Autrey Mill Middle School
Art Syllabus
Textbook Art: A Personal Journey, A Community Connection, A Global Pursuit
Course
Description
This class is designed to provide students with an
informed understanding of the art process while developing a positive
appreciation for the arts. The middle school visual arts program will include
both written and studio production activities involving art history, art
criticism, aesthetics, and art production.
Course
Objectives
·
Identifying
and utilizing the elements of art and the principles of
design
·
Creating
works of art by exploring a variety of media and techniques
·
Developing
mature visual and verbal expression
·
Demonstrating
proper and safe use of tools and supplies
·
To
analyze, evaluate, and form critical responses towards art
Grade Breakdown
Homework /Participation 10%
Portfolio / Mini Lab 25%
Quizzes. 25%
Projects 40%
Evaluation Students are evaluated on their
knowledge of art content as well as the art produced as a result of
instruction. Achievement, effort, and completion are included in the grading
process. A student’s behavior in class can affect their participation grade. Assignments
will have due dates, and scores will be lowered if they are turned in late. I
cannot grade work that has not been submitted. A zero will significantly impact
the final grade.
Homework Homework assignments related to
class activities or work completion may be assigned. Students will be informed
of assignments and due dates. Homework will primarily consist of the completion
of in class sketchbook assignments.
Help
Sessions Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday @ 8:00 am to 8:45 am by appointment
Communication All students will receive a progress
report 4 ½ weeks into the quarter. Parents will be contacted if a student’s
grade drops below 75. Parents, feel free to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns regarding your child (mccannj@fultonschools.org).
Make-up Work When
returning to school after an absence, it
is the STUDENT’S responsibility to contact the teacher for make-up work.
Any missing assignments will receive a 0. Absent students may have to schedule
a time to work on make-up work before school because many art materials must
remain in the art room.
Class
Materials 1) Spiral bound sketchbook (approximately
9”x12”) and art eraser
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Available at the school store for a total of $5
2) Pencils
are mandatory every day (NO MECHANICAL PENCILS).
3) Agenda
Class
Expectations
Students are expected to follow school and class guidelines
for behavior.
Act Responsibly
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be prompt and prepared for class
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follow directions the first time
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take care and have consideration for our art materials,
art
class, and artwork
Respect
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listen, no talking, while teacher is instructing
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be kind to yourself, others and their artwork
Think
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be goal oriented and develop a plan
Imagine
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be creative
Stay Positive
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have a good attitude
Try
- have patience with yourself and
don’t give up
*Students
that do not comply with these expectations will be assigned an alternative
research-based assignment.
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
–Albert Einstein