SyllabusArt

Suggested Curriculum

This course is designed to give the student a background in the elements and principles of design that are used in art.

Throughout the semester we will study several art processes, new vocabulary words and art history. Scheduled projects are:

Drawing - Perspective, Portraits and CartooningPainting - Landscapes , Still-Life and Collage Ceramics – Spring SemesterSculpture – with wood, found objects and cardboard

Grades

Grades are based on a scale from 0-100. Students who follow the established criteria for each project will receive satisfactory grades. The student who chooses not to follow the criteria will have a grade that reflects that choice. *Note: No inappropriate artwork will be accepted.

Initiative and Innovation are also considered when the grades are computed. Use your creativity in all art projects and let me see you work!

Final grades are based on the following percentages:25% Participation

15% Passports and Journals

60% Projects

Homework and Late Work

If a student is behind on a project due to illness, he or she will be given extended time to complete the project. But it is the students responsibility to keep track of and to make arrangements for deadlines and materials.

Late work is accepted but a 70 is the highest grade that will be given. Some exceptions can apply and again it is up to the student to make plans to turn in any late projects.

Supplies1 Spiral Sketchbook (with pockets)

1 plastic Shoebox with lid1 pkg. of wooden pencils1 pkg. of 24 count Crayons1 pkg. 10 count of Markers1 pkg. of 12 count of Colored Pencils2 large glue sticks or 4 regular size glue sticks

1 compass1 vinyl and 1 rubber eraser1 container of watercolors

1 box of Kleenex (girls only)

1 roll of paper towels (boys only)

1 magazine ready to be recycled! Newsweek, Time, Texas Monthly etc.

Rules and Consequences

RulesDo not talk when I am talking. No gum or candy allowed.Keep hands, feet, books and objects to your self.Use respectful and appropriate language when speaking to your peers and to your teachers.

ConsequencesVerbal warningLoss of privilegesParent ContactedDetention – detention is at 3:45 in the Art room, 444Principals notified by a discipline referral

Classroom ProceduresWhen you first enter the classroom, you are to get out your sketchbook and work quietly on the Journal topic for the week.

When the teacher is talking or another student has the floor you may not interrupt. You must get permission to ask a question at this time by raising your hand. Do not expect to get called on immediately.

During class you may not get out of your seat, unless you need to sharpen your pencil or get supplies. If you need help, raise your hand and I will come to you.

You may talk quietly in class while working, using table voices.

Every student is responsible for the upkeep of the classroom. Failure to do your assigned job will result in a phone call to parents and/or a possible detention.

Use materials responsibly - put all materials away in designated areas, use them for the purpose intended and do not write, paint or draw on others artwork, clothes, bodies or tables. 

Actions which may result in immediate detention and or referral include :talking disrespectfully to the teacher and physical contact (hitting, shoving, chasing another student

Restrooms

To use the restroom during class, you will have to use your school restroom pass.

Each card has 10 signature areas and a teacher has to sign your pass. No pass – No bathroom.

You must also use the Restroom Pass with the lanyard, to get out into the hallway.

Tardy Policy                                                              

   Tardies accumulate through the semester and start over in the Spring semester. This policy is not per class, but throughout the school day.  A student can accumulate 8 tardies in one day. 

3 Tardies -Warning notice sent home to parent through student5  Tardies - ½ day Saturday Detention   9:00-12:0010 Tardies - Full day Saturday Detention   9:00-3:0015 Tardies - Mandatory parent conference with academic team and grade level administrator and Full Day Saturday Detention and 1 day ISS 20 Tardies - Full day Saturday Detention and 1 day ISS  21 or More - Student begins Level III misconduct – Persistent Level II behavior (430) and follows the consequences as defined in the 2007-2008 discipline matrix.

Clean-upThe clean-up process is very important in art, because you want to keep your tools, supplies and equipment in good working condition.

You are ultimately responsible for the clean – up.

If you make a mess, clean it up!If you borrow it, put it back!Two people will be the clean-up monitors each day.

RewardsIn art, there are two ways you can receive a

rewardverbal complements

Hive Bucks.

This is my way of letting you know you are doing a great job and to keep it up.

Hive Bucks - are individual rewards that can be used for extra points.

5 = 100 daily grade

10 = drop lowest grade

15 = 10 points added to a project

Expectations I expect you to read all directions, try first and then ask questions.

I expect you to solve problems within the set criteria.

I expect you to do your very best.

I expect you to take pride in your work and to be proud of what

you have created.

I expect you to be nice and friendly to your peers.

I expect you to use appropriate language when speaking to peers

and all teachers.

I expect you to work everyday and to experiment with your

assignments.

I expect you to have fun and to learn something about art.

Questions?