Art 2 Syllabus 11-12

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

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

It opens our eyes to see and our brain to imagine.

—Magdelena Abakanowicz, sculptor

Course ObjectiveIn this course you will become proficient in a variety of media by creating artworks that are about personal and

artistic concepts of interest to you. In this process, you will become more visually articulate, more verbally

articulate, and more proficient at writing about artistic issues. By the end of the year you will have a portfolio of

a variety of works that could be used for an A.P. Studio Exam, a college admissions portfolio, or supporting

material for a GT Mentorship.

This course is a combination of Art 2 and Art 2 GT students. Due to your successes in art the previous year, you

elected to take this class. Therefore, all of you are expected to dedicate yourselves to the challenges of problem

finding, experimentation, and independent research. By enrolling in this class, you are committing yourself 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 some assignments,

you will need to spend longer. Some weeks, you will find yourself free of any assigned art experiences—but

you can always work in your sketchbook!)

Objectives for Responding and Expressing

-analyze ways artists and other cultures find and interpret ideas through problem solving-apply sophisticated perceptual skills to explain a viewpoint by suggesting alternatives, looking for details, and

generating new ideas as a result of referring to the masters and their works

-analyze and choose technical processes that best suit the problem

-reflect upon ideas to defend the best solution for making an art object

-research requirements and qualifications necessary for entering a career, which utilizes visual arts skills and

behaviors

-refine and apply creative thinking skills to demonstrate ways artists and cultural images may be combined to

produce works of art

-select appropriate tools and techniques to develop sophisticated and personal responses to art problems

-design and render compositions that reflect a personal aesthetic

-adapt and utilize images and design symbols as icons for use as metaphors, analogies, and allegories-demonstrate an understanding of ways to assess personal development through the maintenance of a portfolio

-develop and maintain digital portfolio for the purpose of participating in a web-based community

Fundamental ExperiencesIn this course you will become proficient in:

—keeping an sketchbook, 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.

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—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.

—identifying visual qualities in the work of contemporary and pre-21st century art.

—articulating responses (visual, oral and written) to your own work and to the work of your 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 critiques—in which the student, the class, and the instructor all take part—

will provide the greatest opportunity for assessing artwork.

Art 2 GT students earn merit credit for this course. By enrolling in this class at the GT level, you are committing

yourself to complete challenging work at a demanding pace. While GT and regular Art 2 students will be graded

the same (see below), GT students will have additional requirements for every assignment, which will be clearlyoutlined verbally, on the chalkboard, on the class website, and/or on typed handouts describing the assignment.

As a GT student, the workload is greater for you. However, the work load should prove quite manageable if you

earned an A in your previous art class, received the recommendation of your art instructor, manage you time

well, and enjoy making art!

Grading1. Incomplete work will not be accepted; only finished work will receive a grade. Work that is hastily or

carelessly executed will receive a grade that reflects the amount of effort exhibited.

2. Deadlines will be set at the discretion of the instructor. Usually, due dates are set when the assignment is

announced. For each day late, the assignment grade will be lowered one letter-grade.

3. Most major assignments 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 strengths

and identify areas that need improvement. The grading matrix will be based on the following:

Presentation—Neatness and respect for your work must be evident in the appearance of the completed

artwork.

Design—The composition has been carefully considered so as to best communicate your idea(s).

Studio Skills—The work demonstrates your proficiency with materials and methods; you have used

your time productively, shown respect for your work and the work of others, and participated in cleanup.

Objectives—Your work meets all the stated objectives of the assignment.

The grading scale is as follows:

A—90 – 100

B—80 – 89

C—70 – 79

D—60 – 69

E—0 – 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 work. You are permitted a one-day extension for every

day you are legally absent. You are responsible for asking me for missed work. The nature of the work

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missed may require that you work at school, rather than at home. I will determine on what day and at what time

this will occur.

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 for

a (probable) higher grade. This is, in fact, highly encouraged.

Supplies

A sketchbook is necessary to meet all course requirements in the art department. It is highly recommended thatyou purchase a 5 x 7-inch or 9 x 12-inch hardbound (preferred) or spiral bound sketchbook of good quality.

Tablet bound sketchbooks (bound with tape only), are discouraged, as they tend to fall apart quickly, which

increases the probability of lost assignments. Should you choose to not purchase a sketchbook, there will be

opportunities at the beginning of the school year to learn how to make one on your own. These dates will be

specified by the instructor and posted on the class blog, as well as on the chalkboard. Again, whether you

purchase a sketchbook, or make one yourself, it is a necessary component of this art class and will serve as a

way to complete assignments, brainstorm, and gather information that pertains to your experiences in the class.

You may also consider bringing in a small, sturdy container to keep a set of supplies that will be issued to you.

This container 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 any

additional funds. The art department will supply the rest of your materials for the year. It may, however, be the

case 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:

Utrecht Baltimore (www.utrecht.com)

1-800-223-9132

Chase Street (near MICA)

Pla-za Baltimore

410-625-2276Cathedral Street (near MICA)

Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art Store

410-225-2276

1300 Mount Royal Avenue

Baltimore, MD

Utrecht Washington, DC (www.utrecht.com)

202-898-0555

1250 Eye Street NW

Sketchbook RequirementsThroughout each quarter, you will be expected to continuously work in your sketchbook, in addition to

your other class and homework requirements. Suggested prompts will be provided for you to explore in

your sketchbook. Sketchbooks will be submitted at the close of each quarter for grading.

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

is heavily used—each day nearly 200 students are sharing this relatively small space and rather limited

materials. As a result, we will need to take extra care to work together harmoniously! In addition to the

expectations outlined in your student handbook (respecting others, abiding safety rules, etc.), I have detailed a

few 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 of

themselves as artists!

1.All studio tools and materials must be handled with care and respect so that they are in the best possible

condition for the next person’s use—which of course, may be you! Tools and materials, therefore, must be used

only for the purpose for which they are intended. All studio tools and materials must be returned to their proper

place—even 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 a table

are responsible for that table and are expected to help clean up any messes, even if they are not personally

responsible.)

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 class—tools and materials will be properlystored, works-in-progress will be put away, the tables and stools will be cleared of all debris. Materials that may

have fallen on the floor during studio work periods will be picked up and stored properly. Proper condition of

your table is your responsibility.

5.You may drink bottled water in this class; however, it is not permissible to drink other beverages or to eat food

of any kind, as those substances might spill, stain, or otherwise deface your artwork, or the work of those

around you.

6.For some people, a little conversation helps them make art; for others, quiet, focused thought is best. In this

class, talking quietly while you work is okay—so long as your conversation is not adversely affecting your

work, 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 is sometimes

difficult for me, your instructor, to get everyone’s 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 that I 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 school

and community, artistic endeavors, and good citizenship. Student members of this organization exemplify these

standards, and work to promote an awareness of art and to support the education process at River Hill High

School and in the community. Membership is open to all students who are currently maintaining a 3.0 average

in an art class. Past NAHS activities have included: mural painting, gallery and painting trips, public sculpture

projects, elementary art teaching days, coffeehouses, T-shirt printing, and postcard exchanges. NAHS membersare eligible for scholarships at many art colleges and universities. The first meeting open to members will be in

mid-September; an announcement will be made in class.

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