Trimester 1  Introduction to Art, Part A

Trimester 2  Introduction to Art, Part A,B

Trimester 3  Introduction to Art, Part B

Mrs. Davis

Purpose:  To be able to use, identify, and appreciate the four components of art:  production, criticism, history and aesthetics.

Objectives:

·          To be able to analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles, and expressive qualities in visual arts.  (Illinois Fine Arts Goal 25.A.4)

·          To be able to analyze and evaluate similar and distinctive characteristics of works in two or more of the arts which share the same historical period or societal context. (25.B.4)

·          To be able to analyze and evaluate how tools/technologies and processes combine to convey meaning in art. (26.A.4e)

·          To be able to evaluate how consumer trends in the arts affect the types and styles of art products  (27.A.4a)

·          To be able to analyze how the arts are used to inform and persuade through traditional and contemporary art forms.  (27.A.4b)

·          To be able to analyze and classify distinguishing characteristics of historical and contemporary works by style, period and culture. (27.B.4a)

·          To understand how the arts change in response to changes in society.  (27.B.4b)

Text:  ArtTalk by Rosiland Ragans, copyright 1988

Materials:  To be provided by student

                Drawing pencils (2B, 4B,)

                Black or blue pens

                Folder or binder with writing paper

                Miscellaneous supplies as needed

Grades:       Written Work           16%            

                Sketchbooks       16%

                Tests/Reports      16%

                Art Production      32%

                Trimester Exam    20%

Homework and Projects:  Please check online for homework and assignments/projects. 

http://pages.mhlearningnetwork.com/lmoucha/index.html

Student Responsibilities:

·          Student homework responsibilities will include written homework, reading, studying for tests, written reports and verbal presentations, etc.

·          In class work will include art production, note taking, tests, quizzes, in class reading and written work, etc.

·          Students will be expected to meet deadlines and use class time in a productive manner.

·          Teacher lectures (note taking), instructional videos (from the Pike County Film co-operative run by the Regional Office of Education), class discussion, and art critique will be part of the class experience.

Classroom Rules:

·          School rules/policies apply at all times.  Refer to Student Handbook.

·          All classroom supplies and equipment will be used appropriately, cleaned after use, and returned to designated supply area when not in use.

·          All subject matter is to be school appropriate.