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Art 1B is a course that is a one-semester class. Art 1A is required as a prerequisite for Art 1B and Art 1B is the prerequisite for Art 2D, having successfully completed each course with a C grade or better. This art class is designed to offer a more in-depth study of the fundamentals of art, as well as working with a variety of art mediums.

Materials Needed:
A $20.00 materials cost for consumable art materials will be required. Please bring cash or a check made out to: Saugus High School ASB and write "Art" in the memo area of the check. Students will be required to have a sketch book. (Included in the materials cost this semester).

Homework:
Students will be given drawing assignments every other week, to be drawn in their sketch books. On the other weeks, students will be expected to turn in a current event summary dealing with the visual arts. A visit to a museum or gallery and a brief summary of the art viewed may replace a current event. Homework will equal 5% of the student's total grade and is very important that it is consistently completed each week.

Topics Covered and Learned:
- Art History
- Review and practice drawing fundamentals
- Hand study drawings
- Still life studies
- Shading/Value Studies
- The use of oil pastels
- Watercolor techniques
- Pen and ink techniques
- Design concepts explored
- Using and creating with Scratch-board
- Using and creating with charcoal
- Color theory will be reviewed

The assignments related to the above topics will emphasize both technique and art elements: line, color, value, shape/form, space and texture. Students will be encouraged to choose several of their best works from this class and include them in their portfolio.

GRADING
All assignments will be graded on a point scale. Longer, more involved projects will be worth more points and shorter projects and exercises are worth fewer points. The grade will reflect the students quality of work, following directions, craftsmanship, originality, and effort in class. Grades will be computed by averaging project grades, homework sketches, current events, and quizzes.
Computer Calculations will work as follows: 89.5% - above= A 79.5% - 89.4%= B 69.5% - 79.4%= C 59.5% - 69.4%= D 0 - 59.4%= F
The Class Assignment Break Down is as follows:
Homework= 5% of the total grade
Art History= 10% of the total grade
Class Work= 75% of the total grade
Semester Final= 10% of the total grade

EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit may be turned in only when the required assignments are satisfactorily completed. Extra credit opportunities will be announced and

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to be polite and courteous at all times to the teacher and to the other students. Students need to be in class on time, in their assigned seats, and ready to begin working when the bell rings. The school and district attendance and tardy policies will be strictly followed in this class. Attendance is important and is directly related to the students' success in this class. Food and drinks (water bottles permitted) will not be allowed in the classroom.

CONFERENCE PERIOD
My conference time is 4th period between 10:43-11:26 Am. My voice mail # is 297-3900, 4173. If you have email, I may be contacted via email, which is check daily. My email address is: mbilik@hartdistrict.org. I believe this class will be very enjoyable for most of you. I look forward to a semester full of fun and artistic discoveries!

Sincerely,