Math and Art

Q2 Syllabus for Math and Art

Jess Brooks
jess@trilliumcharterschool.org

Time: Monday and Wednesday from 12:35pm to 2:05

Objective: Students will use their understanding of mathematical principles to create art. We will cover perspective drawing which will incorporate similar triangles, ratios and scale. Then we will discuss ratio as they relate to historical and current aesthetics. The students will use this information to study the golden ratio, figure drawing and architecture. We will also look at the cultural use of geometric patterns and fractals with the students working to create their own fractal images and self-referencing patterns.

Materials: A three ring binder, compass, protractor, calculator, and graph paper.

$15 materials fee due the first week of class.

Grading: Students grades are determined based off of four main areas each worth 25% of their final grade. They are:
Participation- Determined by class work and attendance.
Homework- Late homework is worth a third less. If a student comes in during ILP to work they will earn back missed points.
Assessment- Art Projects
Portfolio- Which should be a culmination of the quarter and a useful way to keep the students work organized for later reference.