E-Mail: chelsea1.davis@cms.k12.nc.

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Room: A109
Office Hours: Th: 2:30 - 3:30
School Phone: 980.343.6007

BeginningwithMs.Davis

Program Overview
Students will not only use a variety of materials, techniques, and methods to express themselves through art; they will also be discovering a sense
of individuality, opinion, creativity, and humanity. We will do this by researching, analyzing, comparing, and critiquing artwork and then
subsequently making work to compliment our knowledge.

Program Breakdown:
Students will be responsible for 15 projects throughout the year. There are 3 categories as explained below. All work is the responsibility of the
student and must be kept until the final critique. Each project will be broken down by the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. You will also
have a Concentration project that you will start at the beginning of the second semester. The table below is the schedule of project. This is subject
to change during the school year depending on how students grasp the concepts.
Explore (25 formal points each): Material introduction- experimenting, practicing, and playing with new materials.
Studies (50 formal points each): A focus on accuracy & craftsmanship- drawing from observation, practicing techniques, journal-like products.
Context Focused (75 formal points each): Project with a given prompt where the final product must focus on the meaning, can be in any style or
medium, must require project plan and reflection, formal rubric.
Concentration Piece (100 formal points): Students will develop a personal thesis in the beginning of the year based on an interest. The will
consequently create 6 pieces throughout the year that will represent themselves and this thesis. They must be exhibit ready by the end of the
year. One of the six must be a self-portrait and one must be 3D. Project plan and reflection due for each project.
Semesters

S1

S2

Project Concepts

Duration

Elements of Art
Line
Texture/ Space
Value
Shape
Form
Color

2 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks

Principles of Design
Variety
Balance
Pattern/ Repetition
Emphasis
Movement
Rhythm
Proportion
Unity

2 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
2 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
1 weeks
3 weeks

Completed

Explore
Category
Graphite
Colored pencil
Oil Pastel

Study
Category

Context
Category

Fashion
Product Design
Human Rights
Cultural Mural

Ink

Street Art
Typography
Fantasy/Music
Art Career

Collage
Mastery Copy-Artist

Studio Practice

Portfolio & Supplies

This is OUR studio. Our studio is a safe zone of freedom, creativity, hard work ethics, organization,
and thoughtfulness. Properly conducting in a collaborative studio is a major part of becoming an
artist and is represented in our state standards. Studio practice will be factored into your grade
accordingly.

-Sketchbook highly recommended!

-Writing utensils required

Assessment
Informal assignments such as: artist bios, art movement worksheets, compare & contrast,
critiques, participation, video summaries, response to artwork, bell work etc..
Midterm & Final: Formal critiques based on your exhibit ready concentration work.

HUHS Policies
The following policies are school mandated and will be followed the same throughout the entire
school. Students must follow these procedures. Full descriptions can be found in the student
handbook.

Classroom Studio Conduct

- Be timely and quiet upon entering the room
- Always be prepared and ready to work
- Respect all peer and teachers
- Be responsible for all your actions

Late work Policy

All assignments given during a project is to be completed by the final due date of the project.
Late projects will not be accepted unless student was absent on that date and made arrangements
with the teacher within five days of their return.

Attendance Policy/ Tardy Policy

Students can not miss more than 10 days or their grade will result in an automatic failure.

If student arrives 10 minutes after class you are considered late. Student must sign in on
the sign in sheet at the desk in the front of the class. The consequence chart will be posted
in the class for tardies.

Ms. Davis Professional Background

Bachelors of Arts: North Carolina A&T State University
Masters of Fine Arts: Full Sail University
Masters of Science: Full Sail University (currently pursuing)
Ashley Park Pre K-8 School - Media Assistant (2013-2014)
Grier Middle School - Visual Arts teacher (2014-2015)

Resources Websites
Harding: http://schools.cms.nc.us/hardinguniversityHS/Pages/Default.aspx
Ms. Davis: http://chelseadavisvisualarts.weebly.com

Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Create portfolio and folder in class where

all materials will be kept.

Art Club
If you are interested in murals, continuing
art after high school, or just have a
general love for the arts, come! Position
for executive board will be voted on.
Please see Miss Svonavec.
Social Media:

Instagram: @HardingArtClass
Exhibits & Extended Opportunities:

These will be posted on the front board..

While I will announce most of them in
class, it will be YOUR responsibility to
reach out to me to be involved in them.
Many will have to be completed outside of
class work but I will extend my help
during my office hours.! (Many have cash
awards $$$$)