1. ADAPTIVE ART SYLLABUS OVERVIEW Mrs. Sample (samplelm@pwcs.edu)samplelm@pwcs.edu

2.  “While students in art classes learn techniques specific to art, such as how to draw, how to mix paint, or how to center a pot, they’re also taught a remarkable array of mental habits not emphasized elsewhere in schools.” Lois Hetland and Ellen Winner (Educational researchers at Harvard’s Project Zero

3. Art Education today is so much MORE than what you see…  The truth is that learning to paint, create a website, or design an energy-efficient home requires mastering skills which are often invisible to the naked eye, but are developed through a strong visual arts education.

4. Did you know that…  Adaptive Art provides students with experiences to learn how to communicate through art, develop skills and a sense of craftsmanship through technique, to appreciate historical and cultural aspects, to make connection with real-life and other subjects, and to develop critical and creative thinking skills.

5. Did you know that…  Art education requires students to use their eyes and hands to give form to ideas generated in the brain-a discipline that Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel proved boosts brain power.

6. Course Description  Technical Skills  Creation of art using various media  Elements of Art  Develop critical and creative thinking skills.

7. Adaptive Art Curriculum and Assessment  Art content comes from national and state standards  Rubrics are used for all artwork assignments  Study guides are provided for the final exam  All graded student work is promptly returned, marked and recorded in Parent Portal  Students are not graded on talent but following instructions, participation and skill development

8. Class expectations and procedures:  Arrives ready to learn  follows class/school rules  seeks help when needed  follows safety rules uses materials responsibly  keeps trying/shows perseverance  respects others

9. School Fusion  Use this to keep up with homework, notes, and project expectations.  Rubrics, notes page requirements, and project expectations will also be posted here.  I will always update my fusion page according to each new unit of study.

10. Art Supplies  BHS provides all required materials to be successful in meeting basic requirements.  Additional Suggested Supplies:  Compass  Stencils of Shapes (No FONT stencils please)  Tissues  **Liquid Hand Soap/ Hand Sanitizer**  Fine Tip Sharpies

11. Examples of past Adaptive Art projects

12. I am a Practicing Artist. Here is some of my work…  Contact info:  samplelm@pwcs.edu samplelm@pwcs.edu  (571)261-4400 Painting

13. Digital Photography

14. Printmaking

15. Colored Pencil