Drawing Class Syllabus
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GOALS OF THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM:
The students will:
develop creative problem solving and innovative thinking skills
develop standard related visual arts vocabulary when communicating
discover an outlet for personal expression
increase technical skills and aesthetic awareness
learn to be risk takers
experience new media and enhance skills other media
be able create original works using the elements and principles of design
be able to say why they made their choices
learn to be advocates for the art
develop knowledge and appreciation for art history.
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GRADING USE OF TIME POLICY: STUDENT WILL RECEIVE GRADES EACH WEEK THAT REFLECT THE STUDENT’S USE OF ART
JOURNAL,SKETCH FOLDER, ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTION, USE OF CLASS TIME ON DRAWING ASSIGNMENTS AND CARE OF MATERIALS
AND PROJECTS INCLUDING CLEANING UP. GOOD USE OF THESE POINTS/CLASS TIME WILL HELP THE STUDENT TO RECIVE A HIGHER
PORTFOLIO EXAM GRADE.
PORTFOLIO: THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER, STUDENTS MAINTAIN ARTWORK IN A PORTFOLIO. ALL WORK GOES IN THIS PORTFOLIO
UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER AND THE ARTWORK SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF WITHOUT DAMAGE. THE POINTS GIVEN ON YOUR
OVERALL PORTFOLIO ARE THE EXAM GRADE.
GRADING OF PROJECTS/PORTFOLIO: EACH PROJECT WILL RECIECE A 1, 2, OR 3. REFER TO THE DRAWING PROJECT/EXAM RUBRIC.
GRADING OF CLASS TIME: USE OF CLASSTIME WILL BE GIVEN A 1,2, OR 3. REFER TO THE USE OF CLASSTIME RUBRIC.
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PASSES TO LEAVE THE CLASSROOM: EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A SET AMOUNT OF PASSES TO LEAVE THE CLASSROOM PER
SEMESTER. THIS INCLUDES LOCKER, DRINKING FOUNTAIN, AND RESTROOM USE. OTHER REASONS TO LEAVE THE CLASSROOM MUST
BE DICUSSED WITH THE TEACHER. A LOG SHEET WILL BE KEPT TO MONITOR PASSES. THIS PASS POLICY IS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SCHOOL’S DESIRE TO MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE ATMOSOPHERE WITH LESS TRAFFIC IN THE HALLWAYS.
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TARDIES: TARDIES WILL BE MONITORED AND TRACKED BY TEACHER. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “SLIPPING IN” WHEN
THE BELL RINGS AND BEING 2,3,…4 MINUTES TARDY AFTER THE BELL HAS RUNG. THESE TARDIES WILL BE LOGGED AND WILL FOLLOW
THE POLICY OF THE SCHOOL’S HANDBOOK.