Name of Course: ART I                         

Name of Teacher: Cynthia Quigley

E-mail address: cquigley@aptoshs.net           

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 ESLR’s 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 school’s 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%

 

I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE "COURSE SYLLABUS" FOR ART 1.
I RECOGNIZE THERE IS A LAB FEE AND PERSONAL SUPPLY COSTS EXPECTED FOR THIS CLASS. THE LAB FEE IS $25.00 AND IT IS NOW DUE AND PAYABLE TO APTOS HIGH SCHOOL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR BY VOICE MAIL OR E-MAIL

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