Teacher: Anna Shrift

Telephone: (814) 944-4014 ext. 206

Email: ashrift@bguilfoyle.org
Webpage: www.msashrift.weebly.com

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Syllabus for Pre-AP Art History
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Course Overview
This one semester course is an enhanced study of art and its historical progress from the Prehistoric
Period to the Renaissance. Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of mediums
through the creation of fine art projects inspired by the artistic works of the past. Students will gain a
greater appreciation for the arts and the progression of the fine arts over time.

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Major Course Objectives

Students will:
relate works in the art chronologically to historical events and to the period in which they were
created.
analyze how historical events and culture impacts forms, techniques and purpose of works in the arts
know and apply appropriate vocabulary used between social studies and the arts and humanities.
relate works in the art to geographic regions.
identify, explain and analyze philosophical beliefs as they relate to works in the arts.
identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts.
identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works int he arts.
explain works of others through the production of works in the arts.
incorporate specific uses of traditional and contemporary technologies within the design for
producing works in the arts.
demonstrate and maintain materials, equipment, and tools safely at work spaces.

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Grading
Graded evaluations will be assigned a point value. At the end of each grading period, the total number of
points earned by the student will be divided by the total number of possible points and multiplied by
100 to obtain a percentage grade. Grades may be monitored via PowerSchool. Late work will receive
half credit. Extra credit will NOT be offered.

Each unit of study will be approached from both a historical and artistic perspective. This dual approach
will be reflected in student evaluations. Students will be evaluated in a variety of manners including:
tests, quizzes, participation, in class/out of class assignments, and the creation of fine arts projects.

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Books/Materials:
Students should be prepared for class each day with the following :
Student iPad
eTextbook: McDougal, Holt. World History: Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance
S.I.:Holt McDougal, 2012.
Sketchbook: Students will be required to obtain a sketchbook for class. The sketchbook should not
be any smaller than 8x10 and should not be any larger than 11x14.
Pencil

Technology
Students will be required to use their iPad as their textbook, for accessing supplemental learning
materials, and submitting assignments. Students must follow and abide by the school iPad policy. Any
misuse of the iPad (e.g. playing games, working on subject matter for another class, browsing the
internet) will result in a demerit and/or the loss of participation points.

Student Expectations
Come to class prepared, organized and eager.
Class begins when the bell rings, so when you hear it, be in your seat and prepared to start the
lesson.
Students must properly use and care for all art room supplies at all times. The misuse or
mistreatment of any art room supply could result in a zero grade, disciplinary action, and the loss of
the privilege to participate in future art projects.
Follow directions and stay on task.
Respect the attentiveness of the class. That is, dont be a distraction, even to yourself.
Demonstrate integrity, respect, empathy and compassion in all of your behaviors.

Homework
Homework is expected on the assigned due date. Late work will receive half credit.

Attendance and Absence

Students are expected to attend class each day, but there are inevitably circumstances which occasionally
prevent attendance. Students have one calendar week to make up and submit and missed work. After the
one week grace period, make-up work becomes late work and will receive half credit.

Conduct
Students are expected to follow classroom rules as well as adhere to the code of conduct stipulated in the
student handbook. Above all, students should demonstrate integrity, respect, empathy, and compassion
in all their behavior, as these shared values are essential to a productive learning community.

Attitude:
Students are expected to maintain a positive attitude. We will try to enjoy our class time as much as we
can and the extent to which we are able to do so will be partly contingent on the good attitude of the
students. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be creative. Have faith that you can accomplish everything that
youll need to, and make up your mind that you will persevere when the work is challenging.

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Acknowledgement:
Please sign and return this sheet by _________________________.
A copy of this syllabus can be found at www.msashrift.weebly.com.

I have read and understand the course description and student expectations for the Pre-AP Art History
course instructed by Miss. Anna Shrift.

Student Name (Printed): _________________________________________________________

Student Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Parent Name (Printed):__________________________________________________________

Parent Signature:_______________________________________________________________

Update: July 2016