Art 6 Syllabus
Welcome to the ART ROOM!
 The goal of this class is to instill students with an enthusiasm and appreciation of the
visual arts and to develop the skills necessary for critical analysis, evaluation, problemsolving, and self-expression. We will be experimenting with a variety of 2D and 3D
media while exploring art and ideas from an array of artists, cultures, and art historical
periods.
 I believe that every person is an artist in his or her own unique way. It’s not about
having a “natural” talent. It’s about your experiences and explorations throughout
the process. You will do well in this class if you put in the effort and do your best!
 Please visit the class website for information on current projects and other fun art stuff!
www.jonesartspace.weebly.com
Things you will need:
The following items are required to be brought in by Friday, Sept. 11th.
 $3 for a Sketchbook (provided by me at time of payment)
 1 bottle of hand soap
 *Optional: an old, oversized button-down shirt or an apron to donate
to the class for students to use as a smock (this will not be returned)
 A Positive Attitude- you CAN do it!
If you are unable to obtain any of these items, you must bring a note
from your parent/guardian.
Classroom Procedures
 Come in quietly. Put your bag by the back door, get your
sketchbook, and go to your seat.
 Warm-up: Begin working immediately on your warm-up. This is a
SILENT time.
 At the signal, give Mrs. Jones your full attention for the day’s
lesson and discussion. (Anytime you hear the signal, you should
stop what you’re doing and give your attention to Mrs. Jones)
 During studio time, work hard, speak softly, and use your silent
signals.
 When told to cleanup, STOP working and begin cleanup. Always
listen to cleanup instructions before getting out of your seat.
 After cleanup, return to your seat and sit quietly.
 Stay seated until I dismiss you. (Note: I dismiss you, not the bell)
PLEASE push in your chairs before you leave.
Classroom Rules
Class rules help make the art room a positive and
safe environment for everyone to learn.
These rules are based on safety, respect, and
responsibility.
You are expected to follow the class rules at ALL
times and behave in a responsible manner.
You are at school to learn, not to play.
Classroom Rules: Safety
I will use art supplies safely and properly.
I will stay in my seat unless given permission to
get up. If I need something, I will raise my
hand and wait patiently for the teacher’s
attention.
I will walk carefully around the art room and
keep my hands to myself. (No running or
rough-housing)
Classroom Rules: Respect
I will be kind and respectful to everyone and
everything.
During class discussions, I will give my full
attention to the person who is speaking.
During work time, I will talk quietly and use
appropriate language.
Classroom Rules: Responsibility
I will come to class on time and prepared to
learn.
I will be responsible for my work area and
clean up after myself.
I will use my time in class wisely and will get my
work completed on time.
Consequences
Failure to follow the classroom rules and procedures
will result in the following:
1st: Verbal warning
2nd: Consequence Card
3rd: Detention and phone call home
4th: Conference with parents
Timeouts and Discipline Referrals will be given for
continuous disrespect and extreme circumstances.
Curriculum
The study of art incorporates many
different things, and can be defined as
“the process whereby one learns how
to produce art, engage in the aesthetic
and critical analysis of art, and to talk,
read and write about art.”
So we will be doing a combination of
making art, interpreting and talking
about art, as well as reading and
writing about art.
Curriculum Cont.
Each Project will consist of:
Process art (technique building),
Vocabulary,
Quiz,
Final project, and
Rubric/reflection.
Rubrics and Reflections
 After each project, you will complete a written reflection
and rubric.
 I will use the same rubric when grading and will take
your “self-grade” into consideration.
 The biggest thing I will look at when grading is EFFORT!
Your grade is not based on your “natural” talent. It is
based on how hard you try!
Rubric Example
CRITERIA
EXCELLENT
GOOD SATISFACTORY
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
POOR
INCOMPLETE
Project Criteria 1: I thoughtfully
considered the sketchbook topic and
thoroughly illustrated my ideas.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Project Criteria 2: I created a
5
composition and filled the whole page
with details.
Artsmanship & Effort: I put extra effort
5
into my work to make it look neat and
complete.
Time Management: I used my time in
5
class wisely by staying on task and
working hard to complete my project
on time.
4
3
2
1
0
4
3
2
1
0
4
3
2
1
0
Reflection Example
1.What is something you learned about Pablo
Picasso?
2.What did you learn about Cubism? Can you
name at least two ways to identify Cubism?
3.Did you enjoy creating this artwork? Why or why
not?
4.What is something you feel you did really well on
your project?
5.What is something could you have done to make
your artwork better?
Sketchbooks
 Artists use sketchbooks as a tool for thinking through their creative
process or to get their creative juices flowing!
 Each Monday will be sketchbook day. On Mondays you will be
given a topic on which to create a full-page composition in your
sketchbook. You will have the entire class period on Monday and
20 minutes on Tuesday or Wednesday to work on your
sketchbook.
 Each sketchbook assignment will be due at the beginning of class
the following Monday.
 Be sure to use consecutive pages!!!
 Sketchbooks may also be used for other project related work as
well.
 Sketchbooks should be left in the classroom and completed
during class time. However, if you would like to bring your
sketchbook home to work on it you can. BUT YOU MUST BRING
YOUR SKETCHBOOK TO CLASS EVERYDAY!
Examples: Excellent Sketchbooks
Warm-ups
 Everyday when you come into class, you will have a warm-up.
 The warm-up for the day will be displayed on the overhead, so
be sure to read it as soon as you enter the room
 Warm-ups will always be done in your sketchbook
 If you’re the first person at your table to enter the room, you
should get your sketchbook bin out of your table cubby.
 Warm-up is always a SILENT TIME. This means no talking or making
other noises.
 No questions or requests to go to the bathroom at this time.
WARM-UP SCHEDULE
Mondays (5 mins): Read the sketchbook topic for the week and brainstorm ideas
Tuesday/Wednesday (20 mins): Work on that week’s sketchbook
Thursday/Friday (5 mins): Vocab, art research, or other activity
Art Research and Vocabulary Warmups
 Every Thursday, I will post an art topic you will be researching. You
need to write at least three sentences that accurately describe the
person or art topic- enough words so that someone reading it would
be able to understand what it is you are talking about.
 Every Friday, I will post a list of 3-5 vocabulary words you will need to
write down the definition of. These words will be part of your project
quiz.
 BOTH OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE DONE IN YOUR
SKETCHBOOK FOLLOWING THE SKETCHBOOK DRAWING FOR THAT
WEEK.
 THEY WILL BE GRADED ON MONDAYS ALONG WITH YOUR
SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNEMENT
Late Work
Any assignments that are not turned in on time
will have 10 points taken off.
Students have until the end of the marking
period to turn in late work. Any work not turned
by the end of the 9 weeks will be recorded as a
0 and can no longer be made up for a grade.
ReDos
Any student who wishes to increase their
grade on an assignment may work to
improve it after it has been graded and
returned.
Assignments can be resubmitted at any
time within the quarter it was assigned for an
opportunity to earn a higher grade.
The project MUST be submitted with the
original, graded rubric.
Wish List
The Art Department could always use more supplies, and some of them can be found in
your recycling bin! It is certainly not expected, but any materials you would like to donate
would be greatly appreciated!
 egg cartons
 Q-tips
 plastic gallon milk jugs
 sponges
 plastic containers of all shapes and sizes
 Mod Podge
 tissue paper
 Sta Flo liquid starch
 aluminum foil
 wooden dowel rods
 gallon size ziplock bags
 toilet paper/paper towel rolls
 wax paper
 newspaper
 dried pasta and beans
 magazines (age-appropriate)
 disinfectant wipes
 hand sanitizer
 buttons and beads