Art I Spring Semester 3 January, 2007

Mike Quinn (P. Michael Quinn)

Home Phone: (931) 394-3262

E-Mail: mquinn@webbschool.com

pmquinn@blomand.net

AIM: theoldmanqq (but I’m not logged on that much)

Website: www.webbschool.com/mquinn

Grading:

Projects 40%

Class work 20%

Quizzes 10%

Research Project 10%

Participation 20%

Quarter 100%

The two quarter grades will be averaged to derive your final grade.

Course Description:

This introductory course will include brief historical and social perspectives on the development of art. The first quarter concentrates on lecture presentations, quizzes, reports, simple art projects that emphasize the artist/period of study, and the elements of composition. The second quarter concentrates on drawing.

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.

Class work: 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/or shelf or drawer space. Some empty 3 ring binders are available in the classroom, or you may purchase your own. I will ask to see select materials from time to time, and you must be able to provide them in good order.

Quizzes: Lessons on Art history, elements of design and technique, and information about art and artists will provide fodder for an occasional quiz.

Research Project: You must create an image or object and write a paper on an artist, art movement, or segment of art history that you will choose from a list that I will provide. The paper must utilize at least 3 different forms of library resources (ex. periodical, book, internet) and include at least 10 supporting references in the bibliography. You must also make a 3 to 5 minute class presentation of your work.

Participation:

Your participation and behavior affects 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–2 Distractive Talking–5 Disruption-10

I strongly urge you to keep the School Motto, Mission, and Honor Code in mind at all times and adhere to their purpose. 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.

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. Take good notes. Work on your projects and study 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.

Topics to be covered (neither inclusive nor in stone):

Introduction – What is Art?

Themes and Purposes of Art

The Visual Elements

Principles of Design

Color

Outline and Contour Drawing

Gesture Drawing

Sighting and Line Quality

Value

Still Life

Perspective Drawing

Outdoor Landscapes

Final Self Portrait