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West Yellowstone School
Teacher: Mr Amdahl
Art
Appropriate Imagery:
The West Yellowstone School Art Department encourages students to express themselves creatively through appropriate visual imagery. Images or writing assignments that do not reflect the goals of respect and tolerance will not be acceptable. We do not allow images of guns, violence, drugs and alcohol or intolerance. All students taking art classes are expected to comply so that everyone has a positive creative experience.
HIGH SCHOOL ART
COURSE: Art I, II, III
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITES: NONE
CREDIT: 1/2 PER SEMESTER
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course deals primarily with developing a variety of techniques. Various media and subject matters are used. Students will explore both traditional and non traditional themes. Composition and self-expression are emphasized. Design with drawing, painting and photography media is incorporated throughout the duration of the class. The history of art and its critical analysis both past and present will be introduced. This course is designed for beginning through advanced student success.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Create, exhibit and respond to art
Apply and describe the concepts and processes of art
Develop and refine art skills and techniques
Analyze characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others
Understand the role of art in society and history
Make connections between art, other subject areas and life
JUNIOR HIGH ART
COURSE: Junior High Rotation
GRADE: 7-8
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a one semester course that covers a wide range of art activities. Emphasis is on exposure to several art concepts, media and techniques. Students explore drawing, painting, collage and photography. Art vocabulary is incorporated into each lesson. The concepts of aesthetics, art history and art production are applied and reinforced throughout the course.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Demonstrate how to use the elements and principles of design
Apply basic color theory
Analyzes the fundamentals of art appreciation and criticism
Create art as a form of self-expression
Make connections about art as it relates to daily life in a visual world
ELEMENTARY ART
COURSES: GRADES 2-6
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a one year course that will introduce skills and vocabulary that will enable students to develop and discuss their own artwork. Students will learn how to apply the elements and principles of art to convey meaning in their art projects. They will explore a variety of subject matters and become aware of cultural and environmental influences in art. Classes are designed for student success and promote positive self-image. Students will build on skills and techniques acquired in each grade to develop the confidence and abilities that encourage a deeper understanding of art history, production, criticism and aesthetics.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Understand and apply art media, techniques and vocabulary
Evaluate their own work and the work of others
Identify the various purposes for creating works of art
Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
HISTORY
COURSE: WORLD HISTORY
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITES: NONE
CREDIT: 1/2 PER SEMESTER
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
World history integrates multicultural perspectives of world history. Geographic, constitutional, religious and economic themes outline the history of the world. Students examine historical, ethical, and political controversies that have changed the course of history.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s Will-
Synthesize and evaluate information to communicate and apply historical knowledge to real world situations.
Analyze how people create and change structures of power and authority in
the operation of government and civic responsibility.
Apply geographic knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of time and change on historical
perspectives and relationships.
Make informed decisions based on an understanding of the economic principles of production, distribution, exchange and consumption.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human interaction and cultural
diversity on societies.
COURSE: UNITED STATES HISTORY
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITES: NONE
CREDIT: 1/2 PER SEMESTER
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
United States history integrates multicultural perspectives of American history. Geographic, constitutional, religious and economic themes outline the history of the United States. Students examine historical, ethical, and political controversies that have changed the course of history.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Synthesize and evaluate information to communicate and apply historical
Knowledge to real world situations.
Analyze how people create and change structures of power and authority in
the operation of government and civic responsibility.
Apply geographic knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of time and change on historical
perspectives and relationships.
Make informed decisions based on an understanding of the economic principles of
production, distribution, exchange and consumption.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human interaction and cultural
diversity on societies.
Art
Appropriate Imagery:
The West Yellowstone School Art Department encourages students to express themselves creatively through appropriate visual imagery. Images or writing assignments that do not reflect the goals of respect and tolerance will not be acceptable. We do not allow images of guns, violence, drugs and alcohol or intolerance. All students taking art classes are expected to comply so that everyone has a positive creative experience.
HIGH SCHOOL ART
COURSE: Art I, II, III
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITES: NONE
CREDIT: 1/2 PER SEMESTER
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course deals primarily with developing a variety of techniques. Various media and subject matters are used. Students will explore both traditional and non traditional themes. Composition and self-expression are emphasized. Design with drawing, painting and photography media is incorporated throughout the duration of the class. The history of art and its critical analysis both past and present will be introduced. This course is designed for beginning through advanced student success.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Create, exhibit and respond to art
Apply and describe the concepts and processes of art
Develop and refine art skills and techniques
Analyze characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others
Understand the role of art in society and history
Make connections between art, other subject areas and life
JUNIOR HIGH ART
COURSE: Junior High Rotation
GRADE: 7-8
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a one semester course that covers a wide range of art activities. Emphasis is on exposure to several art concepts, media and techniques. Students explore drawing, painting, collage and photography. Art vocabulary is incorporated into each lesson. The concepts of aesthetics, art history and art production are applied and reinforced throughout the course.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Demonstrate how to use the elements and principles of design
Apply basic color theory
Analyzes the fundamentals of art appreciation and criticism
Create art as a form of self-expression
Make connections about art as it relates to daily life in a visual world
ELEMENTARY ART
COURSES: GRADES 2-6
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a one year course that will introduce skills and vocabulary that will enable students to develop and discuss their own artwork. Students will learn how to apply the elements and principles of art to convey meaning in their art projects. They will explore a variety of subject matters and become aware of cultural and environmental influences in art. Classes are designed for student success and promote positive self-image. Students will build on skills and techniques acquired in each grade to develop the confidence and abilities that encourage a deeper understanding of art history, production, criticism and aesthetics.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Understand and apply art media, techniques and vocabulary
Evaluate their own work and the work of others
Identify the various purposes for creating works of art
Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
HISTORY
COURSE: WORLD HISTORY
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITES: NONE
CREDIT: 1/2 PER SEMESTER
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
World history integrates multicultural perspectives of world history. Geographic, constitutional, religious and economic themes outline the history of the world. Students examine historical, ethical, and political controversies that have changed the course of history.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s Will-
Synthesize and evaluate information to communicate and apply historical knowledge to real world situations.
Analyze how people create and change structures of power and authority in
the operation of government and civic responsibility.
Apply geographic knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of time and change on historical
perspectives and relationships.
Make informed decisions based on an understanding of the economic principles of production, distribution, exchange and consumption.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human interaction and cultural
diversity on societies.
COURSE: UNITED STATES HISTORY
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITES: NONE
CREDIT: 1/2 PER SEMESTER
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
United States history integrates multicultural perspectives of American history. Geographic, constitutional, religious and economic themes outline the history of the United States. Students examine historical, ethical, and political controversies that have changed the course of history.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Student’s will-
Synthesize and evaluate information to communicate and apply historical
Knowledge to real world situations.
Analyze how people create and change structures of power and authority in
the operation of government and civic responsibility.
Apply geographic knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of time and change on historical
perspectives and relationships.
Make informed decisions based on an understanding of the economic principles of
production, distribution, exchange and consumption.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human interaction and cultural
diversity on societies.
