ART I SYLLABUS

CCCHS-Mrs. Ellen Beard

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Textbook: ARTTALK

Art I Art I is an introductory level art class with no pre-requisite requirement. This course will complete your one year credit requirement for your Fine Arts elective. You may also move on to Advanced Art (Art II-IV) if you desire to build upon your Art 1 skills and develop further as a creative individual! We will create our own artwork while using a variety of media (tools) & techniques. We will study art history & aesthetics (beauty of the art) as well as incorporate art criticism (evaluating the art) through written assessment and discussion.
SYLLABUS
Objectives:
On completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the visual arts through the study and experience of:
--the principles of art & the elements of design.
--a variety of media (tools) & techniques used to create art.
--expressing your ideas, feelings & emotions through your artwork as well as gaining a understanding of the artwork of others.
--historical & social significances of the visual arts.
--various historical and contemporary artists from different cultures and styles.
Course Outline:
This course will consist of discussion, critiques, group work, written assignments, and studio projects followed by reflective writing on your completed projects. You will also have quizzes and one Mid-Term Exam for Semester 1 and one Final Exam for Semester 2.
Studio Projects:
You will be required to complete a number of studio projects throughout the year. These projects will focus on several areas of art styles in history and modern art from different themes & cultures. Each project will be point based ranging from 30-100 points per assignment.
Written Assignments:
We will have written work from the textbook as well as other sources for the written assignments. There is only one classroom set of art books for all classes. All books stay in the Art Room unless signed out per Mrs. Beard. You are responsible to check the book in to the teacher when it is returned.
Grading:
A grading rubric will be provided for most projects to guide expectation as well as self-evaluative purposes. Each expectation for the assignment will be explained on the rubric with a set amount of points. Most assignments are worth 50-100 points.
Deadlines:
Each assignment will have a due date. Extensions will be considered per the teacher. You will also lose a minimum of 5 points toward your grade if the project is late without an extension from Mrs. Beard.
Make-up Work:
Absences will be your responsibility to find out what assignments you are missing as soon as you return to school. Since Art is a lab-type class for the most part, you will have 3 days for each excused absent day to make up the missing work.
ART RULES:
ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST
RESPECT OTHERS
TOOLS SHOULD BE USED PROPERLY
Behavior
Consequences:
1.  Verbal Warning
2.  Time after Class(conference) & or Written Assignment
3.  Parent Contact
4.  Office Referral
**Good behavior is IMPERITIVE in the art room to maintain a creative, positive, and productive atmosphere. Always enter the room in a quiet manner, take your seat, read the board and be ready to listen to my instructions when the tardy bell rings. I expect you to be in charge of exhibiting your best behavior at all times. There is to be NO FOOD OR DRINKS in the art room unless I specify otherwise as a reward. Always put forth your best effort and you will continue to grow & improve! I am happy to have you in class this year and I look forward to a fun & creative year in Art!
Supply list/Materials Fee:
$20.00 fee donation is requested to purchase paints, papers, clay, pastels, scissors, rulers, and so much more in order to complete the projects we have planned to make this an enriching year in the Art Room. I GREATLY appreciate your donations to make art class highly successful and enjoyable for the students. ** The following supplies are encouraged for each student to purchase as their own personal supplies because they will use these on a frequent basis.
·  1 Sharpener & Large Eraser
·  Drawing Pencil(s) (non-mechanical)
·  1 Pk. of Markers or Colored Pencils
·  1 Drawing Sketchbook
Let’s make it an AWESOME year!
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