Art I Syllabus

 

Instructor-Cheryl Howerton                                  School Year 07-08            Spring Valley High School

 

 

Course Description:          Art I is a general art class designed to build upon knowledge and skills developed by the k-8 standards.  Students will have experience in producing two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork using a variety of media, techniques and processes. Critical thinking skills will be developed through analysis of artwork both oral and in written form. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship of art with other disciplines, cultures and history. Careers in the Fine Arts will also be studied.

 

Textbook:          The Visual Experience

 

Course Goals:

                    Exploring and gaining skill using 6 different two-dimensional media and techniques or processes.

                    Exploring and gaining skill using 3 different three-dimensional media and techniques or processes.

                    Conceive and create artwork that communicates ideas and explores expressive qualities.

                    Using the Elements and Principles of Design to create art.

                    Conceive and create artwork based on the Elements and Principles of Design to solve assigned problems.

                    Participate in oral and written critiques of artwork with the student showing an understanding of how the Elements and Principles of Design are used.

                    Student will be able to understand and discuss the significance of subject matter, symbols and ideas in artwork of the past to the present.

                    Understand the visual arts in relation to history and culture.

                    Understand the connection of art with the other subjects taught in    school.

 

 

Course Evaluation:            Artwork/Projects                       Final Exam

                                       Notes taken in class           Writing Assignments

                                       Sketchbook/Journal

I will be using an internet based gradebook that will enable you to access your grades. You will need to provide an e-mail address for access.                  

 

Daily Attendance is very important!!  Missing class will put you behind in completing your art project. It is hard to take your artwork home to make-up lost class time. If you can not avoid missing class, remember it is your responsibility to get the work you missed made up.

 

Artwork Exhibition: Student artwork is displayed on the Artsonia web site http://www.artsonia.com/springvalley2.

 

Homework:          You will occasionally have homework when extra resources are needed for a project or you need to finish your project.

 

Incomplete/Missing work- will be recorded as a zero until you complete the assignment and turn it into me. You can make up missed work before school, during your lunch or after school. Please arrange the time before hand to secure the pass to come to my room.

Additional time can be given in order to complete an assignment (within reason). This requires teacher approval.

Class Supplies Needed:          no. 2 pencils (pack of 5), extra erasers, small sketchbook, a glue stick, one piece of large poster board and colored pencils (markers for your own).

Contact Information:          My e-mail address is [email protected]. I also have a teacher web page, (http://www.geocities.com/chowerton_art/) with weekly lesson plans and other announcements. My planning period is fifth period. I will usually be available to talk with you at this time or just feel free to e-mail me.

 

 

Have a good year!                      Cheryl Howerton