WELCOME TO ADVANCED DRAWING & PAINTING

INSTRUCTOR
Ali Moriarty

EMAIL
alimoriarty@trinityes.org

LOCATION
Perkinson Art Center (PAC)

OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday-Friday during the first 15 minutes of Discovery Period in Perkinson Art Center (PAC)

COURSE OVERVIEW
This introductory semester course explores the theory, practice and history of painting and
drawing from various cultures and periods. An examination of techniques from the traditional to
the modern are combined with lectures and demonstrations concerning the use of materials and
the basics of the visual language. The emphasis is on the student’s development in the elements
of art, growth in self-expression, self-discipline, technical skill, critical thinking and creative
problem solving.

COURSE GOALS: STUDIO

• Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Drawing: Continue exploring technique with various dry media
• Painting: Continue investigating technique with watercolor, acrylic, etc.
• Printmaking: Continue learning the various processes
• Exploration on your own! Inquire about techniques you would like to learn and do so!

COURSE MATERIALS
• I will provide you with a sketchbook- this is a VERY important part of this class!
• Please be prepared EVERYDAY with your art materials, sketchbook, laptop

GOOGLE CLASSROOM
I will be posting information, assignments, etc. on Google Classroom. Please join using our
class code:pnw7t3 Be sure to check this daily so you make sure you don’t miss anything!
GRADING POLICY
I grade on a percentage basis out of 100%. In art class, you earn your grades – and they are not
solely based on aesthetics! You will be graded on effort, technique, studio attitude, partaking in
critiques and putting the feedback into practice as well as the overall finished product.
You will earn a weekly participation grade that is based upon your attentiveness, focus on your
work and the effort you put into your class work each day.
You will also earn grades for each finished project that includes a final grade in each of the
following categories, but not limited to: Technique, Following Directions and Overall Aesthetic.
There will also be various grades throughout the course that include, but are not limited to,
homework, various classwork, sketchbook assignments, etc.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
• The Perkinson Arts Center is a safe space for students to create without inhibition or
judgement.
• All materials will be treated with respect. You will clean brushes COMPLETELY, close
tops to paints completely, place items back where you got them, wipe down tables when
needed, etc. You are responsible for the items you use while in the art room.
• All art work – yours and everyone else’s – will be treated with respect. You will only
work on your OWN work, never on someone else’s.
• All materials will be put away by you in their proper place before you leave the
classroom.
• You will clean up in a timely manner- I will remind you when it’s time to clean up, but
you can be watching out for that yourself as well. A few minutes before the end of class
should be plenty of time for cleaning up.
• All students will practice safety at ALL TIMES in the art room. Using materials and
tools properly, effectively and safely is imperative. If materials/tools aren’t being used
safely, you will lose the privilege of using that material/tool.
• You will be working with me individually as well as working as a class. We will have
class critiques throughout the year and I expect proper artistic language to be used as well
as discussing your peer’s work with respect and effectiveness.
• There will be due dates for various items throughout the year; I expect my students to
adhere to these due dates in order to stay on track!
• Be an advocate for yourself. If you need help, ask! If you don’t understand something,
ask! I am here to guide, teach and help you in any way I can on your artistic journey.
• All students that need extra help are required to come and see me during Discovery
period anytime.
• As artists, we have to be diligent about not plagiarizing any art or writing! Everything
you do in my art class will be original work!

CELL PHONES
Cell phones are to be used in class ONLY with teacher permission, otherwise it is away in a
pocket or bookbag, not distracting you. Appropriate use of cell phones is expected.

HONOR CODE
The Trinity Episcopal School Honor Code is to be adhered to at all times:
“On my honor as a student at Trinity Episcopal School, I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid.”

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

You are going to do GREAT in my art class – as long as you keep a positive attitude and put in
your very best effort! Make sure you keep track of deadlines and to always do your BEST work!