Course Syllabus
CWEB Bridge Visual Arts
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, 9:00-10:00am
Class Information:
Class Time:
- Semester 1 - First Class Meeting, Monday, August 14, 2023
Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/1/23 (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 1/19/24 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)
Course Overview: This visual arts course will be an introduction and exploration into the realm of visual arts. Using the knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design, students will explore both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art. Students will learn to plan and execute their own projects while developing the skill to talk about their art and their classmates' work.
As this is an 8th grade visual arts course students will be expected to strive for high quality work. Students will be expected to actively participate in group discussions to contribute to the class learning experience and use class time to complete their art assignments. Most of the time, students will have enough time to finish their work during class time. However, there will be occasions when students must take home their projects and finish then between class meetings.
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:
- An unlined sketchbook and pencil will be required for each class for note taking and sketching
- All other art materials will be provided by Connecting Waters- materials will be distributed from the East Bay Resource center
- Please note that any materials borrowed from CWEB to complete projects at home must be returned for the project to be graded.
Student Responsibilities:
- Log onto Canvas for announcements, assignments and grades
- Attend weekly class meetings- being in seat and ready to work by 9am each Monday.
- Complete and submit assignments on or before the due date.
- Come to class with your sketchbook and pencil each week
- Treat all materials with respect- following use directions as given by Heather Sontag
- Returning borrowed materials the following week.
Parent Responsibilities:
- Assist students in completing projects on time
- Check canvas for grades, assignments and announcements at least 1x/ week
- Ensure that borrowed materials are returned to CWEB
ES Responsibilities:
- No progress report needed
- Contact me if your student is dropping, or having any difficulties with assignments.
- Review the syllabus with the parents and student
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:
30% Attendance/Participation
55% Class Assignments/ Art Projects
15% Final Project
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. Due to the fact that this class is 1 hour, once a week, class time is valuable. Being tardy to this class means missing out on lectures and instructions. Being absent causes students to lose out on valuable work time provided in class. Students are still expected to complete the assignments whether they are tardy or absent from class.
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. Points can be taken off for later work.
Daily Homework: Most weeks there will not be homework. However, when a student doesn’t finish their work in class, they will need to complete it at home. Please refer to the pacing guide for each week's assignment completed by the following week’s class.
Final Project: The final project is 15% of the overall grade. Instructions will be given during class.
Important Dates 2023 - 2024:
Aug. 14: First day of school for fall semester (Mon.)
Sept. 4: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)
Nov. 17 - 26: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break
Dec 5: Last Class session this week
Dec. 11-15: a-g Finals
Jan. 8: First day classes
Jan. 15: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday
Feb. 15-19: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance
March 22-31: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK
April 29 Last class session this week
May 6-10: a-g Finals
May 17: Last day of school
Pacing Guide: Semester 1 Aug 14, 2023
Dates: |
Topic |
Project |
Project Due at the beginning of class |
Week 1- 8/14 |
“What is Art?” Creativity |
Assignment: Mirrored Name |
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Week 2- 8/21 |
Creativity |
Assignment: Mirrored Name |
|
Week 3-8/28 |
Elements of Art- Line & Color |
Assignment: Elements of Art Review |
Mirrored Name due |
|
9/4 |
No Class- Labor Day |
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Week 4- 9/11 |
Elements of Art- Shape & Texture |
Assignment: Elements of Art Review |
|
Week 5- 9/18 |
Elements of Art- Space |
Assignment: Elements of Art Review |
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Week 6- 9/25 |
Elements of Art- Form |
Assignment: Elements of Art Review |
|
Week 7- 10/2 |
1pt Linear Perspective |
Assignment: Draw a Surreal room |
Elements of Art Review Due |
Week 8- 10/9 |
Assignment: Draw a Surreal room |
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Week 9- 10/16 |
2 pt. Linear Perspective |
Assignment: 2pt perspective name in a space |
Surreal Room Due |
Week 10-10/23 |
2 pt. Linear Perspective |
Assignment: 2pt perspective name in a space |
|
Week 11- 10/30 |
Color and Composition |
Assignment: Color Wheel |
2pt Perspective Name due |
Week 12- 11/6 |
Color and Composition |
Assignment: Color Wheel |
Choose pop art image |
Week 13- 11/13 |
Color and Composition |
Assignment: Pop Art Painting |
Color Wheel due Pop Art pencil drawing due |
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11/20 |
Thanksgiving Week! |
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Week 14- 11/27 |
Color and Composition |
Assignment: Pop Art Painting |
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Week 15- 12/4 |
Color and Composition |
Assignment: Pop Art Painting |
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Week 16- 12/11 |
Color and Composition |
Assignment: Pop Art Painting |
Pop Art Painting Due at end of class LAST WEEK OF CLASS. HAVE A GREAT BREAK! |