Course Syllabus
A-G Visual Arts A / B
Section # 7204
Location: CWEB Resource Center
Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course.
Instructor: Heather Sontag
Email: hsontag@cwcharter.org
Course Time: Monday, 11:00 - 12:30
Class Information:
Class Time:
- Semester 1 - First Class Meeting, Monday, August 14, 2023
Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/2/21 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)
- Semester 2 - First Class Meeting, Monday, January 8, 2024
Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/20/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)
Course Overview: In this two semester college preparatory course and students will be expected to strive for High School A-G quality work. Students will be expected to actively participate in small group and large group discussions to contribute to the class learning experience. Students will be learning the principles and elements of art using studio projects as well as being able to identify these in the works of other artists. Students will study art history and the impact of a variety of cultures on the art of today.
The California State Content Standards for Visual Arts will be covered using multiple media and learning opportunities. Students are expected to fully engage and participate in mastering of the standards.
Prerequisites: None
Curriculum: Required curriculum may be available at the Learning Center on a first come basis. If needed, ESs can order curriculum using the OPS catalog which will have the most up-to-date pricing. Students will need to obtain the necessary materials as listed in class.
Materials:
- The Visual Experience 3rd Edition (available at the Learning Center)
- A spiral notebook and pencil will be required for each class for note taking
- All other art materials will be provided by Connecting Waters- materials will be distributed from the East Bay Resource center
Suggested Materials: (not required but helpful for completing assignments independently)
- Non mechanical pencils with erasers
- Colored pencils
- Sketchbook
Grading: Students will be graded on attendance and participation, class assignments and discussions, module assessments, and final projects. Work is cumulative. Each unit of study will build on the previous.
Overall course grade:
10% Attendance
25%Homework(Textbook Lessons and Discussions)
50% Class Assignments/ Art Projects
15% Quizes/MIdterm/Final (or Final Project)/Projects
Grading Scale:
|
Highest |
Lowest |
Letter |
|
100.00 |
93.00 % |
A |
|
92.99 % |
90.00 % |
A- |
|
89.99 % |
87.00 % |
B+ |
|
86.99 % |
83.00 % |
B |
|
82.99 % |
80.00 % |
B- |
|
79.99 % |
77.00 % |
C+ |
|
76.99 % |
73.00 % |
C |
|
72.99 % |
70.00 % |
C- |
|
69.99 % |
67.00 % |
D+ |
|
66.99 % |
60.00 % |
D |
|
59.99 % |
0.00 % |
F |
Attendance: Attendance is required. The Truancy Policy applies to Resource Center courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.
- Excused Absence is defined as:
The parent shall notify the teacher by phone or email of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets. - Unexcused Absence is defined as:
An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call or email to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc.
When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the content missed during class and any assignments that must be completed.
Absent/Late Work: Students have 1 week to catch up on assignments from excused absences.
Daily Homework: Please refer to the pacing guide for each week's assignment completed by the following week’s class.
Test & Quizzes: Quizzes will be completed in class.
Final Exam & Projects: The Midterm and final exam is 15% of the overall grade. Instructions will be given during class.