2. Studio In Art
This course introduces the student to the Art
Elements, Principles of Design and their
relationship to the visual arts.
A variety of artists, media and studio techniques are
explored in an art studio atmosphere.
This course satisfies the Regent’s requirement for either
one credit in Art or Music needed for high school
graduation.
3. Course Content:
Art Elements & Principles of Design
Artists and Art Media
Art Careers
Hands-on Studio Experiences
5. AHS Art Students are expected to:
…come to class on time
…participate every day
…do your personal best
…keep materials, portfolio and projects organized
…work quietly
6. AHS Art Students are expected to (continued)
…not eat food in the Studio
…use appropriate language and behavior
…be respectful of peers and teacher
…have name and period on all work
…leave work area clean
8. Assessment and Course Grading Criteria
1 Project Experiences
…creativity, originality, technical quality and conceptual
understanding of topics
2 Concept Experiences
…art exercises and practices that build a vocabulary and conceptual
foundation for larger projects
3 Topic Assessments
…approximately 8 topic assessments during the year, performance based,
verbal, or written
4 Participation
…be on time to class, be on task, participate in class activities, behave
appropriately, keep class work up to date and organized in a portfolio
9. Materials
a pencil and pen
sketchbook is optional
all other materials are
provided by school
district…
10. Studio Art Class Format
• 5 minutes Entry Activity, Sketch or Quiet Time
• 5 minutes Class Instruction or Presentation
• 25 minutes Studio Exercises and Projects
• 5 minutes Clean Up
• 2 - 5 minutes Closing Activity or Exit Ticket
