Syllabus

Art I

Description of Course

The introductory course provides students with visual problem-solving experiences in two and three-dimensional media, stressing art elements (line, shape, form, value, color, space, and texture) and design principles (proportion, emphasis, harmony/unity, balance, rhythm/movement, contrast, repetition/pattern, and variety).  Emphasis is placed on the development of basic skills.  No prerequisite is required for this course.

REQUIRED: Sketchbook (100 pages, 9 X 12, SPIRAL BOUND). NOT Glue bound pads or perforated pages, these come apart within a week or two and the pages fall out.  The sketchbooks are used on a daily basis so they need to be sturdy to last the year.

Optional Supplies:   

1. A box of Pencils, an eraser and a pencil sharpener (Ticonderoga pencils are suggested and factis erasers)

2. Pencil case or labeled zip lock bag (with the student’s name on it)

3. *A box of 12 oils pastels. You may purchase a larger set if you desire. We supply some, but it is always good for the students to have their own.  They take care of them much better and they will have the exact colors each time they need them.

4. *A box of 12 Colored pencils. You can get a larger set if you desire. Prismacolor are the best and are a bit more expensive.  Crayola brand is ok. DO NOT get erasable colored pencils.  They are not good for this class.  They do not have quality color and are bland. We supply Crayola colored pencils. Again if the students have their own, they take care of them and will have the exact colors each time they come to class.

5. A cereal box, paper towel and toilet paper tubes. Other supplies may be requested as the year progresses.

Following is a list of supplies that can be donated for extra credit.

Box of Tissues    wood pencils              

magazines        newspaper

Google Classroom:

Google classroom will be used to turn many assignments in.  At the end of each unit the students will be responsible to document (photograph) their final resolution and create an ONLINE PORTFOLIO.  This portfolio will be used at the end of the year as part of their final assessment.

Grading Procedures and Assessments

 Minor Assessments 40%, Major Assessments 60%

Extra Credit:  Bring in supplies as listed above.  Each is worth 5 points that will be added to a minor grade. (Capped at 20 pts. per marking period).

Attend an art event and write a one page reflection paper, bring in documented material, create a power point, give a class demonstration.  This is worth 10 points to a major grade. (Capped at 20 pts per marking period)

Homework Procedures

There will be no assigned homework.  Students will complete missing work or if they fall behind on the daily schedule set for the unit, will catch up on their own time.

Sketchbook Check Outline

1. Exploration and Techniques

2. Research/References theme or subject matter……

3. Brain storm 10 ideas and 10 quick images………

4. Minimum 4 Thumbnails sketches

Sketchbook Grade:

• Minor assessments include studies, exercises, preliminary activities, writing critiques, reflective writing. (Maximum of 12)

• Major assessments include large-scale projects and unit end tests.  (Maximum of 3)

For the final grade, each quarter is worth 40% and the final exam (cumulative for the semester) is worth 20%.  A student must make a final grade of 77 or higher in order to take advanced level art courses.

The following district-wide grading scale will be used for this class:

90-100 A  80-89 B  70-79 C  60-69 D   Below 60 is an F

Work that is late will be penalized by the following schedule:

10 points a day reduction in the final grade.  Anything handed in after 5 days will result in a grade not higher than a 50.

Behavior Expectations

• Respect Yourself 

• Respect Others

• Respect Property

• Cell phones policy is according to the student handbook. I will call home & write referrals for anything that impedes your success. Your educational momentum is urgently important. 

Consequences

Violations of any of the above expectations will result in negative consequences such as parent contact and disciplinary referrals.

1. The student will be warned.

2. The student’s seating will be adjusted accordingly & parents/guardians will be contacted.

3. The student will get a referral for the offense.

Daily Procedures:

The students will read the Promethean Board upon arrival and follow the posted instructions for the day.  They will do daily assignments in their sketchbooks/binders that will be a minor grade at the end of the allotted time or continue along on the major project.  The students will clean up no earlier than 5 minutes left to class or when the ART Instructor  clean up to begin. 

Students are given  out of class passes each semester.  After 7 out of class the 8th will result in an afternoon detention/ result in a referral.

Bottled water is allowed in the art classroom.  

Other food and liquids are prohibited.

Earbuds use will be not permitted in class.

Phones will only be used, for instructional purposes.

Make-up Work

Students who miss class will be given one week to make up work.  It is the student’s responsibility to make up the work they have missed.  The work in this class is heavily project-based and often can only be completed in the classroom.   The Art Instructor is available before and after school and during plan period if a student needs extra time to complete missed work.

Parent Contact

Parents will be contacted through e-mail, phone calls, conferences, and progress reports.

Course Outline

The Art 1 curriculum is based on SC Visual Arts Standards and focuses on 5 major areas of study:  Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Pen and Ink and Art History.