ART I
Mrs. Farrall Hilton, Art Teacher ADHS
Email: fhilton@wcpss.net (Best way to contact me)
Art Office: Room 1918
Course Description
Students in Art I learn the fundamentals of art. They explore many different media, processes, use of tools and
learn to apply new techniques to create original pieces. Students define, manipulate, and understand how to
use the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design to create successful compositions. Students critique their
work and the work of others in this class. A sketchbook serves as an integral part of the class as a journal for
life studies and idea development. Students also learn the global, historical, societal, and cultural contexts of
the visual arts. Fostering creative/ critical thinking skills on a personal level as well as collaboratively are a
focus in developing the necessary tools needed as a practicing artist or within any profession where real-life
challenges demand innovative and unique solutions. “Thinking outside the box” is necessary for the success
of our students as well as the well-being of everyone’s future.
ESSENTIAL LEARNING RESULTS
 Visual Literacy
Students will be able to use the language of visual arts to communicate effectively.
Students will be able to apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.
Students will be able to create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and
appropriately.
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Contextual Relevancy
Students will be able to understand the global, historical, societal and cultural contexts of the
visual arts.
Students will be able to understand the interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the
visual arts.
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Critical Response
Students will be able to use critical analysis to generate responses to a variety of prompts.
Course Outline
Unit 1:
Creative Problem Solving and Intro to Elements of Art and Principles of Design
Unit 2:
DRAWING with a focus on line, value and space
Design Challenge #1
Design Challenge #2
Design Challenge #3
Unit 3:
PAINTING with a focus on color
Design Challenge #4
Unit 4:
SCULPTURE with a focus on texture, form, and space
Design Challenge #5
Design Challenge #6
Unit 5:
PRINTMAKING with a focus on shape
Design Challenge #7
Unit 6:
FINE CRAFTS with a focus on texture and form
Design Challenge #8
In addition to creating art we will also study the various trends and movements within the history of art, both
Western and Nonwestern.
Assessment Guidelines
A93-100
B85-92
C77-84
D70-76
FLess than 70
Grades are divided into three categories:
50% Major: Projects (Grand Design Challenges)
20% Minor: Projects (Shorter Term Design Challenges)
15% Daily: Quizzes, Minor assignments
15% Sketchbook: Sketchbook assignments
Grading artwork can be a very difficult task (and some would argue should not occur at all!). Despite specific
rubrics or clearly defined criteria evaluating artwork is ultimately subjective. For this reason, it is my policy to
allow students to redo, or resubmit any project at any time during the grading quarter if a student is not happy
with his or her grade. I encourage students to meet with me if it is unclear as to why a grade was earned.
Students will be measured on their own personal growth throughout the semester.
EXAM at the end of the semester is worth 20% of the final grade.
Criteria for each project will be clear and well-defined. A rubric stating the exact requirements and grading
scale for each will be given out before each project so that each student will know exactly what is expected.
Interims will be sent home mid quarter. Please use the PowerSchool Parent Access page to keep up with your
student’s grade weekly.
Late Work. All work must be complete in order to be turned in for credit. Prior projects and assignments must
be complete in order to begin the next project. Assigned tutorials will be given and parents will be contacted if
work is not submitted. Late homework, projects, essays, etc. will be accepted up to the time that interims/report
cards are issued providing ample time to grade (one week prior to the end of the quarter) however 5 points per
day will be deducted because the work is late. A student will receive a “0” if the work is never submitted.
Athens Drive High School teachers, students and administrators value academic integrity, and this has
always been the case. What's different this year is that with the collaboration among a group of
teachers, students, parents, and administrators we now have a clearly defined academic integrity
policy. As part of this policy, teachers and students will follow a code of conduct which deals with
issues such as cheating and plagiarism.
You will have the opportunity to agree to this in writing upon several occasions by including and
signing the ADHS Honor Pledge on each exam and assignment:
“I pledge to be honest and fair.
I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment"
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In our class, we will adhere to the following guidelines to promote integrity:
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Study and work in an honest and respectable manner.
You must complete and submit your own work.
You are encouraged to work with others only under prescribed circumstances.
Do not copy someone else's answers in or out of the classroom.
Do not seek unauthorized help from those outside the classroom.
Cite all sources.
Quizzes and tests are to be completed without assistance from any outside source.
Keep your eyes on your own paper during quizzes and exams.
Protect your answers.
Cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off and put away before each
class.
If a violation of the honor code is suspected the student(s) will be invited to meet privately with the
instructor, the behavior discussed and necessary paperwork will be submitted according to ADHS
Academic Integrity Violation Procedures. For specifics about the policy, please go to www.
http://tinyurl.com/mq3tedt.
Classroom Guidelines and Procedures
Guidelines and Procedures will be discussed and are posted in the art room. It is important that every student
follow the classroom guidelines and procedures in order to maintain a safe and successful environment.
Being Respectful
 Art takes concentration…if not for you then for others-Be quiet.
 Treat others as you would like to be treated. Be courteous, compassionate honest and open-minded.
 Respect off-limit areas.
 Respect Copyright laws and maintain artist integrity.
Engaged and Ready
 Move towards assigned seat when bell rings and quickly be seated.
 Don’t sleep in class, come prepared, and participate (100%)
 Bring required materials and submit projects and assignments on time.
 Complete Warm-up exercises and Homework in addition to projects and assignments.
Showing Self-Control
 Raise hand before asking a question or contributing a comment.
 No talking during presentations/ demonstrations/ tests or quizzes.
 When talking is permitted…speak softly.
 Don’t react to constructive criticism in a negative manner (I know this is a difficult one)
Taking Responsibility
 Come to class on time
 Don’t waste, abuse or misuse materials
 Clean up after yourself and others!!!
Failure to abide will result in the following consequences:
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Warning
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Lunch Detention
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After School Detention
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Parent Conference
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Suspension (ISS or OSS)
About the Teacher
This is my fourth year at Athens Drive and my seventeenth year of teaching. I have lived most of my life in
North Carolina however as an “Army Brat” I have moved somewhat frequently. I have taught in Charlotte and
the Charlotte surrounding area. I have also had three wonderful years of experience teaching Art in Ghana,
West Africa through the Peace Corps. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
and earned my teacher certification from UNC Charlotte. I am married and love spending time with my “Junior
Jag” son. I am looking forward to a great 2014-2015 school year.