Studio Art Syllabus
Objective – Studio Art is a survey course. It is designed to teach the students a variety of techniques using
various media. In Studio Art students will study the Elements of art and Principles of design. Students will
use a variety of materials to learn to better understand Art composition. The curriculum will follow the New
York State Art Standards and the Common Core Learning Standards.
Sketchbook – All students will be required to keep a sketchbook. Sketchbook assignments will vary
depending on the student and projects.
Pre/Post Exam – The students will be required to take a Pre-test and a Post-test. The Pre-test will NOT
be graded, but instead will be used as a guide for me to follow and design instruction. The Post-test WILL
count as part of your final exam.
Materials needed for the semester
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Small Notebook
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A couple of pencils
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A black ultra thin sharpie marker
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A pink pearl eraser
Grading:
Student work will be graded according to effort, following directions, and technique. Students will always be
graded according to their work ethic. A grading rubric will be used for every in-class assignment.
Students may have a sketchbook assignment weekly. Students are expected to turn in the completed
assignment when due. Sketchbook assignments will be considered a homework assignment and will be
counted within the 10% homework grade.
Grades will be calculated in the following manner:
Quarter grades will be made up of Project grades and sketchbook grades.
Project/In class grades
90%
Sketchbook/homework grades
10%
Final Grade
Quarter I - IV
20% per quarter
Final Project/test
20%