Walla Walla High School
2008-2009
Course Syllabus for
Beginning and Advanced Art
Teacher: Julie Laufenburg      Room: S-16
jlaufenburg@wwps.org or 527-3020, Ext. 4667

Beginning Art/ART262(.5 credit per semester) This semester course is the first of a series for 2-dimensional Art courses. This course includes drawing, painting, mixed media, cultural art projects, and art history. Students will acquire skills in using various art mediums, such as pencil, color pencil, pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, tempera, and mixed media. Design elements and principles are also introduced. This course requires a $20 lab fee to cover the cost of painting, drawing, and mixed media materials.
Objectives of the class
Students will learn Composition by using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
Students will gain and improve basic artistic skills.
Students will learn the proper and effective uses of art tools and other materials.
Students will gain knowledge in art appreciation and art history.
Students will build self-confidence in their artistic ability and find to enjoyment in the experience of creating artwork.

Advanced Art/ART275 (.5 credit per semester) Prerequisite: ART262. This semester course offers students more in-depth study of art. Students will expand their knowledge and further the techniques obtained in ART262 to begin developing a personal style. Students will continue to learn about visual composition through the Elements and Principles of Design. This course requires a $20 lab fee to cover the cost of painting, drawing and mixed media materials.
Objectives of the class
Students will begin to master visual composition through the elements and principles of design.
Students will continue to build and learn artistic skills.
Students will gain knowledge in related topics of art history.
Students will add to their knowledge of proper and effective uses of art tools and other materials.
Students will build more self-confidence in their artistic ability and learn to enjoy the experience of creating artwork in new ways.

Basic School/Art Supplies
All students will be expected to provide for themselves basic school supplies which would include, but not be limited to: No. 2 pencils, 6B drawing pencil, blending stump, white plastic eraser, black permanent marker (Fine pt), ruler, glue stick.
Basic Instructional Materials
There is lab fee of $20.00 to cover the cost of quality art materials. These materials become the property of the student and cannot be replaced due to loss, damage, or theft. Some additional materials needed for Art are provided by the school.
Homework Policy
Homework is generated by the student’s need for more time to finish artwork that was not fully completed during class time.  All major projects will require time outside of class for completion. Students are encouraged to attend After School Open Studio. 
Late Work
All major projects and Artist Corner Assignments turned in after the posted due date may be turned in for partial credit upon completion of the project requirements.  All team tasks, warm-up drawings, sketches may be turned in for full credit past the due date to promote students to strive for mastery.

Course Outline/Requirement/Assessments
All work created will help us meet the objectives of the class, and focus on the following areas:

·         Daily Warm-up drawing:  A different subject will be presented each day as an entry task.  Graded for participation and quality, the warm-ups may be made up for full credit if a student is absent.

·         Team Tasks: Students will be grouped into to teams to work on cooperative tasks.  Each task aids students to meet the goals and objectives for each unit of study.

·         Drawing/Painting Exercises:  Student will complete exercises focusing on concepts in art and technique prior to starting each project. 

·         Major Projects/Project Sketches: Students will work on Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Collage, and Mixed Media projects.  Each student will be required to present their ideas for a project to the teacher prior to turning in the finished artwork.

·         Visual Art Classroom Based Assessment: Each student will complete a Classroom Based Assessment as written by OSPI.  The assessment requires artwork and complete responses to 4 written questions. Understanding and mastery of the Elements and Principles of Art is required to pass the CBA in Visual Art.  This assessment will be given as the semester final exam over a period of 2-3 days.

·         Written Art Evaluation: Each student will complete a written reflection/evaluation on artwork created by themselves or their peers.

·         Artists Corner Assignment: Each month students will create artwork of their choice for submission to the Wa-Hi Journal Artists Corner.  This is an out-of-class assignment.

·         Best Work/Digital Portfolio- Keep a collection of all your projects in your student locker.  Major art projects can be placed in a student’s digital portfolio to meet the requirements for the Senior Presentation.
 

Grading
All work will be given feedback and evaluated in the areas of Using Elements and Principles of Art, Technique, Composition, Originality/Meaning, Presentation, and Effort.  The grading scale is as follows: 100-95% A, 94-90% A-, 89-87% B+, 86-84% B, 83-80% B-, 79-77% C+, 76-74% C, 73-70% C-, 69-67% D+, 66-60% D, below 60% F. 

Art Expectations and Procedures
In this class you will have the opportunity to express yourself through 2-dimensional arts.  I believe that EVERYONE has a degree of art ability in them. For many students, the focus of this class will be to take the next step in developing your creative and artistic interests. For everyone to experience success in this class, and to maintain a safe learning environment, we need guidelines and expectations to follow. 

Art Studio Guidelines
Show respect for others and their artwork.
Use tools safely and for their intended purpose.
Store projects in the area for your class period.
Prevent tools from leaving the room.  Checked-out materials that are not returned will result in a $5.00 fine.

What you should do before class starts:
 Be on time.  Gather materials you need for the day. If you have a project started, begin working on it.
Take care of personal business during passing time to avoid leaving during the class period.

What you should do during class
Be an active listener during instruction and demonstration. (Listen, observe, ask intelligent questions.) 
Work continuously without disrupting others. 
Move about the room in an orderly manner.  Keep conversation and language appropriate.
Conserve your art materials and put them away where they belong. 
Ask me if you need help. That’s what I am here for.

Art Studio Procedures
NO food or drink allowed in the Art Studio during class.  Water only.
Use the classroom phone before or after class, not during.
If you need to leave the classroom for any reason, speak with the teacher first, ask for the hall pass, and sign out on the clipboard.
Clean up after yourself. Recycle and/or dispose of materials properly. 
Remain at your work space inside the Art Studio until the END of class.

Choosing Subject Matters
Art is a personal activity with freedom to express YOU.  Please understand that in a high school setting, it is important to establish boundaries of appropriateness.  Use your best judgment in choosing subject matter for projects.  If in doubt, consult with the teacher before starting a project. Artwork that promotes alcohol, drugs, violence, and gang related subjects are inappropriate for school and will not be accepted for grading. 

In extreme cases, the project may be submitted for disciplinary review. 

 If you think it is inappropriate, it probably is inappropriate!

Walla Walla High School
2008-2009
Course Syllabus for
Beginning/Advanced Art
Teacher: Julie Laufenburg      Room: S-16

Parent Acknowledgement
I have read the above information and agree to support my son/daughter in his/her efforts to successfully achieve the goals of this course. If I have any questions or concerns, I will contact the teacher by email or phone at jlaufenburg@wwps.org or 527-3020, Ext. 4667

Student Name______________________________

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