COURSE OFFERINGS 2008-2009 {Woman painting at an easel} PRINTMAKING I-  In this course, students will follow a creative path as they create works of art in the printed medium. Students will discover the themes and purposes of printmaking as an art form, and how it can be used as a communication tool. Methods and medium will include the creation of one of a kind monoprints, linoleum reduction prints, classic wood cuts, and student designed silk screened t-shirts.

PRINTMAKING 2-  Etching, lithography, paper making, and individual direction will be explored in this course.

 

 

 STUDIO IN ART- This full year foundation course will explore art through units of study in drawing, painting, and sculpture. There will be an emphasis on developing personal style, learning art terms, themes and purposes in art, and art history. Individual and group discussions of student work will conclude each lesson.

 

 

 PAINTING I- This course is designed for the art major who is interested in the painted medium. Historical references will be used to introduce each assignment, and will help to facilitate discussion on themes and purposes.  Media, process, style, genre, and personal growth will be emphasized.  Students will explore a variety of painting media, including tempera, water color, acrylic, and oil,as well as mixed media styles and technique. A variety of subject matter inclucing still life, landscape, self portrait, and mural paintings will be explored. PAINTING 2- This course will be a continuation of painting one, with the emphasis remaining on personal growth, as well as the addition of creating art for the public (including murals for the school and town, and projects for Arcade Beautification Committee, among other commissioned works).

2008-2009 {Green faced alien} CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

 USE OF CELL PHONES IS PROHIBITED IN CLASS

• Every 5 weeks, each student is given a 100 for participation.  The student must work on their art assignment at least 30 min. each day in order to maintain this grade. 5 points will be deducted each day that the student does not work. Homework (from other classes), make-up ( from other classes), illegal absences and tardies will all result in point reduction. Students CAN however, gain back points by making up classes during study hall, lunch, or after school.You do not have to be an excellent artist to succeed- you DO need to show good effort!

• Be on time- and ready to participate- Take care of personal needs such as lav, drinks, locker,etc... BEFORE class- plan for it.  Chronic tardies, excessive use of lav/locker passes disruptive behaviors ,etc...will be referred to administration and parent for review.

• Students are expected to clean up after themselves. Failure to do so, will result in loss of participation points, and deliberate or repeated cases will result in after school classroom clean up detention.  Damage to any materials, or tools either deliberate or because of carelessness will result in expectation of replacement and referral to parent and administration. Deliberate damage to other students property will result in immediate discipline referral and parent contact. 
• Follow the Golden Rule- be tolerant of others differences-
• If you want change- look within yourself first.
• Please contact me anytime at the email above with any concerns