Art One: Foundations of Art
This course is required before any further art courses can be taken at WHS. You will experience a variety of media, both 2 and 3D. In addition to studio work, you are required to keep a sketchbook/journal for reflection, project planning, sketching, experimentations with media & techniques, journal assignments, and research. You will view the works of prominent artists, art movements, and cultures as they pertain to each unit of study. If you are considering a career in art, or wishes to take other art courses during you high school experience, this course should be taken freshman year.
Course Requirements & Grading:
10% Participation (Formative): You are expected to be in class ON TIME and working when the bell rings. You are required to demonstrate productive and appropriate use of class time each and every day! This is a studio course, IT IS EXPECTED THAT STUDENTS WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO MAKE UP MISSED STUDIO TIME WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
40% Journal/Sketchbook (Interim): This includes all in class and homework research, evaluations, reflections, ideas & art work preparations, unit tests, and assessments.
40% Artwork (Summative): Completed according to guidelines/project rubric; it should be well rendered and handed in ON TIME. Late work is subject to penalty.
**Late assignments will have a penalty of 5 points everyday that it is late. Assignments that are 2 weeks late will not be accepted**
40% Journal/Sketchbook (Interim): This includes all in class and homework research, evaluations, reflections, ideas & art work preparations, unit tests, and assessments.
40% Artwork (Summative): Completed according to guidelines/project rubric; it should be well rendered and handed in ON TIME. Late work is subject to penalty.
**Late assignments will have a penalty of 5 points everyday that it is late. Assignments that are 2 weeks late will not be accepted**
Final Course Grade:
80% Marking Period Grades
20% Midterm & Final Exam
20% Midterm & Final Exam
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