Course Syllabus

Welcome to 7
th
grade Art! In this class we will not only create our own art, but also
learn to discuss and critique the work of contemporary (current) artists, our peers,
and in turn our own work. I hope that this class will give you a new perspective on
what Art is, why it is important, and what it feels like to be an artist!

I Can Statements

I can identify, and demonstrate complex pattern in an artwork.
I can identify, and demonstrate emphasis in an artwork.
I can identify, and demonstrate unity in an artwork.
I can identify, and demonstrate balance in an artwork.
I can identify, and demonstrate space. (two-point perspective)
I can demonstrate the use of artistic tools of various two and three-
dimensional media.
I can revise artwork and/or presentation based on feedback of others, self-
reflections and artistic intention.

Student Expectations

Be Respectful
o Respect the classroom space, materials, classmates, the teacher, and
yourself.
Be Responsible
o Be on time and prepared for class, and be ready to work.
If you are late to class and do not have a pass, one will be
crossed out in your student planner. Four tardies will result in
a loss of all pass privileges for the quarter. If you are tardy and
do not have pass privileges, you will be referred to the office
for disciplinary action.

Grading

Grades will be based on a total points system. Points are earned through class
notes, weekly assignments, and projects. The points will be totaled at the end of the
quarter to determine your grade. The Rogers Middle School grading scale will be
used.

94-100 = A 90-93 = A- 87-89 = B+
83-86 = B 80-82 = B- 77-79 = C+
73-76 = C 70-72 = C- 68-69 = D+
66-67 = D 65 = D- below 65 = F
Weekly Sketchbooks

Students will have a choice between two assignments to be done weekly.

Option 1: Students may complete a drawing based on a weekly theme
provided by the teacher.
o This drawing must be on 8.5 by 11 inch paper, and must fill the
majority of the space.
o Any material may be used, and may vary by week.
Option 2: Students may complete an artists information log for any visual
artist.
o Students research an artist, any artist that creates something visual.
o Then fills out an artists information log worksheet.

Projects

Students will complete several large projects during this class. All projects can be
completed during class time.
We will be working with several different materials and processes including but not
limited to: painting, drawing, weaving, clay, markers, pencils, and crayons.

Late Work

If assignments cannot be completed by the due date then students may take the
projects home to complete. There will be no extra class time given to complete the
work, as the class will be moving on to the next assignment. Missing work will be
marked as incomplete in the grade book until it is turned in.
All work is due by the end of the quarter or the incomplete will be replaced by a 0.

Ms. Kowskys Website!

I do have a class website available for parent and student use. It will list current and
previous projects and due dates, links to artists, worksheets, Powerpoints, and
rubrics. My website can be found at www.mskowsky.weebly.com


Ms. Gail Kowsky (ex 2772)
763-241-3550
gail.kowsky@isd728.org