Grade 9 Art Theory Syllabus of Study
Fall 2013/2014
Mr. Jason Robert LeClair jleclair@beaconart.org (401) 671-6261 x414 Syllabus of Study
Office Hours by appointment
Course Description: Grade 9 Art History student artists will discover in the first quarter the art of the ancient world up through the art of medieval Western Europe. By completing projects, tests, class discussions, and sections of the text Discovering Art History by Davis Publications Inc., student artists will achieve a better understanding of art throughout time. The origins; when and where people started to create artwork, is crucial to every visual artist as he/she prepares for a life of art-making
Course Goal: Students will increase their understanding of art as theory and practice by studying and analyzing art from prehistoric tribal art through to the contemporary.
VAD2 (9-12) –1 Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of Visual Art and Design in personal, cultural, and historical contexts
Essential Skills: Students will learn to comment on artworks by:
- Writing essays that show the student’s ability to analyze art.
VAD2 (9-12) - 1 c. analyzing different cultures’ expectations and appreciationof the role of the artists in society
- Defining and discussing art terminology by viewing masterworks, instructor lecture and Socratic method.
VAD2 (9-12) -1 a. evaluating several uniquepurposes for making visual art and design (e.g., telling a story; communicating ideas, personal beliefs, and emotions; creating functional objects; making political and social commentary)
- Creating modern examples of differing art methods.
VAD2 (9-12) - 1 e. interpreting and evaluating specific qualities about the visual arts and design in two cultures and time periods
- Gaining an understanding of what the principles of aesthetic are and how they are applied to art making
VAD2 (9-12) - 1 b. Analyzing the connections between Visual Arts and Design and other disciplines (e.g. ceramics and chemistry, sculpture and physics, designing and engineering)
Texts required: Discovering Art History by Davis Publishing Inc. (school provided)
Handouts from the instructor
Materials Required: Sketchbook (at least 8” x 10”)
1.5” (or larger) binder
Pencils, pens, highlighter
White copy paper (three hole punched)
Beacon’s standard grading weights are:
45% Projects / Papers/Tests
35% In-Class work/Participation and Attendance
20% Homework
Assessment: Projects
See class schedule
In-Class
In-Class grading is defined by activities done in class such as short lesson worksheets.
Homework
Observational journals are collected every Thursday.
Tests
In class tests on definitions learned the previous week These tests will occur every Tuesday.
Participation
In order for an artist to succeed in an educational and thriving environment at Beacon Charter, one must be fully engaged and present in all of the learning activities that occur in the classroom. Attendance in all classes is mandatory and habitual absence from class may result in a meeting with The Artistic Director. Each arts faculty member will be evaluating student attendance in a proper manner related to their art.
Participation is daily work ethic and effort. Students are expected to work in class for the entire period. An average of these daily grades will be calculated based on the following format – 0 = non participatory, 50 = minimal effort, 100 = full effort, Exempt = excused absence (see student handbook for definition).
Late Work Policy: No late work will be excepted without special arrangements made with the instructor and Mrs. Murphy. Any work handed in late will have 10 points removed per class day late. Work may only be handed in at the beginning of the class period on the due date unless otherwise allowed by the instructor. Work handed in after the collection period will be considered late and the above perimeters apply.
Course Requirements:
- Student Artists are expected and required to read all materials in the manner described within the class schedule.
- Student Artists will respect the space, fellow student artists and themselves as described in the student handbook.
- Student Artists will work on art at all times within the arts classroom.
Class Schedule:
Project 1 – Visual Language and aesthetics Due December 13, 2013
Project 2 – Altered Objects Due January 10, 2014
Project 3 - Social Media Sticker Due January 17, 2014
Journals collected every Thursday
A digital copy of the syllabus as well as project guidelines and rubrics is available at:
https://beaconart.digication.com/jrlartatbeacon/Sylabus/published
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