ART

I: Foundations of Studio Art

2015-2016
Instructor: Mr. Hensley
Jeffrey_Hensley@hcpss.org
Website: http://art1hensley.weebly.com

Description

Art 1 is the prerequisite course for the
comprehensive high school art program
and fulfills the 1 credit Fine Arts
graduation requirement. Studio
problems are designed to build creative
and critical thinking skills through
practice in drawing, painting,
printmaking, sculpture, and other art
disciplines.

Course Topics

Elements of Art:
line, texture, value, shape, form,
space, color
Space / Negative vs. Positive
Drawing / Learning to See
Craftsmanship/Composition
Still Life Drawing / Narrative Work
Oil Pastel / Design- Based Techniques
Charcoal / Portraits

Ceramics / Clay Sculptures

Scratchboard / Creating linear texture
Printmaking / Multicolor Linoleum Prints
Art Criticism / Feldman Method
Aesthetics / 3 Theories of Aesthetic Style
Watercolor Painting / 3 Styles of Art
Principles of Design:
balance, repetition, emphasis, movement,
contrast, variety, proportion, unity

Required Materials:
-You are required to have a useable #2 pencil, with an eraser, EVERYDAY!!!
-Sketchbook: All students must have a spiral bound 9x12 sketchbook by Wednesday,
September 2nd. The sketchbook will be used for class notes, image collection, sketches
for idea development, journaling and critiques. The sketchbook will be graded.
-You may also want to bring in an art smock or an old oversized shirt to protect your
clothing.


ART I


2015-2016

Name__________________________

Period _______

Students and Parents or Guardians, please read the statement below:

Mr. Hensley went over the syllabus, course content, art studio expectations, grading,
attendance, and tardy policies. He also covered the Howard High School policy regarding cell
phones and other electronic devices. I have seen a copy of Howard High Schools Discipline
Ladder and understand the consequences outlined. Mr. Hensley answered any questions I had
about the syllabus and I understand what is expected of me in Art class.

Student Signature_________________________________________________________


Parent/Guardian Name (print) ______________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian Contact information:


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* Please sign and return this page by Tuesday, September 2nd *


Art Studio Expectations

1. Sit in your assigned seat.
2. Respect others space.
3. No cursing or teasing.
4. Quiet while others are teaching.
5. Voice level should suit activity.


FOOD AND DRINK POLICY: nothing but water in a CLEAR container is allowed in the art room.

*Adherence to the school-wide Student Handbook policies is expected at all times. If you choose to break
any of the above rules, then you have chosen to accept the consequences as outlined on Howard High
Schools Discipline Ladder:

1st offense conference with you

2nd ANOTHER conference with you and a phone call or email home
3rd phone call home & 30 minute detention after school
4th administrative referral

Class Routine

1 Drill
What are we going to do today? (The warm-up gets us started)

2 Instruction/Demo
This is when I talk about or show you things you need to know. Pay attention.

3 Studio Time
Independent time to make art.

4 Critiques
A great way to share and learn from one anothers work.

5 Clean- Up
Be responsible for your table space and put things back where you got them.

6 Closure
Did we learn what we set out to learn?

Tardy & Attendance Policy

Be in your seat and ready to learn when the bell rings.

If you are late, you must sign the Tardy clipboard before joining the class. Discipline ladder applies.

**The ONLY excused tardy that I accept must be accompanied by a teachers signature in your agenda book.

* ALL assignments are expected by the specified due date which will be clearly communicated to you.

* If you are legally absent, you may make up missed work. You are permitted a one day extension for
every day you are absent. You are responsible for asking the instructor for missed work. The nature of
the assignment may require that you do the work at school rather than at home. It is up to the instructor
to decide on what day and at what time this would occur.

*Final assignments handed in late will have 10 points deducted each day until its worth half-credit. You
may receive up to credit for final assignments until the end of the quarter.

*Homework & sketchbook assignments handed in late will have 5 points deducted each day that its late.

*Extensions on a FINAL assignment will be given at my discretion and only to those students who work
diligently in class and cannot finish or work meticulouslynot to those who waste studio time.

* Do-Over Policy Not happy with the job you did on a FINAL assignment the first time around? You can
submit 1 re-do per quarter.

Grading

Drills: Daily warm-ups meant to help you focus and participate in class discussions. (2 pts each)

Process Journal: an exploratory journal to keep sketches and ideas in throughout the process of
completing the product. (10 pts / activity)

Final assignments: For each unit, you will be given the following information: (100 pts total)
Lesson Objective - tells you what the problem is that youll need to solve
Criteria - tells you what specifically you need to know and do to be successful
A 90 100 (Exemplary completely fulfills objectives)
B 80 89 (Very Good - fulfills most objectives)
C 70 79 (Average - fulfills some objectives)
D 60 69 (Needs Improvement - fulfills few objectives)
E 0 59 (Unsatisfactory - Missing or Incomplete Work)

Homework: Enrichment or research done outside of class to help reinforce what youre learning. (10pts)

Exams: Midterm and final exams, including content weve covered up to that point. (100 pts)