DRAWING
DRAWING is a half-year course that focuses on developing a foundation of knowledge and skills in drawing. Drawing serves as a valuable foundation for Painting (half-year course offered in the spring), as well as Advanced Art which can be taken next year (this class is a prerequisite).
COURSE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL:
Explore the following media: graphite, colored pencil, Sharpie, ink, charcoal & chalk pastel
Emphasis will be placed on acquiring and improving observational drawing skills and techniques, seeing and interpreting line, shape, space, and value
Exploration into abstract drawing
Become more independent with idea development
Utilize the Elements of Art & Principles of Design in each project to help create your compositions
Exposure to various artists & art movements from Renaissance (1400's) to today
Participate in Art Criticism (of self & peers)
GRADING
Projects make up 85% of a student’s grade. Each project will be graded on the following criteria: Planning (Brainstorming/Sketching/References), Creating (Problem Solving/Motivation/Demonstration of Skills & Knowledge), Responding (Feedback/Revision/Critiques), Resolving (Finished Product/Craftsmanship) & Communicating (Presentation/Organization/Self-Assessment). Each section is scored on a five point rubric scale. Points are added up and averaged, then converted to grades out of 100 points.
Sketchbooks make up 15% of a student’s grade.
The sketchbooks in Drawing are more involved than ones given in Studio in Art and therefore require more time. Your grade will significantly rely on how much time and effort you put into each assignment. You will receive Slides presentation that includes all the sketchbook assignments and examples. Due dates will be posted in Google Classroom.
See assignments and examples below.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Sketchbook - Spiral-bound or sew-bound recommended - 8.5" x 11" or 9" x 12"
Pencils & Erasers (labeled with first & last name) - Dixon Ticonderoga pencils recommended
Personal Pencil Sharpener
Please e-mail with any questions or concerns regarding required art supplies.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Google Classroom will be an integral part of this course. Announcements and assignments will be posted within Google Classroom. You will be sent a code or invite to join. Guardians may also join Google Classroom and receive weekly summaries about the class and their student.
DISPLAYING OF ARTWORK
Artwork will be on display throughout the year in the hallways at school, culminating with the district-wide art show in May. Each student will have least one work of art in the show. All projects will remain at school until the end of the year, when a portfolio assessment/reflection is completed.
Artwork is also periodically displayed on my Instagram @mrs.sheffer
Check out the virtual art shows of 2020 on my YouTube Channel!
