Monticello Middle School

Course Syllabus

Foundations of Art

Sherry Knight – Instructor

Telephone Number: 870.367.4040

Course Description: The course will address the elements and principles of design which includes, but is not limited to, line, shape, space, color, form, texture, value, balance, movement, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, pattern, and unity. In addition, the student will be responsible for learning vocabulary, history, and appreciation of art. The student will be keeping a portfolio of his/her work on all completed projects.

Course Mapping: This varies per grade level. Specific levels and timelines are listed below.

6^th Grade Nine Weeks Elements of Art

7^th Grade One Semester Elements of Art

8^th Grade Entire Year Elements of Art

Principles of Design

Various Projects including the following below:

Watercolor

Clay Sculpture

Mosaic

Batik

Canvas Painting

Charcoal

Oil Pastel

Pencil

Linoleum Printing

Calligraphy

Course Objectives:

1. To provide the students with a variety of art making processes, increasing their vocabulary and expanding their understanding of art to assist in the building of a portfolio.

2. To provide instruction in technical and craftsmanship skills.

3. To expose students to a variety of media and methods of expression.

4. To empower students to make informed decisions about their art making.

Homework: There will be minimal homework. Assignments are designed to be completed during the class within an appropriate timeline.

Tests, assessments and evaluations: Quizzes, written and skill tests, self and teacher evaluations will be administered periodically to check for student growth and understanding.

Student Success Code:

1. Be on time to class.

2. Be prepared to learn each day.

3. Be inspired to do great accomplishments

4. Ask questions for clearer understanding.

5. Be respectful.

6. Be responsible.

7. Enjoy.

Grading Scale/Self-Evaluations:

Most students fall between the average to above average slots.

90 – 100 EXCEPTIONAL ADVANCED

80 – 89 ABOVE AVERAGE PROFICIENT

70 – 79 AVERAGE BASIC

60 – 69 BELOW AVERAGE BELOW BASIC

0 – 59 FAILING FAILING

Hall Passes: Each student has (3) hall passes in art per nine weeks. If the student is tardy the 4^th time or more, within a nine week period, the student will go to the office for an unexcused tardy.

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