beg. art SyllabI: 6th-8th

MRS. KENWORTHY

ART TEACHER

BRMS

Course Name: 6th, 7th, 8th BEGINNING ART

Art 6th,7th and 8th follow the same standards, however projects will vary based on grade level needs.

Teacher Name:  MRS. SARAH KENWORTHY

Room # 507

Phone # 864-355-1942

Email address skenworthy@greenville.k12.sc.us

Website Link 

Course Description: Link to state standards  

Students will explore the visual elements and principles of design in a variety of art projects and discussions that will help them build their artistic skills to inspire their talent.

Textbook Title:

“Art,” Scott Foresman, Pearson Education, Inc. 2005

“Art,” Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. Stewart, David Publications,Inc.                                    : 

Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate art knowledge with proficiency and practice of the Elements and Principles of Design in relation to art history, world culture, and visual literacy as embedded into studio projects.

Classroom Late Work and Redo/Retake Policies

Late Work 

Greenville County Schools is committed to Building a Better Graduate by creating college and career ready students. As such, students must develop character traits that align with workplace expectations. Some examples of these include responsibility, strong work ethic, and self-direction. Students are expected to give their best effort when completing assignments and should strive to complete them by the due date. Students are expected to turn in ALL assignments and should never have a Not Handed In (NHI) recorded in the grade book. All NHI's will count as a zero. Extra opportunities are available for students to make up work through ROAR, afternoon tutoring times, and at other times designated by the teacher. Late work will be accepted during the unit of study or within 5 days of the completion of the unit of study.

BRMS Student Handbook 

Retake/Redo/Revise Expectations 

Since the goal is for students to master content and skills, students will be allowed to retake/redo major tests only; however, students must commit to doing their part in preparing for the re-test. Students must initiate the request to retake/redo a test within 5 days of receiving the grade on the test.  The student must complete a BRMS Request to Retest form, which can be found in the teacher’s Google classroom (LINK FOUND BELOW, "BRMS Request to Retake Form"), and submit the form to the teacher. The form must be signed by the parent and student prior to being submitted. Following a re-test, the higher grade will be recorded in the grade book. 

BRMS Request to Retest Form

Make-up Work Policies: It is the responsibility of each student to inquire about make-up work upon returning from an absence. Students must also check google classroom for classwork and homework information for any days missed.

**Student Google Classroom is an essential tool where you will upload an image of your MAJOR assignments while in the classroom or from home. Your daily sketchbook assignments and 2-3 Major projects are the core of our curriculum every 9 weeks.

Classroom Guidelines and Expectations

School Expectations

We are BR...hear us…

Respect

Organization 

Attitude

Responsibility

Materials Needed:  

Beginning ART 6th-8th Grades:  (NOT ART 1)

 3-RING BINDER REQUIRED, PENCIL WITH ERASER AND A PENCIL SHARPENER. THIS WILL BECOME A DAILY SKETCHBOOK AND KEPT IN CLASS.

*Additional Supplies will be requested through out the year through donations and/or wish lists from Amazon once approved by the district.

EVERY 9 WEEKS / Grading:

3 Major Grades 50%

8-9 Minor Grades 50%

3 Major:

2-3 art portfolio pieces with drawings, notes, and the design process. 1 project  will include an artist statement with student reflection.

1 Sketchbook Assessments: Visual Elements of Art and/or your Principles of Design vocabulary and student design process with sketches.

8-9 Minor Assignments:

Sketchbook =  DAILY Bell work: Skill building exercises -  sketching activities, question of the day, responses to artist quotes, graphic organizers and reflections. 

Studio Project Process  (idea development through sketches and notes)

Work Ethic: prepared with needed supplies, ready to work, uses time wisely, be on time, use the restroom after role and class directions.

Homework will include finishing in-class daily sketchbook entries, extra time needed to finish art projects and research. 

90-100               A

80-89                 B

70-79                 C

60-69                 D 

68-0                   F

Tentative Course Outline / * not required to be taught in sequence/ subject to change as needed

Unit 1

"The Sketchbook Building"

21st Century Art and Design Studio:  

Artist as Thinker 

Unit 2

"Drawing 3D Shape to Form"

The World Around Us

Artists as Observer

 Unit 3

"Design with a Purpose in Mind" 

(Theme, Contest, Awareness, Build Community)

Visual and Design Literacy: 

                       Artist as Communicator

Unit 4

"Logo, T-Shirt Design or Product"

Design Challenge

                                          Artists as Problem Solver

(AKA: Designer!)

Unit 5 

"POTTERY"

Form Follows Function: 

Artist as Builder

                                                 Unit 6

"Portrait & Linear Perspective"

Perspective and Proportion: 

Artists as Mathematician

 Unit 7 

"Building Community & Connections"

through collaborative projects

Community and/or Careers: 

Artist as a Member of the Community

Unit 8 

Portfolio: (artwork is sent home each quarter after grading)

Presentation via Poster Design: Artist, Art Style, Career Connections

Artist as Artist