Transcript Open House PP

BEGINNING DRAWING
Ms. Isaacs
2011-2012
COURSE DESCRIPTION/ OBJECTIVE:
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The Goal of this course is for students to explore their
artistic ideas through the development and practice of
drawing skills and techniques.
Beginning Drawing is based on the elements of art
(line, value, color, shape/ form, texture) and the
principles of design (unity, repetition, pattern,
emphasis, size, harmony).
Student will learn to create works of art
incorporating these principles in visual expressions.
Sketchbooks will be maintained to emphasize
practice.
Students will explore a variety of materials which
may include: graphite, pastel, conte, colored pencil,
charcoal, ink, and watercolor.
GRADING:
Grades will be earned from the following scale:
 90-100%
A
 80-89%
B
 70-79%
C
 60-69%
D
 0-59%
F
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GRADES CONT’D.
Grades will be earned by points accumulated in
the following categories:
 75% Class Assignments
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25% Participation/ Performance
Students will receive +5 points daily
(+25 per week) for working
responsibly
CLASS EXPECTATIONS!
Full attention!
 Full effort!
 Attendance daily (on time!)
 Completed Assignments!
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GRADING SYSTEM:
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Projects and Class Assignments are evaluated
by Rubrics (checklists).
Advanced Students are enriched with more
challenging exercises!
ART INCLUDES:
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Problem- solving!
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Critical Thinking!
(decision- making in
projects)
(in analyzing our Art and
famous Works of Art)
CONTACT ME!
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My e-mail: [email protected]
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Phone Number: (480) 472-7101
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Office Hours: 9:05- 10:05 am, or 3:00-3:30
pm