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Important Class Dates
VA Banquet, Thursday, May 15. For tickets contact Michelle McLeod at: mcleodrm@msn.comWeekly Sketchbook Assignment, Due Monday May 19
"Let's Say Thanks" Postcard Contest
As part of the Democratic National Convention in August, MS students are asked to submit original artwork for use on printed postcards signed by the public and delivered to troops stationed abroad. Subject matter should include patriotic themes or regional landmarks of Denver and Colorado. Think about our civic buildings, parks, skyline or mountains. Winning cards will judged and selected for printing. Designs must be postcard sized on white paper in the media of your choice. No glitter or metallic ink.
Class Work for Week Of May 12
Hang Show! Composite drawings.
Visual Arts Syllabus 2008 Foundations, Level II, Grades 7 8, Ms. Rosenbaum
Art History
Throughout history, most cultures have used the human body as a subject matter in their art. We will focus on depiction of the body as challenging proportional study, a form for personal expression and as a structure for adornment. Students will study the depiction of humans from major periods of history and various cultures to learn basic stylistic and period vocabulary. Instruction will include slide lectures, readings, research and art projects. Emphasis will be on the portrayal of the human form in various societies and the analysis of art elements and principles of design in diverse works of art.
Drawing
Students will build on fundamental art concepts and rendering skills with additional practice in the following areas:
Perspective
Definition of form through subtle and dramatic value changes
Proportional study of the human body
Rendering of various textures and surfaces including fabrics
Still life, portraiture, narrative drawing
Organization of picture space
Activities and Assignments
Weekly sketchbook assignments, submitted on Mondays for class critique
Written work including Art Gallery Reviews, reports and research
Class critiques
Lecture and class discussion, slide presentations, research on specific artists
Observational drawing: from live models, fabrics and embellishments, interiors
Quizzes and tests on art history vocabulary and processes
Field trip to Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Art Museum
Large 3-dimensional hat/helmet project
Grading
Grading is cumulative for the entire semester. Written work, homework assignments, class participation/preparation and printmaking projects are all important components of this class. Technical writing skills are integrated into the class through reviews, essays and quizzes.
Late or incomplete work is penalized 10% per school day. Students are expected to complete ALL assignments on time. No late work is accepted the last week of the quarter. Students with excused absences will be allowed 2 days per day absent to complete work before penalties are applied. Incomplete work may not be shown at a final critique. Students who habitually turn in work late will be penalized an additional 10% for not participating in critiques. Participation and preparation points are awarded each quarter and include attendance, cooperation, studio responsibility and attitude.
Approximate Semester Percentages for Grades
30% Sketchbook (weekly assignments, notes and project sketches)
25% Projects
10% Quizzes and Tests
15% Reviews and other written work
10% Participation and Critique Skills
10% Weekly Preparation and Progress
Behavior Expectations
The sketchbook and toolbox are required in class every day. ALL art projects should be retained in students portfolios for annual re-audition.
Department rules are clearly stated in the VA Handbook and should be reviewed on the web page. All VA students are expected to be familiar with these rules and follow them.
NO FOOD of any kind (except water bottles) is permitted in VA classrooms.
Students are not allowed in the Bookroom or Jewelry studio without teacher permission.
Focus for the full 90-minute period is the only way to get quality work completed. Personal headphones are discouraged and allowed only with daily permission from the instructor. Cell phones are confiscated if seen or heard in class.
Denver Public Schools Grade Level Visual Arts Standards Addressed
(see DSA Visual Arts Scope and Sequence Chart on website for full Visual Arts Curriculum)
1. Students recognize and use the visual arts as a form of creativity and communication.
2. Students know and apply elements of art, principles of design and sensory, expressive, and creative features of visual arts.
3. Students know and apply visual arts materials, tools, techniques and processes.
4. Students relate the visual arts to various historical and cultural traditions.
5. Students analyze and evaluate the characteristics, merits, and meaning of works of art.
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