MIDDLE SCHOOL ART SYLLABUS 2013-2014

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The visual arts program offers students comprehensive art experiences with detailed explorations in the classics such as painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design, and crafts.

In addition to gaining confidence and proficiency working with a variety of mediums, students will learn about the history, analysis, and interpretation of art.

GOALS OF VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION

Art in school is both a body of knowledge and a series of activities. Fundamentally, learning in art has four major components. The goal of art education is the development of these areas:

*by making art (art production);

*by responding to and making judgments about the properties and qualities that exist in visual forms (art criticism);

*by acquiring knowledge about the contributions artists and art make to culture and society (art history);

*by understanding the nature, meaning, and value of art (aesthetics).

CLASS GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS

In addition to the school-wide discipline procedures, a set of class guidelines for success and consequences has been established and will be maintained. The following is a list of the class guidelines for success and consequences for art:

Class Guidelines for Success:

1. Be prepared for class – bring your supplies, sketchbook, pencils, etc. to class everyday.

2. Be to class on time.

3. Listen to and follow directions – ask questions.

4. Respect the people, equipment and furnishings in the art room. Get permission to use other’s materials.

5. Use all tools safely and properly.

6. Be honest and accountable for your actions.

7. Use your time wisely – stay on task and work towards project and assignment objectives.

8. Work quietly – use appropriate language and have appropriate conversations.

9. Be responsible for work area and tools – clean up after yourself!

10. Have a positive attitude – you CAN do it!

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is the process of judging in terms of criteria. Assessment is an integral part of expected learning outcomes. Criteria are expected outcomes and observable evidence of learning. The main purpose of assessment should be to improve

teaching and learning and to measure student’s progress. Evaluation of each student will be by the following methods:

Art projects, Do Now writings, sketchbook assignments, and class participation

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

2 black sharpies - one fine point and one ultra fine point

2 #2 pencils

1 additional eraser

1 glue stick

1 container of household wipes

Optional materials: colored sharpies, markers, colored pencils, scissors, drawing pencils

SKETCHBOOKS

You will be required to keep a sketchbook that will have assignments and self-discovery projects. Sketchbook assignments will be given every Monday and due every Friday.

WEEKLY PROGRESS

Each week you will be given a weekly progress grade for a total of 50 points/10 points each day. Your weekly progress grade will be based on the ten class guidelines for success. For each guideline you do not complete, you will lose 1 point per day per guideline. You also lose 10 points for each class you are absent unless it is an excused absence.

STUDENT / PARENT or GUARDIAN SIGNATURES

The high school art syllabus and curriculum must be signed and dated by a parent or guardian and the student and turned in to Ms. Potter by 9/9/13 for 25 points. This process will ensure that the student and parent or guardian will have a clear

understanding of what the objectives, expectations, and assessment tools are for this course.

Thank you,

Ms. Potter

phone: 734-374-8222

e-mail: kelly.potter@gmail.com

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