ART I SYLLABUS
2012-13
Mrs. Debbie Jeans / debbie.jeans@pendleton.kyschools.us
1ST QUARTER: ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
Week 1-2: Intro Art: Syllabus, Expectations, Procedures, Rules
 TERMINOLOGY AND APPLICATION PROJECT: Elements of Art and Principles of Design Basics (sketchbook, magazines, colored
pencil, markers) AH-HS-SA-S-VA1, AH-HS-SA-S-VA2, AH-HS-SA-U-2
 1)Define 2) Draw examples 3) Find examples 4) Analyze famous works of art
o CREATE COLOR WHEEL
 Essential Question: What are the elements and principles and how are they used to create works of art?
 Vocabulary: Elements: Line (actual/implied), Shape (organic/geometric) Form, Texture (actual/implied), Space (negative/positive,
foreground/background/middle ground, perspective), Value, Intensity, Color (primary, secondary, tertiary, monochromatic, analogous,
complimentary, warm, cool, tint, and shade)Principles: Repetition, Pattern, Movement, Rhythm, Contrast, Proportion, Balance
(symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial), Emphasis, Variety, Unity
Week 3-4: Elements of Art: SIGNATURE PROJECT (pencil, charcoal, markers, colored pencil) AH-HS-SA-S-VA1, AH-HS-SA-S-VA2, AH-HS-SA-S-VA4
 Essential Question: How can I incorporate each element of art (line, shape, texture, space, value, color) into a single design pattern?
 Vocabulary: Media/Medium: paint, fabric, yarn, paper, ink, oil/chalk pastel, fiber, photography, computer design (2D), clay, wood, glass,
metal, stone, plaster (3D),Technology application. Subject Matter: landscape, portrait, still Life, abstract, non-objective/representational
 Artist Reading: Franz Kline
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 5: Principles of Design: MUSICAL INTERPRETATION (paint, collage) AH-HS-SA-S-VA1, AH-HS-SA-S-VA2, AH-HS-HA-S-VA2, AH-HSHA-S-VA5, AH-HS-HA-S-Mu1 AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Essential Question: How can I create a painting to music and rearrange the pieces to represent the principles of design of repetition,
contrast, pattern, rhythm, movement, and variety?
 Music Examples from 5 different time periods- discuss what was going on during time period and have students paint in that style
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Project Critiques. Demonstrate an understanding of elements/principles, identify media, and subject using written and oral critique. AHHS-PA-S-VA2, AH-HS-PA-S-VA3, AH-HS-PA-S-VA-4
 Vocabulary: Collage,
 Artist Reading: Kandinsky
 Resources: music from Palestrina, Mozart, Vivaldi, Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson
Week 6: Principles of Design: MY PEOPLE (collage, mixed media) AH-HS-SA-S-VA3, AH-HS-HA-S-VA2, AH-HS-HA-S-VA3, AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Essential Question: How can I create a composition that represents my people considering the principles of design of proportion,
balance, emphasis and Unity
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Project Critiques. Demonstrate an understanding of elements/principles, identify media, and subject using written and oral critique. AHHS-PA-S-VA2, AH-HS-PA-S-VA3, AH-HS-PA-S-VA-4
 Vocabulary: Content, assemblage, color wash
 Artist Reading: Romare Bearden
Week 7-8: Subject Matter: REALISTIC, ABSTRACT, NON-OBJECTIVE TRIPTYCH (paper, colored pencils, marker) AH-HS- SA-S-VA5,
AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Essential Question: How can I create a triptych that demonstrates realistic, abstract and non-objective subject matter
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Project Critiques. Demonstrate an understanding of elements/principles, identify media, and subject using written and oral critique. AHHS-PA-S-VA2, AH-HS-PA-S-VA3, AH-HS-PA-S-VA-4
 Vocabulary: Representational, Nonrepresentational, Abstract, Triptych.
 Reading: Debate on Abstract Art: Is It Really Art?
Week 9: STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM 1: Art Elements, Principles of Design, Media, Subject Matter
2nd QUARTER: WORLD CULTURES, HISTORICAL TIME PERIODS, MEDIA, SUBJECT & PROCESS
Week 1-2: STUDENT TIME LINE POWERPOINT PROJECT
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/arthistory.htm
 Essential Question: How can I demonstrate my knowledge of art time periods?
 STUDENT PRESENTATIONS- students will research an artist from a particular time period in addition to a type of music, dance, and
drama that correlates with the time period. Present PowerPoint on topic and create a small project to place on timeline.
AH-HS-HA-S-VA1, AH-HS-HA-S-VA2, AH-HS-HA-S-VA3, AH-HS-HA-S-VA4, AH-HS-HA-S-VA5, AH-HS-HA-S-Da1, HA-HS-HA-S-Da3,
AH-HS-HA-S-Mu1, AH-HS-HA-S-Mu3, AH-HS-HA-S-DT1, AH-HS-HA-S-DT3
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 3-4: ASIAN CULTURE: LINOLEUM BLOCK 1 COLOR PRINT - Landscape AH-HS-HA-S-VA1 (printmaking) AH-HS-HA-S-VA2
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/printmaking.htm
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in the Asian culture?
 Vocabulary: mono print, lithography, etching, engraving, woodcut
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
o Project Critiques. written and oral critique. AH-HS-PA-S-VA2, AH-HS-PA-S-VA3, AH-HS-PA-S-VA-4
Week 5-6: RENAISSANCE (drawing and sculpture) AH-HS-HA-U-3 AH-HS-HA-S-VA1, AH-HS-HA-S-VA2
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in historical time periods?
 Reading: Debate: Did the Great Renaissance Masters use Mirrors to create Proportion?AH-HS-HA-S-VA5
 Vocabulary: Gesture Drawing, Drawing from Life, Golden Mean, Golden Ratio Fibonacci numbers
 Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 Vitruvian Man: The Figure
o FIGURE DRAWING: graphite
o http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/Grace-golden.htm
 Michelangelo 1475-1564 Sistine Chapel, David…
o FIGURE WIRE SCULPTURE (Colored Wire)
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
o Project Critiques. written and oral critique. AH-HS-PA-S-VA2, AH-HS-PA-S-VA3, AH-HS-PA-S-VA-4
 Artist Reading: Michelangelo’s life and work
Week 7: BAROQUE (drawing) AH-HS-HA-S-VA1, AH-HS-HA-S-VA2
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in historical time periods?
 Rembrandt (1606-1669) Dutch Baroque
 Caravaggio (1571-1610) Italian Baroque
o CHARCOAL SELF PORTRAIT (Charcoal)
 Reading: Caravaggio Controversy: A 400 Year Old Mystery
 Vocabulary: Chiaroscuro, portrait proportions, reflected light, back lighting, side lighting
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
o Project Critiques. written and oral critique. AH-HS-PA-S-VA2, AH-HS-PA-S-VA3, AH-HS-PA-S-VA-4
 Baroque Music Bach and Handel AH-HS-HA-Mu3
Week 8-9 ROMANTIC (water color painting, collage) AH-HS-HA-S-VA1, AH-HS-HA-S-VA2
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in historical time periods?
 John Constable (1776-1837) British Landscapes
o WATER COLOR LANDSCAPE: Watercolor techniques and landscape painting
o Vocabulary: washes, glazing, wet on dry, wet on wet, masking
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Francisco Goya (1746-1828) Violence Greed and Foolishness of Society
o MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE OF SOCIETY TODAY
o Vocabulary: mixed media
o Reading: Fake Goya: Does it Really Matter Who Paints a Picture?
Week 9: STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM 2: Media, Subject Matter, & Techniques, Asian – Romantic Art History
3rd QUARTER - WORLD CULTURES, HISTORICAL TIME PERIODS, MEDIA, SUBJECT & PROCESS AH-AH-HA-S-VA1, AH-HS-PA-S-VA2
Week 1 : REALISM-IMPRESSIONISM
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in historical time periods?
 Claude Monet (1840-1962)
o Artist Reading: Monet
 Edouard Manet (1832-1883)
o Reading: What made Manet’s painting controversial
o Still Life painting- Acrylic
o Vocabulary: En Plein Air,
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 2 - 3: POST-IMPRESSIONISM
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in historical time periods?
 Paul Cezanne (1839-1906)
o Abstract Still life- Chalk Pastels
o Vocabulary: Palette, sketching, tone, smudging, blending, scumbling, feathering, dry wash, fixative
 Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)
o Artist Reading: Van Gogh
o Starry Night Interpretation Landscape - Oil Pastels
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/bailey.html
 Sketchbook: Pastel Techniques, Post-Impressionism, Grid Portraits
o Music- Debussy and Ravel AH-HS-HA-S-Mu3
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 4-6 MODERN & CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN AH-HS-HA-S-VA3, AH-HS-SA-S-VA1, AH-HS-PA-S-VA1, AH-HS-HA-U-1
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in historical time periods?
 Salvador Dali (1904-1989)
 Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
o Reading: Retired Electrician at center of Picasso Controversy
o Vocabulary: Analytical Cubism, Synthetic Cubism
o Cubism collage ( charcoal, music sheets, newspaper) 2 weeks
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/kencubism.htm
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
o DESIGN COLLAGE (collage, paper, paint) 1 week
www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/Gloria-collage.htm
o Vocabulary: decoupage, fauvism
o Artist Reading: Henri Matisse
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 7-9: MODERN & CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN AH-HS-HA-U-2
 Essential Question: How can I create visual art according to styles and processes used in historical time periods?
 Reading: The Graffiti Debate: art or vandalism
 Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
o VISUAL PUN POP ART SCULPTURE – 1 week
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/Stephanie-puns.htm
o Vocabulary: Full Round, Linear, Subtractive, Addition, substitution, manipulated, found, ephemeral
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) Architecture
o PERSPECTIVE DRAWING (Graphite, Pencil) 1 week
o Vocabulary: One point perspective, two point perspective
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
 Georgia O’Keefe (1887-1986) Photograph to Painting
 Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) Photography
 Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) Culture
 Chuck Close (1940-) grid paintings
o GRID SELF-PORTRAIT (colored Pencil) 2 weeks
o Vocabulary: Grid
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 9: CRITIQUE: Students select 3 works for class oral and written critiques
STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM 3: Media, Subject Matter, & Techniques, Realism - Modern Art History
4th QUARTER PURPOSES OF VISUAL ARTS AH-HS-PCA-S-VA1, AH-HS-PCA-S-VA2
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Students will learn the purposes of music, drama, and dance and be able to compare, interpret and explain AH-HS-PCA-S-Mu1, AHHS-PCA-S- DT1, AH-HS-PCA-S-Da1
 Reading: Art and Dirty Words: What is the purpose of art?
Week 1-2: FUNCTIONAL AH-HS-PCA-S-VA1
 Essential Question: How can I create art that demonstrates the various purposes of art?
 CERAMIC POTTERY (Clay, glaze)
o Reading: Greek Pottery
o Vocabulary: slab, coiled, thrown, pinch, score, slip, under glaze, glaze, burnish, Greek Pots
o Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 3: ARTISIC EXPRESSION AH-HS-PCA-U-3
 Essential Question: How can I create art that demonstrates the various purposes of art?
 EMOTIONAL PORTRAIT (mixed media)
 Vocabulary: point of view
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 4-5 NARRATIVE AH-HS-PCA-S-VA2
 Essential Question: How can I create art that demonstrates the various purposes of art?
 MY LIFE/ MY STORY (mixed media collage) AH-HS-PA-S-VA1
 Vocabulary: mixed media
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 6-7 CEREMONIAL AH-HS-PCA-U-1
 Essential Question: How can I create art that demonstrates the various purposes of art?
 Reading: African Art
 PLASTER CEREMONIAL MASKS
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 8: PERSUASIVE: AH-HS-PCA-U-2
 Essential Question: How can I create art that demonstrates the various purposes of art?
 ADVERTISING/MARKETING POSTER PROJECT (graphic design)
 Student Reflection AH-HS-PA-S-VA5
Week 9: CRITIQUE: Students select 3 works for class oral and written critiques
FINAL EXAM Elements/Principles, Art History, Purposes
ART I GRADING POLICY
Art I students will develop an appreciation and understanding for Visual Art, its history, process, technique, and language. The
purpose of Art I is for students to create works of art inspired by famous artists/time periods utilizing the elements/principles, to
develop an understanding and appreciation for art, as well as be able to respond to visual art using appropriate language and
terminology. Art students are expected to turn in all work on time. Each nine-week grading period students are expected to keep up
with projects, complete homework assignments, and maintain a sketchbook.
o Projects: All projects are worth 100 points (or more). Students will be evaluated based upon work ethic, elements/principles, composition,
quality of work, & expectations of the assignment, Process over Product. Students are expected to complete projects by the deadline. If a
student needs extra time he/she is expected to complete the project outside of class as homework and turn in no later than 1 week from
the due date. NO WORK will not be accepted once a grading period has ended. Students not turning work in on time based on
absences/other reasons must see the teacher individually.
 Sketchbook: Students are expected to maintain a sketchbook throughout the year to create ideas/inspiration, notes/references, and
develop their work. A students’ sketchbook will be their reference tool throughout the year for thumbnails, development, and research. All
handouts, notes, sketches are expected to be in the sketchbook. Each quarter student sketchbooks will be graded, 100 points.
 Critiques: Students will participate in oral critiques to assess their work as well as the work of their classmates. Students will also
complete written commentary/reflections about their work. Critique grades will be worth 50-100 points.
 Daily 10: Students will have the opportunity to earn 10 points a day for…
o Arriving to Class on Time
o Prepared for class with all materials (pencil, sketchbook, supplies)
o Attitude/Participation/Work Ethic
o Clean Up
o Respect
10 pts a day = 50 pts a week = 950 pts a quarter If you are absent you must make up missed work in order to receive your Daily 10. Unexcused
Absence = 0 points.
ART ROOM PROCEDURES/ROUTINES
1. Arrival to Class- when the “BELL” rings students will be seated in their assigned seat with necessary materials (pencil, sketchbook,
supply box). Students are expected to arrive to class on time.
 1st Tardy = WARNING
 2nd Tardy = CALL HOME
 3rd Tardy = REFERRAL
If a student is not prepared for class it their responsibility to obtain materials (paper, pencil…) from a classmate or teacher BEFORE
the bell rings. Students may buy pencils from the teacher for 10 cents
2. To Ask for Help students are expected to raise their hand and wait for the teacher to acknowledge them and/or approach the
teacher’s desk.
3. Hall Passes- 3 per nine-week grading period.
a. In order to leave the room you must have YOUR agenda book. Using another students will not be allowed.
b. Hall pass is anytime you leave the room for locker, restroom, nurse, office, etc.
 Use time in between classes for the restroom.
 Get materials from your locker before coming to class
 Exceptions…
4. Absences/ Make up Work- it is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed work from the teacher at the appropriate time (End of
class, after lecture…)
 1 Day Absent = 1 day extension on project (outside of class)
 2 Days Absent = 2 day extension on project(outside of class)
 3 Days Absent = 3 day extension on project(outside of class)
5. Late Worka. Projects are expected ON TIME. Exceptions include, excused absence, and/or needing more time outside of class.
 If more time is needed the student has up to one week outside of class to turn in work without losing points.
 Projects may be turned in up until the end of the nine week grading period for some points- Last minute projects will
drop 2 letter grades (A project = C if turned in at the end of the grading period)
b. Homework assignments WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE.
c. Sketchbooks WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE.
Dismissal from Class- Students will be seated at their desks quietly and wait for the teacher to dismiss them from the room. The bell
does not dismiss you.
a. To leave class all materials must be put away and workspaces cleaned.
b. Students may not line up at the door and wait for class to end.
7. Classroom Supplies (Storage, Use and Clean-up) Students will become familiar with how classroom supplies are stored.
a. 2D room, 3D room, Supplies for Sale Closet, Paper Storage, Supply Box & Sketchbook cabinets (for students),
Miscellaneous Things Cabinet, Reference Books, Magazines, Scholastic Magazines, Soap & Paper Towels, Drying Racks,
Flat File, Light Table, Construction Paper, Student Portfolio Storage, Gallery, Assignment Turn In Space, & Missed Work
Folder.
b. Class cabinets will be unlocked before class and locked after class. Students are expected to get supplies out before the
bell rings.
c. Necessary supplies for class will be placed on the appropriate tables. Students are not permitted in the 2D/3D room
without permission.
d. Clean up will take place 5-10 minutes before the bell rings. All students are expected to help. Class will not be dismissed
until the room looks the same as it did when class began.
8. Music Students will be allowed to listen to music when working on individual projects-not during note or presentation time. One
earphone must be out so that the student can hear teacher instructions at all times. Students may not listen to headphones until the
teacher has given permission. Failure to follow this rule the first time will result in loss of IPod, CD player, etc. for the remainder of the
day. The second time will result in loss of privilege for the remainder of the year.
9. Cell Phones Students may not use cell phones at any time (not even to look at pictures). If a cell phone is seen the first time it will be
taken for the rest of the day. The second time it will be kept until the parent has been contacted.
10. Art Time When in Art class students will work only on assignments for class. Students that finish early will be given additional work.
Assignments can and will be altered to meet the needs of individual students.
6.
ART I
SUPPLY LIST
$20 ART FEE for paint, paper, and supplies used in Art class. Make checks payable to: Pendleton County High School
If you are unable to pay the fee and/or purchase the supplies before Monday August, 20th please include a note with the reason. If the cost is too
much please let me know and I will see that each student gets the required materials for class.
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Sketchbook (8.5” X 11” or larger) $6.00 for 11.5” x 14” spiral bound
Drawing pencils: 2B, 4B, 6B, 4H, 6H, (Buy a range of different leads from soft to hard) $6.00 for a 12 pencil set with a sharpener or $3.00 for 5 individual
pencils
Ebony pencil or layout pencil $ .50
White plastic eraser $ .75 or $1.50 for a set including gum eraser and kneaded eraser
Hand pencil sharpener $1.00 for a metal sharpener (if you don’t purchase the drawing pencil set)
Cup (plastic or empty soup can to hold water for painting)
Supply Box (storage bin, shoe box, something to hold supplies in)
These supplies are optional so students will have supplies to complete work at home if needed.
2 Large Glue Sticks or 1 Glue Bottle
Kneaded Erasers (at least 1)
Colored Pencils (set of 24)
Sharpie Markers: Black (fine tip and regular tip)
Markers- 12 (Sharpie, Prismacolor or Crayola)
Ruler
Everything can be purchased in the art room (prices listed) except glue, cups, and supply box. IF you would like to buy supplies from the art room
please see me individually for prices. OR Michaels and Hobby Lobby are good places to purchase Art Supplies, and they tend to have great sales
(check the paper). www.DickBlick.com is another option for ordering online. Walmart & Meijer tend to carry the basics. If you have questions email
me at debbie.jeans@pendleton.kyschools.us
Thank you
Debbie Jeans
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Student Signature
Parent Signature
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Fee + Supplies + Signature = 20 bonus pts
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Due Monday August 20th