H.H.S 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR ART 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION
Student Signature__________________________________phone number_______________
Parent/Guardian Signature¬¬¬¬__________________________phone number_______________
Welcome to the Art I class at Heritage High School. As you child’s instructor, you need to know that I am a highly qualified art teacher and a professional artist. Please know that I am thrilled to welcome students to my art classroom. Art projects will be based on the National and Tennessee Standards of the Visual Arts for high school. This course is offered to students needing a fine arts credit or those interested in art in general. On block scheduling one full credit is earned for this semester class. All art students are asked to pay the suggested thirty dollars for art materials used in art making projects; however, the actual cost is closer to forty-five dollars. Therefore, students will be asked to participate in a fundraiser to help provide additional materials needed for the art program. These are our only sources of funding for the visual arts programming. Students will use an art textbook in combination with studio work, art history notebook, and relevant handouts. The purpose of this course is to expose art students to art appreciation, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, and crafting. With the variety of media explored students will develop a personal style, learning design skills, and language of art, and practice problem- solving. Art history is a major component of the visual arts standards; therefore students will be required to complete a research paper/report. Art history will be included in power point lectures, art journal/notebooks, as well as sketches/drawings.
All Art 1 students shall receive a grade in the following ways: note: (different grades are based on a weighted scale)
A. Studio art (projects) 50%
B. Art history /Art Notebook 10%
C. Art History Research Paper 10%
D. Work Ethic and class participation 10%
E. Semester Exam 20%
Supplies: Students will need the following supplies daily for class
1. Notebook Paper
2. Pen and #2 wooden pencils daily (all other materials are provided)
3. One inch 3 ring binder (required to keep in classroom for the semester)
4. 15 Dividers for the binder/notebook
Note: This is primarily a studio class. All studio art work will be done in class. No studio homework can be assigned for makeup at home. Students can however, make up art work during the early extended studio hours or a scheduled after school appointment with the instructor. Excessive absences (Doctors, excused or unexcused) if not made up can lead to a lower or a failing grade). Early Extended Studio Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. or 3:30m to 4:30 by appointment only.
Project grades are given when projects are completed. Some projects will take one week to complete and others will take two weeks. Each project is different.
Art 1 explores and gives experience in two-dimensional (drawing and painting), three-dimensional (sculpture, ceramics) formats, integrates art history, design principles, aesthetic criticism and analysis. Art 1 students are required to keep an art history notebook. The student is introduced to artists and is given information about them through lecture, handouts, text book, and power point presentations. Artist vocabulary will be included in the art history notebook. A semester exam will be given on the material studied. This along with the studio art projects as well as with good classroom work ethic/participation will become the basis for the art grade each term. The student needs to remember that the final grade is a weighted one and is not an average of the individual grades earned.
By taking the Art 1 course, students will gain:
A. A general building of art concepts necessary for a general and broad understanding of art, its purpose, and its relation to other academic subjects.
B. A better understanding of the Elements of Art: Line, Color, Form, Shape, Texture, Value, Space
C. A better understanding of the Principles of Design: Balance, Unity, Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Movement, Rhythm
D. A general history of artist and art concepts.
E. A better understanding of art as a problem-solving and creative process for all students.
F. An understanding of art and design with use of materials and tools to create the art pieces (assignments will be given either by lecture, project assignments, examples, or a combination of these). Students are expected to take care of all equipment and to clean up after themselves. Inappropriate behavior or mishandling of art supplies will not be tolerated. Art students are expected at all times to conduct themselves in a proper and safe manner. All assignments must be turned in on time to receive full credit.

Notebook grade: routinely the notebook will be graded and therefore must be in order at all times. The grade will be based on organization, neatness and completion of assignments.
Make-up work: Students will be given one week to make up work after an absence. Studio assignments must be made up before or after school. Students are responsible for getting the missed assignments or notes.
Semester exam: count for 20% of the semester grade/Test will cover both 9week terms. It includes vocabulary, art history, sketches/drawing, any information in the notebook and drawing techniques learned during the semester. Information placed in the art notebook will help students study for the exam.
Classroom climate: Students are expected to be in the classroom on time with their art notebook, pencil and paper. The school rules and classroom rules will be observed in the classroom at all times. Students will show respect for themselves and others by listening when someone else is speaking and by waiting patiently to respond. Students will be responsible for assignments and projects when given and must turn them in on the due date. Students are responsible for keeping the art room clean and neat.
I love teaching art. My goal is for everyone to find something inspiring, interesting, fun, or discover something new in art this semester. I look forward to learning from and being inspired by you, too.
Students and parents are to sign this course document, provide a contact numbers, and return to instructor.
Parents/Guardians can reach me at the school (984-8110 ext.2122) or E-mail by using the Blount County website (rebecca.shiflett@blountk12.org).
Sincerely,

Rebecca Parker-Shiflett, Ed.S
Art Instructor
Heritage High School

Heritage High School Art I Class Procedures

1. Entering the Classroom: When entering the classroom students will immediately get their materials from their shelf and sit down in their assigned seat. Students will check the board for written assignments and begin working.
2. Getting Quiet: When I hold my hand up or say “I need your attention”, I am waiting for everyone to get quiet. When you see me holding up my hand, you should immediately face me and pay attention.
3. Turning in Assignments: Student will turn in assignments when they are due or place at a designated location requested by the teacher. Student’s full name and block will be on all assignments.
4. Notebooks: Each student will have a notebook. This notebook will contain definitions, Artist information, Art History information, and sketches/drawing exercises. The notebook will be graded routinely and should always be ready. Every paper will have written in ink students full name and block on it to ensure credit for the assignment. Keep your notebook on your assigned shelf.
5. Art Supplies: All materials for current assignments will be out and available for students use. Students are not to open supply cabinets, closets, kiln room, or enter the teacher’s office to look for materials or without permission.
6. Going to the Bathroom or Clinic: Each student is allowed eight emergency trips: Ask teacher permission, sign out on clipboard, and take hall pass. When you return sign in on the clipboard and turn in hall pass.
7. Make-up Work: Class time is provided for all assignments with the exception of writing the research paper. If a student misses class, they should check with the teacher for work missed. That work should be completed and turned into the teacher within one week of their absence. Make sure you provide your admit slip to the teacher for an excused absence.
8. Leaving the Classroom: Students will stay in their assigned seat until the teacher dismisses for clean up. When class is dismissed, students will clean and return materials and tools, books to the bookshelf, notebook/sketchbook to shelf, push in their chairs and quietly leave the room. Fourth block class will put chairs up on the table before leaving. Do not line up at the door.
9. Progress Reports: Progress reports will be given at the beginning of the class period on assigned days. It is mandatory that all progress reports be signed by the student’s parent or guardian and returned to the teacher.
10. Personal Grooming: Students will take care of personal grooming before they
come to art class. Students will not comb/brush hair, put on beauty products
such as makeup or perfume during class time.
11. Personal electronic devices: No electronic devices are to be used in art class. This includes music devices, cameras, recording devices, and cell phones, etc. Water, dust from clay and glaze can ruin electronic devices.
12. Dress Code: The Blount County Dress Code states that all tattoos and brands and visible body piercings (excluding the ears) must be completely covered. All students are to comply with this policy in this class.

Student Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________

H.H.S. 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR ADVANCED ART CLASS COURSE DESCRIPTION
Student Signature________________________________________phone number________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________phone number______________
Welcome to the Advanced Art II or Art III class at Heritage High School. As your child’s instructor, you need to know that I am a highly qualified art teacher and a working professional artist. Please know that I am thrilled to welcome students to my art classroom. Art projects will be based on the National and Tennessee Standards for the Visual Arts for high school. This course is offered to art students who previously took Art 1. One full credit is earned for one semester class on block scheduling. In this elective class, emphasis is placed on students establishing their individual art style. Students will also be encouraged to participate in various in-school and community art competitions as well as participating in possible ‘art’ jobs for the school (school thank you cards, art exhibits, etc.). Art students are asked to pay the suggested thirty dollars for art materials for various projects; however, the actual cost of materials is forty-five dollars. Therefore, students will be asked to participate in a fundraiser to help provide additional materials needed for the art program. These are our only sources of funding for the visual arts programming. Art history is a major component for the visual arts standards; therefore students will be required to complete a research paper. Art history will be included in power point lectures, art history notebook assignments, as well as sketches/drawings.
Advanced Art II and Art III students shall receive a grade in the following ways: Note: (different grades are based on a weighted scale)
A. studio art (projects) 50%
B. Art history/Art Notebook 10%
C. Art History Research Paper 10%
D. Work Ethic and class participation 10%
E. Semester Exam 20%

Note: This is primarily a studio class. All studio art work will be done in class. No studio projects can be assigned for makeup at home. However, students can make up art work during the early extended studio hours or a scheduled after school appointment made in advance with the instructor. Excessive absences (Doctors, excused or unexcused) if not made up can lead to lower or a failing grade). Early Extended Studio Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. or 3: 30 to 4:30 p.m. by appointment.

Supplies: Students will need the following supplies the first day of class
1. Notebook Paper/ pen and #2 wooden pencils
2. One inch 3 ring binder (required to keep in classroom)
3. 15 Dividers for the binder/notebook

Advanced Art class will:
__provide an understanding of the ways mankind has expressed ideas and recorded experiences through the medium of art
__provide a means of communicating ideas, feelings, and beliefs
__provide or equip students to be knowledgeable of the influence of art in daily life
__facilitate the development of aesthetic awareness of natural and man-made environments
__acquaint students with career opportunities in the fields of art
Notebook grade: routinely the notebook will be graded and therefore must be in order at all times. The grade will be based on organization, neatness and completion of assignments.
Make-up work: Students will be given one week to make up work after an absence. Studio assignments must be made up before or after school. Students are responsible for getting the missed assignments or notes.
Late assignments: points will be deducted for every day an assignment is late
Semester exam: count for 20% of the semester grade/Test will cover both 9week terms. It includes visual art techniques used on assignments, essays on artist, art history, your artist statement and any information in the notebook. Information placed in the art notebook will help students study for the exam.
Classroom climate: Students are expected to be in the classroom on time with their art notebook, pencil and paper. The school rules and classroom rules will be observed in the classroom at all times. Students will show respect for themselves and others by listening when someone else is speaking and by waiting patiently to respond. Students will be responsible for assignments and projects when given and must turn them in on the due date. Students are responsible for keeping the art room clean and neat.
I love teaching art. My goal is for everyone to find something inspiring, interesting, fun, or discover something new in art this semester. I look forward to learning from and being inspired by you, too.
Students and parents are to sign this course document, provide a contact number, and return to
instructor.
Note: If any time during the term, a parent or guardian has any concerns about the content of the course or the progress of the student’s
work, please call the school at 984-8110 ext. 562122 or use the Blount County website (rebecca.shiflett@blountk12.org)

Sincerely,
Rebecca Parker-Shiflett, Ed.S.
Art Teacher, Heritage High School




ADVANCED ART LEARNING CONTRACT
Heritage High School Rebecca Parker-Shiflett, Visual Art Instructor
NAME:_______________________________________________________________ Date:______________________________________
Student Responsibilities:
Be respectful to my teacher, classmates, and myself
Put my best effort into my art work
Come prepared to work everyday on art (do not bring work from another class)
Keep a sketchbook
Keep a notebook in the art room with reports, sketches, information, etc.
Prepare a report on the artist of my choice first term and a modern art movement the second term
Write an artist statement for myself
Title each of my artworks when completed
Participate in portfolio review with the teacher
Participate in exhibits in the community when asked
Obey all class rules
Clean up any mess I make and help maintain a clean classroom by helping with additional cleaning
Ask for materials needed

Student signature:_____________________________________________________________________

Heritage High School
Rebecca Parker-Shiflett