ART I - BURFORD
ART I - BURFORD
Welcome to the wonderful world of ART! I am delighted that you have chosen to take this class. Read, absorb and retain the following information.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To equip the students with a strong understanding of the Art Elements in order to better understand their visual world.
2. To strengthen the students ability to successfully employ various media in producing artwork.
3. To understand art as an important part of man’s expression throughout history.
ART I
FOCUS FOR THE YEAR: ELEMENTS OF ART AND PRICIPLES OF DESIGN
1st 9weeks -Art element (notes), Terms to know, line notes, line powerpoint, line examples, shape and principles
*notes*right brain drawings*line quality*contour Drawing*marker wash*calligraphy line painting*matisse style collage*
2nd 9 weeks - form notes and value notes
*cylinder chart*cone chart*sphere chart*form still life*value scales*form value sheets*value studies-blending*hatching*cross-hatching*stipple
FORM CHARTS: Spheres
End of 1st Semester - Semester Exam Rewiew
3rd 9 weeks - color notes
*notes*fun color facts*color wheel*color value landscapes*complement design*color scheme designs*warm and cool watercolor paintings*chalk pastel
4th 9 weeks - space notes and texture
*notes*watercolor landscape*one point and 2-point perspective boxes*1 and 2-pt.stacking boxes*perspective project*3D clay project*actual and implied texture*
End of 2nd Semester - Semester Exam Review
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Abide by all rules set fourth by teacher, Collierville High School and Shelby County Schools.
2. Complete and hand in assignments by due date.
3. Follow directions and criteria set by teacher.
4. Pay the art fee of $15.00 by date assigned. Checks made payable to Collierville High School Art Dept.
5. Purchase the necessary supplies through CHS for $40.00 by date assigned. or by purchasing the art supplies (see attached list)from reliable sources elsewhere by date assisgned
6. Allow the teacher to teach and classmates to learn.
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Be PROMPT
2. Be PREPARED
3. Be POLITE
4. PARTICIPATE
5. LISTEN...when teacher speaks
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Enter, get all supplies and be seated
2. Complete bell work assignment
3. Read daily objectives
4. Listen to instructions
5. Work quietly on projects
6. Review
7. Check board for homework
8. Clean up when teacher calls time
CRITERIA FOR GRADING
1. Every assignment will be graded, including small preliminary exercises
2. Everything must be turned in on the due date. Dates are announced well in advance. Failure to meet deadlines will result in a grade of Zero.
3. Each assignment will have specific evaluation criteria unique to the assignment. In addition to the evaluation criteria, each assignment will be evaluated on these three constants: Composition, Craftsmanship and Creative Self Expression.
YOUR GRADE
1. 50 %-Project Grade: The project grade is very similar to a unit test score. This grade measures the students’ understanding and mastery of specific concepts within the visual language.
2. 35%-Daily Grade: The daily grade is based on daily classwork. This may be preliminary drawings, weekly bell work and quizzes.
3. 15%-Participation Grade: The participation grade in based on the students’ active involvement within the class. This grade measures whether the student is on task or not. If the student is not prepared for class (breaking rule #2), it reflects on the participation grade.
*quizzes will be counted as a daily grade.
*written papers will be counted as a daily or project grade based on the level of difficulty.
There will be written exams at the end of each semester. Semester exams will only be given on school appointed dates and times.
Extra Credit
Extra credit can be earned by visiting museums and galleries, extra projects and by volunteering artistic abilities to the community or school. Forms will be provided. Extra credit WILL NOT substitute for any assignment but is an addition to. Extra credit will not be accepted one week prior to the end of the six weeks.
I expect this to be a wonderful year for you, me and your classmates. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. I am not a mind reader only an art teacher. Talk to me.
Thank You,
Jennifer M. Burford
Please feel free to contact me at: jburford@scsk12.org
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