Art 1 Lancaster

First, let me WELCOME you to the world of Art. You have chosen to take this class. You are here for a reason. I am happy you have decided to take Art. I am looking forward to a great year!!
Art 1- Lancaster
Course Objectives:
1. To equip the students with a strong understanding of the Art Elements in order to better understand their visual world.
2. To strengthen the student’s ability to successfully employ various media in producing art work.
3. To understand art as an important part of man’s expression throughout history.

Course Requirements:

1. Abide by the classroom rules of the instructor, Collierville High School and Shelby County.
2. Complete and hand in assignment by due date by adhering to the criteria set by the instructors.
3. Pay the art fee of $15.00 by making checks payable to Collierville High School Art Dept.
4. Purchase the necessary supplies by purchasing the supplies from the above list from reliable sources or paying 40.00 for the kit Total $55.00 check or cash.
5. Have fun but not at the cost of your fellow classmates and Allow the teacher to teach.

CLASSROOM RULES CONSEQUENCES

1. Be PROMPT 1. Eye contact
2. Be PREPARED 2. Verbal Warning
3. Be POLITE 3. Student/Teacher Conference
4. PARTICIPATE 4. Parent contact /email/phone
5. LISTEN…when teacher speaks 5. Discipline Referral
6. DO NOT TALK WHEN THE TEACHER IS TALKING. Raise your hand, be recognized and then you may speak. Good manners are required when there are visitors or guest in the room. NO TALKING.
7. Respect the privacy of the teacher and other students. This includes the storeroom, teacher desk and other student desks.
8. Do not disrupt the class with noise or other distracting activities. This includes tearing paper, passing notes, eating, gum chewing, personal grooming and anything that may distract from the lesson.
9. Stay in your assigned seat unless you have permission.
DO NOT ANTICIPATE THE BELL. I WILL DISMISS THE CLASS.

Class Procedure:
1. Enter, read the overhead, get supplies for the days work
2. Complete the bell work assignment and turn in with name on paper- if any or go straight into project work.
3. Listen to instructions- or lessons for the day
4. Work quietly on your projects
5. Review of lesson and Introduction of homework with closure.
6. Clean up desk and sinks when teacher calls time

Criteria for Grading

1. All assignments must be completed and turned in on time. Incomplete projects will not receive a passing grade- Late projects will be have a deduced grade.

2. Each assignment will have specific instructions and evaluation criteria unique to each project. Students will know the criteria of the project and be graded according to their level of completion. In addition to the evaluation criteria, each assignment will be evaluated on these three constants: Composition, craftsmanship, creative expression and medium usage.

Your Grade
1. Projects- these are the main part of your grade. They will be art pieces developed and executed in class after an explanation of art concepts. The points will be from 50/50 or 100/100 based on the difficulty of the piece. This grade measures the student’s understanding and mastery of specific concepts within the visual language.
2. Daily work could be anything from daily bell work to lessons taught in preparation for the project. Points will be from five to ten points. There may not be a need to have daily work every day.
3. Homework, yes, homework will be given in preparation for the project. Points will be from 5 to 10.
4. Weekly sketchbook drawing grades for the 1st six weeks a weekly drawing will be turned in on each Wednesday. These drawing will be from the student’s choice. They must be original- not traced—you may look at something and sketch it but no tracing. They can be colored or just shaded. Points will be 20 for each sketch. They must have a foreground, middle ground and background to be finished pieces.
5. Major tests and minor quizzes- Test will be given at the end of each major unit. Notes and information will be covered during the unit. Minor quizzes will be given during the unit to build the knowledge on the topic. Test will be 50 or 100 points. Quizzes will be 10 or 20 points—based on the number of questions.
6. Course grades will follow the guidelines set in the handbook. Academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F for the assignment. This includes coping or tracing drawings. If a sketch is in question, you will be asked to sketch it in my presence with out looking at the sketch. If you honestly sketched the drawing, you will remember how to sketch the objects.
7. Your grade will be calculated by dividing your total by the total possible points.

Attendance:
You are responsible for all material presented in class, including announcements about course procedures.
If you are absent the attendance policy of the school is in effect. The schedules at the front of the room will list the activities for each level of Art. Please read them and complete the work.
School Web http://colliervillehs.scsk12.org- go to teachers- go to Fine Arts- go to Lancaster- go to Art 1 This is my blog for the class. Visit it for more information about me and what I am teaching daily in class.

Teacher Expectations:
* I expect you to be prepared for class each day. * I expect you to be responsible for your actions.
* I expect you to give an honest effort in this class. * I expect all of us to have a fun year in ART.

Students and parents are encouraged to read and follow these polices. Failure to adhere to the policies after they have been addressed will require consequences to be administered.

Student Name __________________________________ Art 1 Class Period__________
Parent signature Student signature

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Parent phone number

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Parents with email - My email is clancaster@scsk12.org C. Lancaster
Please take a moment and email me from your home account. This way I can put you in my contacts- In the subject put your child’s name and period I have them for art.

If you can not email me please print your email address below:

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ART I

6- #2 pencils 2- Fine point sharpie/black
1- Extra fine tip sharpie/black 1- 12” ruler
1- 1 oz. Blk India Ink/waterproof 1- Prang Watercolor set of 8
1- Scissors 1- Oil Pastel Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Set 25
1- Metal Pencil Sharpener – single hole 1- Magic Rub Eraser – Sanford
1- Ebony Pencils – Design 1- Color Pencils – Prang or prismacolor set of 12
1- Sketchbook – 100 sheets – 11 X 14 1- Art Box – at least 12 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 w/lock latch
1- Paint brush size 1 1- Paint brush size 7