2-d ART

One semester, one credit course

This is an introductory course in art. It is a pre-requisite for taking Advanced Drawing, Painting,
and Printmaking. It also fulfills the 1 fine art credit requirements at AHS.
Our focus will be on the Art Elements and Principles of Design as applies to 2 dimensional art.
Approxiamately 2-3 weeks will be spent on each of the following:
Mediums 2-d:
Adventures in Elements and Principles of Design
Create a cartoon demonstrating the elements and principles of design
Collage:
Create a collage using magazine images and your own photos
Use surrealism as a reference
Drawing:
Review perspective techniques
Students complete a drawing with values using collage as a reference
Weekly drawings in various mediums (see drawing checklist)
Art History
Study cave drawings thru modern art
Painting:
Students sketch, design, and create an individual painting
Printmaking:
Introduce a variety of printmaking techniques and design print
Graphic Design:
Introduce how to use text and images to create a website
Build art portfolio to share work

Grading:
Daily Minisketch
Friday drawings
Art History reports
Planning sheets and notes
Projects
Projects will be graded based on criteria (such as elements and principles used,
neatness/craftsmanship, specific skills demonstrated, aesthetics, originality, use of class time)
Students will complete self evaluation rubrics after each project. They will lose 5 points off the
project if it is not filled out correctly and will not be accepted without a rubric.
Late work will be accepted for a week after a specific project due date for 10% off
(approximately a letter grade off) and for 50% until the closest quarter grade is due. This does

not apply to the last project. It is due on the final day, and not accepted after or during finals
week. Points will be deducted for any unexcused absences from project work habits.
If excused absent on a due date for long projects, it will be due the day you return. If due
to a lengthy excused absence make arrangements with me one on one.
If you are gone on a sports event/pre-planned absence hand in assignments before or
grade will be affected.
Attendance and participation in a studio class are crucial. Come ready to work with a good
attitude. This is minimal open studio time to make up work due to me being part-time.
You must seek me out to make arrangements ahead of time. All unexcused absences result in
loss of opportunity to hand in missed work when you return.
Tardy Policy (4 tardies are a detention and the 5th tardy is an office referral)
Skips (all unexcused absences will receive an office referral and consequence)
DO NOT ASK TO LEAVE CLASS EXCEPT FOR AN EMERGENCY. THREE
BATHROOM/LOCKER OUTS PER SEMESTER ON MY PLANNER OF LESS.
BehaviorI expect your best behavior.
LEARNING CAN BEST TAKE PLACE WHEN EVERYONE TRIES AND COOPERATES.
SHOW RESPECT TO ALL.
ATTITUDE AND EFFORT MATTER A GREAT DEAL! GOOD ONES GO FAR!
Required materials:
Have a pencil daily
Spiral bound sketchbook (approxiamately 9x12 inch size)
If you have special supply wants for projects beyond my basics, you must provide (example
specific magazines for collage)
Classroom procedures:
Be seated when the bell rings, with materials for class (I will not dismiss to lockers).
Do minisketch and check board for directions.
I will give directions at the beginning of class and take attendance.
Please do not ask questions prior to that.
Work on projects and make sure to stay on task.
We have limited time so use it wisely!
Clean up supplies and the table, even if some is not yours, and push in or stack your chair.
Abide by all the school policies.