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Principals of Design

Your sketchbook cover must be drawn with a focus on one of the Principles of Design we discussed in class.

Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern Rhythm, or Unity/Harmony.

Sketchbook Requirements and Expectations

*You will receive your sketchbook assignment every Monday.

*Sketchbooks are always due on Friday.

*You will have two drawing options to choose from.

*Every page must be in order and labeled in the upper right hand corner

*Each drawing should be well thought out.

*Fill the entire space. Draw large!

*Add shading with pencil or add color with colored pencil only

Trimester 3 Syllabus

 VISUAL ART

Teacher Information

Ms. Potter

Room 106

Phone:  734-374-8222

Email: kpotter@trilliumacademy.us

Blog: http://mspotterartroom.blogspot.com

Twitter: @mspottersart

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Identify how an appreciation of the visual arts' influences the quality of life
• Analyze how the elements of form and principles of design work together with the creative process to produce a work of art
• Describe individual art disciplines, media and specific methods of making art.
• Define major historical and contemporary movements in art and discuss how art reflects its time and culture
• Execute studio art projects in order to experience visual concepts, art disciplines and media
• Maintain a comprehensive sketchbook demonstrating understanding of the elements of art

Art Viewing/Films

As we explore the world of art, we will be viewing many different types of art through visuals (photographs, replicas, etc.) as well as portions of films and documentaries. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact me.

Grading

Grades will be based on the Trillium Student Handbook scale and will be available throughout the trimester on PowerSchool (powerschool.trilliumacademy.us). Parents/guardians and students are expected to check their grades on a regular basis. Please contact me immediately if there is a question or concern about a student's grade. 

Late work may be accepted but will be penalized. Please use my classroom’s website to keep up with work you miss while absent. http://mspotterartroom.blogspot.com

Grades will be based on the following:

Daily Art History Do Now writing assignments, Weekly Sketchbook assignments, Art Projects, Class discussions/critiques, Participation/Behavior, Final Exam based on the Do Now Artists (High school only)

Participation & Behavior

Participation & Behavior is also an important assessment that will be used for this course. Students can lose points for the following behavior: not engaging in class discussions, sleeping/head down during class, disrupting the class, tardies, dress code violations, cell phone violations, and any other issues that disrupt the learning environment.

Supplies

Please bring the following items to class daily:

-Sketchbook (You will be given one sketchbook to use in class, if it gets lost it is your responsibility to buy or make a new one.)

- #2 pencils

-Eraser

-Hand-held pencil sharpener

-Black sharpies - fine point & extra fine point

Optional but recommended:
-Colored sharpies, colored pencils, drawing pencils, glue stick

***Please bring in supplies as well as a container of household wipes and a roll of paper towels for classroom clean-up by Monday, March 14***

The art room is always in need of the following items - if you are able to contribute any it would be much appreciated!

Masking tape

Glue

Yarn

Paint (Small bottles of craft paint are ideal!)

Pencils

Erasers

Thank you!

Week of 2/29

Sketchbook 8
A. Illustrate your day as a cartoon/comic strip
B. Free Choice

Do now 2/29/16

Last night, Pixar’s Inside Out, won the award for Best Animated Film. The director said:

“This film was really born out of watching our kids grow up, which is not easy. Anyone out there who’s in junior high, high school, working it out, suffering — there are days you’re going to feel sad. You’re going to feel angry. You’re going to feel scared. That’s nothing you can choose. But you can make stuff. Make films. Draw. Write. It will make a world of difference.”

What do you think about his speech?  Explain in THREE SENTENCES.

Week of 2/22

Sketchbook 7
A. Illustrate a scene from a movie, play, or book
B. Draw something inspired by your favorite song

Do Now Romare Bearden The Block
http://www.metmuseum.org/metmedia/interactives/art-trek/romare-bearden-lets-walk-the-block

Monday: Describe your neighborhood
Tuesday: What is the overall mood of "The Block"? Why?



2/24/16 Why do you think Bearden created this piece. What do you think inspired him? Why was this important?
2/25/16 Snow day!
2/26/16 Title - If you were to create a title for your block what would it be?

Week of 2/8

Sketchbook 6
A. Illustrate the idea of love
B. Draw a part of the art room


2/8 Describe using three facts
2/9 What is your focal point and why? Describe the shapes seen on the female and the male figure. What is the mood of the painting?
2/10 Tell a story about this painting
2/11 Do you like this? Why? Why not?
2/12 Create a new title