Art 1 Syllabus Art 1 assignments and criteria are based on LCPS Art 1 Syllabus and Curriculum, VA State SOLs and National Art Standards. Art 1 standards links are on s web page. The Loudoun County Public Schools High School Art Education Program infuses art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetic critiques. Art I is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop a foundation of varied art skills, techniques, and concepts. Also, this course teaches students how to see and understand their expressive potential and allows them to begin to form opinions and judgments about their artwork and that of their peers. The students will establish a continuing portfolio for the purpose of generating ideas, recording visual incidence, analyzing historical/professional examples, and exploring imaginative and symbolic ideas. Four main areas of concentration include: STUDIO PRODUCTION Drawing Painting Sculpting Printmaking Assembling Imaging ART HISTORY Recognizing (Art Periods, Art Styles, Artists, Works of Art) ART CRITICISM Describing Analyzing Interpreting Judging AESTHETICS Questioning Articulating CREDIT INFO: A fine or practical arts course is any state-approved course, grades 9-12, in art, music, drama, or vocational education. One credit is needed to graduate. Each student will receive a copy of the following: Classroom syllabus and grading policy Classroom responsibilities and expectations for Riverside Art Studio Classroom technology use in the Riverside Art Computer lab/classroom Please take time to read these documents so you and your student will be aware of what the expectations are in art class.
Art 1 Syllabus Quarter 1 Diagnostic Observational Drawing Line/Value Drawing Right Side of Brain: Cartoon Exercise What is your Art Vision? Happy Artist Birthday to Me(Year long project) Design Doodle Name Illustration: Developing Lettering Style RGBIV Color and Shape Design Pos/ Neg Shape Portrait Black and White Language of Art Elements and Principles Developing Ideas in Art Sketchbook Habits Daily Draw warm /wrap Studio Working Habits Line Drawing: Contour vs. Sketch Observational Drawing/Figure Friday Color Theory Markers and Illustrative Color Pencil Line, Value, Color Colored Pencil Tools and Techniques Photographing/Documenting your Artwork Edmodo Critique Artist of the Month Student Generated Artist Feedback/ Developing Artist Quarter 2 Diagnostic: Ways of Seeing and Recording Objects/People in Drawing Notan Positive/ Negative space drawing Tempera Painting Paper Flat, Cut, Crumpled, Torn Face Mask: Cultural Connection Shell Value Drawing Language of Art Elements and Principles Developing Ideas in Art in third dimension Sketchbook Habits Daily Draw warm /wrap Studio Working Habits Paint and Sculptural Design Brush Motion and application Color Theory Value Drawing Observational Drawing/Figure Friday Photographing/Documenting your Artwork Edmodo Critique Artist of the Month Student Generated Artist Feedback/ Developing Artist Digital Art Portfolio 1st Sem (Compose, Create, Critique)
Art 1 Syllabus Quarter 3 Diagnostic: Developing an idea for an art work. Process Diagram/sketch Oil Pastel Techniques Water Color Observational Drawing Line Drawing vs. Digital Drawing Collograph prints Language of Art Elements and Principles Developing Ideas in Art Sketchbook Habits Daily Draw warm /wrap Studio Working Habits Line Drawing: Contour vs. Sketch Observational Drawing/Figure Friday Color Theory Oil Pastel Tools and Techniques Printmaking Process Water color Tools and Techniques Photographing/Documenting your Artwork Edmodo Critique Artist of the Month Student Generated Artist Feedback/ Developing Artist Quarter 4 Diagnostic Three Dimensional Clay: Sculptural vs. Functional Altered sketchbook ideas Perspective Object Drawing Collage Still Life Observational Self Portrait Drawing Language of Art Elements and Principles Developing Ideas in Art in third dimension Sketchbook Habits Daily Draw warm /wrap Studio Working Habits Glazing and Sculptural Design Perspective Drawing Collage Observational Drawing/Figure Friday Clay Cut paper collage Altered drawing ideas Photographing/Documenting your Artwork Edmodo Critique Artist of the Month Student Generated Artist Feedback/ Developing Artist Please Note: In art we sometimes get artistic project opportunities that may alter the above syllabus. When this occurs advance notice will be given to students of the changes.
Art 1 Grading Policy : Each assignment given in Art 1 will be introduced with rubric and clear guidelines. Students will be given sufficient time in class to complete projects. If a student needs more time they can make arrangements with their teacher to come during study hall or afterschool. Each project assignment will consist of both formative and summative. The final summative grade for overall project will assess to the standards of Art 1 for each area of the curriculum. Each Art project assignment will be broken down into four assessment areas Content Composition Creativity Craftsmanship Sketchbook and In class studio assignments: These assignments will comprise of both formative and summative assessments Portfolio Assessment: Each student will create, document and analyze their artwork at the end of each semester via a digital art portfolio. This will be an ongoing assessment tool for student, teacher and parents to see progress and achievement in art. Grading Percentages No one assignment will be more than 15percent Formative assessments = 10 percent of quarter grade Summative= 90 percent of quarter grade RIVERSIDE RAMS FINE ARTS PBIS espect dvocate otivate erve Respect the Fine Arts Space Respect the abilities and endeavors of all of the members of the Fine Arts department Advocate for yourself as an artist. Advocate for all of the arts. Motivate yourself to achieve personal artistic excellence. Motivate others to achieve their own artistic excellence. Serve the Arts community in your school. Serve your Riverside with the Arts.
Riverside High School Art Department TOP TEN I, understand that because of the nature of this class, there will be certain expectations I will have to adhere to while enrolled and participating in Art class at Riverside High School. 1. Come on time and prepared for class. You are on time when you have your pencil and sketchbook out, in your seat when the bell rings, and have begun your sketchbook assignment. All others are considered Tardy, consequences will apply. 2. Be respectful in asking and answering questions. Use polite appropriate language when speaking to your teacher and classmates. 3. NO HORSEPLAY in the classroom or out of the classroom, anytime or anywhere. 4. Art Assignments: Originality of Work, Timing and Completion. Students will abide by school plagiarism rules. All artwork you create should be yours and yours alone. When references are used the 90 percent rule shall apply. You will be given sufficient time to work on and finish assignments. If you do not use class time wisely you will not finish assignments. 5. Always ask permission to leave the class. You must use the hall pass. This is a safety precaution in case of an emergency and we need to find you. 6. Respect for all artwork. If it is not yours please do not touch it. Treat your artwork and others with Respect. 7. Use SAFETY and CARE in handling Art Tools. Don t fool with Art Tools. Many Art tools can cause injury if not used properly. Listen carefully and apply safety methods when using art equipment. Art tools must be signed out with your teacher on the sply sheet. 8. Proper computer etiquette is required at all times. When you use a computer in art use your time wisely, and straighten the space when you leave the station. Safe Internet use rules apply at all times. Please refer to the RVHS technology agreement. 9. Use Care in the Treatment of Studio space. No Eating in the Art Studio. Beverages must have a closeable top. We have wonderful art equipment and facilities here at Riverside High School. Let s keep it that way! 10. ALWAYS CLEAN UP YOUR Art work space your work habits in art count as part of your grade just as much as your creativity. All school policies apply during the time when you are in the classroom. My art teacher has hereby has informed me of these policies and expectations for RVHS Art Top Ten, Art Syllabus, and RVHS Art Technology policy. I have read, understood, and promise to hold the above said information. Signed Date: This is to inform my parent(s)/guardian of the RVHS Art Top Ten, Art Syllabus and Art Technology policy Parent(s)/guardian signature:
Technology Rules for RVHS Art Classes Art Computer Rules: Proper computer etiquette is required at all times. You have signed an agreement with LCPS about use of technology and must follow these rules when using the computers in art. No Food or drinks allowed near technology equipment. Neaten the space when you leave the computer station. RVHS computers, digital cameras, cameras, scanners, card readers, printers, tablets, etc. are all to be used with the utmost care. Computer settings must remain as they are set by LCPS. You are not to access any unapproved sites on LCPS or personal devices. Do not download or install anything to the art computers. Printing anything other than art projects is not allowed. All projects for other classes can be printed in the library or computer labs. Any violation of these rules will result in losing the right to use the equipment. Use of Technology during Art Class Cell phones, tablets, computers are to be used for class projects. Each student will use computer/technology devices during research/project worktime/note taking. Red Stop Light: This is the signal that the class is working only with Old School traditional materials no electronic resources. Use of cellphone, computer or tablet for non-classroom actives as social texting/calling is not allowed during class time. Videotaping or photographing the teacher and or students is not allowed (unless you have the teacher s permission first, and only for class projects). All school policies apply during the time when you are in the classroom. I understand all the rules and expectations set before me and have had all questions answered by the teacher. Failure to follow these class expectations may result in calling your parents, removal from the art classroom, and/or penalty from administration. Any questions about art expectations must be cleared before signing this form not at the time of the infraction. Signed Date: Parent(s)/guardian signature: Date If there are any questions contact Augusta.Dadiego@lcps.org or 703 554-8900