• I have been an art teacher in Thomasville since 1990.  During my first two years I was an artist-in-residence at the elementary school.  Since then, I have been teaching art to various grade levels at both the middle and high schools.  Presently, I'm teaching art skills to fifth grade students at the middle school and beginning and advanced art to grades 9-12 at the high school.
• I have enjoyed teaching here in Thomasville and have been pleased with the artistic progression of my students.
• Our middle school / high school art exhibit is held at Thomasville Middle School each year on the first Thursday in May.  Everyone interested in seeing our students artwork is invited.

The mission of Thomasville City Schools is to promote life-long learning

VISUAL ART

GRADE 7

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:                                 Art

INSTRUCTOR:                                   Marilyn Whitmire

TEXT:                                           None

PREREQUISITE:                                 None

FEE:                                             $10.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 Visual Art in grade seven is intended to guide students in the development of creativity and self-expression, to achieve an understanding of their artistic heritage through exposure to art history and to become more aware of art in their lives.  A variety of learning experiences are included to provide for individual variations of students’ abilities.

COURSE CONTENT:

I.                    Art Production

A.      Two Dimensional

1.   Drawing

                        2.   Painting

3.      Design

B.      Three Dimensional

1.        Sculpture

2.        Crafts

3.        Ceramics

C.     Aesthetics

II.                 Art Appreciation

A.     Criticism

B.     Social Context/Cultural Significance  

C.     Artists, styles, periods

GRADING POLICY:

All students will be graded based on the following criteria:

1.      Individual artistic ability (age level, previous art training, small motor skills development, etc.)

2.      Improvement

3.      Effort

CLASS RULES:

All school rules must be followed.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Thomasville City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies:

Roger D. Speed, Superintendent of Education

Thomasville City Schools

Box 458

Thomasville, AL.  36784-0458

Phone:       334-636-9955

FAX:         334-636-4096

The mission of Thomasville City Schools is to promote life-long learning.

ART I

GRADES 9-12

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:                                 Art I

INSTRUCTOR:                                   Marilyn Whitmire

TEXT:                                           None

PREREQUISITE:                                 None

FEE:                                             $25.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Art I, in grades 9-12, is a basic course which allows the students to experience various art processes and procedures.  The student is allowed to experiment with a variety of different media while building a foundation in design, drawing, and vocabulary.  In addition, the course provides the student with historical developments in the Visual Arts.  Art I is a prerequisite to Advanced Art.

COURSE CONTENT:

.     Art Production

         A.   Two Dimensional

             1.   Drawing

             2.   Painting

             3.   Design

        B.   Three Dimensional

       1.   Sculpture

2.       Crafts

3.      Ceramics

       C.    Aesthetics

 II.   Art Appreciation             

        A.   Criticism

                 1.  Written Critiques

B.   Artists, styles, periods

                 1.   Term paper

C.   Social Context/Cultural Significance

GRADING POLICY:

All students will be graded based on the following criteria:

4.      Individual artistic ability (age level, previous art training, small motor skills development, etc.)

5.      Improvement

6.      Effort

CLASS RULES:

All school rules must be followed.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Thomasville City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies:

Roger D. Speed, Superintendent of Education

Thomasville City Schools

Box 458

Thomasville, AL.  36784-0458

Phone:       334-636-9955

FAX:         334-636-4096

The mission of Thomasville City Schools is to promote life-long learning.

ADVANCED ART

GRADES 10-12

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:                                 Advanced Art

INSTRUCTOR:                                   Marilyn Whitmire

TEXT:                                           None

PREREQUISITE:                                 Art I

FEE:                                             $25.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Advanced Art in grades 10-12 is intended to be flexible in order to allow for a variety of levels and experiences.  Students are allowed to make choices from various art areas.  Although this course encourages personal development, students will be guided to make choices within a structure based on their level of experience.  Advanced Art is a multi-level course and may be taken each year through twelfth grade.

COURSE CONTENT:

I.    Art Production-All available media

     A.   Two Dimensional

            1.   Drawing

            2.   Painting

            3.   Design

     B.   Three Dimensional

          1.   Sculpture

2.      Crafts

3.      Ceramics

     C.   Aesthetics

II.   Art Appreciation

     A.   Criticism

            1.  Written critiques

     B.    Artists, styles, periods

             1.   Term paper

     C.    Social context/Cultural significance  

GRADING POLICY:

All students will be graded based on the following criteria:

7.      Individual artistic ability (age level, previous art training, small motor skills development, etc.)

8.      Improvement

9.      Effort

CLASS RULES:

All school rules must be followed.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Thomasville City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies:

Roger D. Speed, Superintendent of Education

Thomasville City Schools

Box 458

Thomasville, AL.  36784-0458

Phone:       334-636-9955

FAX:         334-636-4096

The mission of Thomasville High School is to help students reach their potential

ART APPRECIATION

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:                                 Art Appreciation

INSTRUCTOR:                                   Marilyn Whitmire

TEXT:                                           Arttalk

PREREQUISITE:                                 None

FEE:                                                     None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to art through the study of various artists, styles and movements.  Analysis of artwork is expected to achieve an understanding and appreciation of art.

RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTION:

          Arttalk

         Art Transparencies

COURSE CONTENT:

I.     Art Criticism

A.   Description

B.      Analysis

C.      Interpretation

D.      Judgment

II.   Social Context/Cultural Significance

III.  Artists, Styles, Periods

GRADING POLICY:

Grades will be based student performance on:

                      Worksheets, tests and activities     (75%)

                 Oral report                         (25%)

CLASS RULES:

All school rules must be followed.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Thomasville City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies:

Roger D. Speed, Superintendent of Education

Thomasville City Schools

Box 458

Thomasville, AL.  36784-0458

Phone:       334-636-9955

FAX:         334-636-4096

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