BEGINNING DRAWING

Ms. Isaacs2011-2012

COURSE DESCRIPTION/ OBJECTIVE:

The Goal of this course is for students to explore their artistic ideas through the development and practice of drawing skills and techniques.

Beginning Drawing is based on the elements of art (line, value, color, shape/ form, texture) and the principles of design (unity, repetition, pattern, emphasis, size, harmony).

Student will learn to create works of art incorporating these principles in visual expressions.

Sketchbooks will be maintained to emphasize practice.

Students will explore a variety of materials which may include: graphite, pastel, conte, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, and watercolor.

GRADING:

Grades will be earned from the following scale:

90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 0-59% F

GRADES CONT’D.

Grades will be earned by points accumulated in the following categories:

75% Class Assignments

25% Participation/ Performance

Students will receive +5 points daily (+25 per week) for working responsibly

CLASS EXPECTATIONS!

Full attention! Full effort! Attendance daily (on time!) Completed Assignments!

GRADING SYSTEM:

Projects and Class Assignments are evaluated by Rubrics (checklists).

Advanced Students are enriched with more challenging exercises!

ART INCLUDES:

Problem- solving! (decision- making in projects)

Critical Thinking! (in analyzing our Art and famous Works of Art)

CONTACT ME!

My e-mail: beisaacs@mpsaz.org

Phone Number: (480) 472-7101

Office Hours: 9:05- 10:05 am, or 3:00-3:30 pm