Welcome to DRA W I N G A N D PA I N T I N G

Second Semester 2019-2020

Mrs. Burns • hburns@midviewk12.org • web: midviewart.weebly.com • insta: mrsburns_art

In this introductory level class, students will use their imaginations and creativity to develop artwork and
learn how to properly use tools, techniques and processes associated with each medium. Emphasis will
be placed on the elements of design – color, line, form, shape, space, texture and value. Students will
also learn associated art vocabulary and key components of the critiquing process.

GOALS
Use vocabulary to define and describe techniques
and materials used in creating art and demonstrate
skill and craftsmanship with various mediums.
STUDIO - making art
ART CRITICISM - responding to and evaluating art
ART HISTORY - knowledge of the contributions
artists and art make to culture and society
AESTHETICS - understanding the nature, meaning
and value of art
E X P E C TA T I O N S
Come to class on time and prepared
Passes only in emergencies (3 per quarter)
Respect others and the art room
Work quietly and use appropriate language
Use all tools safely and properly;
if you haven’t learned how to use it, DON’T
Clean up after yourself
#notyourmaid
After clean up, go back to your seats and wait
for the bell - No lining up at the door
Use all of your time wisely
This is not a study hall
Eat at home
This is not the cafeteria
C EL L P H O N E P O L I CY
Cell phones are not permitted in the
classroom unless they are used for
educational purposes. This means no
games, texting, videos, photography,
calls or social media at any time for
any reason. If students bring their cell
phones to class, they must be placed
in the cell phone holder during the entire
class period and are only retrieved once
the bell rings to be dismissed. If a
student requires their cell phone for
educational purposes during class,
permission must be requested from
the teacher before removing it from the
holder. If these requirements are not
respected, the following consequences
will occur:
1ST OFFENSE:
• Loss of 5 points from project
• Warning
2ND OFFENSE:
• Loss of 10 points from project
• Two detentions
3RD OFFENSE:
• Loss of 15 points from project
• Office referral
 C O N S E Q U E N C ES
• TARDIES: Drawing and Painting will be an opportunity to
- Warning: first through third tardy explore and create, however any art themes
- Detention: fourth and fifth tardy that are inappropriate, obscene or offensive will
- Office referral: six or more tardies not be accepted in this class. Any indication
• OTHER OFFENSES: Warning or detention, depending of those themes could result in a zero for the
on the severity of the action. project. The student will also be referred to the
Guidance Department.
I hold authority to bypass steps and go directly to an office referral.

P R O J E CT S A N D G RA D I N G
Learning in the art room happens mostly during the process, not the final outcome of the project. You will EARN
grades based upon your learning and application of techniques and mediums, problem solving skills,
time on task, overall effort in the classroom and reflection on your process. Project grades will be
based upon a rubric that consists of five components, worth up to 20 points each, for a total of
100 points. You will also earn grades for practicing techniques, working with mediums, critiques,
work studies and other classroom assessments. You will also have the opportunity to earn extra
credit throughout the semester. Look for details!
Every other week in class we will discuss an element of art. You will be assigned a work study and turn it in for
30 points. These will be completed outside of class time. Do not wait until the last minute to complete these. The
final work study should contain a creative solution to the given element and should fill the entire page. You should
spend at least 1-2 hours outside of class working on these. As with projects, late work will be penalized 5 points
for everyday it is late. If you are absent the day it is due, you will still be responsible for turning it in upon your re-
turn, as you will typically have two weeks to complete it.
Students are generally given 2 weeks to complete projects in class. Late work will be penalized 5 points for every-
day it is late. If a student is absent the day a long-term assignment is due, he/she will be required to
turn the assignment in within one day of his/her return to school for every day he/she has an excused
absence. It is often very difficult for a student to make up missed work during an art class; therefore, a
student may be asked to take a project home to work on it if possible, come in during study hall or stay after
school so that he/she will not fall further behind in class.

S U P P L I ES
Supplies will be provided and will be stored
Creativity
in the classroom; therefore students should
ta ke s
Courage
never fail to bring supplies to class. It is the
responsibility of the student to replace any
supplies that get lost, stolen or damaged.
ART These supplies should last throughout your
FEE: art career at Midview. Put your name on all
$25 supplies!
~Henri Matisse
A folder or binder is recommended as a place to hold all of your
handouts and notes from this class. It can be kept in the portfolio
or supply box.

Remind: text 81010 @246ege