Course Syllabus

St. Francis High SchoolTeacher:  Stephanie Henkhaus

Prerequisites:  None

Grade Level(s): 9-12

Email:  shenkha@sfsd.k12.wi.us

Phone number: 414.747.3632

Duration:  year long

Course Description:

Students will explore a wide variety of art techniques,

tools, and materials. The project experiences will include

the following: drawing three-dimensional forms, drawing from observation, painting with watercolor and acrylics, ceramics,  printmaking,

paper mache, paper sculpture, and oil pastel. Art history

will be discussed as it applies to the current projects.

Classroom Materials Required:

Art fee $15.00, writing utensils, eraser, color markers

Course Outline:

Figure with Rhythmic Patterns- Explore patterns and figure drawing

Value Scale with Geometric Shapes and Texture- Create a gray scale using an ebony pencil.  Explore drawing with shading and texture as a focus

Cubistic Scissors- Draw and shade scissors using the cubist style

Learn about Pablo Picasso and George Braque

Watercolor Landscape- Learn about watercolors and experiment with a variety of techniques

Pop Art Papier Mache’- Observe the work of Andy Warhol, create a 3D version of a consumer product of choice

Tree Roots w/ India Ink- Explore the creativity of Surrealism within twisting roots, cross-hatching, watercolors, and branching in this drawing

Color wheel- Experiment with watercolor paints by designing a unique color wheel.  Color mixing will be a large component.

Tissue Paper Mandala- Create a radial design to be displayed in the windows of SFHS

Two-Point Perspective Drawing- Draw a city using perspective and low-relief properties

Watercolor Painting- Experiment with techniques in watercolor to create an Impressionistic landscape painting

Silhouette Acrylic Painting- Learn about acrylic painting and its unique qualities while creating a silhouette landscape

Sgraffito Scratchboard- Explore scratch art with an animal theme.  Scratch the surface off to reveal the color beneath using texture as a dominant element

Ceramics- Two projects will be presented that use various hand-building clay techniques.  Students will choose one project to complete.  Glazes will be applied for color and shine.

Student Evaluation:

Quarter grades: Projects 90%, Daily Participation 5%, Introductory Exercises 5%

Grade Scale:

See Student Handbook

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

Come to class on time and be prepared to learn and participate

Complete all assignments to the best of your ability

Treat everyone with dignity and respect

Ask for help or clarification when needed

Tardy Policy:

Students tardy to class (unexcused) are missing valuable instruction time.  After 5 tardies, one participation point will be deducted

Absent Policy:

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out the missed information.  The number of days from class is the amount of time you have to complete the material missed with full credit.

Late Work:

Late work is accepted with 10 points off.  More will be deducted the later it is turned in to the instructor.