BASIC

SYLLABUS | KAPA/BELF

JKAPA@RICHMOND.K12.MI.US

DESIGN

VBELF@RICHMOND.K12.MI.US

\\COURSE DESCRIPTION\\
This course is one of the most important classes a student will ever take. Art teaches people how to see
the world and other cultures from a new perspective, to creatively problem solve and to form and express an opinion. Basic Design is a course that helps the student to discover and use the elements of art
and the principles of design to create successful compositions. The student will quickly learn the satisfaction of creating original artwork.

\\EXIT OUTCOMES\\
The goals for this class are for all students to become more confident, skilled artists through the use of
design and to gain a greater appreciation of art and fellow artists. Artists in this room should involve
themselves fully in the class and the creative process by thinking, sharing their ideas and learning from
one another. All learners will develop an understanding of the elements of art and the principles of design. They will be able to identify these elements and principles in their own artwork and the artwork of
others. Artists in Basic Design will also be able to define vocabulary words related to creating and describing art.

\\COURSE OUTLINE\\
The outline for this course is based on the elements of art and principles of design. Each of the elements
and principles will be taught as part of units that build upon one another throughout the length of the
course. Here is an approximate timeline for each unit of study:
Weeks 1 - 3 Line

Weeks 14 - 17 Texture

Weeks 28 - 30 Unity/Variety

Weeks 4 - 6 Shape/Pattern

Weeks 18 - 21 Form

Weeks 31 - 32 Emphasis

Weeks 7 - 10 Color/Value

Weeks 22 - 24 Balance

Weeks 33 - 35 Rhythm

Weeks 11 - 13 Space

Weeks 25 - 27 Emphasis

Weeks 36 - 37 Contrast

\\ELECTRONIC DEVICES (phones, iPods, etc.)\\

Electronic devices will be permitted upon my approval at specific times during the class. When we are
working on a final assignment (after all direction has been given), devices will be permitted as long as the
volume is low enough not to distract others and to allow you to hear me speak. ***This does not mean
headphones will be allowed everyday. Devices will be used for music; not for texting, or social media.

\\COURSE REQUIREMENTS\\

The grading policy in the RHS Student Handbook will be applied at all times. Student grades will be based on
formative and summative assessments:
Formative Assessments (20% of your grade) - In-process evaluations of students under
standing of a topic after instruction. These include warm-ups, one-day worksheets, lecture
notes and artist statements or critiques.
Summative Assessments (80% of your grade) - Evaluation of the end-result of a period of
instruction. Typically this is a final project or quiz.
Grades are based on the total points accumulated during the marking period. Project grades will be assigned 10 points for each day the class is working on the project. Students who do not work during class will
lose points for that day. Work may not be taken home if class time is wasted. Course work includes
tests, projects and written assignments. Projects are evaluated on outcomes met, craftsmanship, degree of
difficulty, creativity, and student behavior during the course of the assignment.
All work must be submitted on time. Students will have a one-week grace period where their work can get
graded for full credit. The work turned in after one week from the due date will be given 50% of the total
points allowed.
\\ATTENDANCE\\
We will follow the RHS attendance policy. Tardy guidelines PER SEMESTER:
1st tardy - teacher warning
2nd - 3rd tardy - teacher warning and/or detention
4th - 5th tardy - Saturday school
6 or more per semester - out of school suspension
\\BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS\\
Appropriate language and topics will be essential in class at all times. Anyone who does not follow the student and classroom guidelines will be subject to the following consequences:
1st offense - verbal warning
2nd offense - 15 minute detention before or after school in my room
3rd offense - detention and referral to assistant principal

\\SUPPLIES\\
Refer to supply list below. These supplies will be left in the art room each day on storage shelves. Please try
and purchase materials within the first week of school.
Supplies
9x12 Sketchbook

I have read and I understand the expectations for Basic

Design at RHS.

2B or standard #2 pencils (not mechanical)

Pink Pearl erasers

Student Name Printed:

Kneaded eraser (grey square)

12 count Crayola colored pencils

Student Signature:

10 count Crayola THIN markers

Small box or bag to store supplies
*Optional - black fine point Sharpies and
small metal pencil sharpener

Parent Signature:

Date: