visual Art

Class Description

The visual art and design curricula has been designed to provide students with a comprehensive artistic experience. These courses will be focused on enhancing visual and perceptual awareness, developing technical skills across a variety of media and disciplines, and fostering a deep appreciation for art and the creative process. Students will be completing a variety of creative exercises and projects to allow opportunities for personal interpretation and to explore their own solutions to visual problems.

Required Supplies

• Sharpened Pencil

• Spiral Sketchbook

(no smaller than 9”x7”)

• 2 Pocket Folders

VALUES 

Respect is the foundation of this classroom.

Respect yourself, your teacher, and your peers.

Respect is also given to the supplies, student work (including your own), and the classroom.

Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Art Grading

25% classwork, sketchbooks, participation 

25% reflection/critique

50% tests, projects

Design Grading

30% classwork, participation

30% design journal

40% tests, projects