Course Description:
Although this introductory
course will include brief historical
and social perspectives on the
development of art, it concentrates on projects
that emphasize the elements of composition and drawing. RenWeb
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Submission of work:
Unless
otherwise directed, all work is to
be submitted by placing it in the box that I have designated to receive
it. Newsprint coversheets may be used to
protect work that may be potentially
smeared. Work must be submitted by 3:30 pm on the day that it is due to
receive full credit.
Projects:
Assigned
projects will
require several classes to complete and will
likely require substantial effort beyond class time. Projects
may include presentations and written reports as well as creative art work.
Homework:
Yes,
there will be homework, primarily
from the drawing workbook.
Class work:
This
consists of shorter daily art assignments that can be accomplished within one
or two class periods, quizzes and the like.
Portfolio:
You must keep all artwork and instructional materials, handouts, quizzes, articles etc.
that I give you in an organized form. You will be provided with a portfolio folder and shelf
space. I will
ask to see select materials from
time to time, and you must be able to provide them in good order.
Put your name and
date on everything.
Your name, date and
class period must be legibly written on all materials submitted for
grading. On two dimensional works this
information must be provided in the front lower right hand corner.
Assessment:
Objective
assessment may not be as straightforward on your creative work as it is in
other courses. You are encouraged to
defend your work against any assessment I may give you that you believe is not
in keeping with your grade expectation. Exact
criteria may vary from assignment to assignment, but the following will be
applied to performance assignments:
A =
exceeds the requirements and exhibits independent resourcefulness
B =
accurately meets the requirements and exhibits some initiative
C =
meets the minimum requirements
D =
something is submitted, but it fails to meet the minimum requirements
F =
failure to submit the assignment
Participation:
Your
participation and behavior influence the overall effectiveness
of the class for you and others. The
quarter starts with a participation grade of 100. The participation grade is lowered by the
respective points for inappropriate
behavior such as the following:
Late
for class – progressive –2 (first tardy), 4 (second) 6 (third) etc.
Distractive Talking–3
Disruption-10
I
strongly urge you to keep the School Motto, Mission, and Honor Code in mind at all times
and to behave accordingly. Although I
hope for a relaxed, comfortable, fun yet stimulating and challenging classroom
environment, I do not tolerate inappropriate or disruptive behavior. I hope that students understand the general
meaning of “inappropriate” and “disruptive” by now, and that my personal
tolerance/intolerance zone for behaviors that may fall into these categories is
clearly and consistently indicated if and when they arise.
Timeliness:
You will find that time outside of class will be needed to complete major projects. Plan to
work during your free periods, lunch, or after school. All required assignments are to be completed
prior to the beginning of the class at which they are due for full credit. Otherwise,
the maximum possible grade will be
reduced by 5 points for each day it is late, but the lowest grade
for adequately performed late work will be 50.
Work
late due to excused absences must be presented at the beginning of the first
class attended after such absence.
It is your responsibility to make
up all work missed during any type of absence. You should have ample notice of assignments
due, and should work ahead if absences are foreseen, such as those due to
sporting events. If you are not certain
of missed assignments call a classmate or me, or better yet, simply work as far
ahead as comfortably possible.
Pledge:
Unless
I otherwise indicate, all work is to be
performed independently. In other
words, all work is “pledged”. The pledge must be written in full on
all quizzes and reports submitted for grading. This is for purposes of tradition and
reminder, as you are always on your honor and the pledge is thus redundant.
Reading
assignments are homework and must be performed when assigned.
Do your homework and pay attention. Work on your assignments consistently. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or relate
concerns or problems relative to the course.
Do not hesitate to come to extra help or work in the studio outside of
assigned class time. Relax.
Have fun. Do well.
Homework
is due as assigned below, but assignments performed in class may be subject to
change.
List of potential topics and projects for the
semester:
Introduction – What is Art? What Dreams May Come?
Themes and
Purposes of Art
Initial Self Portrait
The Visual Elements
Personal Symbol Collage
Principles of Design
Geometric
Still Life
Sighting
and Line Quality
Value and
Perspective
Interiors
Outline, Contour
and Gesture Drawing
Perspective
Drawing
Pastels
Ancient Art – Prehistory through the Aegean
Cave Paintings
Greece
and Rome
Gesture Drawings
Byzantium and the Middle Ages
The Figure
The Renaissance
The Figure
The 17th and 18th
Centuries
Impressionistic Images
Modern Art
Final
Self Portrait - Charcoal
Final Self Portrait -
Pastel
\ Free
Expression