Art 1/Art 2

Mrs. Stacey Paulsen Woodward-Granger Phone: 515.438.4263 Email- spaulsen@wg.k12.ia.us Class webpage: wg-artdept.weebly.com Course Description- Art 1 is designed for students to explore visual art issues in form, content, and technique. Projects enable students to problem solve and make art. An appreciation of art history will be incorporated in the course in conjunction with the units. This course will cover a variety of art mediums and styles. The elements and principles of design will be at the core of the instruction. Most of the instruction will be project based, along with some reading and writing requirements.

The elements we will be studying include: * Line * Shape * Form * Space * Value * Color * Texture

These elements of art are applied to an artwork using the principles of design, which include: * Balance * Variety * Emphasis * Rhythm * Proportion * Unity

The vocabulary of the elements and principles of design is important to understand and use to speak Art with other artists about art. Assignments- Most projects are worth 100 points and have due dates. You are required to bring a pencil to class each day, along with creativity, style, and a good attitude. Educational Philosophy- Creativity and e!ort are more important in my classroom than talent. It will be apparent if e!ort is not present in your work. I believe that naturally talented artists are very rare; instead, I believe art can be learned by anyone who has the desire.

Classroom Rules and Procedures

Along with the rules and policies in the Student Handbook, students are expected to:

Be Prompt and Prepared for Class Students must come to class ready with their materials and assignments. Students that are tardy will not be allowed to enter the art studio without a pass. Be Respectful of Others and the Art Room A courteous studio environment maximizes the opportunity for learning art. This means speaking kindly, appropriately, and respectfully to all in the room. Use materials in the manner in which they were presented. Failure to do so will result in a warning (1st o!ense), detention (2nd o!ense), and classroom removal (3rd o!ense). Work Everyday

There is always something that can be accomplished in the studio, and idle time will not be tolerated. Clean Up Students are responsible for returning their materials, storing work, and wiping down work surfaces. Not following these rules will result in the following disciplinary action: 1st o!ense Warning 2nd o!ense Detention and call home 3rd o!ense Detention and possible administrative action Passes out of class The administration at Woodward-Granger does not want students in the hallways after the bell. This includes students with passes out to use the restroom. I will allow students with emergency situations to use the restroom. Please do not ask to use the restroom except for emergencies. Attendance Since most work for this class is done in the studio, missed work can be extremely di"cult to make up. Excessive absences will a!ect your performance. It is the students responsibility to check with the teacher to see what work needs to be made up. (5 daily participation points are to be given daily) 1pt-Attendance 2pt-Participation/Engagement 1pt-Respect 1pt-Clean-up Grading Criteria
Grading Scale A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF 94-100 90-93 87-89 84-86 80-83 77-79 74-76 70-73 67-69 64-66 60-63 59-0 Grading Criteria Project grades will be determined based on the following. Preparation * Do you enter class on time with your materials ready? * Do you hand in projects on time? Quality * Do you complete projects to the best of your creative and technical abilities? Time on Task * Do you use all the time available for the assigned project? Clean-up * Do you clean up tools you got dirty? * Do you put away materials you got out? * Do you leave your work area cleaner that you found it?