Shelby High School

Art

Art 1

Grade Level:                                                       9,10,11,12            

Prerequisite:                                                                       

Length:                                                                  Year

Requirement Fulfilled:                                        Fine Arts


Content:

A full year course designed for the beginning art student.  During the first semester, students are introduced to basic drawing processes and techniques with a variety of media.  During the second semester, students are introduced to various design projects such as lettering, printmaking, batik, poster design, sculpture, weaving and ceramics.       


Expectations:

Be to class on time

Listen to and follow directions

Handle all art supplies with care

Respect everyone and his/her art work

Keep your work area clean

Use class time to work on projects

Complete projects in a timely manner


Skills Taught:

Create art using a variety of media and techniques

Understand and communicate how the elements of design and principles of art are used in works of art. 

Create unique individual artworks to express feelings, ideas, and create mood

Analyze artwork in terms of content, composition and meaning.

Develop knowledge of aesthetics in art and artworks

Assess their own artwork

Analyze and critique the artwork of others, including professionals, viewed through field trips, visual aides

and the internet

Demonstrate the safe and proper use of equipment, supplies and materials.


Methods of Presentation:

The majority of the class time is used for creating various works of art using the media and techniques presented in class.  Some class time is spent viewing and discussing the artwork of other artists (through slides, videos and other visuals as well as visits to exhibits and museums).  Students will participate in at least one showing of their work each semester and compete in at least one contest during the school year. The student is also expected to learn the terminology related to the methods and media covered.


Activities Include:

Contour drawing

Tonal drawing

Gesture drawing

Perspective drawing

Drawing using the proportions of the human figure and face

Color mixing

Design assignments involving -- color schemes, balance, positive and negative space, center of interest, methods for creating emphasis, and methods for creating unity

3-D constructions – paper mache, cardboard, carving, assembling, relief, modeling

Clay construction – coil, slab, pinch, pudge

Printmaking -- linoleum block printing, litho sketch printing

Batik

Jewelry –polymer clay and metal enameling.

 

Art 2

Grade Level:                                       10,11,12               

Prerequisite:                                        Art 1

Length:                                                  Year

Credit:                                                    1.00

Requirement Fulfilled:                        Fine Art


CONTENT:

A full year course in which the student will experiment in more depth with several media and techniques, some new and some introduce in Art 1. During the first semester, students will concentrate on creating drawings and designs with a variety of media and techniques.  During the second semester, special attention will be paid to sculpture, painting, and ceramics.    


EXPECTATIONS:

Be to class on time

Listen to and follow directions

Handle all art supplies with care

Respect everyone and his/her art work

Keep your work area clean

Use class time to work on projects

Complete projects in a timely manner


SKILLS TAUGHT:

Create art using a variety of media and techniques

Understand and communicate how the elements of design and principles of art are used in works of art. 

Create unique individual artworks to express feelings, ideas, and create mood

Analyze artwork in terms of content, composition and meaning.

Develop knowledge of aesthetics in art and artworks

Assess their own artwork

Analyze and critique the artwork of others, including professionals, viewed through field trips, visual aides

and the internet

Demonstrate the safe and proper use of equipment, supplies and materials.


METHODS OF PRESENTATION:

The majority of the class time is used for creating various works of art using the media and techniques presented in class.  Some class time is spent viewing and discussing the artwork of other artists (through slides, videos and other visuals as well as visits to exhibits and museums).  The student is also expected to learn the terminology related to the methods and media covered.  Students will participate in at least one showing of their work each semester and compete in at least one contest during the school year


ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Sketchbook assignments: observational drawing

Drawing with pen and ink, colored pencil, pastel, scratch knife, graphite, charcoal, mixed media

Design assignments involving color schemes, value schemes, balance problems, positive and negative space, center of interest, methods for creating emphasis, and methods for creating unity

3-D constructions – paper mache, carving, assembling, relief, modeling

Clay construction – coil, slab, potter’s wheel

Printmaking -- linoleum block printing, silk screen

Jewelry –polymer clay and metal enameling



Art 3

Grade Level:                                       11, 12    

Prerequisite:                                        Art 1, Art 2

Length:                                                  Year

Credit:                                                    1.00

Requirement Fulfilled:                        Fine Art


Content:

A full year course structured as a survey of art history: students will study selected periods, movements and artists and create original works of art related to the art/artists studied.


Expectations:

Be to class on time

Listen to and follow directions

Handle all art supplies with care

Respect everyone and his/her art work

Keep your work area clean

Use class time to work on projects

Complete projects in a timely manner


Skills Taught:

Create art using a variety of media and techniques

Understand and communicate how the elements of design and principles of art are used in works of art. 

Create unique individual artworks to express feelings, ideas, and create mood

Analyze artwork in terms of content, composition and meaning.

Develop knowledge of aesthetics in art and artworks

Assess their own artwork

Analyze and critique the artwork of others, including professionals, viewed through field

trips, visual aides and the internet

Demonstrate the safe and proper use of equipment, supplies and materials.


Method of Presentation:

The majority of the class time is used for creating various works of art using the media and techniques presented in class.  Some class time is spent viewing and discussing the artwork of art periods, art movements and specific artists (through slides, videos and other visuals as well as visits to exhibits and museums). Students will participate in at least one showing of their work each semester and compete in at least one contest during the school year. The student is also expected to learn the terminology related to the methods and media covered. 


Activities Include:

Sketchbook assignments: observational drawing

Stained glass

Illuminated manuscripts

Mural painting

Fresco painting

Metal casting

Painting with oil and acrylic

Drawing with pen and ink, colored pencil, pastel, scratch knife, graphite, charcoal, mixed media

3-D constructions – paper mache, carving, assembling, relief, modeling

Clay construction – coil, slab, potter’s wheel

Printmaking -- linoleum block printing, silk screen, monoprint, calliogarph.

 

Art 4

Grade Level:                                       12          

Prerequisite:                                        Art 1, Art 2, Art 3

Length:                                                  Year

Credit:                                                    1.00

Requirement Fulfilled:                        Fine Art


Content:
A full year course designed to allow the serious art student to concentrate in one or more areas of interest: painting, sculpture, graphic arts, illustration, for example.  Students will be expected to use this class to compile a portfolio suitable for submission to scholarship and admissions committees.  It will be necessary for each student to supply most of the materials needed for this class.  It is recommended that students in this class register as an art aide or take a study hall so that they have two hours each day to work on their projects.
                                   
Expectations:

Be to class on time

Listen to and follow directions

Handle all art supplies with care

Respect everyone and his/her art work

Keep your work area clean

Use class time to work on projects

Complete projects in a timely manner


Skills Taught:

Create art using a variety of media and techniques

Understand and communicate how the elements of design and principles of art are used in works of art. 

Create unique individual artworks to express feelings, ideas, and create mood

Analyze artwork in terms of content, composition and meaning.

Develop knowledge of aesthetics in art and artworks

Assess their own artwork

Analyze and critique the artwork of others, including professionals, viewed through field

trips, visual aides and the internet

Demonstrate the safe and proper use of equipment, supplies and materials.


Method of Presentation:

This class is a studio class in which the student is responsible for generating his/her own assignments.  The instructor will advise and assist as needed. Some class time is spent viewing and discussing the artwork of other artist (through slides, videos and other visuals as well as visits to exhibits and museums).  Students will participate in at least one showing of their work each semester and compete in at least one contest during the school year. They will also have the opportunity to do art projects such as murals and sign painting for persons and businesses in the community. The student is also expected to learn the terminology related to the methods and media covered. 


Activities Include:

Sketchbook assignments: observational drawing, Stained glass, Illuminated manuscripts, Mosaic

Mural painting, Metal casting, Painting with watercolor, oil and acrylic, Drawing with pen and ink, colored pencil, pastel, scratch knife, graphite, charcoal, mixed media, 3-D constructions – paper mache, carving, assembling, relief, modeling, Clay construction – coil, slab, potter’s wheel, Printmaking -- linoleum block printing, silk screen, lithography, monoprint, calligraphy, Jewelry –polymer clay, silver clay and metal enameling.