Introduction/Brief description of course: This full year course is designed to focus on the elements and principles of design and their application in creating art. The timeline study of ART and the artists who created it continues, from Impressionism to Contemporary.
Administering course requirements: Basic terminology pertaining to the theory of art is explored. Students will be challenged to apply these terms when discussing, writing about and creating art. Various media will be addressed and utilized in the classroom, helping students to realize their own potential and development of style. Historical references will be interjected in an attempt to cross reference the arts culturally with both an historical and aesthetic viewpoint.
Evaluation of progress: Hands-on art will be produced upon completion of each unit in the text. Artwork will be assessed on effort, ability and evidence of an understanding of the concepts and criteria presented.
A participation grade will be acquired from the interaction between teacher and student when critiquing works of art. An enthusiasm for the subject with an effort put forth to communicate their ideas can enhance one’s grade.
Tests will be administered from information gained both in classroom discussion/lecture and textbook readings. They may be formatted as objective, written critique or artistic renderings. Students are evaluated on a 10 to 50 point scale with each assignment’s score averaged to equal 100 points.
Students will present an entire lesson to the class with student “team teachers” during their fourth quarter. After researching the works and style of a chosen artist, students will present their findings to the teacher in a written report and to the class in an oral/visual presentation. A lesson to evaluate the understanding of that style of art is presented to their peers. Students will be graded on their organizational skills, clarity of their presentation and the overall understanding of the lesson by those completing it.
Books/Materials: Students will use the textbook, Art in Focus, by Gene A. Mittner, as their primary source of information and to help keep an organized notebook. Scholastic Arts magazine, often used in the classroom, is an invaluable source for reference on the artist lives and contemporary issues of interest to teens. I-pad use is mandatory and used for referencing and inspiration, NOT to copy another person’s work. An extensive collection of art books are available in the BG Library.
Administering course requirements: Basic terminology pertaining to the theory of art is explored. Students will be challenged to apply these terms when discussing, writing about and creating art. Various media will be addressed and utilized in the classroom, helping students to realize their own potential and development of style. Historical references will be interjected in an attempt to cross reference the arts culturally with both an historical and aesthetic viewpoint.
Evaluation of progress: Hands-on art will be produced upon completion of each unit in the text. Artwork will be assessed on effort, ability and evidence of an understanding of the concepts and criteria presented.
A participation grade will be acquired from the interaction between teacher and student when critiquing works of art. An enthusiasm for the subject with an effort put forth to communicate their ideas can enhance one’s grade.
Tests will be administered from information gained both in classroom discussion/lecture and textbook readings. They may be formatted as objective, written critique or artistic renderings. Students are evaluated on a 10 to 50 point scale with each assignment’s score averaged to equal 100 points.
Students will present an entire lesson to the class with student “team teachers” during their fourth quarter. After researching the works and style of a chosen artist, students will present their findings to the teacher in a written report and to the class in an oral/visual presentation. A lesson to evaluate the understanding of that style of art is presented to their peers. Students will be graded on their organizational skills, clarity of their presentation and the overall understanding of the lesson by those completing it.
Books/Materials: Students will use the textbook, Art in Focus, by Gene A. Mittner, as their primary source of information and to help keep an organized notebook. Scholastic Arts magazine, often used in the classroom, is an invaluable source for reference on the artist lives and contemporary issues of interest to teens. I-pad use is mandatory and used for referencing and inspiration, NOT to copy another person’s work. An extensive collection of art books are available in the BG Library.