ART SYLLABUS - 8th GRADE - Maury River Middle School



ART SYLLABUS - 8th GRADE

Teacher: Mr. Kevin Gallimore

Email: kevin_gallimore@rockbridge.k12.va.us

MRMS Phone Number: 540-463-3129

Course Description: This is an 18 week exploratory class that will introduce various aspects of art through projects, collaborative assignments, video presentations, and lectures. We will focus on 3-dimensional work (ceramics, sculptures, 3-D crafts, etc) throughout the term, but will also cover water-color painting, drawing, origami, color-wheel theory, and art history & terminology. The 8th graders will complete a “final” art project of their choice (using whatever media they wish) at the end of the semester.

The 8th grade art classes will also focus on art as it relates to science and math. We will collaborate with the science team on a project mid-way through the 18 weeks.

Requirements:

• Participation/Effort – follow instructions and stay on task

• Responsibility – for materials, tools, work area, and personal behavior

Grading: Each project is graded on a 10 point scale. My biggest expectations are toward putting forth good effort and following directions, and NOT on perfect works of art. The focus is on increasing the overall skills and confidence of the student in regards to art work, and reinforcing key concepts from other disciplines.

Class Materials:

• Several #2 pencils (NOT mechanical pencils)

• A sketch book (this may be a drawing pad or typing paper in a loose-leaf folder…whatever works)

Student Behavior:

• Come to class on time every day, prepared, and ready to work.

• Be respectful of yourself, of others, and of our school (I absolutely DO NOT tolerate disrespectful behavior in my class).

• Stay in area and follow instructions.

• Clean up as required (there will be daily cleaning duties).

• NO food or gum in the art room.

• Strict adherence to all MRMS and county policies will be enforced.

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