Christian Life High School Miss Waldron

Room H-205, H-103

DRAWING/PAINTING
swald@clschools.org

ART 1/2

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Drawing /Painting is an exciting one year course designed to develop basic art skills. A variety of drawings will
be completed using the different media such as graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. The basic
elements of art, design, and color theory will be emphasized and will lead into painting. Paintings will be
completed in watercolor and acrylic. In addition to the weekly assignments and projects you will also keep an
art journal. This course is a foundation course that will prepare you for other art courses such as Intermediate
Art, Graphic Design, Ceramics, and Advanced Art.

SUPPLIES
Folder
Sketchbook minimum 8x10
maximum 9x12 with at least
50 pages
Drawing/ Sketching Pencil pack
with sharpener and eraser
Pencil case or large ziplock bag
for your supplies
Black dual end Sharpie
Paint brushes/palette for
Semester 2
*Bring supplies to class everyday!
GRADING
In addition to assignments, projects, and art journaling you will be given quizzes and
quarterly tests in accordance with all the new techniques and historical information
you will learn in the class. Since there are no homework assignments for this course,
you are required to use you time efficiently. Lack of class participation or missed
deadlines will result in a grade reduction.
Weekly Participation: 20 points possible per week
Smaller projects: 10-25 points
Larger projects: 50-100 points
Art Journal Assignments: points vary
Assessments: Points will vary
*Assignments are to be turned in on the date due which will be listed on every as-
signment sheet you receive. With the exception of an excused absence, each day late
will result in 5 points off the assignment.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Students will be expected to follow the school rules as stated in the student handbook, including dress code policies.

ART ROOM RULES

1. No food, drink, or candy.
2. No phones! You can use an iPad to look up photos for drawing reference.
3. No talking during studio time.
No inappropriate conversations. Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your
mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. Ephesians 4:29
4. Stay in your assigned seat.
5. Be respectful to others.
6. Come to class prepared. Turn assignments on on time. (see above)
7. Be respectful with art supplies.