1. “I Dream what I paint and I paint what I dream.”- Vincent VanGogh
Mrs. Champion
Anderson County High School Visual Arts
WELCOME
TO ART!
Painting 1
“I Dream what I paint and I paint what I dream.”- Vincent VanGogh
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class is an introductory painting course. You will be introduced to techniques in various painting mediums and create original paintings that exhibits your own artistic expression. You will learn the process of painting from idea formation, learning various techniques, independent painting, and reflecting on your painting.
EXPECTATIONS
Act Responsibly
Respect Yourself, Others, and Materials
Try Your Best
Imagination is Key
Stay in Your Seat
Talk at Appropriate Voice Levels
GRADES
Major Projects/Test 50%
Daily Participation 30%
Final Exam 20%
20%
50%
30%
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
CLASS MATERIALS
Pencils
Pink Eraser
Ruler
Cover Up Shirt
Start of Class
Studio Time
End of class
Be on Time
Find your seat
Get Materials Out and do Warm Ups
Follow instructions
Time Management
Work Hard
Ask questions
Clean up the last 5 minutes of class.
Stay seated
Take work home if needed.

2. Turning In Assignments
Mrs. Champion
Class Fees
There will be a class fee of $10.00 to be paid to Anderson County High School. This fee is to cover any class materials you will have while in this class.
Turning In Assignments
Assignments are expected to be turned in on the due date that is set by the teacher. You will photograph your work, upload it to your SeeSaw online art portfolio under the assignment. Your name must be visible in the lower left hand corner of the project. You will also physically turn it in the turn trays with your name on it and with a scoring rubric. You will also be expected to keep a sketchbook and will recieve participation points for your work.
Missing Work
For students who have missing work that is past the due date of a project, the project will be marked missing in Infinite Campus unless the student has excused absences. If you have excused absences, the project will be marked incomplete until you turn it in. After that you will receive original credit for the project. If you have missing work with unexcused absences you may still turn in your work past a due date but you will recieve points deducted off of the grade.
CELL PHONE POLICY
Your cell phones are a privilege in this class. They will be allowed during independent work time only (Studio Time). You are to use them to research ideas, topics, or images appropriate for class. You may listen to music, but with earbuds only. You may not be on Netflix, games, or social media. You may not text unless you have permission. If your cell phone or device is out at inappropriate times or are causing a distraction they will be put up while in class.
Corrective Consequences
If you violate the above expectations you will receive:
A verbal warning
Loss of participation Points
Change of seat and/or loss of free seating day.
Disciplinary Referral
Early Finishers
If you are finished early you free draw, do homework, or read. Do not get out of your seat and wander around and distract others.

3. Your Signature Page For you:
Mrs. Champion
Your Signature Page
For you:
I understand Mrs. Champion’s classroom policies and expectations on this syllabus __________________________________________.
For your parent/guardian:
I understand Mrs. Champion’s classroom policies and expectations on this syllabus _________________________________________.
Date: _____________________
*** Turn in by due date listed in class.