Mrs.

Krista Karpel
Ph. #259 -1630 ext. 2111
kkarpel@durangoschools.org
kristakarpel.weebly.com
Creative Art - Comprehensive

Course Description: In this course students will explore a wide variety of media and processes, art history, the elements of
art and the principles of design. This course is recommended for all students who are considering any further study of art at
the high school level, as it lays the foundation for all of the two and three-dimensional art classes.
Sketchbooks: Students are required to purchase a 9”x12” (minimum size) spiral bound sketchbook for this class. You will
be assigned weekly challenges to complete in your sketchbook, so please have this sketchbook in class by one week from
today. Students are encouraged to continue to use sketchbooks from prior art classes.
Evaluation: Assessment of learning will take place in a variety of ways. This year I will be using the following school-
directed category weights:
Formative Assessments: Sketchbook Assignments, Quizzes, Critiques, Matting = 35%
Summative Assessments: Large Scale Projects, Critiques = 35%
Professional and Positive Behavior Expectations: = 10%
Final Exam: Final Exam will consist of a few assignments = 20%
Late Work Policy: It is expected that all student complete assignments and project on time. Late work will be accepted
up until the unit summative assessment in which the work was assigned. For the most part, this deadline will coincide with
the completion of a project. If you have individual concerns with a deadline, please see me before the due date to make
other arrangements.
Tardy Policy: Being on time demonstrates respectful and responsible behavior. All tardy students are required to sign in
upon arriving to class. Consequences for tardiness to class:
1st Offense: Verbal warning from teacher
2nd Offense: Verbal warning and parent conversation with teacher
3rd Offense: 20 minute mandatory lunch detention with teacher
Subsequent Tardies: 20 minute mandatory detention with teacher. If a student does not report to a teacher detention, a
discipline referral will be submitted to administration.
Class Rules:
1. All technology is to be used for academic purposes only. Students may listen to music only at the discretion of the
teacher and it should not interfere with instruction and learning.
2. Do not waste or misuse any of the materials - this includes time, your most precious resource.
3. In the study of art, students may be exposed to images of nudes or other sensitive subjects. Students will not be
intentionally subjected to this type of material, but may experience it as an integral part of the curriculum. Students will be
instructed as to how to deal with this imagery appropriately.
Fire Drill Procedures:
Students are expected to move quickly and quietly out of the classroom to the front lawn. You will be expected to meet the
teacher at their assigned location for attendance and remain lined up behind the teacher during the entire fire drill. Cell
phones are not to be used in a fire drill situation.
Lockdown Procedures:
Students are expected to listen carefully and quietly to each instruction given by the teacher. Cell phones are not to be used
during a lockdown. Each student is expected to act responsibly to ensure the safety of everyone in the classroom.

Creative Art – Comprehensive Student / Parent / Teacher Agreement:

The first step in being successful in Creative Art - Comprehensive is to make sure that everyone involved in your
education understands what is expected in this class. In order to verify that you have read through this information, that you
understand the information, and that you agree to work towards success in this class; please sign this course syllabus, share
it with your parents and have them sign it, and then staple it into your sketchbook.

student signature date

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parent signature date
Summative Project Rubrics: The following project rubrics will be used to assess summative projects.
Exemplary
4 points
Teacher I have been able to interpret
Identified all instructions to skillfully
Expectations create a successful work of
and Performance art. I have successfully
Indicators achieved each of the
Performance Indicators by
providing innovative
evidence of what is expected
in the project. I have
challenged myself each day
of the project.
Student My final artwork is a result
Identified Goals of thoughtful planning and
(may not always inventive problem solving.
be applicable) All of my identified goals
artwork are completely
resolved. Evidence of going
beyond my identified goals
also exists.
Craftsmanship I carefully selected media
and /or technique that is
appropriate to the intended
expressive purpose of the
artwork. The artwork has
been executed with superior
use and understanding of
design, media and
techniques. The artwork is
of superior consistency and
quality.
Expression of My artwork has innovation,
Innovation or individuality, and/or
Creative imagination. It has been
Thought developed into a personally
meaningful and significant
artwork. The media, ideas
and forms are used in an
adventurous/ exploratory
manner. I have created a
surprising, unusual and
intelligent product.
Formative Assignment Rubric: The following assignment rubric will be used to assess formative assignments.
Exemplary
4 points
Proficient
3 pts possible
I have been able to interpret
most of the instructions to
skillfully create a finished
work of art. I have been
mostly successful with the
Performance Indicators and
provided sufficient evidence
of all of them in the project. I
have challenged myself on
several days of the project.
My final artwork
demonstrates planning and
problem solving. All of my
identified goals are mostly
resolved in the artwork.
My artwork demonstrates
competence in the use of
media. The artwork has been
executed with strong use and
understanding of design,
media and techniques. I paid
attention to the consistency
and quality of the
finished artwork.
My artwork is individual
and/or imaginative. It relates
to my life and I have taken
artistic risk. The materials
used
Proficient
3 pts possible
Developing Emerging
2 pts possible 0-1 pts possible
I have been able to I have provided little
follow some of the to no evidence of
directions to create a Performance
work of art which is Indicators in my work
mostly complete. I of art. I have not
have achieved half of challenged myself
the Performance during the entire
Indicators for the project.
project. I have not
challenged myself
consistently during the
project.
My final artwork shows There is little evidence
some resolution of my of sufficient planning
identified goals. Some in my artwork.. There
goals have not been is little to no evidence
resolved or addressed. of following through
on my identified goals
and this is what
hindered solving many
problems.
I have overcome some My artwork shows
frustrations with my that I still have
technical and media frustrations and
skills. My artwork does concerns to address
not thoroughly with my technical and
demonstrate thoughtful media skills. My
use and understanding artwork shows a lack
of design, media and of experience with
techniques. design, media, and
techniques
My artwork is of My artwork is lacking
moderately creativity creativity, it is
but relates to my life on derivative (copy work)
few levels. I may be and may break
reproducing what I am copyright laws. It
artistically comfortable barely relates to my
with. life.
Developing Emerging
2 pts possible 0-1 pts possible
Teacher Identified I have successfully I have been mostly Some evidence of the The assignment is
Expectations and achieved each of the successful with the Performance Indicators incomplete with little to
Performance Indicators Performance Indicators Performance Indicators is found. no evidence of
expected in the project. in the project. Performance Indicators
Innovative evidence of Sufficient evidence of found.
the Performance the Performance
Indicators is found. Indicators is found.