Art 1

Instructor: Margaret Dennett
Length of Course: 1 Year

Course Description:
Art 1 is an exploration of art though drawing, painting and creating of three dimensional artworks. Each quarter we will focus on a skill used in art. We will develop this skill create a project to show proficiency and critique our work. Art is not only creating but learning to see what you are looking at. Art is problem solving and critical thinking Artist encounter hard decisions that need to be addressed to complete their work. I will try to include many real life situations in which art is created in our society today from packaging to cartooning we are surrounded with art. Our job is to be more in tune with why we use art and how we create it. Skills must be learned and improved as we accomplish this task and some may find certain areas easier for them than others. We are all different and have different abilities and experiences to draw from. Be realistic and don ’ t compare your work to others with more experience or ability, we all arrive where we need to be by the process of doing.

• 1 st Quarter - Drawing skills
• 2 nd Quarter – Color and design
• 3 rd Quarter – Painting
• 4 th quarter – Abstract and 3 dimensional Art

Course Expectations:
Each student is expected to arrive on time & prepared for class. We will begin each day with a warm-up drawing or writing. It is important to not e that tardies and unexcused absences will bring down your Work Ethic grade in this class. Each unexcused absence lowers your Work Ethic grade by 3%, and two tardies equal an absence. All excused absences must be cleared with Ms. Cherrington in the front office within one week of the absence, or they will turn into unexcused absences.

A writing instrument, a sketchbook (provided when Art fee is paid), and any required materials will be necessary for class each day, in addition to any work that is due. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to look at the course calendar & to make up any missed assignments. It is also important to contact your group members if you are absent.

It is an expectation that we will treat one another with respect & foster a positive learning environment in which every student feels comfortable sharing his or her ideas with the class. “ Trust, Respect & Responsibility ” are at the heart of our learning environment in this classroom, and we expect every individual to foster these cultural norms.

Late Work Policy:
As a rule, you should try to speak with me in advance if you are not going to be able to meet a deadline. However, if you do not have an assignment completed on time, you will lose your work ethic points for the assignment. If there are no designated work ethic points, then you will be marked down by one grade. After five days a late assignments will no longer be accepted. Of course, exceptions will sometimes be made for extenuating circumstances.

If you have an excused absence, you will not receive a penalty for work that is turned in late. However, if work was due on the date of your absence, it is expected that the work will be turned in on the day you return to class. If you know you will be absent, you must fill out a planned absence form in advance (these are available in the office). You are also expected to give your group members plenty of notice before planned absences, and to complete any part of the project that will be due during your absence.

Grading:
Students will be assessed based on daily assignments, activities, quizzes, and the final projects. The Art grade is assessed on the school ’ s learning outcomes A final letter grade will be given at the end of each semester, which will be based on the percentages below:

• Work Ethic 20%
• Art 50%
• Written Communication 5%
• Oral Communication 10%
• Critical Thinking 10%
• Collaboration 5%

Course Calendar:
The Art 1, 2 Course Calendar s can be accessed by both students and parents from home. Art 3 is an independent study program in Art with an individualized program. The calendar contains the daily agenda for the course, daily tasks and assignments, as well as links to the current project database and the course journal. You may access the calendar through the school website through the following path from the homepage: Course Curriculum/ Art 1 (Art 2) /Course Calendar.

Contact Information:
Ms. Margaret Dennett
mdennett@newtechhigh.org
707.259.8520