COURSE SYLLABUS 2014/2015 6TH GRADE VISUAL ART. School: BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Instructor: Megan Howe. Course Description.

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SPECIMEN 1 6 COURSE SYLLABUS 2014/2015 6TH GRADE VISUAL ART School: BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Instructor: Megan Howe Email: megan.howe@basisindependent.

Students will follow ancient artists from 40,000 BCE up through present-day 21st century contemporary artists.

1 SPECIMEN 1 6 COURSE SYLLABUS 2014/2015 6TH GRADE VISUAL ART School: BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Instructor: Megan Howe megan.howe@basisindependent.com Course Description This course will give students the opportunity to explore the world of art through a historical lens. Students will follow ancient artists from 40,000 BCE up through present-day 21st century contemporary artists. Students will be introduced to and apply key concepts and vocabulary to each period while making connections to relevant themes, materials, or techniques through their own artwork. We will investigate similarities and differences across cultures, beliefs, eras, and artists perspectives to learn what inspires artists to create. Thus, the overall goal for this course is to provide a broad understanding of how art can function as both language and documentation in the lives of people across generations and locations, and ultimately help students to see the value in creating and viewing art from our past and present. Grading Policy Grading Scale System will be as follows: Participation - 10% Classwork - 40% Sketches/Written Work - 5% Quizzes/Art Show or Museum Attendance - 15% Tests - 20% Studio Projects - 50 % Total - 100% Classroom Policy

2 6th Grade Visual Art SPECIMEN 2 6 Instructional Materials Videos students will watch in class How Art Made the World (BBC)- not rated Every Picture Tells a Story - not rated The Impressionists- not rated Vincent and Theo- PG13 (excerpts) Picasso: A Primitive Soul- not rated How to Talk to Children about Modern Art, Francoise Barbe-Gall, ISBN: How to Talk to Children about World Art, Francoise Barbe-Gall, ISBN: How to Understand a Painting, Decoding symbols in art, Francoise Barbe-Gall. ISBN13: The Artist s Handbook, Ray Smith, ISBN: The Visual Experience, Jack Hobbs, Richard A. Salome, Ken Vieth, ISBN: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook, Betty Edwards, ISBN: Drawing Basics, Jacklym St. Aubyn, Wadsworth Thomson Learning Drawing Space, Form and Expression, Wayne Enstice, Melody Peters, 3rd Ed. The Art of Responsive Drawing, Nathan Goldstein, ISBN: Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice by Ocvirk, Stinson, Wigg and Bone, ISBN Understanding Art, Lois Fichner-Rathus, ISBN IncredibleArt Department, [ The Google Art Project, Google, [ Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy, ISBN x Chuck Close, DVD, ISBN Drawing the Line: A Portrait of Keith Haring DVD, ISBN Elements and Principles of Design, Gerald Brommer, DVD, ISBN Launching the Imagination, Core Concepts in Art DVD Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, Core Concepts in Art DVD CBS Sunday Morning Art Clips Mattise and Picasso DVD PBS: Art 21 DVD School Supplies Students are required to purchase the following items: 1 - Prismacolor Pencils - Set of 24 - $ Pencil Sharpener w/ Canister (to hold shavings) - $ Sketchbook 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - $ White Poserboard 22" x 28" - $0.68 Other Information Participation Students will receive five points daily (25 per week) for preparedness, punctuality, following directions, respecting each other and art supplies, and performing assigned set-up/clean-up tasks. Written Assignments/Sketches

3 6th Grade Visual Art SPECIMEN 3 6 Students will be given written assignments to supplement lectures and reading material on art history and theory. The also will be smaller art assignments and/or sketches. Quizzes/Tests Students will be assessed on information presented during class. Students will take notes on the information presented and will be given handouts to supplement lectures. Quizzes/test will include art history and/or art theory concepts and will be comprehensive of the material covered in the grading period. Art Show Attendance Students will be required to attend one approved art show of college level or higher. Students must return with an artifact from the exhibit (i.e. ticket stub) and fill out an Art Show Attendance Worksheet with parent s signature in order to receive credit. This will be scored in the grading period in which it was completed. All Art Show Attendance Worksheets will be due NO LATER THAN APRIL 11. Studio Projects Art students are working toward final projects each grading period. Selected projects will be entered into the art show. There will be two art shows during the school year. My teaching philosophy: All students can learn and will have the opportunity to acquire new knowledge. Teacher and student communication is important to facilitate a good learning process. All students are important and are unique individuals. What I expect from students: Respect, responsibility, and a good attitude. Attendance, be on time, and be ready to learn with all your materials for class. Complete all your assignments when they are due. Assertiveness, an open mind, and good organization. Help keep tools and materials put away and the art room clean. Have a 3 ring binder. Keep all class work, corrected homework, and handouts in your binder. To ensure your success in class and a good classroom environment: Daily study/preparation is absolutely necessary in order to do well in this class. Be respectful of others and their property. Raise your hand to speak. Please refrain from bringing the following items to class: NO gum, food, or electronic devices. Please go to the restroom during the passing period and avoid any possible distraction during class time, including excessive talking. If you cheat or plagiarize, expect a 0' and a referral. Follow all school rules as stated in your Parent/Student Handbook.

4 6th Grade Visual Art SPECIMEN 4 6 Disruptions and class interference: Warning. Conference with teacher. Note in CJ. Referral to administrator. Conference with teacher and contact parents/guardian. Attendance and Tardiness: It is imperative that students are in class on a daily basis. Good attendance gives students the opportunity for academic success. Please refer to Parent & Student Handbook for school policies and procedures. Make up Work and Late Work: Students have as many days as they were absent to turn in missed work. Work not turned in within that time frame will not be considered late and may not be accepted. Students will turn in make up or late work to the make up/late work folder. Late work may or may not be accepted based on my discretion.

5 6th Grade Visual Art SPECIMEN 5 6 Course Syllabus 1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Ancient, Mesopotamia, Egyptian, Teacher's Choice 1.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Women (Venus) of Willendorf, Unknown Artist, c.25,000-20,000 BCE 1.2 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Caves of Lascaux, Unknown Artist, c. 17, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Great Pyramid of Cheop, Unknown Artist, c. 3,000-2,000 BCE 1.4 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Stonehenge, Artist Unknown, 2,600 BCE 1.5 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Great Pyramids of Giza, Unknown Artist, c. 2,600 CE 1.6 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Great Sphinx, Egypt, Unknown Artist, c. 2,613-2,494 BCE 1.7 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Sumerian Votive Statuettes, Unknown Artist, c. 2, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Palette of Narmer, Unknown Artist, c. 2, BCE 1.9 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Akkadian Head, c. 2,300-2,200 BCE 1.10 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Collosal Head, Unknown, (no. 4) Olmec, 1,500-1,300 BCE 1.11 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Queen Nefertit, Unknown Artist, c. 1,360 BCE 1.12 Big Idea/Theme - Cultural Artist-Traditions D Principles of Art - Teacher's Choice D Elements of Art - Space - Perspective- Types of Space D Media - Teacher's Choice 2 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Greek, Roman, Teacher's Choice 2.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Amphitheatre of Pompeii, Unknown, c. 80 BCE 2.2 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Colosseum, Unknown, c CE 2.3 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Winged Victory of Samothrace, Unknown Artist, c. 190 BCE 2.4 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Milan Cathedral, begun c Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Medieval, Gothic Art, Teacher's Choice 3.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Chartres Cathedral, Unknown, c BCE 3.2 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - St. Sernin, Toulouse, France, Unknown, c Big Idea/Theme - Art as a Symbol of Status and Wealth D Principles of Art - Emphasis D Elements of Art - Teacher's Choice D Media - Teacher's Choice D Media - Mixed Media 4 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Renaissance, Teacher's Choice 4.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - The Tribute Money, Masaccio, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Primavera, Sandro Botticelli, c Artwork/Artist/Time Period - The Dead Christ, Mantegna, c Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Leonardo da Vinci, Flying Machine, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - David, Michelangelo, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Leonardo da Vinci, Sketches and Inventions 4.7 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Vitruvian Man, Leonardo da Vinci, c Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - The School of Athens, Raphael, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Northern Renaissance, Teacher's Choice 5.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Johanes Guttenberg, Printing Press, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Bosch, Garden of Earthly Delights, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Hunters in the Snow, D Principles of Art - Balance - Symmetrical/Asymmetrical/Radial D Principles of Art - Contrast D Media - Linocuts D Media - Stamped Prints 6 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Baroque, Teacher's Choice 6.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Caravaggio, The Calling of Saint Matthew, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Caravaggio,The Conversion of St. Paul, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Gentileschi, Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Apollo and Daphne, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Palace of Versailles,

6 6th Grade Visual Art SPECIMEN Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Rembrandt, Self Portrait, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Velazquez, Las Meninas, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Vermeer, Music Lesson, , Big Idea/Theme - Drawing- Observational- Expressive D Principles of Art - Proportion/Scale D Elements of Art - Teacher's Choice D Media - Acrylic Paint D Media - Pencil/Graphite 7 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Rococco, Teacher's Choice 7.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Fragonard, The Swing, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Hogarth, Breakfast Scene, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Neoclassicism, Teacher's Choice 8.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Jacques-Louis David, Death of Marat, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - John Singleton Copley, Portrait of Paul Revere, Big Idea/Theme - Narrative D Elements of Art - Value Technique - Descriptive- Expressive D Principles of Art - Figure/Ground Relationships D Media - Watercolors 9 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Romanticism, Teacher's Choice 9.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Albert Bierstadt, The Rocky Mountains, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Casper David Friedrich, Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - J.M.W. Turner, The Slave Ship, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - John Constable, The Haywain, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Theodore Gericault, Raft of Medussa, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Francisco Goya, The Third of May, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Gustave Courbet, Burial at Ornans, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Gustave Courbet, The Stone Breakers, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Honore Daumier, The Third Class Carriage, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - John James Audubon, Birds of America, Big Idea/Theme - Man and Nature D Principles of Art - Proportion/Scale D Principles of Art - Unity/Variety D Packing Tape D Media - Papier Mache 10 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Impressionism, Teacher's Choice 10.1 Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Claude Monet, Haystacks at Sunset, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Claude Monet, Sunrise Impression, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Eiffel, Eiffel Tower, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - James Abbott Mcneill Whistler, Nocturne in Black and Gold, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Mary Cassatt, Woman Bathing, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Paul Cezanne, Mont Sainte-Victoire, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Paul Cezanne, Mont Sainte-Victoire, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Paul Cezanne, Still Life with Apples and Oranges, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Seurat, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Artwork/Artist/Time Period - Van Gogh, Starry Night, D Elements of Art - Texture- Surface Quality D Elements of Art - Form D Principles of Art - Rhythm/Movement D Media - Ceramic D Media - Wire D Elements of Art - Color- Theory- Expression D Project - Teacher's Choice

Lesson 6: The Realists. The Pre-Raphaelite Movement. Pages 34-36

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