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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a standards-based course that is designed to introduce students to the elements and principles of art through reading, discussion, writing, application and creative expression using a variety of media and studio techniques. Several styles, from representational to abstract, are explored from multicultural and historical perspectives. Students will use the language of visual art to interpret. analvze and judge works of art. Additionally, they will relate how art connects to other curricular areas and explore the many career opportunities available in visual arts.

STANDARDS-BASED COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
All five of the Visual Arts Standards will be touched upon:
* Artistic Perception
*Creative Expression
* Historical and Cultural Context
* Aesthetic Valuin
* Connections, Relationships, Applications

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be successful in art it is critical that students actively participate in their learning. This means that each student must participate consistently, enthusiastically, and in a positive manner during daily whole class, small group, and individual lessons. Students should act responsibly in the classroom taking care of supplies and cleaning up after them. SchoolxWes will be enforced.
Students are expected to attend class and be punctual. Students who do not attend class will miss in-class demonstrations and activities that are crucial to their comprehension of the material. They will also be denied collaborative learning with their study teams. A deduction in scholastic grade will be given if time and work is not made up within one week before the progress report grading period. Please refer to the School of Science and Technology Attendance and Truancy Policy.
The semester grade primarily consists of completed projects, along with a notebook, semester test, and classroom responsibilities. Each project is graded on specific criteria to that project. The essential components of grading are workmanship, following directions, accuracy, neatness, creativity, and complexity, and a timely completion of projects.

EVALUATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP:
* Projects - 25%
* Notebook - 25%
* Classroom Responsibilities - good attendance, good attitude, best effort, good use of time, and classroom care - 25%
* Semester Test - 25%

PERCENTAGE AND GRADES:
* 90% and above -A
* 80% to 89% - B
* 67% to 79% - C
*66% and below - F

EVALUATION FOR CITIZENSHIP:
*Behavior in class
* Tardiness
* Truancies
* Please refer to the School of Science and Technology Tardiness and Truancy Policy

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR STANDARDS:
* Follow directions
* Be seated before the bell
* Bring needed materials
* Stay in room
* Use of formal language

"My wish, as a teacher, is that each student develops an appreciation for art that transcends the classroom." (Ms. Mike)