Art 2 Syllabus 08

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Art 2 and Art 2 GT: Developing Ideas in MediaRiver Hill High School Art Department

SyllabusArt does not solve problems but makes us aware of their existence.

It opens our eyes to see and our brain to imagine.Magdelena Abakanowicz, sculpto

Course ObjectiveIn this course you will become proficient in a variety of media by creating artworks that are about personal andartistic concepts of interest to you. In this process you will become more visually articulate, more verballyarticulate, and more proficient at writing about artistic issues. By the end of the year you will have a portfolio ofa variety of works that could be used for an A.P. Studio Exam, a college admissions portfolio, or supportingmaterial for a GT Mentorship.

This course is a combination of Art 2 and Art 2 GT students. All of you completed Art 1 with success andelected to take this class. Therefore, allof you are expected to dedicate yourselves to the challenges of problemfinding, experimentation, and independent research. As well, in enrolling in this class, you are committingyourself to see your artwork through to a finished state. Artwork will be made in the studio, during class time,and at home. You should plan to spend an average of three hours a week on homework assignments. (For someassignments, you will need to spend longer. Some weeks, you will find yourself free of any assigned artexperiencesbut you can always work in your visual journal!)

Fundamental Experiences

In this course you will become proficient in:keeping an idea book, or visual journal.using contour and gesture to depict shape and form.portraying the proportion of forms in space.describing form and space through the use of light and shadow.finding ways to make marks.using color both realistically and expressively.interacting productively with others in the classroom studio.creating artworks based on ideas of personal interest.finding ways to connect your life to your art.indentifying visual qualities in the work of contemporary and pre-21st century art.

articulating responses (visual, oral and written) to their own work and to the work of their classmates.

These fundamental experiences will be addressed through units that will combine three areas: topics of concernto you; artistic concerns appropriate to the concepts; and interaction in the studio classroom.

AssessmentYou will assess your own work in written reflections and self-evaluations frequently throughout the term.Additionally, group and individual critiquesin which the student, the class, and the instructor all takepartwill provide the greatest opportunity for assessing artwork.


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Art 2 GT students earn merit credit for this course. By enrolling in this class at the GT level, you arecommitting yourself to complete challenging work at a demanding pace. While GT and regular Art 2 studentswill be graded the same (see below), GT students will have additional requirements for every assignment, whichwill be clearly outlined verbally, on the chalkboard, and/or on typed handouts describing the assignment. As aGT student, the workload is greater for you. However, the work load should prove quite manageable if youearned an A in Art 1, received the recommendation of your Art 1 instructor, manage you time well, and stillenjoy making art!

Grading1. Incomplete work will not be accepted; only finished work will receive a grade. Likewise, work that is hastilyor carelessly executed will notreceive a grade.2. Deadlines will be set at the discretion of the instructor. Usually, due dates are set when the assignment isannounced. For each day late, the assignment grade will be lowered one letter-grade.3. Each major assignment will be graded on a 100-point scale. There are four areas or components to the grade,each worth a maximum of 25 points. This system allows the teacher and the pupil to evaluate specific strengthsand identify areas that need improvement. The grading matrix will be based on the following:

PresentationNeatness and respect for your work must be evident in the appearance of the completedartwork.

DesignThe composition has been carefully considered so as to best communicate your idea(s).Studio SkillsThe work demonstrates your proficiency with materials and methods; you have usedyour time productively, shown respect for your work and the work of others, and participated in cleanupObjectivesYour work meets all the stated objectives of the assignment.

The grading scale is as follows:A90 100B80 89C70 79D60 69E0 59

4. The mid-term is a written, reflective exam. The final exam is a portfolio self-assessment.5. If you are legally absent, you may make up missed workyou are permitted a one-day extension for everyday you are absent. You are responsible for asking me for missed work. The nature of the work missed mayrequire that you work at school, rather than at home. I will determine on what day and at what time this willoccur.6. No extra credit projects will be assigned.7. You may re-work a recently-graded art piece based on suggestions you received, and you may resubmit it fora (probable) higher grade. This is, in fact, highly encouraged.

SuppliesYou must have a 5 x 7-inch or 9 x 12-inch hardbound (preferred) or spiral bound sketchbook of good quality.Get the size that you will feel most comfortable taking wherever you go for the rest of the school year.

You must also provide a small, sturdy container to keep a set of supplies that will be issued to you. Thiscontainer may be an old lunchbox, plastic storage container, tackle box, or art bin.

On occasion you may be asked to collect found materials or to bring in objects. This should not incur anyadditional funds. The art department will supply the rest of your materials for the year. It may, however, be thecase that you wish to purchase your own materials for use at home. If so, take your student I.D. (for 10%-20%discounts) and check out any of the following retailers for art supplies:


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Utrecht Baltimore (www.utrecht.com)1-800-223-9132Chase Street (near MICA)

Pla-za Baltimore410-625-2276Cathedral Street (near MICA)

Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art Store410-225-22761300 Mount Royal AvenueBaltimore, MD

Utrecht Washington, DC (www.utrecht.com)202-898-05551250 Eye Street NW

Field TripYou are expected to attend one field trip this year. It may occur in the spring or fall; in any case you will begiven 6-8 weeks notice to insure that you can arrange to miss your classes that day and/or take the day off fromyour after-school job. We usually return to school by 4:30 p.m.I cannot emphasize enough the importance ofseeing art beyond River Hill High School. The fee for the trip will probably be between $5 and $10, plus thecost of lunch. Any students not able to attend the field trip will be required to write a research paper analyzing awork of art.

Studio MaintenanceIt is expected that everyone will contribute to the maintenance of materials and tools in the art studio. This room

is heavily usedeach day nearly 200 students are sharing this relatively small space and rather limitedmaterials. As a result, we will need to take extra care to work together harmoniously! In addition to theexpectations outlined in your student handbook (respecting others, abiding safety rules, etc.), I have detailed afew guidelines specific to this art class, that all of us must keep in mind. If each of us abides by these directions,our studio will be a place in which everyone has the opportunity to surpass his or her own expectations ofthemselves as artists!

1. All studio tools and materials must be handled with care and respect so that they are in the best possiblecondition for the next persons usewhich of course, may be you! Tools and materials, therefore, must be usedonly for the purpose for which they are intended. All studio tools and materials must be returned to their properplaceeven if they were not properly stored when you arrived in class. Each of you will be held responsible for

equipment you have used.2. Any spills or accidents with materials must be promptly cleaned up. (All students who share space at atable are responsible for that table and are expected to help clean up any messes, even if they are not personallyresponsible.)3. You may leave your seat only to get supplies and to clean up, not to socialize.4. The studio will be left in excellent condition at the end of every classtools and materials will beproperly stored, works-in-progress will be put away, the tables and stools will be cleared of all debris. Materialsthat may have fallen on the floor during studio work periods will be picked up and stored properly. Propercondition of your table is your responsibility.


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5. You may drink bottled water in this class; however, it is not permissible to drink other beverages or toeat food of any kind, as those substances might spill, stain, or otherwise deface your artwork, or the work ofthose around you.6. For some people, a little conversation helps them make art; for others, quiet, focused thought is best. Inthis class, talking quietly while you work is okayso long as your conversation is not adversely affecting yourwork, or the work of those around you. I will be the arbiter of how much (or how loud) is too much!7. Finally, since there are so many students in this class, and since you are free to chat quietly, it issometimes difficult for me, your instructor, to get everyones attention. Therefore, if you hear me ask for your

attention, please suspend your activities until I have finished speaking. If someone at your table in unaware thatI am trying to speak, please let them know so that they can listen as well.

National Art Honor SocietyThe National Art Honor Society encourages and supports outstanding artistic scholarship, service to the schooland community, artistic endeavors, and good citizenship. Student members of this organization exemplify thesestandards, and work to promote an awareness of art and to support the education process at River Hill HighSchool and in the community. Membership is open to all students who have completed Art 1 with a 3.0 averagePast NAHS activities have included: mural painting, gallery and painting trips, public sculpture projects,elementary art days, coffeehouses, postcard exchanges. NAHS members are eligible for scholarships at many

art colleges and universities. The first meeting open to members will be in mid-September; an announcementwill be made in class.

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