ART I SYLLABUS 2014-2015

(ART COURSE CODE 2020)

Mrs. Ali Hein alison.hein@sendit.nodak.edu 701-220-2345 (cell)

701-943-2319 (school) Office Hours: 9:25-10:15am, after school
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COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to offer students comprehensive art experiences with detailed explorations in areas such as drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, and sculpture. In addition to gaining confidence and proficiency working with a variety of mediums, students will learn about the history, analysis, and interpretation of art. AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Pencil Charcoal Watercolor Acrylic Pastel Pen and Ink Perspective Sculpture Marker Collage Colored Pencil GOALS OF VISUAL ART EDUCATION Art in school is both a body of knowledge and a series of activities. Fundamentally, learning in art has four major components. The goal of art education is the development in these areas: by making art (art production); by responding to and making judgments about the properties and qualities that exist in visual forms (art criticism); by acquiring knowledge about the contributions artist and art make to culture and society (art history); by understanding the nature, meaning, and value of art (aesthetics).

TEXTBOOK: Rosalind Ragans Art Talk (One book for every 3 students)

GRADING
100-93 = A 92-86 = B 85-77 = C 76-70 = D 69 and below = F
Each students artwork is graded on an individual basis. No cross-class comparisons will be made. I grade on my expectations of the student and his/her growth as an individual. Each project will be worth 50 points. Projects are graded with the following criteria in mind: artisanship, creative process, expression, and structure. Students will self-assess their work and, I will consider their own grade when I grade each piece.

DAILY EFFORT Students will be given a daily effort grade worth 10 points each day. These grades are based on effort, attitude, preparedness, and cooperation. In an average five-day week, 50 effort points are possible. If students exhibit inappropriate behavior, waste time, misuse supplies, etc., points will be deducted. SKETCHBOOKS Students will be required to keep a sketchbook that will have assignments and project development criteria for each project throughout the year. Each week students will be given a vocabulary word and life skill to explore. Sketchbooks will be due each Thursday. Late and incomplete sketchbook assignments will be given a zero unless there is an excused absence. Worth 10 points a week. ART SHOW Students will host their own art show as a school group during the evening of a school function (music concert, sporting event, etc.) in the 2nd semester. Parents and students are welcome to attend at no cost. Students will be graded as a group on how the exhibit was prepared, carried out, and cleaned up. FIELD TRIP A field trip may be arranged in the fall of the year. Bismarck and Minot are possible destinations. I will provide further information as it is arranged.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS All of us in the classroom are entitled to:

Respect yourself Respect others Respect supplies Respect your art

**ANY DISREGARD TO THESE RIGHTS WILL RESULT IN ADHERENCE TO ITV OFFENSE POLICY**

ITV offense policy = 3 strikes, youre out

1 OFFENSE student will be given a verbal warning and his/her parents will be notified by
letter. I will send a letter to the students principle who will forward it on to the students parents.
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2ND OFFENSE Student will be removed from the class, and a telephone conference with the
parents, administrator, and student will be held before the student is allowed to return. If the issue is not resolved after 3 days, the student will be dropped and a failing grade will be given.

3RD OFFENSE The student will be removed from the class and receive a failing grade for the
semester.

SYLLABUS SIGNATURE FORM

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We have read and understood the syllabus for __________(art I, II, III, IV please specify). We agree to the information and discipline policy, and will work together to create a successful class.

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