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Ms. Sergonis
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Course Description
Focus Art is an introductory level semester course intended as an exposure to various art forms from various cultures
and time periods. The study of art through the ages and the artists' place in society is the emphasis of Focus Art. Students
will learn about the unique role of the artist in an historical context through the study and application of a variety of
art media and techniques. Projects are based on an understanding of the relationship of the artist to a time and place.
You will gain experience and confidence in working with many mediums as well as subject matter.
Required Text
Art in Focus by Gene A. Mittler, 2006.
Course Requirements
Attendance: Your attendance, punctuality, and class participation is essential to your success in this course. You
are responsible for any and all missed work when you are absent.
Sketchbook: You will need a sketchbook for this class, as a place to record notes, ideas, and sketches. You will need
an 8.5x11 sketchbook of at least 50 sheets. You can find these at AC Moore, Michaels, etc. If you have any problems acquiring
a sketchbook, please see me asap. Sketchbooks are due Sept. 17.
Homework: Throughout the course of the semester, you will be asked to complete sketchbook assignments or research at
home. Assignments that are not completed and turned in on time will lose 10 pts for every day late.
Class work: You are expected to arrive on time to class, ready to work. For every day you choose to not work, you will
receive a 0 for that day. 3 zeros will result in a detention, 5 result in a dropped letter grade for the marking period.
Projects: After studying the historical context of specific art works, the lesson will culminate in a hands-on studio
project. These projects will vary in length of time, materials, techniques and subjects. Projects that are not turned in
by the specified due date will lose 10pts for every day late.
Exam/Paper: You will be responsible for a practical and written exam on Wednesday, 1/30/08.
Art Enrichment
Extra help and open studio time will be offered as much as possible after school. Dates TBA.
Grading Criteria
You are encouraged to redo or make improvements on any assignments on which you receive a C or lower. It is your responsibility
to speak to me and it must be completed within the same marking period in which it was assigned, but not during class time.
All grades will be posted on TeacherEase as soon as possible and it is your responsibility to keep track of your own
progress and make any needed changes or improvements to ensure your success in this course, well before the conclusion of
a marking period (i.e. do not wait until the last minute!)
The paper and midterm will be combined and added to both marking period grades for your final average in this course.
Your grades will be based on the following break down:
Sketchbook/Homework: 25%
Classwork/Participation: 25%
Projects/Tests: 50%
Honor Code
Plagiarism, copying, or any other form of dishonesty will not be tolerated. All work must be of a subject matter and
composition which is morally and legally appropriate for display in a school/public exhibit. Meaning, work may not be offensive
to any ethnic group, gender, etc., sexually explicit, or promote drugs and/or violence.
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