ART 2 SYLLABUS

 

Student name_____________________________________             Class Period_____________

Course Description: Art 2 builds on the student’s technical skills and foundation of knowledge developed in Art 1. The study of the elements of art and principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, and art history continues in Art II in a less teacher-directed situation. Various art processes, procedures, and theories are presented in a problem-solving manner which allows for independent choices and personal solutions to problems. The approach to art experiences is less experimental and based more on informed choices. Student research of art and artists is a major source for gaining knowledge and understanding of past and present art forms. A greater flexible and fluent use of the elements of art and principles of design, color, theory, and vocabulary is stressed in Art II. See Mrs. Baumgarten’s Website  to View the course objectives and North Carolina Essential Standards for the is course.

Class Supplies:

• A sketchbook, – approximately 8.5”X11” or larger, minimum of 70 sheets of 60 pound paper.
• Two plastic report covers, used ones are fine.
• A pencil in class every day
• Your Chromebook in class every day.  Students will create a google website to post images hand in assignments .
• A small box of colored pencils, 8 minimum
• You should have basic art supplies at home to use when completing assignments.
• You should also have the ability to print from a computer at home or money to print from the media center as needed. Please be sure to have a backup ink cartridges on hand at all times so you will not lose points for work handed in late.
• Please consider a classroom donation of any of the following
• colored printer paper (pastel blue, pink, lavender or yellow)
• some boxes of tissues
• Liquid dishwashing detergent
• Cleaning products like 409 or Fantastic (dollar store products are great too)
• Duct tape, any size
• Look at the classroom wish list below,  all donations are  welcome, and you clean out your house at the same time!

 

Assignments: All assignments and their due dates will be posted on the Canvas Calendar. Any assignments and due dates posted on the calendar are correct and it should be assumed that the assignment will be graded on that day.

     Please note that students will frequently have three to four assignments to work on simultaneously. It is expected that they will learn to manage their time and have work prepared to hand in on due dates.

   Late assignments will receive penalties in grading. Assignments not finished in class will be assumed to be homework.  

 

Grading: Grades are generated on a point basis and grades are generated by the percentage of available points earned. Assignments will carry a specified number of points (Quality points), assignments handed in on due dates will receive (Due Date points) for completion and handing in on assigned date. Late assignments will receive Zero Due Date points. Points are earned in the following ways:

Web pages: will display images of finished artwork (an online portfolio,)  along with answers to research questions and show understanding of the principles and elements of art.

 

Google Docs: will be  used to record written assignments including  research, vocabulary, and self-evaluations. All written work is expected to be in your own words and handed in on due dates. Note some written assignments will be posted to your website. Copying text or images from the internet or sharing assignments with peers is considered plagiarism and therefore considered cheating and will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. The student who gives answers is just as guilty as the one who takes them.

 

Sketchbooks will be used for preliminary sketching, drawing assignments, media technique, daily exercises etc. the book is also a place for you to store ideas for future art projects in the form of sketches, written ideas, or pasted resources that you may want to use in the future.

 

Studio Artwork Projects: You will be challenged to explore art created by various world cultures and gain inspiration for your own work from these influences. You will create works of art using a variety of materials and techniques. Students are expected to complete work in class but you may have to finish some at home to meet due dates. Studio artwork assignments are usually worth 100 quality points plus 10 points for handing in on the due date. Always do your own work. Never touch the work of another student!

 

Drawing Days: Mondays are drawing days. We will explore drawing and drawing techniques. Every student is expected to put forth maximum effort. A maximum of 15 points per drawing day may be earned by trying your best. These drawings will be graded once, at the end of each grading period, The grade will be based upon your individual improvement, comparing first to last drawings this packet of drawings will be worth 100 quality points once each grading period.

 

Penalties for late assignments:. Points are earned by handing in complete assignments on due dates NO partial points will be awarded. Late assignments will not be eligible for Due Date points but will be eligible for quality points, full credit will be awarded for late work up to 5 school days after the due date, until the last day of the grading period. 50% of earned Quality points will be awarded for work more than 5 days late. If absent on a due date, students are responsible for handing in work on the day they return to school. It is not the teacher’s responsibility to ask. Please email in the case of a serious illness.  Work that is not posted to web pages by the due date  is considered late.

 

Class participation points: are given to students who participate in class and

Formative Assessment: also known as participation points.These points may be given for various reasons including:

• Participation in classroom discussions, sharing opinions, showing understanding of a concepts, or exhibiting understanding through artwork, etc.
• Interact with classmates in an appropriate manner to create a cooperative working environment in the classroom when working individually or in groups.
• Classroom participation points may be based upon cleanup and behavior.
• Students who do not follow directions, put down their heads during class, walk around the room for no reason, hang out in the back of the classroom chatting etc. will not receive these points.
• Participation points are awarded by the teacher. Students can lose points, at the teacher’s discretion, if they do not follow classroom rules and procedures.

 

Studio artwork grading criteria may include the following, other criteria may be added:

 Craftsmanship- Work is submitted with pride, attention has been paid to pristine presentation, i.e. Papers are free of wrinkles, unwanted drips, finger prints, etc.

 Technical skill with media- shows effort to and/or ability to control the assigned media or process.

 Interpretation of cultural influences- shows understanding of the culture studied

 Composition- understanding of the elements and principles of art

 Originality- student makes wise judgments when evaluating and editing work. He/she brings something personal and/or unique to the assignment.

 Self-direction and independent judgment- student is able to use classroom time effectively and does not need to be redirected by teacher; exhibits good time management skills and behavior. Even if you are not the artist you would like to be have you worked your hardest and put in as much effort as you possibly can?

Attendance: Do not miss class. Time spent in SMC will be counted against you in participation points.

Exams: will be given near the end of each marking period. The final exam will be given as per the UCPS calendar and is 25% of the final class grade.

 

Question: If my work is not done during class what should I do? Speak to Mrs. B. and make arrangements to work in the classroom before or after school. You should have basic art materials at home in case you need to take work home to finish, be careful not to crease papers crinkled or crushed papers will lose craftsmanship points.

Keeping the Art Room Clean Students are expected to keep the Art Room clean, (clean up after themselves and their classmates). A cleaning chore calendar will be posted in the classroom to assist students with taking turns at with each job. Please clean up after yourself, do not expect other students to clean your mess.

  Classes who do not keep the room clean will receive penalties to their grades. Individual students or the whole class may lose points for leaving the classroom messy. These points may be deducted from classroom participation and/or project grades at the discretion of the teacher.

 

Question: What if I’m not a great Artist? What are the Expectations? Try your best, to be creative, be unique, be yourself. Show respect for the teacher, other students, art materials and the art room environment. Follow classroom procedures. Art is personal; be considerate of others and their work. Art can be messy; CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF! Make up work when you are absent or late. Ask Questions. Do not include inappropriate subject matter in your work, schools have the right to censor your work. All completed assignments will hang in the halls. Hand in work that you are proud to put your name on. IWB assignments are usually very helpful for students who have difficulties with studio work. If you feel that your artwork is not of the quality you would like it to be, ask for help and do your absolute best on written assignments to keep your grades up. ALWAYS DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST!!

Policy for Use of Electronic Devices in the Art Room

• Cell Phones may be used ONLY when Mrs. Baumgarten expressly gives permission.
• When you first sit down in class you are required to turn off and put away your cell phone.
• You may ask for permission to use your cell phone for searching the web or to take pictures of your artwork in progress and completed.
• If the class is given permission to listen to music on phones, only one person per set of earpods, You may choose between listening and talking.
• Cell Phones may not be used when Mrs. B. is teaching or peers are presenting oral reports. Do not send text messages during class. Any cell phone that is out without permission, in your lap or under the desk during class will be confiscated and sent to the office.

 

• NO WARNINGS OR SECOND CHANCES WILL BE GIVEN.

• THIS PRIVILEGE CAN BE REVOKED BY MRS BAUMGARTEN AT ANY POINT SHE WANTS!!!

 

Food in the Art Room All school rules should be followed while in the art room, including, NO FOOD OR SWEET DRINKS in classrooms; you may have water in a clear sealable container, keep it sealed and on the floor, classmates do not like it when water spills on their artwork. Mrs. Baumgarten does not like it when a mouse comes to visit so no food please

 

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Donations are Always Appreciated. How can you help?

Marvin Ridge Art Department has been fortunate to receive generous donations from parents and businesses, which has enabled us to build well-supplied art rooms. We are always in need of donations to help us expand our program. Any Donations of materials you have around the house and are not using, or Gift cards to Art Supply stores like Michael’s and A.C. Moore, Office Supply stores like Staples, Office Max and Office Depot, Home stores like Home Depot and Lowes, and book stores like Barnes and Noble, will be greatly appreciated.

Classroom Wish List items include but are not limited to:

 

• Tissues
• Printer paper in pastel colors
• Wraps – especially Aluminum foil, Wax paper, Parchment, Plastic wrap.
• Plastic bags recycled shopping bags or zip lock bags all sizes.
• plastic containers for food storage or those that food came in especially those with tight fitting tops.
• Tarps or plastic tablecloths
• Papers- colored, tissue, wrapping
• Magazines, especially those with popular culture in them, like People Magazine, magazines about News, Teens, Music, Sports, Cars, Fashion, Home etc.
• **Newspapers** we are in need of used newspapers please recycle through us.
• Paint brushes- any size from small water color brushes to house painting brushes
• Tape- masking tape, colored masking tape, duct tape, electrical tape, clear package wrapping tape.
• Yarn
• Board- cardboard, illustration board, matt board any color.
• Fabric- scraps of interesting fabrics, old jeans, buttons, beads, sequins, etc
• Storage boxes or baskets
• Aprons, Art smocks, lab coats
• Containers with covers, like the ones that food comes in (please wash)
• Cardboard tubes from paper towels
• Hardware supplies- tools of any kind, nails, nuts and bolts
• Wood scraps
• Wire hangers, especially the really cheap ones that bend easily

Big wish items include:

• Photoshop
• Digital cameras
• Camera tripod
• Photo flood lights
• Good paint brushes
• Glue guns
• Ceramic clay tools
• Rolling pins
• Hammers, screwdrivers etc.
• Wire cutters
• Silk screening materials
• Shelving (like the kind you use in your garage) for student art work storage.
• Display boards for art work
• Blenders
• Art Books

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The following papers were handed out inclass but just in case of loss you can print them at home and hand them in.

 

UCPS Photo, Video and News Interview Release Form

 

I do hereby grant to Union County Public Schools the unlimited right to use and/or reproduce photographs, likenesses or the voice of my child in any legal manner and for the internal or external promotional and informational activities of Union County Public Schools. I also agree to allow my child to be interviewed and/or photographed by representatives of the external news media in relation to any and all coverage of Union County Public Schools in which they are involved. I also agree to allow my child’s work and/or photograph to be published on the Union County Public Schools Internet/Intranet Web Pages and/or UCPS publications. I further understand that by signing this release, I waive any and all present, or future compensation rights to the use of the above stated material(s).

School Name Marvin Ridge High School

Student’s Name _______________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date ________________

Parent/Guardian Name (please print) ____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Address _______________________________________________________

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PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL IN CONTACT INFORMATION ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE!

 

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Contact Information

Student Name______________________________________________________Grade ______________  

 

Parent name ____________________________home phone_____________________________

Parent cell phone ______________________Parent work phone__________________________

Parent Email (print clearly) _______________________________________________________

How do you prefer to be contacted? ________________________________________________

Parent 2 name ____________________________home phone___________________________

Parent cell phone _________________________Parent 2 work phone____________________________

Parent Email (print clearly) __________________________________________________________________

How do you prefer to be contacted?________________________________________________________

Please sign here if you prefer to be contacted via email ____________________

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READ THIS BEFORE SIGNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• I have read the class syllabus on Mrs. B’s Canvas page.  I understand and agree to all sections.
• I am aware that I should send Mrs. Baumgarten an email stating my child’s name and class at meryl.baumgarten@ucps.k12.nc.us  in order to receive class emails. This email will entitle my child to 5 bonus (extra credit) points.
• I am aware that my child will be given assignments where he/she will be asked to use the internet to research art related subject matter. I give permission for my son/daughter to use the Internet to research art related material.
• I am aware that the class may take walks on the school grounds. My child has permission to leave the school building with this class.
• I have also signed the contact information above and ucps photo/video permission slip on the back of this page. Return of these signed pages, within 2 days of receipt, will entitle the student to 5 points.

Parent Signature_________________________________  Date______________________

Student signature _______________________________ Date______________________

Please send Mrs. Baumgarten an email at meryl.baumgarten@ucps.k12.nc.us if you would like to be on a classroom mailing list for communication purposes. You may send me as many emails as you wish so that all parents and students are included on the list. Include your child’s name and class period as well as any other contact information you would like to share. You may also include any questions you may have about this class or concerns you have about your child. THIS WILL GIVE YOUR CHILD 5 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS TOWARD HIS/HER GRADE.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL IN PHOTO RELEASE FORM ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE!