This document outlines the syllabus for a middle school art class. It will cover a wide range of art mediums and techniques, including watercolor, acrylic, pastels, charcoal, sculpture, mixed media, and ink. Students will complete projects every 1-2 weeks worth a total of 100 points each. Throughout the semester, students will have quizzes worth 10 points each and a final exam worth 100 points. The grading scale and classroom rules emphasize respect, participation, and coming to class prepared with pencils and an eraser. A $15 art fee is due to cover materials.

1. Middle School ART
Pinconning Middle School
6-8th grade Syllabus2016-17
Mrs. Holmes, mooreb@pasd.org
Visit Pinconning art website @: www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com
Course Description
This course is for young artists who may know NOTHING about art! Your artistic skills
and techniques will be enhanced through this class. This course will cover a wide range
of art mediums and categories, ranging from a landscape watercolor to abstract art. Self-
expressionism is highly stressed and encouraged, and learning to use art as a means to
express your ambitions, thoughts, and views will be strengthened. Well- known artists
will be used as a means to develop interesting techniques and insights. Middle School art
also follows the Michigan and the National art benchmarks.
Course Requirements
No prior skills or experience necessary.
You will be creating a final art project every 1-2 weeks. Each project will be worth
a total of 100 points, and will be graded using the following guidelines:
____/ 25 Overall Creativity
____/ 25 Overall Appearances
____/ 25 Professional Behaviors / Class Participation
____/ 25 Medium Techniques & Skills

2. ____/ 100 Total
● Quizzes. Throughout this course, I will occasionally give you quizzes when
necessary to determine student learning. There will be 5 quizzes given per
semester, each worth 10 points each. Total = 50 points
● Final Exam. Every class is required to give a final exam in high school. The
final exam will cover art techniques, art history, the art elements and principles,
and the various cultures studied. Total = 100 points
● Direct Instruction & Guided Learning: You will be graded on your ability to
follow along directly with class discussions, lessons, and effort in implementation
DAILY. DAILY grades account for the above plus use of class time.
Grading Scale:
The following art mediums will be covered:
● Watercolor
● Acrylic paint
● Pastels
● Charcoal/ pencil
● Sculpture
● Mixed- Media
● Ink
Lessons will be given on the following art categories:
● Still- Life
● Abstract Art
● Faces & Figure Drawing
● Drawing techniques
● Landscape
● Art History
● Art Integration
● Art Principles & Elements

3. Classroom rules: RESPECT. ...for everyone and everything. It is that simple.
● Follow all rules as stated in the PMS student handbook.
● Respect yourself, your teacher, and everyone else.
● Be in your seat when the bell rings with 2 sharpened pencils, an eraser, and with
attentive behavior.
● No talking during instruction and work time. Talk only when instructed to do so,
such as during group work.
● Respect the art room and all art materials. Clean up your area and all of the
supplies that you used for the day. Put supplies neatly back where they belong.
● Restroom breaks are allowed 2 per semester.
Consequences:
1. Warning and/ or removal from art activity and/or seat
2. Call, email, or note sent home
3. Office Referral
● Wasting Class Time???
Consequences:
1.Verbal Warning
2. Assigned Seat
3. Parent/ guardian contact
**Students not ready or prepared for class on time will be given a tardy for the day.
Please Note: This includes NOT having 2 sharpened pencils and an eraserat the
beginning of class!!! If you do not have a pencil ready for class, I will supply one for
you, but this will earn you a tardy for the day. Remember, if I can not start class on time
because you failed to come prepared, it is necessary to fairly give you a consequence for
making the entire class wait.
***Office Referrals/ Write- Ups will be given immediately for given behaviors not
appropriate for a classroom environment.
Rewards:
1. The JOY of an enriching, creative environment.
2. Good Grades
3. Art Shows
4. Creating your own artwork and having it to share and enjoy☺
Please RETURN ONLY the below information. Art syllabus due FRIDAY.
Dear Parent(s) and/ or Guardian(s),

4. My name is Mrs. Holmes and I am looking forward to being yourchild’s art teacher for the 2016-17 school
year! I have been teaching art at Pinconning Area Schools for over fifteen years and not only teach, but
also live and embrace our community as well. I have a Bachelor of Fine arts degree from Bowling Green
State University, have studied art and architecture at the Richmond College in London, and received my Art
Education degree from SVSU. Please note that the easiest way to contact me is via email at:
mooreb@pasd.org. I can assure you of a prompt reply.
Please read the above syllabus to ensure you agree to my expectations for your student in my class.
In addition, your child does not need to bring any materials to class otherthan 2 sharpened pencils, an
eraser, and a pencil sharpener. There is a $15.00 art fee to cover the cost of art materials used in class due
by next Friday. Payments can be made in the schoolbookstore by cash or check (make checks out to
Pinconning Area Schools). Please do NOT give me any payments. Your child must make a payment to the
bookstore in the morning before or after school. You will get a receipt for your payment.
Thank you. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Holmes
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____Yes. I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions of the 2016-17 PMS
art syllabus. I understand there is a $15.00 art fee due next Friday to help cover my
child’s art supplies he/ she will be using this semester. I also understand that I can keep
updated on happenings, art lessons and more at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com.
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