Syllabus

Welcome to Visual Arts

This is a semester-long introductory course emphasizing elements and mediums of art. In this class students will develop skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, reading, writing, decision making, risk taking, and presenting artwork.

Course Curriculum Content

The entire list of Georgia Visual Arts Standards can be accessed through the district web address at Georgia Standards of Excellence: Visual Arts. These standards consist of an in-depth exploration of creating, presenting, and responding to art, while connecting the world of art to other areas of learning and personal endeavors.

Course Description:

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge of various artistic techniques.
Describe the elements of art.
Apply the elements of art to create their own work.
Read, write, and talk about artwork.

Makeup Work: Make up work is defined as work assigned during a student's absence, not work assigned prior to an absence. The student has five (5) school days upon returning to school to complete make-up work. The teacher has the discretion to grant a longer period to make up work if there are extenuating circumstances.

Instructional Materials

Materials for the class will be provided, however donations of any sort are welcome! This can range from old hairdryers for drying art works, to old magazines for collaging, to wood boards or ceramic tiles for use as canvases, and of course traditional art supplies such as paint brushes, paints, etc. We can make anything into art.

Expectations

Students are expected to maintain a clean and orderly classroom and use resources wisely.
Students will be respectful of others and take responsibility for their actions.
All students’ work must be their own work and not the work of others.

Academic Integrity

It is the expectation of Forsyth County Schools that students exhibit academic integrity when submitting evidence of learning. When students submit evidence that does not authentically represent what they know and can do, the evidence is rendered invalid. Examples of academic dishonesty are outlined in both the Family Engagement Guide & Student Handbook and The Forsyth County Schools Code of Conduct. Depending on the severity of the situation, academic dishonesty/cheating may result in the loss of credit, completing an alternative assignment and/or disciplinary consequences up to a tribunal referral.

Evaluation and Grading Weights

Grade Weights

25% - Classroom Assessments:

Journaling/Documenting process

75% - Summative Assessments: Production/Art pieces/Comprehensive Final Exam

Grade Weights

A: 90 and above

B: 80 - 89

C: 70 – 79

F: 69 or below