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A. COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Visual Art 1
Open to grades 9-12
1 credit
This course is designed for students who are
interested in exploring and creating works of art using a variety of media
and processes. Visual
Art 1 is an introductory high school art class in which students learn the
basic applications of the elements and principles of art. The student will explore the basics of
visual art, including creative thinking, the elements and principles of
design, art criticism, color theory, basic drawing, and sculpting techniques.
Students will also
learn how art is an integral part of their visual world, both past and
present. They will be able to apply personal and real world experiences to
their knowledge of art as well as production of it. Students will develop
proficiency and skill with art techniques through production, use of varied
media, related vocabulary, synthesis of ideas,
personal expression, creativity, improved problem solving, organizational,
and time management skills. The class will incorporate lessons in art
production, art history, art criticism, aesthetics, experimentation,
self-assessment, collaborative learning, cultural diversity and visual
culture.
Students are expected to
provide basic media supplies. Students will be required to participate in all
classroom activities which will include weekly sketchbook assignments,
creating numerous two and three dimensional art forms, and analyze and
critique their own and others art works in order to earn credit for this
course.
B. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
As with all visual
arts courses at NCHS, this class is primarily a studio class. It is
varied in its forms of instruction and will be delivered in the following
ways:
lecture, lecture/demonstration,
group discussion, studio production.
Students will also be involved in research activities, presentations,
and art analysis.
C. COURSE
OBJECTIVES -
Objective 1- Students will learn about the basic elements and principles of
art and how to incorporate them in their work.
Objective 2- Students will apply conceptual knowledge of the elements and
principles while making works of art.
Objective 3- Students will express their personal feelings and ideas.
Objective 4- Students will produce works of art with their own hands using
art techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting 3 dimensional art,
digital art, mixed media and printmaking.
Objective 5- Students will make connections between art and their visual
culture while expanding their base of culture, knowledge and experience.
Objective 6- Students will participate in reading and
writing activities related to art, artists, art periods, art history and the
making of art.
Objective 7- Students will have an opportunity to
learn about possible careers in art related and creative areas.
Objective 8 - Students will demonstrate performance-based competency in technology.
D. COURSE
TOPICS/UNITS
1st quarter
Chapter 1 – Seeing, Wondering and Enjoying /Careers in Art
(Chapter 14)
Chapter 2- When is it Art?
Chapter 3- Describing an What you See
Chapter 4 – Visual Elements: Line
2nd
quarter
Chapter 5: Visual Elements: Shape and Form
Chapter 6: Value and Color
Chapter 7: Space in Three-Dimensional Art
3rd quarter
Chapter 8: Texture and Movement
Chapter 11: Introduction to Media
Chapter 12: Two Dimensional Media
4th quarter
Chapter 13: Three Dimensional Media
Chapter 16: Non-Western Art I
Chapter 17: Non-Western Art II
E. TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED TOOLS OR
SUPPLIES
Textbook: The Visual Experience, Jack Hobbs &
Richard Salome
Required supplies and/or tools needed for this course:
- 9 x
12” sketchbook
- drawing
pencils (can be purchased from
Wal-Mart in craft section)
- 1
white or pink eraser
- 2
pieces of posterboard (for art portfolio)
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A folder notebook for daily journal/bellringer
activities
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A
set of Crayola colored pencils
(24 pack)
F. GRADING PLAN
- The
grading scale that will be used each school year to report student
progress for Nicholas County High School is as follows:
- A =
100-90
- B =
89-80
- C =
79-70
- D =
69-60
- F =
Below 60
- I =
Incomplete
- The
weighting of course components:
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Participation: 10%
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Homework/Class Assessments: 35%
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Tests & Quizzes: 15%
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Mid-Term Exam: 20%
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Final Exam: 20%
Students should anticipate assignments that include
working with a variety of two and three dimensional art materials such as
graphite, charcoal, painting, ceramic, watercolor, computer graphics etc.,.
Assessment for each studio project assigned will include the following areas
of evaluation in the grading rubric:
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Composition/Design
- Technique
- Creativity
- Personal Expression
- Written Critique
- Daily
Productivity
G. COURSE COMPONENT
SPECIFICS
Plagiarism/Cheating: Plagiarism or cheating in any
form is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Student work that
is suspect to cheating or plagiarism will receive a zero (0) for a grade.
Late
Assignments: Assignments,
such as studio projects, not turned in on due date can receive up to a 20
point deduction from the achieved grade, unless excused absence is
noted. Failure to complete bellringer/journal log/exit
activities within the allotted class time will result in a zero for that
day’s assignment.
Make-up
Policy: It is
the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor
to make up work. All missed work must
be made up within 3 days of returning to school unless the student has missed
more than 3 days of school. In the
event that a student has missed more than 3 days of school, the student will
receive the same number of days missed to make up the work. Only make up work that is due to an excused
absence will be graded.
Class
time may not be used to catch up on missed work. Any quizzes or exams missed
must be made up either before the start of school or after the school day.
Extra
Credit: Extra
credit points may be made available for students who want to improve their
grades per the instructor’s discretion.
Students should discuss extra credit opportunities with the teacher
outside of class and have these approved ahead of time.
Changes: The information contained in this course
syllabus is subject to change without notice. Specific dates for when assignments are to
be completed will be announced by the instructor later as the course
progresses.
H. CLASSROOM RULES
OF CONDUCT
- All rules contained in the NCHS Code
of Student Conduct will be followed.
- No
food or drinks allowed in the art room at any time.
- Be on time to class. Door will be locked when the tardy
bell rings.
- Arrive to class with all materials
needed and be ready to work when class begins.
- Do not go back into storage room
& sink areas unless authorized to do so.
- Remain in your assigned seat until
you are dismissed from class.
- Respect other people’s property.
- Be courteous to peers and teacher
alike.
I. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
All students are required to exhibit
the highest caliber of behavior and diligence in their work. Respect given to
teacher, peers, and self is paramount. Talking and non art-related
discussions shall be kept to a minimum.
Horseplay, off-task behavior, sleeping, and tardiness are not tolerated.
Electronic devices for personal communication, music and/or entertainment are
not allowed to be used in the classroom at any time. Attendance is mandatory
due to the nature of a studio class. Daily reading and writing is required.
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS CLASS
- Come prepared with all materials needed
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Pay attention – follow directions
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Complete all assignment deadlines on time.
- Complete homework/all assignments/projects well
- Study your work, notes, handouts, etc.
- Keep up with all papers, quizzes, tests in your notebook
- Participate positively in class activities
- Read your textbook assignments.
J. AFFIDAVIT
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