Montour High School Course Syllabus

Companions in Art

Instructor: Mr. Daniel Balcerek balcerekd@montourschools.com, 412-490-6500x1366

Text/e-Text: N/A

Supplemental Materials: Student sketchbook, Teacher handouts Portfolios, google classroom, videos

Course Description:

This specially designed semester course is intended to include students of a diverse population, who may require assistance in studio art courses. These students are joined by students without restrictions and together all students help each other with artistic achievements. The variety of activities offered will enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of the student. The activities completed in this course will use cooperative art making in a variety of forms. Notes: This course is open to students in grades eleven and twelve. Students are required to complete an application specific to their participation in this course noting that not all student requests for this course will be taken. Applications will be reviewed by Art Education Teacher.

Course Enduring Understandings:

• Art can be created by a variety of people from the professional to the recreational artist.

• Art mediums, techniques, and processes work harmoniously together in order to create works of art.

• Artists use art elements and design principles to create and organize visual communication.

• Art is influenced by many factors including time period, culture, and regions

• Art elicits individual responses allowing all viewers to connect and appreciate art on a personal level.

• Art is a multifaceted discipline that is intertwined and enriches the understanding of other disciplines.

Course Learning Objectives/Targets (Skills/Desired Outcomes):

By the end of this course, students will:

• Explore various using a variety of tools and materials.

• Experience a wide range of themes and subject matter.

• Gather an understanding and application of the art elements and principles.

• Research art from the past as well from various cultures.

• Critique and reflect on artwork.

• Demonstrate creativity and ability to problem solve.

• Exercise organization and proper classroom maintenance.

• Produce a variety of drawings and paintings.

Course Methodologies and Procedures:

This course is designed around a constructionist approach utilizing hands-on learning and applications of techniques learned through demonstrations. Students are expected to be on time, in class daily, follow all class rules, procedures and complete all assignments.

Multiple methods of instruction will be utilized throughout a class period, which include but are not limited to:

• Direct instruction

• Visual aides

• Presentations

• Hands on

• Demonstrations

• Small and whole group instructions

Behavioral expectations for class:

• Come to class on time and prepared.

• Enter and exit the room quietly.

• Remain in you assigned area.

• Listen while teacher is talking.

• Respect one another and their art work.

• Use equipment and supplies properly.

• Keep your area and the room clean.

Course Methods of Assessment and Evaluation:

Multiple methods of assessment and evaluation will be utilized, which include but are not limited to:

• Observation

• Participation

• Use of class time

• Sketchbook homework

• Projects

• Final exam

• Craftsmanship

• Portfolio

• Rubrics

• Attendance

Using the above methods of evaluation, each student’s grade will be based in compilation of:

• Test/ skill worksheets

• critiques

• Weekly work and effort

• Portfolio of work

All Drawing and Painting Courses will utilize the Montour Grading Scale:

A=90%-100%

B=80%-89%

C=70%-79%

` D=60%-69%

F=59 and BELOW

Scholastic Integrity:

Montour High School is committed to encouraging strict standards of academic integrity and committed to helping students develop intellectually, creatively, and ethically. Honesty in all school work is considered essential in adhering to the standards. Cheating and plagiarism are both forms of academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated as acceptable behaviors.

Cheating is defined as the submission of work that is not one’s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas or words without giving proper credit. Both cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses.

It is the responsibility of all students to maintain scholastic integrity with regard to class assignments, exams, and any other graded course requirements. Thus, cheating, plagiarism and/or knowingly assisting another student to violate scholastic integrity are all violations of the above mentioned.

All scholastic integrity violations will be reported to the High School Administration.

Student with special needs

The student taking the course will be expected

• attend, be on time and participate in class on a daily basis

• put forth maximum effort while participating in art activities

• take responsibility for their actions in class

• seek help when needed

Essential skills

• demonstrate progress towards refining skills

• develop hand eye coordination

• demonstrate positive socialization with peers and staff

• demonstrate proper use of art supplies

• demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with peers

Content

the student will be exposed to the following types of art and mediums;

2d art

drawing

pencil

marker

painting

watercolors

temprea

acrylic

3d art

ceramics

molding clay

clay