure you are prepared and ready to go at your scheduled time.  Please have your laptop ready to connect to the projector or talk to me about e-mailing me and using my laptop.  If you are not ready to present (barring a medical or family EMERGENCY) you will receive a score of 0.

During exhibitions students in class will sit at the tables and listen and provide feedback at the conclusion of the presentation.  You may study for finals or read in between exhibitions and during breaks but NOT while another student is presenting.  If you have other materials out or are distracting others points will be removed from your exhibition score.  Those leaving/returning from other classes will do so quietly.

Exhibition Schedule
Sample Exhibition Outline
Exhibition Rubric

Art History
Here are 2 examples of responses that would receive A credit on the final exam.  These are the type of responses I am looking for:

LaoCoon and His Sons:

The sculpture is titled Laocoon and his Sons.  It is an ancient Greek sculpture that depicts a story from the Greek myth of the Trojan War.  It is a marble sculpture from the Hellenistic period.  The detail of the sculpture including his hair and beard, and the dramatic look on his face show the Hellenistic style.  It was created in the first century AD and eventually uncovered in the presence of famous artist Michelangelo.

Justinian, Bishop Maximus, and his Attendants:

This is the mosaic of Justinian, Bishop Maximus, and his attendants.  The art is in the mosaic style, featured in a church which was common early Byzantine art.  The mosaic depicts Justinian, the Roman emperor, who defined eastern Roman Orthodox culture.  Justinian is depicted with a halo which exemplifies the link between political and religious rule.  How they are standing and even how their feet align show the ranks of all groups in the photo.  The Byzantine mosaics show portrait like facial features, and feature stiff robes, that cast no shadow below them as they look to almost float in place.