Fine Arts Department/ Visual Art

Drawing AI

This semester course follows Intro to Art. Students will improve their technical skills through studio work, using a variety of media. Students will demonstrate competence in drawing skills, including linear perspective, keeping a sketchbook, scale and proportion, and the use of the value scale. Units of study will include still life, the human figure, fantasy and landscape. Student critiques and class discussion of master artists and art movements are included. An art exhibit during the semester gives the students the opportunity to demonstrate their accomplishments to parents, faculty, and the public.

Course Content

             Use of elements and principles of design, especially line and value

             Drawing techniques such as rendering, gesture, hatching and stippling

             Drawing media including graphite, Prismacolor pencil, India ink and water media

             Spatial composition

             Craftsmanship

             Art Criticism

 

Graded Assignments

Assignments are graded based on meeting project expectations, turning assignments in on time and displaying excellent craftsmanship.

 

EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNMENTS ARE:

Homework:

Sincere effort and task commitment is expected of each student.

Homework may be a continuation of art started in class.

Homework also may be an assignment to bring an item or items to class (such as magazine photos).

The Sketchbook

Counts as daily class work, is graded occasionally, and is part of the EXAM.

Art Projects

Assessed on measurable criteria, usually 100 POINTS PER PROJECT

The Exhibit

Counts 2 PROJECT GRADES

Quizzes (30-50 points each, 1-3 per semester)

Knowledge of art vocabulary, artists and art styles

Semester Exam

Counts 1/5 of the semester grade; can exempt with 89.5 and above average of the two quarter grades.

 

Grading and Expectations          

Grades are calculated based on total points possible. Each assignment is worth a maximum point value based on time required for completion and difficulty level. The quarter average is the total points earned divided by the maximum total points possible. The maximum total points varies each quarter. Students should keep track of how much each assignment is worth. The net classroom view displays each grade as a percentage.

 

 

 

Contact Mrs. Johnson:

School voice mail: 849-9599 ext. 313

School fax: 843.849.9221

School email: ajohnson@behs.com