Art I Syllabus

Mrs. Sass

Classroom Rules:

Be ready to learn.

Treat others with respect.

Supplies: binder, paper (notebook and printing paper: 1 pack each), 24 pencils, pack of erasers

 

Art I in a nut shell

Students will be learning about the elements of line, shape, form, value, color, and texture. They will be given information about each element one at a time and be expected to recognize it in a work of art. They will examine artist throughout history and note their style and contributions to the art world. Students will evaluate the elements by viewing works created by well known artist, devising their own creative ideas that show understanding of how each element works, and by expressing their own knowledge and judgment about a work of art through writing.

 

Daily Assignments

There will be drawing assignments every day. When students come into class, they are to begin working on the drawing prompt written on the board. They will use the printer paper they purchased for supplies to do this. Five minutes will be allowed to complete the drawing. NOTHING else will be done during this time. (No talking, other homework, writing notes, etc.)

On Friday, or the last day of the week, students will be given a longer block of time in order to pick the sketch they liked best from the week to redo. This piece will be graded on neatness, having a creative solution to the problem, making the best use of the paper, and having a paragraph describing their thoughts about the work they have done. The assignments will be worth 40 points every week.

 

Writing

Students will be expected to do several writing assignments in the art classroom. Students will be given writing prompts with an art emphasis. They are to use COMPLETE SENTENCES. Research projects related to art will also be assigned at various times throughout the year.

 

Articles

Students will turn in two articles a semester on anything pertaining to art. The article can come from a magazine, newspaper, or the like off of the internet. Articles will need to be turned in along with a written summary of what the articles were discussing. REMEMEBER a summary is putting information you have learned into your own words.

 

Mrs. Sass

csass@drewcentral.org