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WELCOME TO VISUAL ART AT DUTCHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Visual Art Curriculum: Drawing I and II
Dutchtown High School
Teacher: Dr. Z. Clinton
Room Number: 309
Email Address; zerric.clinton@henry.k12.ga.us
SUPPLY LIST:
- 2B and Ebony pencil
- Compressed charcoal
- Black and white charcoal pencils
- White plastic eraser
- Hand held sharpener
- Water color
- Colored pencils
- Oil pastels
- Kneaded eraser
- Blending tortillion
- Extra Fine Sharpie
- Fine Sharpie
- 9 x 12 sketchbook spiral or hardbound if possible
- Scissors
- Glue or glue sticks
- protractor
- compass
- ruler
ONLINE PLATFORM: Google Classroom will be the place where you can locate directions for all assignments and this is the place where all completed assignments will be turned in.
Drawing Levels I - IV Course Descriptions: 50.03110
Drawing I - Explores a variety of drawing techniques and media. Emphasizes development of basic drawing skills and critical analysis skills for responding to master drawings. Examines solutions to drawing problems through student drawings and those of other artists. Covers Western and non-Western cultures.
50.03120 Drawing II - Enhances level-one skills in technique and provides further exploration of drawing media. Reinforces basic drawing skills and critical analysis skills for responding to master drawings of different historical styles and periods. Examines solutions to drawing problems through student drawings and those of other artists.
50.03030 Drawing III - Enhances level-two skills in technique and provides further exploration of drawing media. Reinforces drawing skills and critical analysis skills for responding to master drawings of different historical styles and periods. Examines solutions to increasingly complex drawing problems and development of personal style.
50.03040 Drawing IV - Enhances level-three skills in technique and provides further exploration of drawing media. Reinforces drawing skills and critical analysis skills for responding to master drawings of different historical styles and periods. Examines solutions to complex drawing problems and development of personal style.
Key Topics
Introduction to Drawing, Line & Value
Creating Space on the Picture Plane
Facial & Figure Proportion
Introduction to Painting & Color Theory
Acrylic & Oil Techniques
Alternate Process & Mixed Media
Course Expectations
All policies as stated in the student handbook will be in effect. Please review the entire handbook.
Grading Policies/ Term Grades
Studio Projects & Participation: 30%
Projects and Participation are counted together for each project. Understanding and use of materials is very important. Also, make sure you are focused and give your best effort.
Sketchbook: 20%
Sketchbooks assignments also called First Fifteen will be given daily and must be completed during the first fifteen minutes of class. You will have a choice of completing a sketch of the image in Google Classroom for that day or a sketch of the one that is displayed in the classroom.
Art Literacy: 15%
Art literacy work includes art critiques, current events and vocabulary quizzes.
Midterm: 15%
Your midterm will be based on art literacy concepts that you have learned.
Final Exam: 20%
Your final exam will be a project based assessment completed using art literacy and studio concepts that you have learned throughout the semester.
Conduct and Performance in Class
Focus and Persevere: Remain focused on your work for the entire class period.
Respect: Respect others, others’ work, the teacher, the materials, the classroom, your own work, and yourselves.
Bullying and Harassment: There is zero tolerance for bullying or any form of harassment.
Take Risks in your Art: Safely experiment with your artwork. Embrace happy accidents. You won’t learn anything if you don’t explore past your comfort zone.
Cell Phone Policy: Students are not permitted to use their cell phones during class unless it is authorized by the teacher. When student enter class they are required to put their cell phones away for the duration of the class period. They can be stored in book bags, purses, etc. Since each student has been issued a chrome book there is not a need for a cell phone to complete their assignments. If a student does not have access to a chrome book for some unforeseen reason paper copies of the assignments/daily class activities will be available.
Area & Materials:
Everyone is responsible for their own area and materials. After every class, wipe down your area with cleaning spray and sponges and/or paper towels if necessary. Wash your brushes thoroughly and put all materials back where they belong. This is all part of your grade.
Attendance, Absences and Tardiness
Review the student handbook for the attendance, absent and tardy policies.
Emergency Information and Safety
*THIS ROOM IS NUT-FREE!!! * For the safety of all students, do not bring in any food or beverages that contain peanuts or tree nuts.
Our emergency exit is the back entrance of the school that is next to the main gymnasium.
Georgia Standards of Excellence for Visual Art
This course meets the standard of excellence for the Georgia Visual Art Curriculum. For more information on the specific standards please visit https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Fine-Arts-Visual-Art.aspx and select page number 44.
WELCOME TO VISUAL ART AT DUTCHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Visual Art Curriculum: Painting I and II
Dutchtown High School
Teacher: Dr. Z. Clinton
Room Number: 309
Email Address; zerric.clinton@henry.k12.ga.us
SUPPLY LIST:
- 2B and Ebony pencil
- Compressed charcoal
- Black and white charcoal pencils
- White plastic eraser
- Hand held sharpener
- Water color
- Colored pencils
- Oil pastels
- Kneaded eraser
- Blending tortillion
- Extra Fine Sharpie
- Fine Sharpie
- 9 x 12 sketchbook spiral or hardbound if possible
- Scissors
- Glue or glue sticks
- protractor
- compass
- ruler
ONLINE PLATFORM: Google Classroom will be the place where you can locate directions for all assignments and this is the place where all completed assignments will be turned in.
Course Description: Painting Levels I - IV (Grades 9-12)
- 03210 Painting I - Explores a variety of techniques and wide range of painting media. Emphasizes developing basic painting and critical analysis skills for responding to master paintings. Examines solutions to painting problems through the study of color theory and composition. Emphasizes the concept and development of personal style. Covers Western and non-Western cultures.
50.03220 Painting II - Enhances level-one painting skills and offers opportunities to apply painting techniques in a variety of media. Emphasizes critical analysis skills for responding to master paintings of different styles and historical periods. Resolves selected painting problems and emphasizes the concept and development of personal style.
50.03230 Painting III – Enhances level-two painting skills and offers opportunities to apply painting techniques in a variety of media. Emphasizes critical analysis skills for responding to master paintings of different styles and historical periods. Resolves increasingly complex painting problems and continues development of personal style.
50.03240 Painting IV - Enhances level-three painting skills and offers opportunities to apply painting techniques in a variety of media. Emphasizes critical analysis skills for responding to master paintings of different styles and historical periods. Resolves complex painting problems and continues development of personal style.
Key Topics
Introduction to Drawing, Line & Value
Creating Space on the Picture Plane
Facial & Figure Proportion
Introduction to Painting & Color Theory
Acrylic & Oil Techniques
Alternate Process & Mixed Media
Course Expectations:
All policies as stated in the student handbook will be in effect. Please review the entire handbook.
Grading Policy/Term Grades
Studio Projects & Participation: 30%
Projects and Participation are counted together for each project. Understanding and use of materials is very important. Also, make sure you are focused and give your best effort.
Sketchbook: 20%
Sketchbooks assignments also called First Fifteen will be given daily and must be completed during the first fifteen minutes of class. You will have a choice of completing a sketch of the image in Google Classroom for that day or a sketch of the one that is displayed in the classroom.
Art Literacy: 15%
Art literacy work includes art critiques, current events and vocabulary quizzes.
Midterm: 15%
Your midterm will be based on art literacy concepts that you have learned.
Final Exam: 20%
Your final exam will be a project based assessment completed using art literacy and studio concepts that you have learned throughout the semester.
Conduct and Performance in Class:
Focus and Persevere: Remain focused on your work for the entire class period.
Respect: Respect others, others’ work, the teacher, the materials, the classroom, your own work, and yourselves.
Bullying and Harassment: There is zero tolerance for bullying or any form of harassment.
Take Risks in your Art: Safely experiment with your artwork. Embrace happy accidents. You won’t learn anything if you don’t explore past your comfort zone.
Cell Phone Policy: Students are not permitted to use their cell phones during class unless it is authorized by the teacher. When student enter class they are required to put their cell phones away for the duration of the class period. They can be stored in book bags, purses, etc. Since each student has been issued a chrome book there is not a need for a cell phone to complete their assignments. If a student does not have access to a chrome book for some unforeseen reason paper copies of the assignments/daily class activities will be available.
Area & Materials:
Everyone is responsible for their own area and materials. After every class, wipe down your area with cleaning spray and sponges and/or paper towels if necessary. Wash your brushes thoroughly and put all materials back where they belong. This is all part of your grade.
Attendance, Absences, & Tardiness
Review the student handbook for the attendance, absent and tardy policies.
Emergency Information and Safety
*THIS ROOM IS NUT-FREE!!! * For the safety of all students, do not bring in any food or beverages that contain peanuts or tree nuts.
Our emergency exit is the back entrance of the school that is next to the main gymnasium.
Georgia Standards of Excellence for Visual Art
This course meets the standard of excellence for the Georgia Visual Art Curriculum. For more information on the specific standards please visit https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Fine-Arts-Visual-Art.aspx and select page number 36.
