Visual Arts/Comprehensive 1 – (Art Intro) Syllabus

Instructor: Mr. R. Carr         Room # -  5018             School Front Office # - (770)-949-9221       Email:RCarr@paulding.k12.ga.us

Objectives:

• The vocabulary and language of art
• The elements of art and principles of design
• Art criticism and theories of art
• Aesthetics
• Use of media, methods and techniques to create art
• Historical periods of art

Expectations:

• Classroom Conduct – Be present for class, take part in discussions, and use time wisely during class.
• Participation – You should demonstrate active participation by completing all sketches, work-sheets, journal/sketchbook entries, and major art projects.
• Responsibilities – Be responsible with art equipment, art supplies, and keeping your work area clean.
• Respect – Respect for instructor, classmates, yourself, and art materials.

Recommended Art Materials:

-          (9x12) or (8½x11) inch Spiral Sketchbook

-          Colored Pencils – 36 pack

-          Crayola 8-Pack Markers

-          Plenty of #2 Pencils and Erasers

-          Classroom Folder

-          Glue Sticks

Grading:

• Summative – (71%)

-Includes: All Major Art Projects including Clean Up and Group Critique

• Formative – (29%)

-Includes: Sketchbook Assignments, Vocab Quizzes, Folder Checks, and Class Participation

• Midterm/Final – (20% - averaged into student’s final grade)

-Includes: Midterm Examination and Final Class Examination

Incomplete assignments will be averaged in as a “0”.