Art Survey

Art Survey is a two-semester art course designed to develop the two-dimensional skills of drawing, painting, and printmaking. The textbook Art Fundamentals will serve as the students guide to understand the basic elements of composition. The text provides a source of definition of art vocabulary and suggestions for activities to reinforce the use of the elements and principles of art. 

Standards
1. Understands the characteristics and merits of one's own artwork and the artwork of others (Art Appreciation). 
2. Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts. 
3. Knows how to use the structures sensory qualities, organizational principles, expressive features and functions of art. 
4. Knows a range of subject matter, symbols and potential ideas in the visual arts. 
5. Understands the visual arts in relation to history and cultures 

Grading 
Each completed assignment, test, or project completed during the semester will be worth a set number of points, and the student’s grade will be based on the percentage of total points earned. 

 

Keys to Success 
1) Students should meet all assignment deadlines 
2) Students should ask for clarification of any assignment presenting problems 
3) Follow directions exactly as given 
4) Handle the equipment with care 
5) Attend regularly 
6) Have a positive attitude 
7) Come to class prepared to work