PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Drawing I Term: Fall/Spring Room #: 309
Teacher: Mrs. T. Diaz
Course Description
Drawing I is a beginning course designed to be an exploration of drawing techniques and concepts. It is also intended to develop expression and discipline in drawing with emphasis on materials.
Both textbooks listed and other resources will be used throughout the year. Drawing time is emphasized, but the class also includes lectures, demos, exercises, critiques. Students will create a variety of drawings such as still life, abstract, surreal, landscape, and more while using and experimenting with a variety of media. They will be required to keep a sketchbook in which they should draw at least 15 minutes per day and for which credit will be received.
As beginning artists, students need to understand that learning the basic skills of drawing occurs over time and through practice. One learns to draw by doing it. Students will develop their skills in close observation, discipline, visual sensitivity, patience, eye-hand coordination, and rigorous work ethic that is necessary to master the skills of drawing.
Once students have learned the basic skills of drawing, they will have the skill for life. Although the initial learning may be a struggle, progress comes through practice and refinement of technique. Drawing, with time and practice, can become automatic, just like reading, walking or driving. But it takes doing! Perceptions evolve over time and with experience as students become familiar with the basic core information, insights, and exercises provided throughout the course. Students will find reward in a richer way of viewing the world around them, which is reason enough to improve and cultivate drawing skills.
Course Curriculum Content
Student Learning outcome
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Units/Topics
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1. Understand that drawing is a process requiring continuous decisions and explorations.
2. Understand that drawing is a skill that builds on perceptual skills in learning how to “see”. This includes: (a)edges(b)spaces, relationships (c)light and shadow (d) the whole or “gestalt” which is a set of things such as a person's thoughts and experiences considered as a whole and regarded as amounting to more than the sum of its parts
3. Understand that drawing is a form of communication. (personal insights, trial and error, no right or wrong way to draw)
4. Understand the elements and principals of design and how composition is established.
5. Students will be expected to use a variety of both wet and dry mediums to create drawings from direct observation/memory using many styles/subjects. (still-life, landscapes, figure, portraits, fresh ideas, personal experiences, printmaking)
6. Students will be expected to participate in both formal and informal critiques / assessments through writing, journaling, discussion. (peer interaction, portfolios)
7. Students will be expected to exhibit an understanding of the historical perspective of drawing through the years.
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1.Art Production
2.Art History
3.Art Criticism
4.Aesthetic
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Instructional Materials and Supplies
PUBLISHED MATERIALS
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INSTUCTIONAL MATERIALS
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TEXTS(S):Discover Drawing, Ted Rose
Art Talk, Rosalind Ragans
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SUPPLIES NEEDED(Wal-Mart, K-Mart, HEB, Target, Office Depot, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s) Folder for written assignments/handouts, 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 sketchbook, Pencils (#2 wood cased, mechanical), Erasers– pick pearl, gum, kneaded gray rubber, white vinyl, Personal pencil sharpener, Sharpie brand markers (fine and ultra-fine) all colors, Colored pencils, Scissors, Glue stick/white glue (permanent), Clear, plastic ruler.
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Evaluation and Grading
ASSIGNMENTS
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GRADE WEIGHTS
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GRADING SCALE
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Studio Projects
Art History Lessons
Quizzes and Tests
Verbal and Written Critiques
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Class Assessments
- Daily Work/Critiques ….40%
- Projects…………...60%
Summative Assessments
-9 Weeks………..……….80%
- Midterm exam……….….20%
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A: 90 and above
B: 80 – 89
C: 74 – 79
D: 70 – 73
F: 69 or below
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Other Information
EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
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CLASS RULES AND POLICIES:
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1.Effort:Focused and constant work on all assignments for the ENTIRE class period. Put forth your BEST EFFORT on each lesson even if it is not your favorite. Wasting time is not acceptable. Visual Journaling is always an option when there is idle time.
2.Responsibility:You are responsible for bringing materials, cleaning your desk every day and maintaining your assigned duty. Not accomplishing these things will lower your grade for the course.
3.Studio Work, Written Assignments, Homework, and Visual Journals: Projects and visual journal projects are based on how well the work fits the criteria of the lesson rubric or objectives for each assignment. I also take into consideration CREATIVITY (wow factor), CRAFTSMANSHIP, and EFFORT/ATTITUDE.
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1.BE PROMPT, BE POLITE, and BE PREPARED AND READY TO WORK.
2.Additional Referral possibilities: Destruction of any student artwork, scratching on desks, throwing objects, stealing art materials, inappropriate use of images/materials.
3. Respect others’ personal art space, artwork and supplies.
4. Attempt all assignments without complaint.
5. Proper use and clean-up of all materials is expected. (keep personal supplies and artwork in your cubby, put all class supplies back where you got them from, clean your table area daily).
6. No personal grooming, inappropriate dress, electronic devices unless approved.
7. Minor infractions will result in detention before or after school.
8. Follow all other Sharyland High School Policies.
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The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Design I Term: Fall /SPRING Room #: 309
Teacher: Mrs. Diaz, Mrs. Garcia
Course DESCRIPTION:
Design I is an introduction to visual arts and design that stresses the components of visual thinking and visual language underlying design and the fine arts.
Course Curriculum Content/ COURSE OUTLINE
Student Learning outcome
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(Some of the lessons may include):
I. Introduction to Design
·Explanation of course materials.
·Lecture
History of Design
Tools and equipment
II. Painting and Related Techniques
·The choice of the medium and the method by which the color is applied has important effects on the characteristics of the finished work, since each medium has its own limitations and potentials.
III. Collage
·In this technique photographs, news clippings or other objects are pasted on the painting surface and may be combined with painted areas.
IV. Drawing
·The materials and methods of drawing are the most basic tools of the artist and the designer. Work that is intended to be executed in almost any material
The materials and techniques selected define the forms of visual expression the artist can develop in their work. The various media offer both distinctive limitations and opportunities for the student.
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Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should:
· have enhanced their ability to think visually, and communicate ideas in visual ways.
· be familiar with the components of design and fine arts, and be able to use design language to discuss and evaluate designed projects.
· be familiar with the most important media of fine arts and design, and understand the limitations and opportunities offered by various materials and techniques.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
·Students may be required to work a minimum of 3 hours per week outside of class.
·Students are required to actively use their sketchbooks.
·Students are required to be on time for all classes.
- Students are required to be engaged in class discussions and critiques.
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Evaluation and Grading
ASSIGNMENTS
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GRADE WEIGHTS
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GRADING SCALE
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Project grade: Your grade will be based on the following:
*Craftsmanship
*Neatness
*Originality
*Effort
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Class Assessments
-Quizzes, Daily
Work and Critiques ….40%
- Projects/Test…………...60%
Summative Assessments
-9 Weeks………..……….80%
- Midterm exam……….….20%
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A (90-100): Superior
·Exceeding requirements of the assignment
B (80-89): Good
·meeting requirements of assignments
C (70-79): Average
·barely meeting requirements of instructor
D (bellow 70): Below average, not passing
·not meeting requirements of instructor
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Other Information
ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT OUTCOMES
The student will be assessed in the following areas:
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CLASS RULES AND POLICIES:
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- The use of the Elements of Design:
The elements are components or parts which can be isolated and defined in any visual design or work of art. They are the structure of the work, and can carry a wide variety of messages.
The elements are: Line, Value, Shape, Form, Space, Texture and Color.
- The use of the Principles of Design
The Principles are concepts used to organize or arrange the structural elements of design. Again, the way in which these principles are applied affects the expressive content, or the message of the work.
The principles are: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Emphasis, Unity, Harmony, Movement and Variety.
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1. BE PROMPT, BE POLITE, and BE PREPARED AND READY TO WORK.
2. Additional Referral possibilities: Destruction of any student artwork, scratching on desks, throwing objects, stealing art materials, inappropriate use of images/materials.
3. Respect others’ personal art space, artwork and supplies.
4. Attempt all assignments without complaint.
5. Proper use and clean-up of all materials is expected. (Keep personal supplies and artwork in your cubby; put all class supplies back where you got them from, clean your table area daily).
6. No personal grooming, inappropriate dress, electronic devices unless approved.
7. Minor infractions will result in detention before or after school.
8. Follow all other Sharyland High School Policies.
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CRITIQUES: Toward the end of each project there will be an entire class critique. The critiques are intended for you to respond to your peers work and to your own. It is not a platform for me to speak solely, everyone is to be involved. Learning to analyze one’s own work and the work of others is an extremely important skill for any student/student artist to develop.
PAPERS: I must receive your critique papers as hard copies, not as email attachments. Critique papers will count toward the critique/Quiz portion of your grade. Not handing in a paper will negatively affect this portion of your grade. These papers are intended to offer you a space to share your ideas and viewpoint. There is no need for plagiarism from a catalog, magazine, book, or web resource.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.