Syllabus
Art Fundamental's 1a & 1b
Students will learn how to manipulate the design elements and principles of art, as well as use a variety of media to communicate ideas creatively. Art Fundamentals 1a & 1b applies cooperative and independent, as well as differential learning strategies in its approach to art making, art history, criticism, and aesthetics. I will provide students with the foundation skills needed to further study and practice upon a passing grade and teacher recommendation to higher-level art classes.
Classroom and Individual Expectations
1. I will be respectful
2. I will positive
3. I will be creative
4. I will be responsible
5. I will be on task
Grading Policy
Each student is graded on an individual basis. No cross-class comparisons will be made. I grade on my expectations of you and your growth as an individual. Your projects will be graded using a Scale or Rubric for Grading Art given at the start of each project with the following criteria in mind:
Elements of Art – showing the use of the elements and principles of design in your work
Effort- this means always striving for your personal best
Craftsmanship- you have taken your time and done a careful job using materials properly
Creativity/Originality- you have developed your idea and not copied someone else's
Following instructions- you have met the criteria outlined for each assignment
A = Excellent, outstanding effort, exceeds expectations; “WOW!!!”
B = Strong work, very good
C = Fair, adequate, looks finished.
D/F= work does not demonstrate standards and must be resubmitted
Your total grade will be broken down in the following way:
40% Major Projects (2- 4 per 12 units/ 16 weeeks)
40% Work Grades (sketchbook/in-class assignments/daily work points)
20% Final Exam
Curriculum
Art Elements- Line, shape, form, texture, color, value, space
Media- Pencil, Pen, Colored Pencil, Charcoal, watercolor, gouache, markers, acrylic, mixed media
Units of Study- Line, Composition, value, perspective, color/painting, figure drawing, and portraiture.
Attendance
I am lenient on tardiness and absences because we all have our own lives and family activities going on. Some things are out of our control. What we can do is try to meet another time for the art session. Preferably within the same week, but if we need to push it back to two art sessions within the same week, we can try to make it work out. Just let me know in advance due to my scheduling and times available.
Turn-in Work Assingments/Projects
All assignments and art projects will be turned in to my inbox (alex@tarazi.com). Art learners will take photos of their work and send them in JPEG format. Then I will grade and give feedback on your artwork through a message response or a recorded video response.
Deadlines
Projects/Assignments are usually due by the end of the week, on Fridays. There are also Wednesday assignment turn-ins for minor assignments/projects. Please communicate difficulties/emergencies with me as needs arise.
Materials
Students will need to provide their own art supplies. If there are any issues with purchasing please reach out to me, and I can see what I can do to help work with you. Please check the "Materials List" tab for more information.
Suggested places for purchasing art supplies:
Allards Art Store: They have many options to choose from and occasionally sell items for the school year. My first choice to check out.
Address: 5350 N Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
United States
Hobby Lobby: Hobby Lobby has plenty of materials and options as well, just maybe a little more pricey.
Amazon: Amazon has lots of materials to choose from at affordable prices.
Other Stores include Walmart, Ross, Michales Art Store, etc.