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.

• 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.