Owosso High School

Visual Arts Department

Art 1
Exploring the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design

Instructor:
Mr. Phil Gobel
Email: [email protected]
Course Website: mrgobel.weebly.com
Work Phone: (989) 723-5540
Room Number: 320

Note:
o If you have questions about throughout this course, the best way to reach me is
through email. I will respond within 24 hours.

Course Description:
o Students completing this course will explore many aspects of each of the Elements of
Art and the Principles of Design
o Students will be expected to explore many aspects of art history including a number
of influential artists who helped shape many different movements in art throughout
history.
o Students will be given the opportunity to explore and demonstrate many different
mediums with which to create artwork.
o Students who complete this course will be equipped with the artistic knowledge and
know-how necessary to be successful in future advanced art classes at Owosso High
School.

Resource Requirements:
o All students will be expected to have access to a computer connected to the Internet
and loaded with the appropriate Internet access software as well as MS-Office or a
compatible package.

Prerequisite:
o No prior art knowledge is required to compete this course successfully.
o Students need to have access to a computer and the Internet on a daily basis.
o Students need to have the ability to use a computer, access emails, use a web browser
and MS-Word.

Required Textbook:
o There is no required textbook for this course
o Handouts and other online resources will be posted throughout this course
o Optional: Elements of Art and Principles of Design – 11th ed.
By: Gerald F. Brommer
ISBN13: 978-1562906658
ISBN10: 1562906658
Assignments and Due Dates:
Syllabus / Rules / Procedures
o Students are required to view the daily routines and expectation of the classroom. It is
also important for the students to understand how information will be disbursed
using technology as an instructional tool. To insure that all students understand
what the course expectation are, there will be a quiz over syllabus, as well as the rules
and procedures for this class.
Artist Research Pages
o Students are required to research an artist for each project we complete throughout
this class. All research will be conducted outside of class using both provided
information, as well as individually researched information as well. It is important for
students to be able to demonstrate the knowledge gained from their research. The
Artist Research Pages will consist of the 5 W’s (Who?, What?, When?, Where?, Why
is this artist important? – listing 3 reasons why). Each student will also print off two
examples of the artists work to be displayed on the artist page as well. There will be a
rubric provided for the assessment of these artistic pages.
Project Guidelines Pages
o Students will format and keep a guidelines page for the upcoming project. This page
will serve as a reference for the students as to what is expected when this project is
assessed at the conclusion of the assignment. Guidelines will be provided online and
in the classroom to insure student success. There will be a rubric provided for the
assessment of these artistic pages.
Rough Draft / Thumbnail Sketches / Big Ideas
o Each student is expected to come up with new and innovative ways to demonstrate
the guidelines for each project. For this reason, each student is required to
brainstorm and come up with rough ideas prior to working on their final piece of
artwork. These rough drafts will be assessed and approved prior to receiving approval
to move on the final project.
Individual Element Project Grade
o After completing the rough draft and receiving instructor approval, the student may
move on to the final project. Materials will be provided for the completion of the
final project. There will be a demonstration of techniques for using the desired
medium for each project. It is the student’s responsibility to be able to understand
and demonstrate these techniques effectively while also considering the
craftsmanship of the final project. There will be a rubric provided for the assessment
of each final project.
Written Element Assessment
o At the conclusion of each Element of Art and Artist of Research there will be a written
assessment of knowledge gained throughout the instructional process. Students are
required to review and fully understand and retain the important information
throughout each assignment.
Elements of Art Review
o Students will have access to a study guide online to help them to prepare for the
semester exam. It is the student’s responsibility to view and answer the questions on
the study guide. Each student will be required to turn in a completed study guide
prior to taking the semester exam.
Semester Exam
o The student will be assessed on the knowledge gained throughout the semester. This
exam will consist of the following types of questions: matching, fill-in the blank, true
and false, short answer, and essay.
Art Show Participation
o Students are awarded 10 points participation per week for showing up to class
prepared and working from the beginning to the end of class. It is also important for
student to remember to use class time effectively and leave enough time at the end
of class to clean up properly.

Grading Scale:
Percentage Letter Grade
90 - 100 A
80 - 90 B
70 - 80 C
60 - 70 D
0 - 59 F

Grading Policy:
o All assignments are due by the date listed above in the WEEK COLUMN of the Course
Outline Table.
o Assignments will not be graded and entered into Powerschool until the student
finishes and turns them in.

Attendance Requirements:
o All students are expected to be in class daily. Students will be awarded 10 points
participation per week (4 points per day) for coming to class prepared each day. If a
student is absent, the only way to get points back is by doing appropriate
observational studies outside of class, demonstrating great effort, craftsmanship, and
attention to detail, which includes adding value and shading to the drawing.
o LIMIT – 4 points per approved observational study.

Expectations for Students:

o As with any course where there is an online element to the instruction provided, it is
extremely important for students in this class to be self-motivated and willing to
research and keep with posted instruction and coursework both in and outside of the
classroom.
o If you have problems throughout this course, please keep the lines of communication
open with me. I have provided numerous ways in which I can be reached. I am happy
to help in whatever ways I can. Feel free to use me as a resource -- that is what I am
here for J.

Electronic Devices:
o Electronic devices are allowed in this classroom as long as the following rules are
followed:
o No Social Media
o No Texting
o No Voice Calls
o No watching Movies/Videos unless otherwise specified by the teacher
o Students are allowed to listen to music on their headphones
o If the above rules are not followed, the teacher reserves the right to take this
privilege away at any time.