Course Description: 

• Knowledge of the Design Elements and Design Principles

• Experience in the use of a variety of media

• General knowledge of Art History and Art

Instructional Philosophy: Students will be challenged to apply their understanding of the concepts presented through a variety of media.  Classroom activities will vary due to the creative nature of art.  They may include but are not limited to, artwork, test observation, participation, studio practice, reading, writing, and other daily assignments.  Each activity will be allotted a completion time frame for the students to develop deadline responsibilities.  Exceptions may be made occasionally only by teacher permission.  High quality work is expected, and assessment will be determined by the teacher rubric.

Course Goals: 

1. Design Elements Goal:  The student will be able to demonstrate skill and knowledge in the use of the design elements as they apply to the visual arts.

Objectives:  The student will create artwork reflecting skill and knowledge of:

1. 1. Line

   2. Value

   3. Color

   4. Shape

   5. Form

   6. Space

   7. Texture

1. Principles of Art Goal:  The student will be able to demonstrate skill and knowledge in the use of the principles of visual arts.

Objectives:  The student will create artwork reflecting skill and knowledge of:

1. 1. Rhythm

   2. Movement

   3. Balance

   4. Proportion

   5. Variety

   6. Emphasis

   7. Harmony

   8. Unity

   9. Pattern

1. Media Goal:  The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of a variety of two and three-dimensional media.

Objectives:  The student will create artwork demonstrating skill and knowledge in the use of a variety of media, which may include, but are not limited to:

1. 1. Pencil

   2. Color pencil

   3. Charcoal

   4. Pastel chalks

   5. Watercolor

   6. Opaque paint

   7. Collage

   8. Clay

   9. Printmaking

1. Subject Matter Goal:  The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of a variety of subject matters.

Objective:  The student will create artwork demonstrating skill and knowledge in:

1. 1. Portraits and figures

   2. Landscapes

   3. Still-life

1. Art History and Art Appreciation Goal:  Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the study of Art History and Art Appreciation. 

Objective:  The student will demonstrate knowledge of:

1. 1. Artist

   2. Styles

   3. Periods (Focus on Prehistoric through Rocco)

Objective:  The student will demonstrate knowledge of art criticism and exhibition:

1. Be able to describe

2. Be able to analyze

3. Be able to interpret

4. Be able to evaluate

5. Prepare and present a body of work

Artwork:  Each piece of artwork will cover:

1. Skill and application of an element and principle of design or Art History period.

2. Skill and application of a medium.

3. Presentation, which includes:

1. Completion by deadline

2. Preparation

3. Exhibition

4. Critique

Assessment Plan:

• 40% Quizzes, daily assignments, bellwork, participation, practice skills assignments, and studio practice.

• 40% Major Artworks/Projects, Tests

• 20% CBA’s

Grading Scale:

               A   100-90   exceeds expectations

               B   89-80     meets standards and expectations

               C   79-70     Passing, but does not meet some standards

                                       Passing, but only meets the minimum standards

               F    68-0       Failing does not meet minimum standards

*Since people tend to draw at different levels and speeds I take work up to a day or two before the end of the six weeks. I will add the missing grades after we move on from each particular assignment. These can still be turned in for credit at any point during the six weeks. 

I let you know this for two reasons:

1. As a parent, you don't get shocked when you check your child's grades and see that they are failing Art of all subjects.

   • Parents get shocked at first then after the first six weeks realize the process.

2. I will not be contacting you about each and every missing assignment during the six weeks or if your child is failing because of those assignments. If you would like me to contact you please get with me at the beginning of the year.

This process has worked fine in the past. The key is for your child to make sure that they are working on their work and not just ignoring it.

Rules and Expectations:

• Be Kind and Respectful at all times!!!!

• Be Prepared and Ready in your seat when the bell rings.

• If you are not asked to critique another student’s art then keep it to yourself.

• Participation is expected DAILY.

• IF IT IS NOT YOURS DO NOT TOUCH IT!!!!

Consequences:

• Verbal Warning

• Detention/One on One Conference

• Parent Contact

• Office Referral 

*Major Offences will result in immediate dismissal from class to the office.

School Supplies

• Pencil (EVERYDAY)

• Eraser (EVERYDAY)

• Ink Pens 

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• SKETCHBOOK
  
  

  • Around 8"x11" range is good.  If your child wants larger then that is fine but I would not recommend smaller.

    • I would recommend a mixed media type paper sketchbook so that they are able to use it for more than just pencils.

    • The more pages the better so they don't have to buy multiple throughout the year.  This will be used almost daily.

• 200 PROMPT SKETCHBOOK (Art 1 students only)

  • Students will use this for their daily sketches/drawings.

  • Links

    • Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Piccadilly-200-Drawing-Prompts-Guided-Sketchbook-4-8-x-6-9-Paper-204-Pages-Red/850531835?athbdg=L1600

You can also check Hobby Lobby for the art kits if you would like to go that route.  They usually will include a wide variety of supplies.  

Hobby Lobby has different sales each week.  They swap what is on sale every other week.  If you go and the items are not on sale check back the next week and they should be around 40-50% off.