Exploratory Art
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Teacher: Mr. Ager
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Email: bager@d49.org
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Classroom (when in person): C113
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Edgenuity.com
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Students & Parents/Guardians,
Information contained in this syllabus is subject to change due to the learning environment we are in. Some items may not apply due to us engaged in eLearning.
Below are the "non-negotiables" for this class to maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Please select the link at the bottom to acknowledge you read/understand this information. The signing the Google Form to help create clear communication and gives you a chance to see where info on the class is found. Please contact me by email or write on the Google Form if you have any questions. Thank you!
Course Description
Covering art appreciation and the beginning of art history, Intro to Art encourages students to gain an understanding and appreciation of art in their everyday lives. Presented in an engaging format, this one-semester course provides an overview of many introductory themes: the definition of art, the cultural purpose of art, visual elements of art, terminology and principles of design, and two- and three-dimensional media and techniques.
Course Objectives
Student Expectations
This course requires the same level of commitment from you as a traditional classroom course would. Throughout the course, you are expected to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week online on the following activities:
Communication
Your teacher will communicate with you regularly through discussions, e-mail, chat, and system announcements. You will also communicate with classmates as you collaborate on projects, ask and answer questions in your peer group, and develop your speaking and listening skills.
Grading Policy
You will be graded on the work you do online and the work you submit electronically to your teacher.
The weighting for each category of graded activity is listed below.
Lesson Quizzes
30%
Unit Tests
30%
Cumulative Exams
20%
Assignments
20%
Additional
0%
Scope and Sequence
When you log into Edgenuity, you can view the entire course map—an interactive scope and sequence of all topics you will study. The units of study are summarized below:
Unit 1: Art Defined
Unit 2: Visual Elements of Art
Unit 3: The Principles: Language of Art
Unit 4: Two-Dimensional Art
Unit 5: Photography, Film, Video, and Digital Imagery
Grading
All Grading will take place in Edgenuity. Grades will be verified and posted in Schoology.
Due Dates
Projects are due on the given due date. Scores will be adjusted for late work. Due dates may change due to our eLearning environment.
Tardies/Absences
If you are absent for any reason, you are required to make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments and notes you missed. Unexcused absence equals zero points for assignments missed.
Academic Integrity
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own, it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Google Form Verification
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Thank you for the time to read this. There is a lot of information and may take some time to wrap your head around this. Please select this LINK TO GOOGLE FORM and fill out the form letting me know you have read this document. This isn’t to confirm you agree with everything, only that you are aware of how to access this information.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: bager@d49.org
~Mr. Ager
Information contained in this syllabus is subject to change due to the learning environment we are in. Some items may not apply due to us engaged in eLearning.
Below are the "non-negotiables" for this class to maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Please select the link at the bottom to acknowledge you read/understand this information. The signing the Google Form to help create clear communication and gives you a chance to see where info on the class is found. Please contact me by email or write on the Google Form if you have any questions. Thank you!
Course Description
Covering art appreciation and the beginning of art history, Intro to Art encourages students to gain an understanding and appreciation of art in their everyday lives. Presented in an engaging format, this one-semester course provides an overview of many introductory themes: the definition of art, the cultural purpose of art, visual elements of art, terminology and principles of design, and two- and three-dimensional media and techniques.
Course Objectives
- Explain how art is used to express commemoration, documentation, and narration
- Identify how the religious beliefs of different cultures are conveyed in art
- Discuss the importance of the visual elements and describe their symbolic expression in works of art
- Classify one-point, two-point, and multiple-point perspectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of design by describing how artists use balance, rhythm, and movement in their work
- Define social documentation, photo essay, and photojournalism, and identify the impact they have on society
- Explain why art history has a powerful place in culture today
Student Expectations
This course requires the same level of commitment from you as a traditional classroom course would. Throughout the course, you are expected to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week online on the following activities:
- Interactive lessons that include a mixture of instructional videos and tasks
- Assignments in which you apply and extend learning in each lesson
- Assessments, including quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams
Communication
Your teacher will communicate with you regularly through discussions, e-mail, chat, and system announcements. You will also communicate with classmates as you collaborate on projects, ask and answer questions in your peer group, and develop your speaking and listening skills.
Grading Policy
You will be graded on the work you do online and the work you submit electronically to your teacher.
The weighting for each category of graded activity is listed below.
Lesson Quizzes
30%
Unit Tests
30%
Cumulative Exams
20%
Assignments
20%
Additional
0%
Scope and Sequence
When you log into Edgenuity, you can view the entire course map—an interactive scope and sequence of all topics you will study. The units of study are summarized below:
Unit 1: Art Defined
Unit 2: Visual Elements of Art
Unit 3: The Principles: Language of Art
Unit 4: Two-Dimensional Art
Unit 5: Photography, Film, Video, and Digital Imagery
Grading
All Grading will take place in Edgenuity. Grades will be verified and posted in Schoology.
Due Dates
Projects are due on the given due date. Scores will be adjusted for late work. Due dates may change due to our eLearning environment.
Tardies/Absences
If you are absent for any reason, you are required to make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments and notes you missed. Unexcused absence equals zero points for assignments missed.
Academic Integrity
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own, it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Google Form Verification
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Thank you for the time to read this. There is a lot of information and may take some time to wrap your head around this. Please select this LINK TO GOOGLE FORM and fill out the form letting me know you have read this document. This isn’t to confirm you agree with everything, only that you are aware of how to access this information.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: bager@d49.org
~Mr. Ager
