Discovering the Holy through Art, Literature, Music & Film Syllabus
Fine art or religion elective, 1/2 credit, one semester – no prerequisites
Ms. Selle can be reached @ 816-942-3282 - ex. 1154; 816-679-3286; [email protected]
Course Description: Students will explore a number of different ways others have connected with The Divine and make their own definitions of The Holy.
Materials: All basic art materials are provided by the teacher, from the fees paid for the course.
Objectives: As a result of this class, students should be able to:
Policies, Requirements, and Expectations: The student handbook will be followed and:
Attendance – Students are responsible for making up what they miss due to absence or tardiness. This includes late work, getting assignments, and hand-outs.
Late work - Late work will receive two points off for each day it is late, providing the student was in class during all of the work time. An extra day will be added to deadlines for each day of excused absence. Deadlines for each mid-quarter grading period are noted on the assignment calendar. Work cannot be accepted for that mid-quarter after 3:05 on these dates.
Grades – are based on class participation, quizzes, assignments and rubrics (grading forms). Points are given for craft, following directions, meeting assigned requirements, and aesthetics.
Class participation – Grades are given for active participation in class discussions, critiques, clean up, and cooperation. Class participation is up to 20% of each quarterly grade. Roll sheets will be noted with “NW” for not working on the current assignment at any given time. Each “NW” reduces that quarter’s participation grade by 5 points (out of 100, total).
Clean up– Each student is responsible for returning all cleaned materials and supplies to their proper places. The sink, floor, chairs, tables, tools, and all equipment need to be cleaned up before the bell rings. Class is dismissed when the room is clean.
Artwork – needs to be labeled with the student’s name and specific class.
Originality – is essential. Copying work from another student, another source, or using artwork from another class is not allowed. Copied work will given a zero. Images which inspire a design, or are a part of a design and are appropriated from other sources, must be fully credited to those sources of origin, on the back of the student work. When using the internet, images may be appropriated from public domain, only! All current copyright laws will be followed. Students may not print off any images (photographic, hand or computer rendered) and collage them directly into works of art unless these images are specified as being in the public domain. Crediting must include full URL, not just the words “Google images.”
Respect – for one’s own work and the work of others is crucial. Students are expected to remain quiet while the teacher is talking and listen to other students who are participating in group discussions. Class participation grades may be lowered if this is not the case.
Discipline – Students will first be spoken to about any disciplinary issues, should the need arise. Points (pink slips) will be given if the problem persists after 2 verbal warnings. The Dean of Students may be contacted in extreme situations, where the entire class is disrupted and an automatic detention may be given.
Assignments: Students should be able to finish most of the assignments at school. Rubrics (grading forms) may be used.
Resources: include web sites, reproductions, videos, DVDs, books, and visuals.
Ms. Selle can be reached @ 816-942-3282 - ex. 1154; 816-679-3286; [email protected]
Course Description: Students will explore a number of different ways others have connected with The Divine and make their own definitions of The Holy.
Materials: All basic art materials are provided by the teacher, from the fees paid for the course.
Objectives: As a result of this class, students should be able to:
- help create individual and group definitions of the Holy.
analyze different images and documents with respect to their definitions of the Holy. create a journal where they can record their thoughts in word and image. work individually, with a small group, or in a large group to create reflection pieces. present creative expressions to the class. watch, critique, and analyze films with respect to connecting to The Divine. listen to music and respond. discuss "self" vs. "other" with respect to creating community and defining The Holy. Search for the holy in relationships, nature, conflict, journey, and community.
Policies, Requirements, and Expectations: The student handbook will be followed and:
Attendance – Students are responsible for making up what they miss due to absence or tardiness. This includes late work, getting assignments, and hand-outs.
Late work - Late work will receive two points off for each day it is late, providing the student was in class during all of the work time. An extra day will be added to deadlines for each day of excused absence. Deadlines for each mid-quarter grading period are noted on the assignment calendar. Work cannot be accepted for that mid-quarter after 3:05 on these dates.
Grades – are based on class participation, quizzes, assignments and rubrics (grading forms). Points are given for craft, following directions, meeting assigned requirements, and aesthetics.
Class participation – Grades are given for active participation in class discussions, critiques, clean up, and cooperation. Class participation is up to 20% of each quarterly grade. Roll sheets will be noted with “NW” for not working on the current assignment at any given time. Each “NW” reduces that quarter’s participation grade by 5 points (out of 100, total).
Clean up– Each student is responsible for returning all cleaned materials and supplies to their proper places. The sink, floor, chairs, tables, tools, and all equipment need to be cleaned up before the bell rings. Class is dismissed when the room is clean.
Artwork – needs to be labeled with the student’s name and specific class.
Originality – is essential. Copying work from another student, another source, or using artwork from another class is not allowed. Copied work will given a zero. Images which inspire a design, or are a part of a design and are appropriated from other sources, must be fully credited to those sources of origin, on the back of the student work. When using the internet, images may be appropriated from public domain, only! All current copyright laws will be followed. Students may not print off any images (photographic, hand or computer rendered) and collage them directly into works of art unless these images are specified as being in the public domain. Crediting must include full URL, not just the words “Google images.”
Respect – for one’s own work and the work of others is crucial. Students are expected to remain quiet while the teacher is talking and listen to other students who are participating in group discussions. Class participation grades may be lowered if this is not the case.
Discipline – Students will first be spoken to about any disciplinary issues, should the need arise. Points (pink slips) will be given if the problem persists after 2 verbal warnings. The Dean of Students may be contacted in extreme situations, where the entire class is disrupted and an automatic detention may be given.
Assignments: Students should be able to finish most of the assignments at school. Rubrics (grading forms) may be used.
Resources: include web sites, reproductions, videos, DVDs, books, and visuals.