Course Description:
Art is a project-based course in which scholars will use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to create art projects. Scholars will generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and experiment with different types of media. Remember anything new has to be learned and practiced and this art class is more about the ability to listen to directions and work hard.
Classroom Rules:
RESPECT
Project managers
Each Other
Facility and Supplies
Yourself
Be kind, positive, respectful and prepared. If you are absent, please check the calendar on our website as well as google classroom to complete any work you may have missed. If you fail to turn in an assignment on time, late work is accepted by Friday of that week, with a penalty of 10 points per day. Please have your supplies in class every day and help clean up at the end of class.
Supplies:
Sketchbook -11x14 Mixed Media paper
Set of graphite pencils with sharpener
Eraser- kneaded and white
Glue (Stick glue or Elmer’s liquid glue clear or white)
Pack with 3 to 4 paint brushes with variety of sizes/shapes
Artistic Grade Colored Pencils (any size with primary colors)
Scissors
Container with your name on it to store your supplies- you will be able to keep this in class
*More supplies may be requested throughout the year
Assignment/Product Expectations:
Scholars will be evaluated by total points earned. The point values vary based on the difficulty and sustained effort required. Demonstration of learning activities include: homework, projects, quizzes, tests and daily classwork.
Course Requirements:
1st Quarter- 40%
2nd Quarter-40%
1st Semester 40% first quarter, 40% second quarter, 20% final exam
3rd Quarter- 40%
4th Quarter-40%
2nd Semester 40% first quarter, 40% second quarter, 20% final exam