Art & Design 3/4 With DENNY

Syllabus Art & Design 4 is a one-year visual arts course of advanced studies that focuses on art as a visual communication device and prepares students for a college degree and/or a career as a graphic artist. Students will receive a technical foundation for the traditional arts, primarily drawing and painting. Our emphasis will be to give students the necessary tools to create a portfolio for use in the college application process.

Materials Art is a materials intensive program. We will do our best to provide all of the necessary materials for the students. At the beginning of the semester students will receive a sketch book and a pencil set. If you lose these items, it will be your responsibility to replace them. They will be used on a daily basis, and are necessary in order to complete the assignments for the class. Other materials will be passed out later on in the semester.

LAB FEE There is a $20 lab fee for the entire year. On occasion, students will be asked to bring in random items to assist in the creative process. Cash or Check made out to Da Vinci Schools. If you have issues with this, please see me after class.

Grading 80% Projects / Assignments 20% Habits of Mind

HOMEWORK Go to Sam’s DP: dp.davincischools.org/teacher/sharang Look at the 4 Artist Profiles: – Jean-Michel Basquiat – Keith Haring – Anthony Lister – Jacob Everett Be ready to discuss these artists on Friday

Warm Up Sketches Will be on the board at the beginning of class. Warm-Ups last 10 Minutes SILENCE!!! – Use this time to get into the art mindset. In your sketchbooks (when you receive them) – Limit yourself to a page. – Use the whole page Use the whole 10 Minutes.