Welcome to Drawing & Painting 1

COURSE DURATION 1 Semester

COURSE CREDITS 0.5

PREREQUISITES The ability to take risks!

FEES & SUPPLIES • $15.00 class fee. This will cover the majority of your perishable class materials

• 8.5” X 11” SKETCHBOOK. This needs to be with you everyday in class! This will become your “art text”. You will use it to take notes, complete assignments, store grades & brainstorm ideas.

TEACHER Miss Rafael (EMAIL: ) crafael@cherrycreekschools.org

COURSE OVERVIEW:Welcome to the Studio … I am glad you’re here in the art department! In this introduction course

you will learn the basic skills needed to become more successful and comfortable with two-dimensional

art making. You will be challenged to push yourself in areas of creativity, craftsmanship, efficiency and

understanding. This is a beginning level class for students wishing to gain a strong foundation in drawing

and painting. Drawing from observation and realistic painting skills may be developed, as well as

techniques in shading, composition and expanding creativity. The end goal is to increase artistic self-

confidence and produce successful works of art.

STUDENT OBJECTIVES• Students will increase drawing and creativity skills through a series of exercises and practice

drawings

• Students will work with a variety of drawing materials

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of art

• Students will communicate expression of art through verbal, written and visual means

• Students will understand the process of critiquing art

• Students will increase technical skill in the area of drawing and painting

• Students will understand both basic color theory and how to mix color

• Students will control paint and paintbrushes to create desired effects

• Students will produce numerous paintings and drawings

• Students will understand some aspects of art history and culture

STANDARDS BASED GRADING: Grades  in  Ceramics  1  are  bases  on  a  point  scale.    At  the  end  of  the  semester  your  grade  will  be  divided  by  the  cumula<ve  number  of  points  earned  in  projects,  tests  and  homework.  

• 100%  -­‐  90%    =  A• 89%  -­‐  80%          =  B• 79%  -­‐  70%          =  C• 69%  -­‐  60%          =  D• 59%  -­‐  0%                =  F

STUDIO RULES:

• NO FOOD or BEVERAGES (Water bottles are acceptable) ACCIDENTS RUIN ARTWORK

• NO ELECTRONIC DEVISES (i-pods, i-phones, cell phones, etc.) If I see it, it will be confiscated and returned after the bell rings.

• NO CHIT-CHATING DURING INSTRUCTIONS & DEMONSTRATIONS

• USE EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS IN PROPER MANNER..

• DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE STUDIO WITHOUT ASKING!

STUDIO POLICIES:LATE WORK:

• It is always best to turn in an assignment ON TIME because the opportunity is always open for improving and re-submitting it at a later date to raise your grade (you may turn work in up until the last two weeks of the class).

• However, if you turn the project in LATE … you will automatically be dropped a letter grade from the grade you earned and you may not re-submit the project raise it. MORAL OF THE STORY: Don’t turn work in late… always turn work in on time for partial credit (even if it is not completely finished at the time)… then resubmit to raise the grade if you so choose!

ABSENT:• This is a studio class and there will be times when you are not able to take unfinished

projects home. This being said, it is the student’s responsibility to make up any missed hours.

CHEATING:• Cheating is a very serious matter and deserves a very serious consequence. A "0" will be given to all

students involved and a guardian/ teacher conference scheduled.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:Follow the 5 B’s:

1. BE…ON  TIME• I  do  not  tolerate  tardiness  because  it  takes  away  from  learning  <me!    In  Art,  the  majority  of  

your  work  <me  is  done  in  the  studio,  so  you  are  expected  to  be  in  studio  for  the  full  period!2. BE…  PREPARED

• Always  have  your  supplies  &  current  project  with  you  for  every  class!3. BE…ON  TASK

• Do  NOT  do  homework  and/  or  study  for  another  class  during  studio  <me,  which  is  what  Tutor  Time  is  for!

4. BE…  RESPECTFUL•  Always  show  respect  for  all  EHS  instructors,  students,  their  artwork,  and  property.  Allow  

anyone  speaking  directly  to  the  class  to  do  so  without  distrac<on/  disrup<on.5. BE…  INVOLVED

• Make  sure  you  par<cipate  in  class  discussions,  ac<vi<es,  cri<ques,  and  projects.Being  Involved  is  a  guaranteed  way  to  prove  that  you  are  learning!

***DON’T  FORGET***

Please  sign  the  aGached  forms  &  take  this  course  guide  line  home  to  have  a  parent/  guardian  read  and  sign  both  forms  as  well.  Both  signed  forms  are  due  with  your  class  fee  &  supplies.

EHS ART CONTRACTAll  st&dents  must  ret&r-  this  sheet  completed  with  all  appropriate  sig-at&res  for  their  first  assig-ment!!!    (10pts)

AGREEMENT:

I have read the course syllabus and understand the rules and procedures of Miss Rafael’s art class. I understand that I am responsible to follow the “5 B’S”, turn in all class work, and abide by both the school and studio rules.

If I do not follow the rules and procedures set forth for the class, I understand that there will be repercussions and communication will be sent to my guardian(s). Further, if I lose or damage any tools I will be responsible to replace them.

Student Name (Print): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________ Period: __________

Course Fee: Please check the way in which you are for filling your art fee.Course Fee: Please check the way in which you are for filling your art fee.Course Fee: Please check the way in which you are for filling your art fee.CASH CHECK (#_________)