Urban Science Academy Syllabus

Teachers: Mrs. Chesnakas

Advanced Visual Arts

Contact information: If you have any questions or concerns the best way to contact me is by email: Lingse@gmail.com Art Studio Fee: $5 (our school does not have a large budget for the art program, so your studio fee pays for ALL materials you will need for this class, including but not limited to: sketchbooks, drawing paper, pencils, erasers, paints, canvases, glue, tape, etc.). Note: You get to take home the art you make in this class, so you will make your money back in the form of beautiful artwork! Course Description: Advanced Visual Arts is a semester-long course designed for students who have taken the level 1 visual arts class and/or have some previous art experience. This class will further develop students artistic abilities by building off of their knowledge of the elements and principles of design through the creation and evaluation of advanced artwork. You will use a variety of art materials, processes, mediums, and techniques, and appropriate technologies for creating and exhibiting visual art works. In addition, students will have the opportunity to build an art portfolio, which they can use for submission to a college/summer art program. Objectives: Throughout the semester students will be able To review and apply the principles and elements of art and design to describe and critique your own and other peoples art works (Elements: color, value, texture, shape, form, space, line. Principles: contrast, dominance, balance, unity, rhythm) To begin building a portfolio for submission to an art program and/or college To demonstrate understanding of the techniques used in three different modern art movements to create three pieces in different mediums To continue expanding their notion of what art means, looks like and sounds like

 To use and explore different art mediums (drawing, sculpture, painting, collage & printmaking), different materials and ways of conveying a message through art To write an artist statement that describes and analyzes your final project and your vision for future artworks Grading Policy I truly believe that ALL students can become good artists if they put in their best effort. To get an A in this class you must try your best and be as creative as you can be! The breakdown for grades in this class is: o Homework: 0% (but it will be given feedback and recorded on Aspen) o Art Projects: 50% o Quizzes: 30% o Sketchbook: 20%_______ Total: 100%

Classroom & Community Rules 1) RESPECT your teacher, your classmates, your environment and yourself. 2) BE PREPARED every day with a sketchbook/ drawing pad, a pencil & an eraser 3) BE ON TIME 4) FOLLOW all USA non-negotiables (i.e. No hats, cell phones, electronics, etc.)

Re-take Policy Because learning goals are so important, the USA grading policy gives all students opportunities to re-take big assessments (or parts of them) to improve your performance. If you DO NOT meet the learning goal the first time around (meaning you score below a C-), you are strongly encouraged

to redo the project/quiz You have 2 weeks to redo projects/quizzes In some cases, you may be required to complete the homework/ classwork assignments before you are allowed to redo the project/quiz Before redoing the project/quiz, you must make an appropriate plan with me that will guarantee you improve your performance on the learning goal(s)

By signing this syllabus, I am showing that I understand and agree to abide by all of the rules and policies in Mrs. Chesnakass Visual Arts class. Student name (Print): __________________ Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________