Art&Arch-Roberts

Art and Architecture Syllabus

What will you accomplish this year?

1. Students will deepen their understanding of various historical eras and reflect that understanding through their artwork.

2. Students will develop their skills in communicating visually and verbally through two- and three-dimensional art.

3. Students will gain confidence in talking about and creating works of art.

4. Students will learn more about the Lord and themselves through art.

What are we going to do?

1. Make art: In this course, you will artistically explore topics discussed in Mr. Hyde's class. We will use a variety of materials including pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media.

2. Talk about art: In class, we will discuss artwork. We will also critique, or talk about, your finished work.

3. Write about art: Several times over the semester, you will be asked to write about your work and the work of others. This writing could take the form of poetry, story, a persuasive piece, or an artist statement. Writing is meant to ENHANCE the art-making experience and will never be used as “busy work” or punishment. 

What am I expecting from you?                                                                                                                     The following behaviors are expected from students in order to meet our goals:

1. Ambition: If you push yourself farther than you think you can go, you may surprise yourself with what you can accomplish. The Lord has given you incredible potential!

2. Professionalism: To become a better artist and a better thinker, you need to act professionally. This means taking care of all your artwork, cleaning up after yourself and your space, doing your best at all times, following all rules, and completing ALL assignments. 

3. Participation: Art is about creating and discussing. To reap the full benefits of this course, you need to participate in art-making activities, class discussions, and writing assignments. All three are related, and participation in all these tasks will benefit your artistic mind. 

4. Open-mindedness: To understand, appreciate, and create wonderful artwork, you must be open to new ideas and experimentation. Don’t be afraid to try new things and have fun with it!

How will you be graded?

1. 60% Projects: Final projects will be graded on craftsmanship, ambition, engagement with assignments, and your overall final product. All projects are due on the day of the critique (various dates to be announced throughout the semester). I will grade all artwork after the critique. After you receive your grade, you will have three days to revise your artwork. This gives you an opportunity to improve your grade. Unexcused late work will NOT receive full credit. To complete all projects on time, you will need to work the entire class period. All work is to be kept in your cubby in the classroom at all times.

2. 25% Sketchbook/Daily Work: Participation is expected and essential for your success in this class. Work bell to bell EVERY DAY. These grades include in-class assignments, sketch-notes, homework assignments, research for projects, artist bios, discussions, and critiques. Late assignments will not receive full credit unless they are due to an excused absence (five points will be deducted for every day a project is late). 

3. 15% Participation: This includes the daily cleanup and citizenship. A smooth-running art classroom requires each student to play their part in cleaning up after themselves and each other if necessary. At the end of each class, I expect all materials to be put away, tables wiped down, and projects put in their appropriate places. I expect every student to be responsible, helpful, kind to their peers, and overall good citizens; all of these things will be taken into account for this portion of your grade. 

Late Work: A five-point deduction will be applied each day an assignment is late. After five school days, the work will receive a zero and will no longer be accepted.  

What happens if you miss class?

It is the responsibility of the students to make up any missed work due to an excused absence. THE TEACHER WILL NOT TELL YOU WHAT YOU MISSED: YOU MUST ASK FOR THE WORK. You get the number of days you were absent, plus one more day. Five

What should you do with graded work?

Work to be graded is due on the day of the critique for the current unit. Students are expected to leave all art projects at the school in their storage bins and folders for the duration of the semester for use in the art display for the Fine Arts program. Once I say you can take a project home, you may, but until then, please keep it in the classroom!  

Let's have fun, make mistakes, and create awesome art!