Mrs. Christy Kreps CHS Syllabus Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Student Name (print) Required by Teacher: Your signed syllabus is worth 20 pts and your equipment check out is worth another 20 pts. A $20.00 fee is due for this class. You may pay in office. (This is worth 20 pts. too) Please return ASAP!!! Thanks! Mrs. Kreps My

Mixed Media is a one, two or three trimester course designed for students interested in learning about art and practice. The basic elements and principles of Art are used to analyze and compare different mediums. This department’s emphasis is on individual creativity and growth of skills which make creative, original and expressive pieces possible. Mixed Media is a fine art credit. This class is designed to introduce students to art through different art movements and artist’s examples. Upon successful completion of the class, the student will be able to use the artistic elements (line, shape, color, texture, space) and the artistic principles (balance, rhythm, unity, emphasis) consciously to construct and/or analyze all aspects of an artistic piece and be able to utilize different mediums in class to create original pieces of art. Students will view artwork and learn criticism, aesthetics and history behind pieces. GRADING (See rubric) 60% Art Works: These pieces of art are 60% of your overall semester grade. This is based on teacher and self evaluation of creativity and craftsmanship. Your art work reflects your time and technique. This is a hands on activities, content and process class. Please work at your best ability at all times. 20% Participation & Empathy - Citizenship : Be on task with necessary materials. Always have your class booklet with you at all times. Attendance – Assisting students in establishing lifelong habits of reliability and promptness is an instructional objective of this particular course. Progress toward this goal will be measured, at least in part, by tracking student attendance. Tardiness or Unexcused Absences will directly affect your grade. The way you treat the teacher (THE BOSS) and your peers (CO-WORKERS) will be monitored in this classroom. Points will be awarded for outstanding employability. Points will be subtracted daily for bad behavior (lack of empathy, inappropriate language), poor work ethics, tardiness, absentness, and misuse of equipment (etc…). 20% Reading, Questions, & Quizzes: (Written and/or Performance) These will be given at random to test skill level. Expect a final project.

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS As your teacher, I will expect you to: 1.Be in the room before the bell rings. If you are not in the room, you will be marked tardy. 2.A Positive learning environment towards art and peers are always reinforced in this room. 3.Please Respect others. Rudeness and inconsideration is frowned upon in this classroom. You will loose citizenship points off of your grade. 4.Use your time wisely, and put forth your best overall effort. 1.You will be deducted participation points for not working the entire class. 2.I will return work for further re-working, if I believe that effort was not given. 5. Follow the rules and direction of the teacher. This includes all substitutes and student teachers. Rules are posted on wall for you and substitute. 6. Take pride in this classroom and the materials that you use. (Wash Brushes!) 7. Use the restroom prior to class. 8. Please follow the dress code policy for the district (hats & sunglasses are also a part of this code). If you choose not to, you will be asked to go to the office. Please respect and follow the rules. 9. Cell Phones will be confiscated if they are out or ringing during class time. You will need to pick up the phone from the main office at the end of the day! 10. Music may be listened to with appropriate head phones. Thanks! STUDENT EXPECTATIONS As one of my students, you can expect me to: 1.Make lessons intentional, purposeful, responsive, instruction student centered and information clear and understandable. 2.Respect individuality 3.Challenge you to do your absolute best. 4.Create a relaxed, safe, and POSITIVE learning environment. 5.Make myself accessible to you and your parents for personal conferences and critiques. 6.Expose you to all types, styles and aspects of the artistic experience. 7.HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL OF YOUR ACTIONS! 8.YOU CAN DO IT! CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS, RULES, SUPPLIES, GRADING & Tips for Success. Your Actions Have Consequences!!!

Classroom/Lab Expectations Continued… 1.Responsibility – Please be in your seats on time. a. If you are absent, please let me know by or as soon as you are back. b. Not in classroom when bell rings…..YOU ARE TARDY! I will keep track of your tardiness and notify you when you have reached 3. You will have one day of lunch detention for your tardiness (2 days) and it will go up after that. *c. 15 ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN A NO CREDIT. (Unless extenuating circumstances) *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR!! 2. Classroom Management – Please keep the room clean! a. Your work area, equipment (sink, brushes, palette, etc.) b. Your tabletop and floor area ( This is part of your responsibility grade.) Please…NO FOOD, JUICE, POP, Etc (Especially by the computers) 3. Keep your hands and other objects to yourself (Roughhousing breaks the NO fighting rule, and you will be issued an infraction and sent to the office). 4.You may use the computer as an idea resource, not on a daily bases. No printing of other classes homework from the printer in this lab. Always ask permission to print in order to keep cost down. 5. No students allowed in back storage room unless requested to do so. 6. Please ask permission to use my computer and/or desk. 7. Use school appropriate language. Bad Language and Inappropriate Behavior is an IMMEDIATE Referral Notice and sent to Administration 8. Please pay your $20.00 fee as soon as possible. (I purchase all equipment, paper, paint, cameras and ink with this. 9. Please hand in all work on time. (5 Points will be subtracted from project grade if turned in 1 day late unless technical problems. 5 points for each day after without appropriate notes) 10. Originality (Creativity) and Craftsmanship (Technical Skills) are very important, these skills you will acquire during this class. 11. Damage to School Equipment (Computer, Tables, Chairs, Scanners, Cameras) will get you an immediate removal from the class + A Fine Card!

Grading Scale: A = 93% and above A- = B+ = 87% % B = 83% % B- = 79.5% % C+ = 77% % C = 73% % C- = 69.5% % D+ = 67% % D = 59.5% – 66.9% F = 59.4 and below Please save for future reference throughout the year. My My Phone number: I’m usually after school until 4:00. The best way to reach me is my . OBJECTIVES: The Student will be able to: 1.Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the elements of art and principles design. 2.Understand the art processes. 3.Produce oral presentation using PowerPoint about an artist. 4.Improve written, oral and visual communication skills. 5.Apply skills learned using different mediums. 6.Understand framing and finished presentations. 7.Will produce a finished portfolio of work. 8.Participate in critiques of peer’s work. 9.To participate in art shows. 10.Explore the use of several techniques that may be combined to produce a final project, TECHNOLOGY: Using computers to find information about artists and their works, Powerpoint and Microsoft Office. COPYRIGHT LAWS: These Laws will be discussed further during class lecture.