Contact Information
Yvonne Jensen
(408) 423-2358
Art Department
Art Syllabus
Mrs. Jensen
Course Goals:
- To develop and expand the aesthetic appreciation of art in each student.
- To recognize, understand, and use the elements of art and principles of design.
- To increase knowledge and skill in the use of art media, in order to be able to express ideas, feelings, and values.
- To respect the originality of one’s own creative visual expression and in the artwork of others.
- To appreciate the contribution the arts have made on this and other cultures in the past and present.
- To make informed aesthetic interpretations, judgments, and analysis of works of art based on objective criteria learned in class.
Projects
- Elements of Art and Principles of Design
- Color Theory
- masks
- pop-art blockprints
- “Dia de los Muertos” altar
- Coil baskets
- Art Nouveaux Scratch Board
- Winter water color scene
Homework
- Poster: Research project on an artist
- 2 hour artist research
- Visit an art museum; bring a brochure from the exhibit and a written reflection of your visit.
- Bring in supplies for class.
- Your own art
- Drawing box
Grading Policy:
- Completionof assignments
- Understandingof concepts
- Quality of individual effort
- Improvement
- Full time productivity (working on art, all class period)
- Class time participation (including discussion and clean up)
- Good listening skills, positive attitude and behavior.
CLASSROOM RULES
- No hats, cell phones, headphones or music devices. Bathroom use: Take the pass with you, only one boy and one girl at a time.
- No food or drinks.
- Profanity and put-downs are not acceptable.
- Be on time and sit down.
- Be prepared to sit quietly, and listen to the teacher for the first and last ten minutes of every class period.
- Some talking is permitted, while working, as long as it is quiet, and respectful.
- All materials and classmates will be treated with respect.
- Everyone is expected to help with the daily cleanup.
- Students will stay in their seats until the bell rings.