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7-9 Grades
Syllabus
1. August 16th, Introduction and class procedures
2. Drawing technique
a. Beginning drawings
i. August 17th– 24th, Proportioning
ii. August 25th– August 31st , Scale
iii. September 5th – 16th , Drawing Models
iv. September 19th -30th, People in Motion
v. October 3rd -7th, ) Still life Drawing
3. Painting techniques
a. Learning Monochromatic painting & how to use color
i. October 10th- 21st,- Family portrait
ii. October 24th- November 16th , Triptych in Three Styles
4. Sculpture
a. November 17th- December 16th , Marionette and Play
Course study will include:
1. Projects
2. Art History
3. Theory and concepts
Grading will include:
1. Daily classroom work – 60%
a. Craftsmanship
i. All projects are to have the students name printed legibly in the lower right hand corner of the work along with the art class bell (failure to label properly will constitute a grade of 0).
b. Use of concepts
c. classroom clean-up
d. classroom participation
2. Research papers ---------10%
a. Papers must be formatted in the MLA style
i. Two pages double spaced or longer (Number 10 or 12 font, with 1 inch borders).
ii. One reference page (sight all references)
iii. All papers are to be in a folder when turned in, no loose papers will be accepted
3. Quizzes -------------------10%
4. Exam-----------------------20%
• Resources- PowerPoint presentations, handouts and field trips
• There is a $15.00 Student activities fee that is due the second week of class.
• To keep students clothing clean and unstained parents may want to keep a large T-shirt on hand in the art room in a plastic bag. (Students will be responsible for maintaining and cleaning of clothing articles). There will also be aprons on hand.
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