Exploratory Art 7: Syllabus

ASD’s standards are meant to prepare students to be productive citizens in a rapidly changing world that demands critical thinking and problem solving. They help students know what is expected of them by providing clear, defined learning targets.

Sketchbook: Includes any brainstorming, research, designing, planning you do prior to beginning an actual project. Written evaluations or critiques may be included in Sketchbook work.

Design involves purposeful decision-making about using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. In Art Exploration 7, students will use the creative process and language of art to communicate through a variety of media and techniques. Students will purposefully apply the elements of art (line, space, shape, texture, color, value) and the principles of design (unity/ variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, and occupied/unoccupied space) to express an intended idea through drawing, clay and painting.

• Work must be in chronological order. Do not skip pages unless instructed to do so.
• You must use the front and back of pages
• Every loose paper entry MUST BE GLUED if you want a grade!
• All work must have a title and a date
• Label sources of the images you find (images of art)

• Students are to arrive on time and prepared with supplies; Planner, sketchbook, pencil and any other supplies needed for that day.
• Students must abide by school rules during class.

• Students may not have iPods or cell phones in class for any reason.
• Students must dress appropriately.
• Students must speak English during class.
• Unconditional respect is key to a successful classroom environment.
• Students must be neat and orderly with their workspace and supplies.