Name of Course: ART I | |||
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Name of Teacher: Cynthia Quigley | |||
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E-mail address: cquigley@aptoshs.net | |||
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Voice Mail X654 |
Room
# G105 |
Preparation Period: 6th | |
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION/OUTLINE (reflects needed
skills) The first semester of this course introduces students to basic art processes. Students will explore art concepts and learn skills through studies in black and white media, pencil, charcoal, pen, crayons, tempera, and watercolors. The elements of art and principles of design are the primary focus of instruction for first and second semester. Second semester, students will be involved in a concentrated study of color. Color theories will be explored in watercolor, tempera, colored pencil, crayon, and colored markers. During this semester, students will also explore basic developmental compositional design in two and three dimensional art works. Students will participate in studies of art appreciation, art history, and the history of various artists and art media which will be included in the curriculum at timely intervals throughout the year. A materials fee is requested. | ||
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MATERIALS
PROVIDED (name of text book, videos, etc.) TEXTBOOKS:
The
New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, (Betty
Edward's) Art
In Focus,
(Mittler) Arttalk,
(Ragans) The
Natural Way to Draw,
(Nicolaides) BASIC
ART TOOLS AND MATERIALS: Basic
drawing pencils All
drawing papers/note paper Conte
crayons, charcoal, markers, colored pencils, tempera paint, Watercolor
paint, and brushes video
and slide presentations will be presented at timely intervals. | ||
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MATERIALS
REQUIRED
A materials fee of $25.00 is
requested for the year. The fee covers the cost of one 8 x 10 hardbound
black sketchbook, additional drawing materials, paper and mat board for
matting student work, and other consumable materials such as paints,
pencils, markers, etc...The sketchbook is required to complete homework
assignments. | ||
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GOALS (knowledge to be acquired, technical
skills etc. specific references to AHS ESLRs and California State
Standards) 1. To
have a positive experience in the art class, the students should: respect
the projects made by him/herself and those of
others; respect the schools equipment; respect the teacher, other
students and the classroom by being positive, polite, and by contributing
to class cleanup. (ESLR C, D, E). 2. The
students will be able to explain or demonstrate: ·
perceptual
skills of drawing (ESLR A, B) ·
the
principles and elements of composition (ESLR A, B) ·
an
understanding of craftsmanship and presentation of work (ESLR A, B,
C) ·
creative
problem solving (ESLR A, B,C) ·
value
control (ESLR A, B) ·
basic
drawing techniques (ESLR A, B) ·
the
use of multiple media (ESLR A, B) ·
the
use of color and design (ESLR A, B) ·
3-D
design form (ESLR A, B) ·
life
drawing (ESLR A, B) ·
knowledge
of the history of art through the ages (ESLR A, B) ·
lab
safety related to hazardous art media (ESLR D)
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UNITS
OF STUDY (activities) Line, Shape, Form, Space,
Texture, Value, Color, 3-Dimensional forms using various media (clay,
paper-mache, wire, etc.), Art History and
Computer Research, Contrast, Balance, Emphasis, Pattern, Rhythm, Movement,
and Unity. | ||
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METHODS
OF ASSESSMENT (includes tests, portfolios, projects,
essays, etc.) ·
Weekly evaluation
of student sketchbook assignments by instructor ·
Student project
assessments ·
Research:
library, Internet, etc. ·
Student critiques
and class discussions ·
Quizzes, essays,
quarter and semester final exams · IMPORTANT: NO CREDIT WILL BE
GIVEN FOR ANY WORK THAT REFLECTS ANY OR PART OF THE FOLLOWING: PROFANITY,
OBSCENITY, DRUG, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO , AND OR GANG RELATED IMAGERY per the
guidelines of the Mariner Manual and the Pajaro
Valley Unified School District. | ||
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METHODS
TO ACCOMMODATE LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND OTHER TARGET
POPULATIONS
Considerations for students
with special needs including but not limited to LEP students:
1. Pair/Group work utilizing peer
assistance will be integrated into all classes for additional support for
students to accommodate different learning styles and language needs.
2. Students with special needs
will receive staff assistance when indicated. 3. Student evaluations will be
based on individual needs and abilities with adjustments made where
indicated. LEP: Demonstrations, and
instructional support will be provided through peer tutors, after-school
teacher availability, and instructional assistant support, and adapted
instructional materials Special Ed: Resource teachers and instructional assistants will provide additional assistance. For students with special needs, individual adjustments to quantity of assigned work will be made, as necessary. | ||
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CLASS
PROCEDURES (missed assignments, make-up work, assignment
format) ·
HOMEWORK
is due each week as assigned by the teacher, ON THE DESIGNATED BLOCK DAY
to receive FULL CREDIT. Sketchbook homework NOT received on the
first return day back to school will receive 50% credit. Homework
assignments consist of work that reflects and supports lessons.
Homework is completed and exchanged through the use of the student
sketchbook. ·
PROJECTS
completed in a timely manner will receive full credit. All late projects
will receive 50% credit if not received by due date. Absolutely no
late work accepted one week past deadline. ·
TARDY
POLICY-
Three classroom tardies result in a
lunch-detention with the teacher. Policy in the Mariner Manual will
be followed up for excessive tardies. ·
EXCUSED
ABSENCES-
It is the responsibility of the student to: copy
any/all missed class notes/assignments from a classmate to
complete all assigned reading (additional texts can be found at the AHS
library). to
turn in all missed assignments upon return to class from an
absence. ·
SET
UP/CLEAN UP IS MANDATORY! At
the beginning and close of each day, students will return all materials to
their proper place, including drawing boards, drawing projects, pencils,
erasers, paint brushes, water containers, textbooks, rulers, scissors,
compasses etc. to their storage area. Failure to clean up will
result loss of participation points and detention. |
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BEHAVIORAL
EXPECTATIONS (and
consequences) RESPECT PEOPLE- Respect all people regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or appearance. RESPECT PROPERTY Do not touch or take thing that does not belong to you. Do not mark on community surfaces including desks, cupboards, books, walls, doors, counters, posts, walkways, or bathrooms! COME TO CLASS PREPARED TO WORK Bring required materials to class each day. BE AWARE OF THE LEARNING PROCESS FOR OTHERS Come to class, get your materials out, settle down, and GO to work. Do not interrupt when the teacher is giving instructions or when anyone else is speaking.
CONSEQUENCES: Verbal warning, name on the board, detention, call home, referral, parent conference, behavior contract, removal from class. |
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GRADING
POLICY Sketchbook/Homework: 25% Projects : 40% Participation: Attendance, Clean-up, Citizenship 20% Test/Quiz 15% |
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I HAVE
READ & UNDERSTAND THE "COURSE SYLLABUS" FOR ART
1. STUDENT NAMe . Parent/Guardian Signature.......................................................................................................... Student Signature .. Date: . | |