Chipadoodle

Home  |  Classes  |  Student Login  |  Resources  |  Portfolio  |  Contact 

*Student Login*

Art History Syllabus

2006-07 Semester Two: Modern Art – Baroque through Contemporary

Instructor:        Kathleen Moore Webb
Email:              Click here to email.
Time:               Wednesday 10:00-11.55 a.m.
Room:              53
Class fee:         $130/semester
 

Course Description:

Grades 9-12 (younger students with instructor permission)

This is a great class for any secondary student, whether they are “artistic” or not! We will journey through time to learn about ourselves and our culture - and have a lot of fun in the process! Not only will we have the opportunity to observe visual art and music from times past but we will take the time to get messy and use some of what we learn from the past to express ourselves in the present.
Class will be held once a week for two hours. The first portion of each class will consist of a slide lecture and discussion. The second portion will consist of hands-on studio projects related to the period and art concepts being studied.
A visit to the Seattle Art Museum each semester will be organized. Visits will most likely occur on Fridays. Museum fee and transportation are the responsibility of the student.

The course is divided into 2 sections:

Semester One: Ancient Art - Prehistoric through Renaissance Art
Semester Two: Modern Art – Baroque through 21st Century Art
 

Course objective:

Introduce students to:

• Major periods of art history.
• Major artists and their works.
• Art terms and concepts.
• Art as a record of human history and culture.
• Conceptual shifts and technological advances affecting art.
• Art history careers and connections to science, law, business and education.
• Music of each period (if available).

Activities:

• Participation in discussions and studio activities.
• Random pop-quizzes.
• Completion of study guides and online activities.
• At least two visits each semester to museums and/or galleries with a written Gallery Paper for each visit.
• Mid-term and final exams.
• Individuals seeking credit will complete and present a research project.

Homework:
Students will be given a log-in to access homework activities and photos of their work. Students are required to print homework activities and photos of their work to include in their portfolios.

It is important that homework is done every week and turned in at the beginning of class.

Evaluation:

Students will keep a portfolio of their work.
Completion of assignments will be tracked and available online at www.chipadoodle.com . Mid-term and final exams will be administered online, during class time. As a Workshop Instructor, contractual agreements prohibit me from providing a grade for your student. However, assessments and feedback may be requested at any time and can be forwarded to your SLP advisor. Students may request credits through the established credit contract process.

Resources:

Text: The Illustrated History of Art by David Piper. Check it out from the EHRC library.

Supplies and materials provided:

• Notebook and dividers to organize portfolio content.
• Study guides and handouts.
• Art supplies necessary for studio activities.

Classroom Expectations:

• Students are expected to show respect for the instructor and other students.
• Negative racial, sexual or religious comments will NOT BE TOLERATED.
• Students may NOT depict blood, violence or weapons in studio projects.
• All students are expected to keep the room clean and all materials and tools clean and orderly.
• Students are expected to complete weekly assignments and keep all material in their Art History Binder (not under the bed).

This is a general schedule and is subject to change.

Schedule:
Spring 2006-07 - Baroque - Contemporary
Text: The Illustrated History of Art by David Piper (check out from EHRC library)

This schedule is subject to change.

Workshop classes I teach at Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center