Art 1

Fall 2016 Instructor Mr. Poole Room B245

Phone 240.236.9400 Email scott.poole@fcps.org
Course Description
Students design and construct artworks from a variety of mediums to create a process
portfolio (a collection of finished artworks, self-evaluations, idea sketches, handouts, notes,
and critiques).They study art history, the elements and principles of design, critiquing, and
aesthetics (the appreciation of beauty).
Academic and Behavioral Expectations
Students are expected to arrive to class on time and be focused on their creative efforts.
Students are expected to respect each other, both in the process of art making and the
product they make

Academic Level
Art 1 is designed as a heterogeneous class for all academic levels.

Recommended Materials and Lab Fee

There is no lab fee. Materials will be provided, students are also allowed to use
their own materials if requested.
Smock or old t-shirt.

Text
N/A

Grading Policy
Students will be graded in the following areas:
EFFPT - Effort/Participation = 10%
CQ - Classwork & Quizzes = 15%
EVAL - Evaluations = 25%
PROD - Production = 50%
*FCPS - County benchmark exams are required for this course.
Each exam will count no more than a regular class exam grade in the term in
which the exam is administered. Production works will also include the
following benchmark artwork assessments for 3D artwork:
Functional Benchmark (artwork) (Term 1)
Decorative Benchmark (artwork) (Term 1)
 Sculptural Benchmark (artwork) (Term 2)
Written Response Benchmark (Essay) (Term 2)
Connection Benchmark (Research and artwork)
(Term 2)

Absent, SET, Extra Help & Make-up Work

Students needing to make-up an assignment due to an absence need to make arrangements
with the instructor at least a day in advances so that the student can be requested during
SET. It is the students responsibility to sign up for SET.

CONTRACT
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