Studio Art – Syllabus

Teacher: Britt Blasdell

9th-12th grade – M.T.TH.F
2019/2020

Contact Information:
Email: britt.blasdell@animashighschool.com (this is the most effective way of communicating with me throughout the school year, parents!)
Phone: 970.247.2474 x2317
Digital Portfolio: www.studioartahs.weebly.com
My Website: www.brittgordonart.com

Office Hours: I am available every morning at 8 am. as well as lunch. Please email me to
schedule a meeting.

CLASS OVERVIEW:
Studio Art Class introduces students to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while
honing in their drawing and painting skills. Studio experiences in the classroom will provide the
opportunity to play and work with a multitude of mixed media (block printing, acrylic mediums,
watercolor etc.). Students will be encouraged to work with these constraints to develop
individual style and creative problem solving, producing an overall professional art portfolio.
Art history will play a role into every art project as well as the practice of University style
critique. Did I mention therapeutic and fun?!

CLASS OBJECTIVES: (each lesson will have its own set of individualized Objectives and Essential Questions)
1. Exercise and demonstrate use and mastery of the Elements of Art
2. Use materials, tools and processes from a variety of media (printmaking, painting,
sculpture, photography)
3. Describe, analyze and interpret created artwork
4. Demonstrate problem-solving skills by providing a step-by-step approach to specific
issues in class projects
5. Analyze works of art contextually
6. Acquire a working vocabulary associated with the analysis and interpretation of works
of art

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GRADING POLICY:
I grade on a point system. Larger, several week projects are generally worth 200+ points.
Smaller, day projects/critiques/quizzes will be worth 20+ points. The grades earned in my class
rely heavily on class participation, effort and personal growth. You do not need to be a
naturally amazing artist to get an A in my class! Extra credit is always an option. Cleaning up
and keeping an organized, aesthetically pleasing classroom is crucial. If students fail to clean up
properly, 5 points are deducted/infraction from their project.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Students will thoroughly clean up materials and area they used. This also means to take
pride in their art classroom and keep class materials well organized 
a. 5 Points will be deducted from project/infraction if student does not clean their -
materials/area.
2. I expect students to be on time, for tardiness requires a re-explanation of what we are
doing that day. Excessive tardiness will result in student staying after class to clean.
**after the 3rd tardy, student will be counted absent**
3. In order to earn full credit for class critiques, students should be mindful, kind, engaged
and helpful during class critiques.
4. Students must relax, focus and have fun!

STUDENT/PARENT SIGNATURE
I have read and understand all of the expectations stated above. I agree that if the student
loses or damages any classroom art materials, he/she will be held financially responsible for
that material.

Student signature _____________________________ printed: __________________________

Parent signature _____________________________

DUE: ________

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please use the back of this paper to tell me a bit about your student. What should I know about
your student that will help me teach them more effectively? Much appreciated!

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