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Lexington High School Foundations of Art!

 

     Welcome to the blog for all students taking Foundations of Art with me this semester. Here you will find some information about the course, a brief summary of the units we will be studying, my grading policy, and other important information. Throughout the semester I will be posting homework assignments, examples of student work, and other fun art related items. Here is the outline of my syllabus, in our first meeting I went through each item in more detail. Please email me at eedwards@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us with any questions or concerns.
  
Course Description: Students in this course will learn the fundamental principles of creating 2-D visual arts. This course teaches basic drawing and design principles which are used throughout all LHS visual arts classes. Students begin the year with assignments that focus on completing specific objectives and are later given projects that allow for greater freedom. For all assignments, students are expected to put forth their best effort and to develop and hone their creative skills.

Course Objectives
  • To gain a basic understanding of 2D and 3D art concepts and practices
  • To develop a vocabulary of visual art terminology
  • To learn the basic design elements and principles related to making quality artwork
  • To acquire and hone basic visual arts technical skills
  • To learn how to effectively evaluate one's own work, as well as intelligently critique work done by others

Section 1 Concepts: Symmetry/Asymmetry, Negative Shape, Composition, Craftsmanship, Critique

Section 2 Concepts: Drawing Skills, Illusion of Space and Perspective, Gesture and Contour, Still Life Composition, Observation and Proportion, Shading

Section 3 Concepts: Color Theory, Color Wheel

Section 4 Concepts: Sculpture and 3 Dimensional Design, Surface Texture and Structure

Supplies: All students are required to have a sketchbook in which they will use to complete bi-monthly assignments. The sketchbooks should be spiral bound and at least 9”X12”. One set of drawing pencils and an eraser will be supplied for each student. Students who lose these materials will have to buy their own replacements.

Grading: Each project will be graded with a rubric and criteria will include:
  1. Effort
  2. Attempt to utilize new knowledge
  3. Willingness to re-work/modify/improve piece
  4. Product craftsmanship/attention to detail
  5. Overall success of finished product
In-class projects will be worth 70% of your semester grade

Students will also be assigned sketchbook assignments for homework twice a month. These assignments should take about one hour to complete and are worth 30% of your final grade. Extra credit will be available.

At the end of the semester, students will be given a final exam. The final is worth 10% of your final grade.

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