Introduction/Brief description of course: This one semester course is designed to present students with a timeline study of the masterpieces and their masters as well as the purpose and fundamentals of art and its history. The students will develop a sense of pride within themselves for what they are able to create, regardless of ability, and gain a greater appreciation of art and its theory in a general purpose.
Administering course requirements: Students will be introduced to the earliest forms of art discovered during Prehistoric times and consider the development of the arts through to the Renaissance period. Basic terminology pertaining to the theory of design is applied while referencing different media used to create art. Students will be challenged to apply these terms in creating their own art using these different mediums. Historical reference will be interjected in an attempt to cross reference the arts with both an historical and aesthetic viewpoint.
Evaluation of progress: Students will be expected to complete weekly reading assignments from the required textbook, Art in Focus, by Gene A. Mittler. Students will be asked to highlight information from their reading into their notebooks and keep a journal of observations from visual materials used and presented in the classroom. An enthusiasm for the subject with an effort put forth, regardless of ability, can enhance one’s grade. Participation in class discussion is encouraged, preparedness required.
Weekly assignments, quizzes and tests will be graded on a 10 to 50 point scale. Assignments and tests must be made up, if missed, within one week after an absence to acquire a grade for that assignment.
An artistic assignment will be issued at the end of each historical period to be consistent with the style and medium used during that time. Artwork will be weighted by effort when graded.
Books/Materials: Aside from the required text, students will frequently use the magazine, Scholastic Arts, in the classroom. Various reference materials are also available and an extensive collection of art books are available in the BG Library to be used on loan. I-pad use is required for reference and application.
Administering course requirements: Students will be introduced to the earliest forms of art discovered during Prehistoric times and consider the development of the arts through to the Renaissance period. Basic terminology pertaining to the theory of design is applied while referencing different media used to create art. Students will be challenged to apply these terms in creating their own art using these different mediums. Historical reference will be interjected in an attempt to cross reference the arts with both an historical and aesthetic viewpoint.
Evaluation of progress: Students will be expected to complete weekly reading assignments from the required textbook, Art in Focus, by Gene A. Mittler. Students will be asked to highlight information from their reading into their notebooks and keep a journal of observations from visual materials used and presented in the classroom. An enthusiasm for the subject with an effort put forth, regardless of ability, can enhance one’s grade. Participation in class discussion is encouraged, preparedness required.
Weekly assignments, quizzes and tests will be graded on a 10 to 50 point scale. Assignments and tests must be made up, if missed, within one week after an absence to acquire a grade for that assignment.
An artistic assignment will be issued at the end of each historical period to be consistent with the style and medium used during that time. Artwork will be weighted by effort when graded.
Books/Materials: Aside from the required text, students will frequently use the magazine, Scholastic Arts, in the classroom. Various reference materials are also available and an extensive collection of art books are available in the BG Library to be used on loan. I-pad use is required for reference and application.