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CROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2009-2010 ART I
Course Syllabus for Art I
Cross Middle School
Fine Arts Department
1000 W Chapala Dr,
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5935
Danielle Mulleneaux, Art Specialist (BFA in Art Education, University of Arizona; AZ State Teaching Certificate; Art Endorsement, K-12; SEI Endorsement).
Contact: dmulleneaux@amphi.com
ART WEBSITE: http://www.amphi.com/teachers/dmulleneaux/
Course Description:
Students will gain knowledge and experience as artists, art critics, and art historians while producing creative works of art in a variety of two-dimensional materials and techniques. This course will focus on the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The units and objectives included in this curriculum follow the Arizona State Standards for Visual Art:
Standard 1: Creating Art. “Students know and apply the art disciplines and techniques and processes to communicate in original or interpretive work.”
Standard 2: Art in Context. “Students demonstrate how interrelated conditions (social, economical, political, time and place) influence and give meaning to the development and reception of thoughts, ideas, and concepts in the arts.”
Standard 3: Art as Inquiry. “Students demonstrate how the arts reveal universal concepts and themes. Students reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
Course Overview for Semester:
Personal Portfolio
The objective of this project is to allow students to create and decorate their own personal portfolio to hold their artwork in. On this portfolio they should illustrate with colored pencil and markers images and designs that interest them in their lives.
Aboriginal Symbol
Students will learn about Aboriginal art and society. Students will practice Aboriginal painting with a name design and later create a desert illustration or symbol.
Build An Animal
Students will have to use their imagination and creative license on this project. Students will create an animal and illustrate it with watercolor and pen and ink.
Tree Silhouettes
Students will choose a tree of their choice to etch on a foam block. The tree should be made into a silhouette. Students will create pastel illustrations of sunrise, sunset, daytime or nighttime. Students will ink their foam block and print onto the pastel, making beautiful contrasts.
Scratch Art
Students will create an illustration of their choice on a gold or silver scratchboard. The image should be detailed, well planned and well designed.
Painting in Photorealism
Students will create a painting from a photo of their choice using the grid formula. This project should illustrate all of the skill and techniques the students’ have acquired since the beginning of the semester.
Required Materials:
Materials for this course are provided through district funds and the $10.00 fee, which each student pays at registration. Students will also need to bring in:
1) Notebook paper: A notebook will be provided. Students will be expected to keep this notebook of class work this semester. This notebook is to be kept in the art room, and will be used throughout the semester.
2) Personal materials: Students are welcome to bring special materials from home for use in the three-dimensional classroom, however the teacher cannot be held responsible in case of loss or theft.
Grading Policy:
The various projects are designated as either long term or short term depending on how many days are required for the activity. For each long-term studio project you complete and turn in you can earn a maximum of 100 points. For each short-term studio project you complete and turn in you can earn a maximum of 50 points. Quizzes, worksheets and exercises are each worth between 10-50 points.
Grading Scale:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Grading Criteria:
• Problem Solving: accomplishing state goals in the lesson, using concepts and techniques from past experience, completing a project to the best of your ability.
• Composition: Art work should have good composition. The elements and principles of design are well thought out and used in a pleasing way.
• Concept: Art Work must express an original and thoughtful idea-showing imagination.
• Quality/Craftsmanship: Quality and careful work, using materials appropriately, using tools safely and effectively, attention to detail.
• Participation/Effort: Working hard, positive attitude, contributing to critiques and discussions, valuing other work, developing work over time (reflection, research, revision, etc.).
Guidelines for Acceptable Art Work:
The art department has specific guidelines for acceptable art work. Any work promoting alcohol, drug or tobacco related subjects, or obscene, vulgar or offensive to the instructor, or any other viewer, will not be accepted or graded.
Cheating:
Students caught cheating on quizzes, tests or exams will receive a numerical grade of “0”, and a letter grade on the given assignment. Additionally, a parent will be notified of the incident. In visual art, published images, and/or other artists work must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. This may be demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design and/or concept of the original work. It constitutes plagiarism and may violate copyright law to simply copy an image that was made by someone else and present it as your own work.
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