Art I, II, III & IV Philosophy Every student can succeed in art. Daily participation in assigned activities and willingness to work toward the completion of quality work will assure success in art. The art program shall attempt to develop each student's creative abilities according to each student's interests, needs and desires; to be directed toward individual development in the creative area. Objectives Students will develop and expand their visual arts knowledge and skills through a variety of activities. Students will increase the aesthetic perceptions of the environment around them. Students will study a variety of art works and artists to increase their knowledge of the historic and cultural influences on the visual arts. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate visual representations. Course of Study The elements of design most stressed are line, form, texture, color, area, balance and composition. A creative atmosphere in class is created by a degree of controlled informality, permitting students to exchange ideas and receive stimulation from each others' efforts. Extensive effort is made to create new and stimulating assignments. All students have the opportunity to express themselves in the following media: pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, poster paint, pastels and colored pencil. In addition to the above, advanced students may work with watercolor, silk screening, block printing, scratch boarding, etc. All instruction is approached on the basis of 1) basic and technical instruction, 2) individual assistance to each student in an attempt to help every student achieve success. Grading Policy/Requirements Each student is required to have a portfolio in which all work will be kept. Portfolios will be collected every four to five weeks for evaluation. Each student's capabilities are evaluated by the instructor. The work is graded according to principles and objectives mastered. Stress is placed on the creative process as well as the finished product. Project grades will be given in points and averaged with participation points (20% of the quarter/semester grade), weekly journals and art history discussion answers. Students are required to bring their materials to class on a daily basis: portfolio, pencil, eraser and project in process. Daily participation is necessary to achieve success. Students will receive individual recognition by: classroom and library displays and local exhibitions (Citrus Fair, Public School Week, etc.) Return to the Cloverdale Unified School District Website © 2004-2008 - All Rights Reserved Cloverdale High School 509 N. Cloverdale Blvd. | Cloverdale, CA 95425 | Home | School Information | State Standards | Calendar | |Faculty | Library | Student Pages | Site Map |