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ART 1.
Human effort to imitate, supplement, alter, or counteract the
work of nature. 2.
a. The conscious
production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements, or
other elements in a manner that affects the sense of beauty,
specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic
medium. b. The study of these activities. c. The product of these activities; human works of beauty
considered as a group. 3.
High
quality of conception or execution, as found in works of beauty;
aesthetic value. 4. a. Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation: the art of the baker; the blacksmith's art. b. Skill arising from the exercise of intuitive faculties. |
Welcome This
course is an exploration of two-dimensional techniques, focusing on drawing
& painting media. During this
semester, you will work toward the following goals:
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Gain a more advanced understanding
of drawing and painting media, processes & concepts.
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Apply these new understandings
toward the production of your own, original art.
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Expand your knowledge and
vocabulary as it relates to both contemporary & historic painting.
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Discover your limits and strive to
create beyond them.
This is primarily a skill
and technique building class. If
you do not enjoy the art of drawing/painting or do not have a commitment to
improving your existing skills in two-dimensional art, you probably should not
be here. Drawing and Painting is
not easy – most good art isn’t.
You will be graded for the
work & effort produced in this class. 80
% of your grade will be from the projects you produce and your final.
20% will be your participation in class, productivity.
Your
job in this class is to do the following:
Keep
an Open Mind Work
Hard Have
Fun Be
Creative Challenge
Yourself Ask
Questions Be
Original Think |
Late work will suffer
anywhere from a 10%-100% loss of value. Work
more than one week late may not be accepted. After one week graded work is
not up for negotiation. If you have
an issue with your grade please schedule a time with the teacher to discuss your
grade prior to the week expiring.
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Should you be absent (excused
only) the day something is due, it is expected that it will be ready immediately
upon your return.
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Should you be absent (unexcused)
the day something is due, you forfeit anywhere from 10% - 100% of the value of
that assignment.
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If you are absent (excused or
unexcused) during the workday or demonstration day, it is up to you to get the
work and make it up on your own time.
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ABSENCES:
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Any absences and extreme tardies
(excused or unexcused) will need to be made up in the studio on your own time.
ANY 4 ABSENCES THAT ARE NOT MADE-UP WILL RESULT IN A DECREASE IN YOUR
CUMULATIVE GRADE BY 10 %.
There
is a $30
fee for this course that is used to
cover the materials used for in-class and at-home projects that you keep. You
will be charged extra for excessive materials or lost or damaged materials.
In
this classroom, you are expected to behave as a respectful, responsible
individual. You are also expected to have fun.
I will expect to see you push and challenge yourself rather than rely on
what comes easily to you or what has been successful in the past.
Remember… as in life, YOU are in-charge of your experiences.
Decide to make your experiences great!
