DrawPaint d r a w i n g & p a i n t i n g o n e

Mrs. Carissa Roche JFK HS Art Dept.

Room 205 croche@bmchsd.k12.ny.us

http://RocheArt.weebly.com

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welcome

In this ½ year course you will learn how to creatively problem solve and tackle artistic

challenges, while learning life long skills such as responsibility, persistence, observation, and self

reflection. This course will provide you with a great foundation of skills to help you in higher level courses such as Drawing & Painting 3 & 4, AP Art, and Creative Suite, all of which provides

the opportunity for college credit.

expectations be on time be in control of your impulses ex. stay in your seat and keep your hands to yourself. help with clean up daily (even if it’s not your mess!) respect yourself, your peers (this includes opinions and property!) and school staff & property take responsibility for your own learning ex. ask for help on techniques or ideas, stay focused and on task during work time

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Phone calls, texting, game playing, videography, photography, and other cell phone or tablet use is prohibited during class, unless directly involved in the lesson. You are allowed to listen to music with headphones only during “student work time.” You are not allowed to listen during presentations, demos, or any group instruction time. Misuse of cellphones will result in loss of privilege and points from the “participation grade.” Phones may be confiscated.

PARTICIPATION

EXERCISES

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PROJECTS

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CREATIVITY

HARD WORK

REFLECTION

BAE or behavior, attitude , & effort make up the “participation grade.” You will receive two grades each quarter reflecting your level of participation. For maximum credit, simply follow the course expectations and cell phone policy. Effort, not talent, is the single most important quality of a successful artist.

Exercise or “quiz” grades typically consist of worksheets or introductory exercises completed in class in preparation for the major project. These grades count one time in the average and grades given correspond to a check system.

ALWAYS COMPLETE YOUR WORK & SUBMIT FOR GRADING ATTITUDE AND EFFORT ACCOUNT FOR AT LEAST 40% OF EACH PROJECT GRADE ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST EVEN IF IT’S OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE EVERY PROJECT IS EVALUATED VIA RUBRIC BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

effort and focus technique craftsmanship specific criteria for the project completion handing in work on time

commonly asked questions I know I can do better...

can I resubmit work?

We learn more from our mistakes than we do from our successes, and a willingness to admit we have room to grow is the hallmark of any great artist. If you get a grade back you’re not happy with, don’t stress out - simply consider its critique or ask for help, then resubmit! Even a failing grade can jump up to the 90’s if you’re willing to give it the time and effort it demands!

Do I lose points for late work?

Yes, and late work CANNOT be resubmitted for full or even more credit. If, however, you are working hard yet have only a partially completed project, submit it anyway! You may get a low grade, BUT, if you submit a project, even an unfinished one on the due date, you can get it critiqued & have the option to still resubmit for full credit. In other words, it’s ALWAYS better to submit something rather than nothing at all.

I’m not the best artist... will I struggle?

The question is a common one. Artistic skill is learned, not inherited (& science will back me up). No one enters a math class expecting to receive a grade for what they already know & an ‘F’ if they don’t understand the material they haven’t been taught yet. In art class, one is graded on the application of techniques and concepts covered in class, as well as their work ethic , NOT personal style or skill level.

and how you’ll earn them

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Plastic storage box must hold all supplies Pencils 1 box of #2’s Pencils graphite 2B, 4B, 6B Erasers white & kneaded Colored Pencils Prismacolor colored pencils; 24 or more color pack. More serious art students are encouraged to get a larger set with more color choices, which can be used in future art classes. Look for coupons online. Brushes basic set of 5 or 6 white taklon paint brushes which includes both flat and round, and at least one small detail brush. Acrylic Paint Titanium White, Blue (Phthalo Blue, Bright Blue, or Cobalt Blue), Red (Cadmium Red or Alizarin Crimson), Yellow. If continuing to Draw/Paint 2, students may purchase additional colors to allow for greater ease when painting, but they are not required. Some examples to choose from: Bright Green, Hookers Green, or Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre/Oxide, Orange, Violet, Magenta, Flesh, Sienna Brown, Black, Burnt Ochre, etc… Some students prefer to purchase a set with a variety of colors instead of individual tubes. Quality matters; I recommend Liquitex, Golden, or Blick acrylic sets. Optional Supplies Portfolio 14”x20” paper variety Pencil cap erasers Charcoal pencils (soft or 6B) Soft Pastels/Chalk Pastels set

There are NO a pre-packaged supply kits for this course. You must purchase or gather the supplies on your own.

You can purchase the supplies at Blick Art Materials, Michael’s, or A.C. Moore. On the Michael’s and AC Moore websites, there are 40% off coupons which may be scanned right from your smart

phone. Blick will give a certain percentage off your order when showing your student ID.

signature Share this syllabus with your parents and let them know what you’ll be up to this year, and return

with your signature as well as your parent or guardian’s signature for extra credit. It’s important to include your family in your education to ensure you get the help, reminders, and support you need

to succeed.

your signature your parent/guardian’s signature