ART COURSE SYLLABUS
MRS. GOFF
WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
agoff@nsd.org/425-408-7524
~PAINTING~
Second Semester
Welcome to a WHS Studio Painting Course! This is a course where demonstrations & projects are completed in the art studio
during class time. Creating in the studio allows the teacher to give instruction, feedback, critique, and evaluation while the
student grows and evolves from the first concept to the final project. The student benefits and learns from teacher and peer
interaction during the full creation process. Some class assignments may be completed at home with teacher permission and
some work may be assigned for homework.
Course Components:
This course will be made up of a combination of the following,
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ART PROJECTS
A. Study of historical & contemporary artists
B. Following teacher demonstration of skills/techniques
C. Meeting requirements on projects
PARTICIPATION & TESTS/QUIZZES
A. Daily Participation
B. Critiques
C. Tests/Quizzes
Project #
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Intro to
Painting
Activities
(misc.)
Small Abstract
Painting
Practice Objects
Observation
Painting
Cupcake Painting
Flower Painting
Water Color
Shells
Focus EOA/POD
Resource/Artists
Color
See Handouts
Classroom
Demonstration
Line
Movement
Repetition/Pattern
Unity
Rhythm
Color
Texture
Form
Emphasis
Classroom Textbooks
Classroom instruction
Wassily Kandinsky
Pablo Picasso
Jackson Pollock
Value
Balance
Form
Color/Contrast
Form
Unity
Proportion
Emphasis
Color
Balance
Unity
Texture
Wayne Thiebaud
Class instruction
Online resources
Classroom demo
Classroom Textbooks
Henri Matisse
Paul Cezanne
50% of grade
50% of grade
Key Terms/Vocab
Color Wheel
Blending
Transition
Acrylic Paint
Tint
Tone
Shade
Hue
Depth
Underpainting
Overpainting
Realism
Shadow
Complementary
colors
Painting from
observation
Photo realism
Pop Art
Composition
Color scheme
Georgia O’Keeffe
Class instruction
Abstraction
Representation
Realism
See classroom demo
Classroom textbooks
Online resources
Water color
techniques:
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Notes: Study Guide,
Dry brush
Opaque
Bled edge
Water soft edge
Wash
Water Color
bottle & shell
painting
Final Painting
Media of choice
Balance
Unity
Texture
Space
Movement
Unity
Balance
(above)
Online research
Classroom examples
Concept
Theme
Depth
Dimension
PLEASE DO NOT LOSE THIS FORM. IT IS A STUDY GUIDE OF TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER.
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. Be on time
2. Be respectful
3. Be on task/Follow directions
4. Be prepared
CRITERIA FOR AN EXCELLENT ASSIGNMENT:
1. Masters required media techniques or skill
2. Follows required elements of assignment
3. Shows evidence of thorough research and thoughtful concept development
4. Exhibits careful, clean craftsmanship
5. Is turned in on the date of the critique, work is entered into the critique completed
*Loss of assignment points will occur when the above criteria are not fully met. Students will review a more detailed
rubric beforehand of what is expected on each individual project. Extended time on assignments will be given for
excused absences ONLY.
EXCELLENT PARTICIPATION POINTS- Students will receive 5 points each day he or she is in class doing the following:
1. On time to class, prepared (artwork is not left at home)
2. Work hard on projects or directed task for the entire class period
3. Cleans up all materials and used workspaces
4. Is respectful towards teacher & peers
5. Stays in class during work time
*Loss of participation points (at teacher discretion) will occur if you are:
1. Tardy: 1-3 points depending on arrival time
2. Unexcused Absence: Missing 15 or more minutes of class
3. Not staying on task
4. Being disruptive, discourteous, or dangerous in behavior. Dangerous behavior can result in discipline or
withdrawal from class.
WHS Policies in the student handbook will be in effect, including the grading system, tardy & attendance policies and any
appeals processes.
TARDY POLICY:
Tardy; Student is not in the classroom by the bell, ready to work as defined by their teacher. Do not show up to my class more
than 2 minutes late without a pass either from the office or another staff member.
Absence; A student is late to class more than 15 minutes, or leaves during class unexcused for 15 or more minutes.
Consequences: All unexcused tardies warrant a loss of partial or all participation points.
 1-2 tardies: freebies, life happens (but bring a pass)
 3 tardies: 3 strikes you’re out. Lunch or after school detention will be assigned.
 4 tardies: Lunch or after school detention will be assigned. Contact parentals.
 5 tardies: Discipline may include:
o Saturday School
o Attendance Contract
 Don’t do this, there is no reason you should be coming in late to my class 5 times in one semester.
CELL PHONES IN CLASS:
 Students should refrain from being on cell phones during class time. Since there is no regular homework in this course
it is important to use all class time wisely.
 On occasion students have teacher permission to use cell phones for visual research for design ideas on art projects
CONSEQUENCES WHEN CELL PHONE USAGE INTERUPTS CLASS WORK TIME
1. Warning
2. Taken away for entire period
3. Detention
Note: Students are allowed to use ipods during class WORK TIME only. If student is using headphones while teacher is
talking privileges will be taken away for the remainder of the period
COMMUNICATION:
Students who are absent are responsible for seeking teacher assistance in making up assignments missed. Please use my
website as a resource to review & print handouts & rubrics if needed.
PASSES:
Pass privileges are based on student responsibility and will be adjusted accordingly. Do not leave classroom without permission.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments can be turned in late for partial credit. If assignment is late due to an EXCUSED absence
student will have the number of days absent added to the initial deadline.
Please sign this form & return to Mrs. Goff by the assigned deadline:
This Form is due on: ____________________________________________
We have read & reviewed this syllabus and agree to abide by the WHS Course rules & guidelines for Mrs.
Goff’s studio art class as stated above.
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