Studio Art 1
"I dream of painting and then I paint my dream."
Vincent Van Gogh
Syllabus
Fine Art Studio 1-2
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This is an introductory course to the visual arts. The content covers a variety of concepts and drawing media, painting and color theory, three-dimensional design, calligraphy and techniques in perspective. Students learn about art history and visual art careers. This course is a prerequisite course for advanced art classes.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Learn Elements of Art and Principles of Design Introduce the technique and fundamental skills in drawing and painting Explore arts in various times and cultures Participate in assigned reading and written assignments
All lessons will be taught in accordance to the California Content Standards, focusing on artistic perception (1.0), creative expression (2.0), historical and cultural context (3.0), aesthetic valuing (4.0) and connections, relationships, and applications (5.0).
CLASSROOM RULES:
RESPECT – We will treat each person with respect and dignity. This includes no talking when the teacher or other students are talking, speaking kindly to others, no unwanted physical contact with persons or their possessions and respect for the equipment.
PREPARE – Come to class prepared to LEARN. This includes bringing proper materials to class, being in your assigned seat when the bell rings and knowledge of the Fine Art class policy and classroom procedures.
RESPONSIBLE – Use classroom and personal items appropriately. This includes the use of art supplies and other tools safely, taking good care of materials and using them properly, not wasting supplies or TIME and placing items back where they belong.
PARTICIPATE – Be an active participant in class. This includes attitude, staying on task, cleaning up duties and contributing to discussions, critiques and learning.
If you choose to break a rule
First Time: Warning
Second Time: Documentation and loss of participation points and/or class privileges.
Third Time: Action Plan and Parental Contact
Fourth Time: Referral written and student sent to office.
Severe Disruptions: Student sent immediately to the office.
If you choose to follow the rules
Praise (daily) Positive notes or calls home (random) Grade buy back or extra credit opportunities (quarterly) Various other positive perks (throughout the school year) The joy of learning and creating (everyday of the school year)
ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY:
Students are expected to be in their assigned seat with the appropriate materials when the tardy bell rings. If the student is not in his/her assigned seat, he/she will be marked tardy. Only two tardies are allowed per semester (starting with the 3rd tardy, you will lose your participation points for that day). All absences must be cleared through the office. Refer to the classroom procedures handout for further information and explanation.
MATERIALS:
The following materials are recommended for class:
$15 Art supplies donation Sketchbook A Pen or a pencil
GRADING:
The following will determine your grade for this class:
Attendance / Tardies and Participation 20% Class Art Projects 40% Critiques (verbal & written) 10% Sketchbook (notes, thumbnails, sketches, vocab/definitions, quizzes) 20% Final Project 10%
Grading Scale
A= 100-90%
B= 89-80%
C= 79-70%
D=69-60%
F= below 60%
MAKE-UP WORK:
Students have one week from the day they return from an excused absence to make up any work. No make-up work will be accepted after the one week period. Students can refer to the assignments posted in the classroom for work missed. Students will copy notes of work missed from a classmate and/or complete the assigned lesson or activity. The student is responsible for finding out any missed work information. Refer to classroom procedures and ask peers for further explanation.
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Always follow class rules and policies. Be a prepared and active participant in class. Complete each assignment and project to the best of your ability Use knowledge acquired on earlier assignments/projects to improve quality of later assignments/projects Be a student who Watches the teacher
Asks questions
Nods head acknowledging they are listening
Tries to dig deeper into the subject
Succeeds with practice!
To learn!!
Keep this syllabus & ALL papers from this class in your Sketchbook the entire year!
To the student’s Parent/Guardian,
I appreciate your time and interest in the success of your child and I am pleased to have him/her in my art class. Please talk with him/her about his/her projects, grades and encourage his/her art making.
There is a $15 lab donation recommended for this class to cover the costs of operating the fine art program. The goal of the program is to maximize artistic understanding for all students enrolled. We rely on donations from students and/or parents/guardians to purchase the expendables students use in this course (pencils, markers, oil pastels, paint, high quality papers and other art materials as well as maintain a safe and fun learning environment. Donations will be collected by Ms. Son at the beginning of the school year in class in the form of cash or check (payable to: CVHS). Donations will not be connected to a grade in the class.
Please review the above information with your student. Fill out, sign and have the student return the bottom portion of this paper by Wednesday, August 30th. This gives me a record that you and the student have both read and understand all that is stated on the previous course syllabus, list of rules and responsibilities.
Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns that I can answer. I look forward to working with you and your student during the semester.
Sincerely,
Mr. Son
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Mr. Son
Fine Art 1-2
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