Advanced Painting & Drawing

Mrs. Stacey Paulsen Woodward-Granger Phone: 515.438.4263 Email- spaulsen@woodward-granger.k12.ia.us Course Description- Course Description: Students in Advanced Painting and Drawing will develop an understanding and appreciation of art through the study of the elements and principles of design. Students will: (1) expand skills in drawing, painting and design, (2) reect upon the outcomes of their work, (3) explore historical connections, (4) work individually and in groups, (5) nd direct correlation to other disciplines.

The elements we will be studying include: These elements of art are applied to an artwork using the principles of design, which include: * Line * Shape * Form * Space * Value * Color * Texture * Balance * Variety * Emphasis * Rhythm * Proportion * Unity

The vocabulary of the elements and principles of design is important to understand and use to speak Art with other artists about art. Assignments- Sketchbook Assignments-pages must contain either sketchbook assignments, artwork, artwork pre-planning, doodles, written ideas, and/or any other content. (Sketchbook Assignments=25 points each). Most projects are worth 100 points and have due dates. You can expect to lose 20% of the points for each week an assignment is late. You are required to bring a sketchbook and pencil to class each day, along with creativity, style, and a good attitude. Educational Philosophy- Creativity and e!ort are more important in my classroom that talent. It will be apparent if e!ort is not present in your work. I believe that naturally talented artists are very rare; instead, I believe art can be learned by anyone who has the desire.

Classroom Rules and Procedures

Along with the rules and policies in the Student Handbook, students are expected to:

Be Prompt and Prepared for Class Students must come to class ready with their materials and assignments. Students that are tardy will not be allowed to enter the art studio without a pass. Be Respectful of Others and the Art Room A courteous studio environment maximizes the opportunity for learning art. This means speaking kindly, appropriately, and respectfully to all in the room.

Use materials in the manner in which they were presented. Failure to do so will result in a warning (1st o!ense), detention (2nd o!ense), and classroom removal (3rd o!ense). Work Everyday There is always something that can be accomplished in the studio, and idle time will not be tolerated. Clean Up Students are responsible for returning their materials, storing work, and wiping down work surfaces. Not following these rules will result in the following disciplinary action: 1st o!ense Warning 2nd o!ense Detention and call home 3rd o!ense Detention and possible administrative action Passes out of class The administration at Woodward-Granger does not want students in the hallways after the bell. This includes students with passes out to use the restroom. I will allow students with emergency situations to use the restroom. Please do not ask to use the restroom except for emergencies. Attendance Since most work for this class is done in the studio, missed work can be extremely di"cult to make up. Excessive absences will a!ect your performance. It is the students responsibility to check with the teacher to see what work needs to be made up. (5 daily participation points are to be given daily) 1pt-Attendance 2pt-Participation/Engagement 1pt-Respect 1pt-Clean-up

Grading Criteria
Grading Scale A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF 94-100 90-93 87-89 84-86 80-83 77-79 74-76 70-73 67-69 64-66 60-63 59-0 Grading Criteria Project grades will be determined based on the following. Preparation * Do you enter class on time with your materials ready? * Do you hand in projects on time? Quality * Do you complete projects to the best of your creative and technical abilities? Time on Task * Do you use all the time available for the assigned project? Clean-up * Do you clean up tools you got dirty? * Do you put away materials you got out? * Do you leave your work area cleaner that you found it?