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Page 1 Virginia

Murphy
Course Descrip on, Goals,
vmurphy@newkenths.org
Objec ves, fees and contact
2d Art Teacher
Required Supplies
Art III
New Kent High School
1. Chromebook with charger
Syllabus
2. Earphones for digital l as-
signments Fall 2017 Objectives/ Goals
3. Smock www.artevermore.weebly.com Develop an understanding and
apprecia on of art and art history

Learn (or improve upon) basic skills in


Major Topics
Course Description: drawing, pain ng, and other 2D and
Art Production: Experience the
3Dmedia
Art III a sequence course in way artists think, create their work
which they student explores and communicate visually. Participate Know the elements of art and the
21st century media. world of art in a wide variety of media, approaches, principles of design and understand how/
and art history. Learning to and creative challenges. why they are manipulated by ar sts for
draw is a major component of
Art History: Study works of art specic eects
this course, as this skill serves as
the basis for all other instruc- and artistic styles in the context of the Develop cri cal thinking and problem
tion. Experiences with various 2 historical development of art and its solving skills
and 3 dimensional media will importance in documenting and
foster the development of artis- re.lecting upon history. Use appropriate art vocabulary to talk/
tic and critical thinking skills, an write about art and to par cipate in class
understand of the elements of Art Criticism: How does one make discussions and cri ques
art and the principles of design, informed judgments about works of
and an awareness of global and art? Learn to write a critique based on Become aware of the local arts
personal themes. Students will a four step process: community and its resources
become familiar with the lan- Develop condence in his/her ar s c
Description, Analysis, Interpretation,
guage of visual art and will learn
and Judgment. skills and crea ve abili es
to celebrate its function as a
multicultural mean of communi- Aesthetics: This branch of Maintain a sketchbook as an essen al
cation. These skills will allow philosophy focuses on the nature, learning tool while making connec ons to
students to articulate informed beauty, and value of art and the other subject areas
responses to the aesthetic quali- process of inquiry associated with
ties and varied purposes of art. Save all work in a por.olio as a means
re.lecting on these issues. For
example, to assess personal learning and ar s c

Mrs. Murphys Schedule: Grade Scale


Art I Out of Class Projects: A (90-100)Work demonstrates clear
Two weeks before the end of understanding
Art I
Planning/ Duty the semester, students must B (80-89)Work indicates a better than
Art I/III/AP Art submit the Three Cri ques average grasp of concepts
Assignment and Digital E- C (70-79)Work completes the
Art Fee= $20 Por olio. Students are assignment, addresses the problem
responsible for comple ng D (60-69)Work is incomplete, shows
these projects on their personal limited understanding
*syllabus is subject to change me. Details are on the class
F (Below 60)Work is not turned in or is
website and in Schoology. presented in an untimely manner
Page 2 Classroom Expectations:
Behavior Expecta on, Discipline 1. Follow Directions
Chart, grade percentages and
Art Release/ Opt Out form
2. Try Your Best
3. Practice Respect
Mrs. Murphys Disciplinary Chart
All other offenses and conse-
quences are listed in the New Kent
Offense 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Cont...
County Public School's Code of
Tardyness document warning/ call home detention referral
At all points the instructor reserves
the right of judgment to choose the Skipping Class referral
consequence deemed necessary
Misconduct verbal warning alternate seating call home detention referral

Grade Percentages Language verbal warning call home detention referral



Slander (derogatory referral
1. Projects 50%
2. Sketchbooks/Journals, quizzes Bullying referral
and written work 35%
Abuse of technology verbal warning call home and/ or
3. Class/Homework, class
Dress Code Violation verbal warning alternate seating call home detention referral
participation/work ethic 15%

Assignments not turned in on the Disrespect and defi- verbal warning call home detention referral
due date will be entered as a 0
in the grade book. The zero will be
replaced when the late assignment
has been turned in and graded with
possible point deductions for being New Kent High School Fine Arts Department Art
late.
Release 2017-2018
Exams: A nal exam will be given
and will count as 20% of the Throughout the school year, we often have opportunities to exhibit stu-
semester grade. All exams are dent work in publications and in contests outside of New Kent County.
cumulative At no time will any form of contact information be supplied to anyone
and all opportunities will be approved by the New Kent County Schools
administration.

1. If you do not want your students work featured in any publications or contests outside of New Kent County,
please sign below and have your student return this art release to school

________________________________________________________ ___________

Student signature Date

________________________________________________________ ___________

Teacher signature Date

2. It is understood by not returning this form with a signature, that the parent or guardian of the student per-
mits their students work to be represented in publication and/or be entered in contests outside of New Kent
County.

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