Middle School Fine Arts Course Syllabus 2013-2014 Mrs. Kelly Dear Students and Parents, Welcome to Middle School Fine Arts, an encore course designed to help students develop his/her skills and talents in drawing, painting, and sculpture while incorporating the elements of art, the principles of design, and vocabulary associated with the style/genre being taught. In addition to these skills, students will also be introduced to various artists, periods/eras, and the styles that each contributed to the art world. -Tentative Course Activities- 6th grade

• Color theory-edible color wheel • Introduction to different kinds of paints and mixing (watercolor, tempera, acrylic) • Louise Nevelson Non-Objective Relief Sculpture. • Op art and radial design • Papier Mache 3D figures • Printmaking: Gyotaku • Fauve Art Painting • Ceramics/Basic Skills

7th grade

• Color Wheel Motif and Pattern • Ceramics and hand building skills • Reverse Ground-study of positive and negative space • Papier Mache-African Masks • Artist Research Project • Printmaking: Wood block Relief Prints (Soft-Kut)

8th Grade

• Color Theory and Paint Mixing • 3 D Sculpture-Tribal Walking Canes • Value and Shading Techniques: Hatching, Crosshatching, Stippling • Ceramics/Sculpture-Book Sculpture • Hidden Birds-John James Audubon-color, line, sgrafitto • Mirror Scratch

Materials *Paint shirt, or an extra large, long-sleeved, button-down shirt (large enough to cover and protect clothing) or smock will do just fine. Some materials stain and the school nor I will be held responsible for damaged clothing. *Sketchbook, or a notebook with unlined paper, is required. A folder with a collection of organized sketches works well, too. Sketchbooks allow students to practice their creative skills and to exercise their imaginations whenever they are not working on a core art project. By the 8th week of the rotation, I collect them for participation points. Students may be assigned sketches by me, use their own ideas, or use the “sketchbook wall” I’ve put on display. A minimum of 20 sketches is expected, with at least 10 of them in color/value. Effort, variety, and the meeting of requirements is the key, not necessarily talent, to receive credit. 80 points are possible for a completed sketchbook. Supplies Because I am always trying new things, I may kindly ask that students bring in particular items to help them with their projects. Thank you for your support! Please refer to Moodle/School website for updates. Rules for Students’ Safety

• Students are to be in their assigned seats when the bell rings; No walking around during class unless told by the teacher to be at a particular station.

• NO ROUGH-HOUSING will be tolerated as to ensure the safety of all. • Ultimately, each student is responsible for the supplies he or she uses and the area

in which he works. Checkmarks are given out and tallied at the end of a project when the above is not followed. Each checkmark is a point off the individual’s score in the area of responsibility and safety practices.

• Any abuse of fellow peers or equipment by anyone will result in immediate disciplinary action, which includes documentation of the action, a call home, and a detention. Abuse is not tolerated on any level. This of course is first, for the safety of the students and the respect of others.

• Students are not to help themselves to any supplies, storage areas, or drawers without the teacher’s permission.

• Any behavior deemed unacceptable by the handbook/disciplinary form will have consequences including but not limited to phone calls, write ups, conferences, etc.

Grades • This is a course based on effort and discovery, not necessarily talent. Students are

expected to put forth effort, use listening skills, follow directions and safety procedures, and be responsible for cleaning his/her work area and supplies. I have a rubric in place tailored to each assignment that assesses the individual in these areas as well as in the meeting of the art objectives.

“Art Leaves No Child Behind”

Student’s Name__________________________ PD.________ Grade______ Please feel free to contact me with any concerns. kellysl@centralvalleysd.org Thank you for your cooperation,

Mrs. Stephanie Kelly-Middle School Art

Please review this syllabus with your child, sign below, and send this portion back to school for me to keep on file; your child will earn 5 homework points. Keep the attached course outline for your own reference please. Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________ Student Signature______________________________________________ As a student during this art course, I am most interested in doing and/or learning about… ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________