Visual Arts I (Beginning) 2nd Period - S1 23-24- Swindell - 2(A)

Ms. Swindell        Visual Arts I         Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

All Art classes are designed for all students who wish to LEARN about VISUAL ART. The courses cover various techniques, media, art appreciation, and creative thinking. There will be a lot of time spent on drawing and painting.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students are required to do all assignments (projects and written work). Curriculum will follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Be willing to accept new ideas, methods, and experiences that may enhance your work in the future. Most projects are to have an accompanying (rough draft) sketch to demonstrate your planning.

 

Materials Needed:

• Sketchbook - Canson XL Mix Media Pad   9x12 , Sketchbook needs to be at least 90 lb paper and 9 x 12
• Pencils - Any wooden pencil you can find. The dollar store is a great option. 
• Colored Pencils - Crayola Colored Pencils, 12ct. Feel free to buy what is comfortable for you to use. 
• Paint Brushes - Needs to be a variety of sizes. Would be best to buy a brush set for acrylic paint. 

Optional

• Drawing Pencils - Sketching & Drawing Set by Artist’s Loft Fundamentals. Buy a range of charcoal/graphite weights, ex. 2B 4B 6B
• Fine Liners - Pigma Micron Fine Line 3 Pen Set, Black 01, 03 & 05

• Canvas Pack of 4 12x16 Canvases and Smaller Ones for extra credit work

• Acrylic Paint Small bottles of acrylic paint. Try to get a few skin tones if you can along with your basic colors.
  

 

Classroom Expectations:

• CARE FOR AND CLEAN UP WORKSPACE.
• LISTEN AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE GIVEN.
• RESPECT OTHERS AND THEIR WORK.
• BE ON TIME.
• DO NOT INTERFERE WITH ANOTHER PERSON’S PRODUCTION.
• BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN LEARNING.

Grading:

60% Summative - Projects 

40% Formative - Classwork, Artist Exploration, Sketchbook (Bring to Class Everyday), Participation (clean up, discussion, material care, needed materials)

REMEMBER:

• Work steadily throughout the class period. Your dedication to work and time management in class will be part of your grade. 

• Inform Mrs. Swindell of any medical conditions or allergies.
• Incorporate your own creative ideas into the assignments. 
• If you are ahead in your work you may work in your sketchbooks or study for an EOC.
• Clean up of your work area will begin approximately 5 – 10 minutes before class ends.
• Sign your name on the back of every project, and the front of written work.
• Do your best because your work will be on display during the year. 

 

Procedures:

Organizing Sketchbook: Most of your work will be done in your sketchbook. Handouts, assignments, in class drawings are expected to be in your sketchbook.  Bring your sketchbook every day.  You can improve your grade by adding additional sketches to your sketchbook and showing me these sketches. 

 

Clean Up: This is one of the most important parts of Art class. Make sure you leave your desk, sinks, or materials clean for the next person to use. 

 

Pencils and Sharpener: You are to be prepared to class every day with a pencil. If there is a lesson going on there are pencils available to use if yours breaks. You are not to use the pencil sharpener while anyone is giving a lesson. 

 

Hall Pass: Do not leave the classroom without a hall pass. I will hand you a yellow slip with the time and specific location you will be going.  

 

Enter and Exit the Room: Arrive on time and look on the board for instructions. I often start giving instructions right after the bell rings. Five – Fifteen minutes before class ends we will start cleaning up and get ready to leave the classroom. Listen for specific instructions and follow them properly. 

 

Drills: Be respectful and alert when we are practicing fire, tornado, and lockdown drills. These are serious matters and you are to be acting responsibly.

How Can You Get in Touch With Me?

Email: jeannieswindell@fcschools.net check my email frequently throughout the school day. This is also the easiest way to get a hold of me if it is not a school day. 

Phone: (919) 494-2332 ext. 310 My mailbox is set up to receive messages. Feel free to leave me a message and I will get back to you as quickly as possible. 

 

This is a very laid back relaxing class. It will probably be your favorite class of the day. Don’t mistake that as a place to be lazy and not work or goof off. Art is relaxing. You will enjoy doing it. Everyone does not have to be a spectacular artist to create something cool to hang on your bedroom wall at home. I look forward to you finding your “way”!

 

Cell Phones are allowed for listening to music while working. You may use them to find references to draw from. Don’t let them distract you. 

 

The Tardy Policy is in accordance with the school Tardy Policy.

 

Exam Exemptions

1 Day -D

2 Days- C

3 Days- B

4 Days- A

 

THIS IS YOUR LUCKY DEAL!!!! You have until seven days before the nine weeks is up to turn in late work. Stand at my desk and watch me put that grade in when you turn it in so nothing is lost or forgotten.