Art Syllabus
Santa Cruz High School
Ms.
Behr
I am excited to be teaching the Art (Drawing
and Composition) course at Santa Cruz High School and look forward to working
with you. Please sign and return this paper by the first Friday of the semester.
Brief Course Description
This is a first
year art course, with no pre-requisite, focusing on developing the necessary
skills to meet the California State Standards in Visual Art on a beginning
level. The Elements of Art and
Principles of Design are the foundation for the units covering concepts,
philosophy, history, technology, cultural context, application, and
appreciation of art works of the past, as well as current student production.
Course Goals and/or Major Student Outcomes:
- Students will
respond to sensory information in art and nature at a beginning level
- Students will apply
skills in a variety of media and techniques that reflect knowledge of the
elements of art and principles of design
- Students will
experience cultural and historical research through projects, writing, and
reading.
- Students will find
meaning in artwork of their own and others through critiques and effective
evaluation processes
- Students will
recognize connections between visual art and performance art, as well as non-art
areas
- Students will use
current resources, such as technology, as creative medium and become aware of
art applications and careers
Unit 1: Contour
Drawing and Observation
Unit 2: Reverse
Shading: Scientific Illustration
Unit 3: Value and
Shading with Graphite: Animal Drawings
Unit 4: Perspective
Unit 5: Human
Figure – Fashion, Cartoons, Comics
Unit 6: Intro to
color, pastel landscapes
Grading:
Standard
letter grades will be given based on the following:
- 50%
- Employability Skills
- Proper use of class time and time on task
- Participation and paying attention during demonstrations
- Punctuality and attendance
- Adherence to safety rules
- Ability to follow instructions – respect for teacher and
peers
- Presenting yourself as an artist – you will keep a blog to
document projects
- 50% - Projects
- Craftsmanship
- Proper execution of techniques
- Meeting project guidelines
- Degree of difficulty/challenge and improvement of skills
and abilities
Classroom
Rules:
- Cell Phones are NOT allowed,
except as a learning tool (image research) with teacher permission only!
- Food
or drink other than closable water bottles are NOT allowed – this is not only a
distraction, but can damage materials and art work, and is a health concern when
working with art materials
- No
homework or work from another class is permitted unless instructor approval is
given
- Hall
passes will be given only in case of an emergency
Required
Materials:
- You
must have a sketchbook – two types of sketchbooks are recommended – either
Black Hard Bound 8 ½ x 11” or spiral bound 8 ½ x 11”. Both Types are sold at Palace Arts or Lenz
Arts.
- Materials
fee – see attached letter
I
have read and understand this information:
Parent
Signature: ____________________ Student Signature: _______________________