WELCOME TO ART 1!

MS. ADRIENNE KIEL

860-827-7736 x19420
adrienne.kiel@cttech.org
www.goodwinartdepartment.weebly.com
https://www.instagram.com/goodwingladiatorart/

COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will have an opportunity to create, present, respond and connect to visual arts, focusing
on drawing, design, color, painting and sculpture. This course will introduce students to a variety of techniques
and mediums that they will apply while creating original artwork. A variety of design elements, such as line,
space, form, color, value and texture, as well as a variety of design principles, including balance, unity,
contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm and pattern, will be studied. Students will have an opportunity to
appreciate and interpret works of art in terms of history, aesthetics and culture. Students also will begin
developing a portfolio of original artwork.

COURSE OBJECTIVES-THE FOUR “C’s”

Students will utilize 21st century learning and innovation skills. They are the following:
CREATIVITY-the ability to use the imagination to develop original ideas or designs
CRITICAL THINKING-disciplined intellectual criticism that combines research, knowledge of
historical context, and balanced judgment
COMMUNICATION-the exchange of information between people
COLLABORATION-working together with one or more people to achieve something

IN CLASS & VIRTUAL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

Students will:
BE PROMPT to class in order to understand all directions given and prevent disruption
BE PREPARED to work for the entire class period and full cycle
BE PRODUCTIVE ~ no wasting time; completion of all projects is mandatory
BE POSITIVE about art class, about their classmates’ work, and about their own work
BE RESPECTFUL towards the teacher, their classmates, the art supplies, and the art classroom at all times;
bullying, verbal abuse and cursing are unacceptable

THERE IS ONE IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT!

A vital part of the course will be the REQUIRED SKETCHBOOK. It will be a collection of ideas and sketches that will
count towards the student’s grade. Sketchbooks can be purchased in store, online OR can be made/created OR free digital
versions are available such as https://sketch.io/sketchpad/
Spiral-bound sketchbooks are best! Paper without lines is preferred for sketching, but paper with lines is acceptable.
Students will have until the end of the FIRST SEMESTER in order to obtain a sketchbook. If students do not have a
sketchbook by the beginning of the second semester, their sketchbook grades will be worth ZERO.
Please see me IMMEDIATELY if there is an issue obtaining a sketchbook.

GRADING PERCENTAGES
 *Studio Projects=50%*
The main content of this course involves the production of different studio projects. Each studio project will be
introduced through teacher and student-led discussions, demonstrations and other varied prompts and practices.
Students will work in class or virtually on individual and/or collaborative short-term and long-term studio
projects. Throughout the art production there will be individual and/or group critiques and
assessments. Evaluation of the student’s studio project will be at the end of the creation. Students will be
graded by using a rubric with a 5-1 scale, 5 being highest and 1 being lowest. Assignments are due on the due
date. Missed work will result in a lower grade. Extensions for assignments need to be made with the teacher.
Projects may be worked on in class or virtually and proof of work must be shown.

*Daily class participation=25%*

Students will be graded on a 5-0 scale
5-ALWAYS: on task, follows directions, respectful of rules, with little to no talking
4-MOSTLY: on task, follows directions, respectful of rules, with little talking
3-SOMETIMES: on task, follows directions, respectful of rules, with some talking
2-RARELY: on task, follows directions, respectful of rules, with much talking
1-NEVER: on task, follows directions, respectful of rules, with lots of talking
0-Virtual classroom no show or removal from class that day

*Sketchbook=25%*
All prep work for assignments will be done in the students’ sketchbooks. This will include all ideas and
sketches. Students will be solely responsible for the whereabouts of their sketchbook. The teacher is not
responsible for lost or misplaced sketchbook. Sketchbook assignments may be worked on in class or virtually
and proof of work must be shown.

CONSEQUENCES
Any student unable to comply with the art room rules and expectations will be handled accordingly. Students
will have consequences for not complying with rules and expectations. All consequences are non-negotiable.

MS. KIEL’S ELECTRONICS POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS:

Electronics are for educational purposes ONLY! Examples: Researching an artist, art history movement,
artistic literature or images. You MUST ask for permission FIRST before utilizing your electronics. Using
electronics without permission will result in consequences.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SPEAK TO ME AT ANY TIME
adrienne.kiel@cttech.org
860-827-7736 x19420
**THIS IS YOUR FIRST SKETCHBOOK GRADE**
 In order to receive credit for this assignment, you must review this syllabus with a parent. After
reviewing it, YOU and YOUR PARENT must sign off acknowledging and agreeing with the terms of the
syllabus. Hand in this sheet by THE END OF THE FIRST CYCLE and you will receive a ‘100’.

If you do not hand it, you will receive a ‘0’. HOLD ONTO YOUR SYLLABUS!

It will be stapled onto the inside cover of your sketchbook.

“Creativity takes courage.” Henri Matisse