Put in this page your sketchbook taped on the front page inside. MBHS Class syllabus Teacher: L. Moore, email lmoore@slcusd.org

Mom/Dad – I need a sketchbook SOON for Freehand Drawing 1

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his course is designed to introduce and advance freehand drawing skills for MBHS students. Students will be taught and practice the basic freehand drawing skills while learning the elements and principles of design. The students will achieve these skills through lecture and practical classroom application following the visual and performing art standards. http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp.

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• I understand that Ms. Moore can be reached ANYTIME at lmoore@slcusd.org concerning student work, behavior, or progress in Freehand Drawing. Email is the best way to communicate with Ms. Moore. I understand that my parents can ask about my grade and progress by email. I have written this email down for my parents to have if they need it.

• I understand that as a high school student, I am responsible to ask and turn in work missed for any reason. Check your extra-curricular activity schedule and plan ahead. If you ask, you will be given extra time to turn in work. You can ask friends, talk to or email Ms. Moore. The best time to talk to Ms. Moore is right after class.

• I understand that homework is due each week in drawing. The schedule for the semester is printed on the back of this sheet. Each homework should take a minimum of 20 minutes and is practice for skills learned in class.

• I understand that I am responsible for bringing my sketchbook, kneaded eraser and a pencil to each class. The sketchbook is for class warm-ups, notes and assignments. The best size is a 9”x12” spiral drawing pad. There are a range of acceptable sketchbooks. White bond paper in a 3 ring notebook would be accepted. See Ms. Moore if you need another option.

• I remembered to sign the field trip form so I can go off campus with Ms. Moore to draw during class time.

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Expect
Be ready to draw.

To learn the principles of design and elements of art

Be ready for critiques.

Be ready to have your art work displayed.
All work must be appropriate and according to the MBHS student handbook.

Class rules
1. Respect for the efforts of fellow artists.
2. Choose appropriate subject matter .
3. No talking while Mrs. Moore is talking.
4. Everyone has the right to learn in this class.
Do not interfere with the rights of others to learn.

5. Absence and tardy policy are according to the MBHS handbook.

Class procedure
1. Come in, sit down and check the board/computer file for your warm-up assignment.
2. The first 20 minutes of each class is for warm-up and is worth points each day.
3. The remaining time will be lessons and practice.
Student needs: One sketchbook, 9x12” is a great size, a pencil and a kneaded eraser everyday. Additional materials for projects will be handed out each class period.
Homework and grading
There is a 20 minute minimum homework due every week. The semester homework schedule is on the back. Make a copy for home if that will help you. The more you draw, the better your understanding will be.

I have read the attached Freehand Drawing class policies with my student:

Student signature ______________________________________________Date:______________

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Homework
The homework is designed to practice skills learned in class. 20 minutes minimum is expected. It is due the last class day of the week depending upon the alternating block schedule.
Due Feb 3 – Turn in syllabus and obtain sketchbook and supplies.
Due Feb 9 – Blind contour drawing in pencil (Don’t look at your hand, only observe the subject). Subject: Shoe
Due Feb 16 – Contour drawing in felt tip pen. Subject: Draw a nature item.
Due Feb 23 – Create a 5 value scale and draw two shoes in an overlapping composition.
Due March 3– Create a 5 value scale. Observe and draw a cylinder from around your house. It can be a soda can, a candle, a roll of paper towels. You make the choice.
Due March 9 – Use cross hatching and make a 5 value scale. Draw a pile of clothes on the floor if you can find them. If not, draw folded towels.
Due March 17 - Use cross hatching and design your own pattern with a 5 value scale. Draw a simple shape with a shadow. It can be pencils, backpack even a text book.
Due March 23 – Practice the boxes from the perspective handout. Reproduce it on your own. Label the boxes with a bird’s eye view, your eye level and a worm’s eye view.
Due March 31 – Imagine a piece of toast on a plate. Draw it on your own in two pt. perspective.
Due April 6 – Practice an outcropping of rocks. Do a value scale drawing.
Due April 28 – Landscape – Practice what you have learned for rocks and mountains
Due May 4 – Do a value scale flower to fill a half a page.
Due May 12 – Your choice, value scale.
Due May 18 –. . Create a still life with fruit. Do a value scale drawing. You may use color if you have it. This counts as homework for two weeks.
Due May 26 – Portrait – Reproduce the proportions of the face in a sketch. Commit them to memory.
June 2 Portrait – Your choice – 20 minutes of work
That’s it for homework. Pay extra attention in class the last weeks of school!

Parents – Expect to see a portfolio of your student’s work for review about ¾ through the semester. Look for your student’s work at open house.

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