Watch the wall outside the art rooms for announcements concerning art workshops, shows, competitions, scholarships and schools. You do NOT need to be in art to participate.

supply list:

The teacher may ask you to bring other small items. If you have “used” materials such as markers, scissors, or watercolors please feel free to continue using them instead of buying something new.

Pencils

Large Eraser

Sketchbook (approximately 9” x 12”)

Black Markers (thick & thin)

White Glue or Glue Stick

Colored Pencils

Colored Markers (various sizes)

Scissors

2 Pocket Folder

Watercolors

Supplies are due 1 week from the beginning of the semester. This is worth points towards your grade. If for some reason you are unable to obtain these supplies, please see your teacher. Other arrangements can be made.

Marica Shannon

Mitchell School District

Middle School 995-3051

High School 995-3034

E-mail marica.Shannon@k12.sd.us

web sight ms084.k12.sd.us

introduction to art

instructor: Mrs. shannon

Discover Your Visual World

”I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” -

Leonardo DaVinci

Course content:

Introduction to Art is meant to reinforce the elements and principles of design while also placing emphasis on the study of art styles, art history and how art and culture reflect on each other. Art as a means of communication of the artists’ ideas is important, not only through production, but also through discussion, group activities, and written critiques. This class is meant to be for all people not just those interested in pursuing the visual arts professionally. Students will learn about different time periods and cultures, vocabulary and steps to critiquing art; past, contemporary, and work in progress.

Critiquing is meant for self-growth and reflection not just a final grade on a project.

Through production, discussion, critiques and other activities, I hope you develop an aesthetic awareness or appreciation of the visual arts and its place in our culture and your own life.

As a teacher I will choose a variety of themes and mediums to explore.

I’m really excited about leading you on a journey through art. All I ask is your willingness to learn, work hard, and do your best.

types of projects:

1.	Daily work worth 10 – 25 points will often be graded on effort and use of time as well as meeting the objectives of the assignment. Daily work will only receive ½ credit if turned in 1 day late. No credit if turned in later than one day late.

2.	Major projects worth 50 – 100 points will be evaluated on the criteria provided prior to the beginning of the project. Deadlines will be written on the board. Late work will drop one letter grade.

3.	Semester test or projects worth 20% of your final grade. Students will be given the option of creating a semester project based on the elements of design instead of taking the semester test. Art projects, notes and sketches may become a part of this project. Projects are due one week before the semester test.

Grading:

Projects will be graded with point system and transformed into a % grade. Letter grades are assigned according to the Mitchell School District grading scale found in the student handbook.

First Quarter	40%

Second Quarter	40%

Semester Test	20%

classroom behavior and expectations:

*All students are responsible for cleaning up their work areas and putting supplies away.

* The back room, dark room, and supply rooms are off limits to students.

* Materials or equipment may not be taken out of the room without permission.

* Consent from the teacher must be given before leaving the room.

* Profanity or sexual innuendo is considered inappropriate.

* Respect others and their property.

* Bullying will NOT be tolerated.

** NO art images that are demeaning to people, have sexual, gang, drug or alcohol content are allowed. The teacher reserves the right to decide if an image is inappropriate.

consequences:

1. One warning on small issues.

2.Time made up before or after school as arranged by points or us towards Saturday School.

3.If a student chooses to continue with inappropriate behaviors, they may be asked to leave the classroom. This results in points towards Saturday School and in loss of grade points.