Fundamentals of Art is designed to provide an overview of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design through the exploration of materials and processes. In this course, students will employ a variety of materials, with a method of working, while studying the Elements and Principles. Subject matter explored will be personal perspectives, imagination, still life with emphasis on learning how to see better and photo reference. The student needs to come to this class with NO pre-determined mind set on “can I make art?” but with an OPEN MIND and attitude of “I am an Artist” and “I will make art”.
I can not stress enough that risk taking and adventure are two components needed to move forward. Many of the materials we will use, you have used before and need to now try a more challenging approach with. With the use of other materials, you will be a beginner with and need to rely on exploring. If you give 100% OR MORE effort you WILL be successful. This course does not rely solely on the final work as a means to an end, but the PROCESS which is the learning piece (PROCESS.FOLIOS).
I can not stress enough that risk taking and adventure are two components needed to move forward. Many of the materials we will use, you have used before and need to now try a more challenging approach with. With the use of other materials, you will be a beginner with and need to rely on exploring. If you give 100% OR MORE effort you WILL be successful. This course does not rely solely on the final work as a means to an end, but the PROCESS which is the learning piece (PROCESS.FOLIOS).
DAILY SCHEDULE
DO NOW (5-7 minutes):
Just like in sports, it is important to warm up for thinking and creating. Upon entering the room, students will grab a selection of DO NOW activities, each of which is to practice and refine students skills in art making. DO NOW should be done independently as students enter the classroom and will be worked on during the first 5-7 minutes of class while Crowe is taking attendance and students are settling. Thought and effort are expected as well as required. DO NOWs will be attached into students sketchbooks as the sketchbook (visual journal) is a place for note-taking, practice, and experimentation. When the schedule permits that students have Art Fun on a Friday, the focus of the DO NOW will be a Art History/Artist specific focus.
Art Talk (10-15 minutes):
Art Talks will never last longer than 15 minutes. Topics for Art Talks include demonstrations of new materials and techniques, analyzing images, critiquing peer work, introducing historical and contemporary artists, etc...
Studio Time (50-60 minutes):
Students will have AT LEAST an hour each block to work on artwork and activities related to Art Studio units. During this time students are expected to be exploring, researching, brainstorming, creating, and refining artwork. You may also use this time to work on your digital portfolio.
DO NOW (5-7 minutes):
Just like in sports, it is important to warm up for thinking and creating. Upon entering the room, students will grab a selection of DO NOW activities, each of which is to practice and refine students skills in art making. DO NOW should be done independently as students enter the classroom and will be worked on during the first 5-7 minutes of class while Crowe is taking attendance and students are settling. Thought and effort are expected as well as required. DO NOWs will be attached into students sketchbooks as the sketchbook (visual journal) is a place for note-taking, practice, and experimentation. When the schedule permits that students have Art Fun on a Friday, the focus of the DO NOW will be a Art History/Artist specific focus.
Art Talk (10-15 minutes):
Art Talks will never last longer than 15 minutes. Topics for Art Talks include demonstrations of new materials and techniques, analyzing images, critiquing peer work, introducing historical and contemporary artists, etc...
Studio Time (50-60 minutes):
Students will have AT LEAST an hour each block to work on artwork and activities related to Art Studio units. During this time students are expected to be exploring, researching, brainstorming, creating, and refining artwork. You may also use this time to work on your digital portfolio.
GRADING INFORMATION
Units & Learning Objectives: Learning objectives are listed at the beginning of each unit. Objectives will be emphasized in activities throughout the unit and be discussed in a student/teacher conference at the end of each unit.
Digital Portfolio: Each student is required to keep an up to date digital portfolio of their high school art work. Portfolios must follow a common format but may also be customized for each student’s needs and personality. Only final artworks and artist statements are required to be posted.
Studio Habits: Studio habits include basic habits and mindsets shown in the art studio. Examples include participation in warm-up, art talks, ability to reflect. This grade also includes showing respect and responsibility to peers during critiques and regarding studio clean-up procedures.
Units & Learning Objectives: Learning objectives are listed at the beginning of each unit. Objectives will be emphasized in activities throughout the unit and be discussed in a student/teacher conference at the end of each unit.
Digital Portfolio: Each student is required to keep an up to date digital portfolio of their high school art work. Portfolios must follow a common format but may also be customized for each student’s needs and personality. Only final artworks and artist statements are required to be posted.
Studio Habits: Studio habits include basic habits and mindsets shown in the art studio. Examples include participation in warm-up, art talks, ability to reflect. This grade also includes showing respect and responsibility to peers during critiques and regarding studio clean-up procedures.
Grading Policy
The following is a breakdown of how each category grade is assessed:
THE ENGAGEMENT GRADE: This is a daily grade based on your engagement in what you are doing. This is not a participation grade as you can be participating, but not really learning anything. If you are engaged in your artwork, no matter the stage of your process, you are learning. The following chart shows what engagement looks like. You will receive a daily engagement grade during our studio time. Your weekly grade will be determined by an average of your daily grade.
ART ROOM EXPECTATIONS
Be Responsible: Be prepared, be thoughtful.
Be Yourself: Don’t try to be someone else because you are amazing, so EMBRACE YOU!
Be Flexible: You’ll never GROW if you don’t try new things.
Be Respectful: Respect other artists, artwork, the learning environment, and materials.
Be Productive: Art is about creating - MAKE SOMETHING!
*ALL school rules and expectations from the Student Handbook will be reinforced in the Art Room.
Be Responsible: Be prepared, be thoughtful.
Be Yourself: Don’t try to be someone else because you are amazing, so EMBRACE YOU!
Be Flexible: You’ll never GROW if you don’t try new things.
Be Respectful: Respect other artists, artwork, the learning environment, and materials.
Be Productive: Art is about creating - MAKE SOMETHING!
*ALL school rules and expectations from the Student Handbook will be reinforced in the Art Room.