US Art: Drawing and Painting Instructor: Jodi Tomboulian

Welcome to art class – where you will learn to tap into the creativity that God has given you! During the course of this class, the elements of art and the principles of design will be explored through various exercises and projects.

Rules for Class ListenShareTry your bestDo what’s right

My expectation for behavior is for all of us to strive to be more Christ-like in our attitudes and actions. Love and respect one another: Be an encourager Listen to one another Be respectful of other’s feelings Be respectful of other’s property Be respectful of the environment around you Have a good work ethic: Be on time Be prepared Do your assignments Work hard and give your best effort Have a positive attitude Be honest

Grading In this class, a system of ratio grades is used. Each assignment or project will be assigned a point value depending on the complexity of the assignment. The grade will be calculated by dividing the number of points earned by the total number of possible points. The following will be considered when assigning points: Work ethic Creativity and display of a ”personal voice” Following directions/process Personal growth and improvement Often students will be required to a complete self-assessment rubric and reflection after a project has been completed. If a student misses a class, the student will not be given extra time during class time to complete the assignment/project. The student will need to make arrangements to catch up on their work either during lunchtime, tutorial, or after school - this applies to all absences including absences from sports or appointments.

Class Portal An art class portal will be available on the Epiphany Website. The portal will list current projects, dates and information for art events and contests, as well as other information about art class.

Student Outcomes (This list may be adjusted and/or added to as new opportunities/projects occur.) The student will: Perceive connections between the visual arts and other disciplines Apply the elements of art and the principles of design in their projects Select and display artwork in at least two student art shows Use art as a means of communication and persuasion Improve their drawing ability Investigate other cultures through art and crafts Begin to develop a “personal voice” through their artwork Be able to identify and use different color schemes Be proficient at mixing colors Identify and use different shading methods Experiment with and produce art works using different drawing and painting mediums (charcoal, pastels, watercolors, acrylics) and techniques Experiment with printmaking processes