Arts Today/ Foundations of Art
Sketchbook-
I will give selected Sketchbook assignment which tie into certain events, exhibits or art/photo issues.
It is your responsibility to check the web page section for your particular class early each week and complete
assigned questions and sketchbook activities outlined for each week. These assignments are due each Monday/Tuesday at the start of your hour and should be completed outside of class time (homework!)

Sketchbook List	Daily Classwork	Grading and Expectations
Virtual Art Tour Assignment	One Point Perspective Link 1	One Point Perspective Link 2

Relief Sculpture Project

Art Areas Covered

Art History Areas Covered

I. Line
A. Discussion of Line
   1. Types and Styles
     a. Gesture
     b. Mechanical
     c. Contour (Shoes and hands)
II. Texture
A. Rubbings- Actual, Simulated and Invented
B. Over emphasis of texture in design ( markers)
   1. Still-life
III. Composition
A. Principles of Design
   1. Pattern
   2. Repetition
   3. Proportion
   4. Balance
IV. Value
A. Realization - Artists who use value
B. Value Scales and simple shape drawing
C. 1/2 & 1/2 drawing
D. Advanced Value study
V. Space
A. Artists Use of Perspective - Historical
B. Introduction to 1 Point- Design
C. Introduction to 2 Point- "Scape" in Pen & Ink
VII. Collage
A. History - Artists who use Collage
B. Introduction to Collage   2-D
C. 3-D Collage with Meaning
VIII. Color
A. Color Theory/ Color Wheel
B. Color Value - Value Scale and Simple Shapes
C. Color Composition
1. Emotional Use of Color
2. Color Schemes - Designs
C. Misc. Paint Projects
IX. Intro to Airbrush
A. History and Demonstration
B. Name Assignment - Word
C. Light bulb Assignment - Introducing Value with Airbrush
X. Intro Sculpture
A. Free-Form ( Simple Objects- Foam Cups, Straws & Toothpicks)
B. Plaster Carving- Vermiculite And Plaster
C. Plaster Masks
D. Joseph Cornell - "Self Portrait Boxes"
XI. Ceramics
A. Hand Built Techniques
B. Wind Chimes
C. Wheel Thrown Pots
D. Discussion of Glazes and Firing

I. Introduction to Art History
A. Areas of Review
B. Developing a Visual Vocabulary
C. Critiquing Work
II. Early Artists
A. Cave Paintings
B. Egyptian Art
III. Roman and Greek Art
A. Architecture
B. Sculpture
IV. Italian Renaissance
A. Emergence of
B. High Renaissance
C. Northern Europe
V. New Styles
A. Neoclassicism
B. Romanticism and Realism
C. Impressionism
VI. Art of the Late 19th Century
VII. Art of the 20th Century
VIII. Modern Art to Present

Grading and Class Expectations
Grades-Your grades will be based on craftsmanship, desire for improvement, understanding of the assignment/project, and personal effort. Each assignment will graded on an individual basis and your demonstration of improvement throughout the semester will have a major impact on your grade. There are four areas which grades will be taken-

Daily Work- 20% Includes daily assignments, and participation grade.
                            If you are absent, you need to makeup all the time you missed.

Sketchbook- 20% Includes weekly sketchbook assignments, plus any assigned
                           work which is expected to be completed outside of the class.

Projects- 40%     Includes all major projects.

Quizzes/Tests- 20% Includes all quizzes and tests for this class

Expectations-

Be prepared and on time
Quietly listen while instruction is given
Be respectful to others and their art work
Try to be neat and careful of your own work
Hand in all projects
Clean up after yourself
Be responsible for your own supplies and return any you may have borrowed

My expectations of you are very straight forward, I expect you to demonstrate the best of your abilities throughout the Semester. I expect you to complete all daily work, homework and projects.
I do not give extra credit work, so it is important to keep your grade up you need to complete all assignments
It is very important in an Advanced class to keep the lines of communication open, if you do not understand an area or need help or would like to know about your progress/grade - please ask.
You can always talk to me in class or e-mail me at verscjim@usd408.com
or call me at MHS 620-382-2168 (ask for Mr. Versch)

Grading Scale-	Late Work Policy-
100% - 93.5% = A 93.4% - 85.5% =B 85.4% - 74.5% = C 74.4% - 67.5% = D 67.4% - 0.0% = F	1. All assignments must be completed on time! 2. Students who have not completed the required assignment will receive a grade of a "zero". 3. The student will have until the following school day to complete the assignmentand raise their grade from a "zero" to an "F", maximum 67%. 4. Students having difficulty with the assignments must contact the teacher prior to class time.