Middle School ARTPinconning Middle School

6-8th grade Syllabus2016-17Mrs. Holmes, mooreb@pasd.org

Visit Pinconning art website @: www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com

Course DescriptionThis course is for young artists who may know NOTHING about art! Your artistic skills and techniques will be enhanced through this class. This course will cover a wide range of art mediums and categories, ranging from a landscape watercolor to abstract art. Self- expressionism is highly stressed and encouraged, and learning to use art as a means to express your ambitions, thoughts, and views will be strengthened. Well- known artists will be used as a means to develop interesting techniques and insights. Middle School art also follows the Michigan and the National art benchmarks.

Course RequirementsNo prior skills or experience necessary.

You will be creating a final art project every 1-2 weeks. Each project will be worth a total of 100 points, and will be graded using the following guidelines:

____/ 25 Overall Creativity

____/ 25 Overall Appearances

____/ 25 Professional Behaviors / Class Participation

____/ 25 Medium Techniques & Skills

____/ 100 Total

● Quizzes. Throughout this course, I will occasionally give you quizzes when necessary to determine student learning. There will be 5 quizzes given per semester, each worth 10 points each. Total = 50 points

● Final Exam. Every class is required to give a final exam in high school. The final exam will cover art techniques, art history, the art elements and principles, and the various cultures studied. Total = 100 points

● Direct Instruction & Guided Learning: You will be graded on your ability to follow along directly with class discussions, lessons, and effort in implementation DAILY. DAILY grades account for the above plus use of class time.

Grading Scale:

The following art mediums will be covered:● Watercolor● Acrylic paint● Pastels● Charcoal/ pencil● Sculpture● Mixed- Media● Ink

Lessons will be given on the following art categories:● Still- Life● Abstract Art● Faces & Figure Drawing● Drawing techniques ● Landscape● Art History● Art Integration● Art Principles & Elements

Classroom rules: RESPECT. ...for everyone and everything. It is that simple.

● Follow all rules as stated in the PMS student handbook.● Respect yourself, your teacher, and everyone else.● Be in your seat when the bell rings with 2 sharpened pencils, an eraser, and with

attentive behavior.● No talking during instruction and work time. Talk only when instructed to do so,

such as during group work.● Respect the art room and all art materials. Clean up your area and all of the

supplies that you used for the day. Put supplies neatly back where they belong. ● Restroom breaks are allowed 2 per semester.

Consequences:

1. Warning and/ or removal from art activity and/or seat2. Call, email, or note sent home 3. Office Referral

● Wasting Class Time??? Consequences:1.Verbal Warning2. Assigned Seat 3. Parent/ guardian contact

**Students not ready or prepared for class on time will be given a tardy for the day. Please Note: This includes NOT having 2 sharpened pencils and an eraser at the beginning of class!!! If you do not have a pencil ready for class, I will supply one for you, but this will earn you a tardy for the day. Remember, if I can not start class on time because you failed to come prepared, it is necessary to fairly give you a consequence for making the entire class wait. ***Office Referrals/ Write- Ups will be given immediately for given behaviors not appropriate for a classroom environment.

Rewards:1. The JOY of an enriching, creative environment.2. Good Grades3. Art Shows4. Creating your own artwork and having it to share and enjoy☺

Please RETURN ONLY the below information. Art syllabus due FRIDAY.

Dear Parent(s) and/ or Guardian(s),

My name is Mrs. Holmes and I am looking forward to being your child’s art teacher for the 2016-17 school year! I have been teaching art at Pinconning Area Schools for over fifteen years and not only teach, but also live and embrace our community as well. I have a Bachelor of Fine arts degree from Bowling Green State University, have studied art and architecture at the Richmond College in London, and received my Art Education degree from SVSU. Please note that the easiest way to contact me is via email at: mooreb@pasd.org. I can assure you of a prompt reply.

Please read the above syllabus to ensure you agree to my expectations for your student in my class.

In addition, your child does not need to bring any materials to class other than 2 sharpened pencils, an eraser, and a pencil sharpener. There is a $15.00 art fee to cover the cost of art materials used in class due by next Friday. Payments can be made in the school bookstore by cash or check (make checks out to Pinconning Area Schools). Please do NOT give me any payments. Your child must make a payment to the bookstore in the morning before or after school. You will get a receipt for your payment.

Thank you. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely, Mrs. Holmes

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____Yes. I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions of the 2016-17 PMS art syllabus. I understand there is a $15.00 art fee due next Friday to help cover my child’s art supplies he/ she will be using this semester. I also understand that I can keep updated on happenings, art lessons and more at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com. ☺

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