Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville
3519 South Giles Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: 773) 534-9750
Course: Art 1
Instructor: Mr. Kahun
lskahun@cps.edu
Art 1 Syllabus
Art 1 provides an introduction to art through a multi-media experience. Students
will learn and apply the elements and principles of art to produce creative projects that
reflect their understanding of concepts. Students will learn about many aspects of visual
art from art history to aesthetics, criticism, and art production. During the course
students will be drawing, painting, print-making, creating sculpture, and developing
basic design principles.
Materials: Sketch Book: 70 pages medium weight paper, Three Ring Binder: Large 3
inch
Textbook: Glencoe ArtTalk Third Edition
Attendance: Success in this class is dependent on the student being present for
demonstrations and daily activities.
Art Classroom Rules:
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Be respectful of students, instructors, and staff.
Be on time for class each day and ready to work.
Cell phones and chargers will not be permitted in class.
Speak quietly and at appropriate times. Do not cause distractions.
Do not eat, drink or chew gum in the classroom.
Ask permission to enter the backroom or supply room.
Student will not use the teacher’s computer or desk for any reason.
Clean up after yourself each day and do not waste school materials.
Have an open mind to new ideas and express yourself, this is ART.
Grading Scale:
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B
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100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
59 or Below
Assessments: Along with daily assignments and sketchbook reviews students will
create a comprehensive art project each quarter.
Course Topics: Variations in curriculum order may occur throughout the year.
Unit 1: Introduction to Visual Arts and Lines
 Elements and Principals of Art
 Contour drawings
 Study of Lines and Value
 Early Art History
Unit 2: Drawing
 Renaissance (Perspective)
 Charcoal Drawings (Light and Contrast)
 Still Life
Unit 3: Color
 Color Theory
 Painting
 Impressionism
 Color Schemes
Unit 4: Art and Society
 Public Verses Private Art
 Murals/ Graffiti
Unit 5: Space and Form
 Sculpture
 Paper Mache Animals
 Wire Portraits
Unit 6: Print-making
 Relief Prints
 Intaglio
Unit 7: Tapestries and Weaving
 Burlap Life Story Patches
 Medieval Wall Tapestries
Unit 8: Collage and Pop Art
 Color Scheme Collages
 Pop Culture in Art
Unit 9: Visual Arts and Music
 Album Cover Design
 1960’s American Sub-Culture Art