Art, Explore The Great Artists
HERO Class Syllabus for 2008-2009
Course Instructor: Sandra Stauner
Course Description:
This 34week program consists of the exploration of the Great Artists. Introducing the artists, their history, and prints of their work. Combining art history and art productions to lead students to gain an understanding of basic art principles and design elements.
Artists and Art Projects:
This area of study offers art-making activities designed for a further understanding of a particular medium or approach to making art. We will use watercolors, pastels, acrylics, clay and other media in our work.
Exercises:
Using these medias and activities will enable students to increase their awareness of the artists and their work and also encourage them to draw their own conclusions about what makes the work of certain artists timeless.
Project, Research & Writing:
To obtain credit for this class, a minimum of three hours of outside work will be required each week. This area of study requires independent research and writing on the student’s part. Here, students might be asked to make a timeline showing an artists different periods and major works or to describe how a particular event influenced an artist, including bibliographies and foot notes.
Supplies
It is important to have the necessary supplies for an art class. Please bring the following supplies each day.
Paint Shirt
Sketchbook (Heavy weight paper 60# or heavier) 9×12
Pen & Pencil
Permanent Markers Multi-Colored (Most like Sharpies)
Colored Pencils
Crayola Water Color Paint Box
Water Color Paper Tablet (Minimum 9×12)
Papers may be purchased at Dick Blick, Michael’s or JoAnne’s Etc,
Folder for artwork and handouts
1 gallon size Zip-Lock bag
2 White Cotton Shirts for Tie Dye and Textile Art
In addition there is a material fee of $10.00 per student for this class each semester for specialty papers, paints, pastels, clay, firing costs, etc.
Grading Information:
Students will receive a percentage grade based upon attendance, participation, homework assignments, tests, quizzes and overall contribution to class discussion.
Grading Scale:
In order to receive credit for this class one semester is equivalent to 60-70 hours . Class hours include class time, research and homework assignments. A percentage of 5% will be taken off for homework assignments that are incomplete or turned in late.
