Castle Rock Middle School 2017-2018

Art- Room 212B Mrs. Baker

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Course Overview:

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This semester we will cover the basic art principles and compositional concepts in both two and three-dimensional design. Students work in all areas of art with an emphasis on drawing, painting, 2-D and 3-D design, looking at writing about art, art history, and aesthetics. Conceptual design problems as well as technical skills and craftsmanship are emphasized. The use of a variety of medium- pencil, pen, crayon, charcoal, watercolor, paint, printmaking, clay, and many other materials will help the you develop many skills that will aid in your personal growth and self-expression. Through historical and cultural references, you will develop an appreciation of art as an expression of other cultures.

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Successful Learning

• LOOK carefully. Understand the importance of observation and reflection.

• Understand and appreciate the process of art-making.

• Listen to the assignment introduction - Ask questions.

• Be open to suggestions.

• Make productive use of your time.

• Be aware of how other students solve similar problems.

• Be willing to edit; transform and alter your artwork

• Take advantage of your sketchbook and draw independently.

• Cooperate with your classmates and respect their work.

• Challenge yourself. Go beyond the specified requirements of an assignment.

• If there seems to be a simple solution, push yourself to find a more creative one.

• Don't be afraid to make changes - to take risks. Be willing to re-work an assignment.

• Remember that you are working on unique, original solutions to visual problems.

• Don't be afraid to experiment.

• Complete the weekly drawing homework assignments.

• Complete the 8 artist challenges, 4 each quarter.

• Look at art in books and magazines, or any other avenue you can find it.

  Content/World Class Outcomes

• Critically evaluate how a variety of outcomes and perspectives are communicated

• Create meaningful works of art that demonstrate expressive features and perspective

• Evaluate the creative process in the development of works

• Create by exploring a variety of skills and techniques

• Adapt and apply problem solving strategies

• Evaluate art and its connectedness to community

• Create works of art for a variety of purposes

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Assessing Progress

Types of Assessment:

• Class exercises

• Class projects

• Homework assignments

• Sketchbook/Journal – Art Challenges/EDM Challenges

• Written self-evaluations

• Work Habit- how are you using your time in class.

   

Classroom Expectations

• Get to class on time

• Use your time effectively

• Take responsibility for the condition of your materials, your work area, and the studio. Clean up

  thoroughly.

• Hand in your homework and projects on time.

• Attendance is critical to success in this class.

• Cell phones are to be turned OFF at all times when in class, and stored in the cell phone caddy.

  If your phone is not in the caddy you will be marked absent. You must ask for teacher approval to use your cell phone. 

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