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ART 4 / AP SYLLABUS

Course Description: In Art IV students develop, clarify, and apply their personal philosophy of art and art

making developed in Art III through in-depth, independent, and advanced explorations with media, techniques,

processes, and aesthetics. Exceptional initiative, serious involvement, and commitment are expectations of the

Art IV student. A portfolio evidencing high quality, a broad base of knowledge, and in-depth understanding of

personal art forms is developed and refined. Students take part in planning and installing an exhibition of their

work. Students are expected to complete 15 AP projects before entering the AP class in the Spring semester.

Students who successfully complete Art 4 in the fall semester are expected to prepare and submit an AP

portfolio in the Spring semester. Students may choose to explore, 2D or 3D design. Each work of art is

expected to have some grounding in the history of art and design, it should show the student’s involvement in

purposeful decision making about how to use art elements and principles. The pace is rigorous and at a college

level. It is intended for highly motivated students interested in the study of art.

Class Supplies:

 1-18”x24” Pad of Newsprint paper (preferably rough surface) 50 sheets, you may continue to use a pad

you have started in the past.

 A spiral bound or hard cover bound sketchbook – 8.5”x11” or larger , you may use your book from

other art classes.

 Two plastic report covers, used ones are fine.

 A pencil in class every day

 Your Chromebook in class every day

 A 9x12 inch Manila envelope for collecting small pieces of paper.

 Optional - portfolio envelope large enough to hold a sheet of paper 18”x24” (you may substitute a large

paper bag or make one out of 2 sheets of cardboard) this is to assist you in keeping your work together

and transporting work home. Sometimes it rains and unprotected work can be ruined.

 You will receive homework assignments (Express Yourself) for which you will be expected to have art

materials of your own to work with. You may choose to do these assignments in pencil on paper.

 A camera or camera phone (for taking source photos, documenting completed work on your website)

 A minimum 8 gig jump drive, for storing pictures of your work, the art room computers are getting old,

do not trust them to save images of your work, ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR FOLDERS.

 You may bring your own materials, but this is not required.

 Please consider a classroom donation of any of the following

o colored printer paper (pastel blue, pink or purple)

o some boxes of tissues

o paper towels

o Liquid dishwashing detergent

o Cleaning products like 409 or Fantastic (dollar store products are great too)

o Masking or Duct tape, any size

 Look at the classroom wish list on the moodle page, you can make a donation and clean out your house

at the same time.

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Grading: Grades are generated on a point basis. Grading period grades are generated by the percentage of available points earned.

We will use the AP grading rubric for "quality" to grade your portfolio.

Portfolios will be graded 2 times per grading period, once before the progress reports are sent out and once at the end of the grading period.

A portfolio missing assignments will be graded by what is handed in. Missing assignments will cause the grade to drop 5 points for each missing assignment. 

Example: Due; portfolio of 20 pieces, student hands in a portfolio of 18 pieces, The portfolio grade is 92, the two missing pieces will cause there to me a 10 point penalty changing the portfolio grade to 82

Students must be sure to work on the 2 portfolios, A portfolio of 13 breadth and 7 concentration pieces will not count as a portfolio of 20 pieces since one of the breadth pieces will not fit into the final portfolio.  In this case the the 13th breadth will also encounter the 5 point penalty.

AP 2D Portfolio the AP Portfolio includes:

Breadth Section- 12 pieces which show the variety of your artistic talents. Photos of these pieces are posted on the AP website for

grading.

Concentration Section- 12 pieces which are closely related in theme and show a progression or growth. Photos of these pieces are

posted on the AP website for grading.

Quality Section- 5 pieces, may be from Breadth and/or Quality sections the actual work is sent to AP, we will work together to pick

your best work. Matted work must measure 18”x24” or smaller.

 

AP 3D Portfolio the AP Portfolio includes:

Breadth Section- 8 pieces which show the variety of your artistic talents. 2 photos of each from different angles  are posted on the AP website for

grading.

Concentration Section- 12 pieces which are closely related in theme and show a progression or growth. 1 photo of each of these pieces is

posted on the AP website for grading.

Quality Section- 5 pieces, may be from Breadth and/or Quality sections 2 photos of each of the 5 works is posted to the AP website for evaluation.

 

 

What are the Expecations? Be creative, be unique...be yourself. Have artistic Integrity. Respect the teacher, other students, art

materials and the art room environment. Follow classroom procedures. Use your sketchbooks to record ideas and do preliminary

sketching. Have work in class for critique days, and complete assignments by due dates. Help other students by sharing constructive

criticism. Art can be messy; CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF!

Studio Art Assignments

In addition to completion of portfolio pieces, one “Express Yourself” assignment will be given as homework each grading period. “Express Yourself”

assignments are expected to be ready for display during your lunch period, on the due date. Any work which is not displayed by the

late bell will receive a grade penalty of 30 points, if it is not handed in by the morning of the following day it will carry an additional

penalty of 5 points off the grading period grade. Fifteen works of art of portfolio quality will be completed by the end this first

semester. Twenty-four works of art will be completed by the end of the 5th grading period.

Investigation Workbooks (IWB)

It is expected that all students will use a sketchbook on a regular basis as a journal of visual thoughts and ideas. Draw, write, paint,

collage and develop ideas in this book. The sketchbook tells a lot about an artist and is very personal. The work done in a sketchbook

is an ongoing process that helps artists collect their thoughts and promote new ones. Colleges frequently want to see your sketchbook

as part of a portfolio interview. Students will create assigned drawings, develop ideas for classroom projects, experiment with media,

write about their research, record ideas for future works of art and write about their own artwork. You will be required to create a

minimum of 3 preliminary sketches for each piece you create. Remember to build upon your knowledge of the principles and elements

of art learned in Art 1-3. It is advisable that you discuss your sketches with Mrs. B. before you begin your final artwork. I will be

looking for research both written and visual as well as preliminary sketches when your work is graded.

Are there tests? Tests will be given near the end of each marking period. The final exam will be given as per the UCPS calendar.

Attendance: Do not miss class. Time spent in SMC will be counted against you in participation points. AP requires that I see you

work on your projects. Be sure to discuss them with me regularly.

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. Or finish it at home. It is impossible to finish an AP portfolio without working at home. Speak with your parents about

designating a place to create art where you will not have to clean everything up daily.

Keeping the Art Room Clean. Students are expected to keep the Art Room clean, (clean up after themselves and their

classmates). If needed, 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.

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Policy for Use of Electronic Devices in the Art Room

Cell Phones may be used when Mrs. Baumgarten expressly gives permission. Do not use your cellphone while Mrs Baumgarten is

talking or someone is presenting to the class. 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. Before asking permission, keep all cell phones off and out of sight. 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. NO WARNINGS OR SECOND CHANCES WILL BE GIVEN.

iPod and Personal Media Device Privileges

Students in Art II and up can earn the privilege of listening to iPods and other PERSONAL musical devices by following these simple

rules.

➢ When you use your iPod you give up the privilege of talking. People tend to yell over the sound of the music in their ears.

➢ iPods may only be used during work time as designated by Mrs. Baumgarten and may not be used until express permission is given.

Earpods must be removed when signaled to do so.

➢ The classroom lights will be turned off briefly to signal students that they should remove ear pods, be quiet and listen for directions.

➢ Each student may use his or her own iPod. One iPod per person, no sharing and no passing the iPod around.

➢ Students who are listening to an iPod do so in lieu of talking to friends. (No shouting over the volume of the iPod.)

➢ iPods should be played at a low volume. Other students or Mrs Baumgarten should not be able to hear your music.

➢ It is assumed that you are listening to music, which has parental approval. No music that has been designated as having “parental

advisory, explicit content” should be listened to in class.

➢ NO iPods on days when Mrs. Baumgarten is absent.

Any student not following the above classroom policies will have their iPod confiscated for one week. Upon a second offense, a

parent will be required to pick up the iPod for return after the 1 week penalty time.

Students must follow all school rules in regards to iPod use in school. Students found using their iPods at other times or asking

other teachers for permission to use their iPod in class will ruin this privilege for ALL. The privilege will be revoked for every art

student forever!!!

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.

Donations are Always Appreciated. 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. The department has grown allowing twice as many students to take art classes and as always, we are 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. Your support is greatly

appreciated.

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Classroom Wish List items include but are not limited to:

•Tissues

•Printer paper in pastel colors or photo paper

•Wraps – especially Aluminum foil, Wax, plastic or parchment paper.

•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

•**Newspapers** we are in need of used newspapers please recycle

through us.

*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.

•Paint brushes- any size from small water color brushes to house

painting brushes

Big wish items include:

•Photoshop

•Digital cameras

•Computer equipment

•Camera tripod

•Photo flood lights

•Good paint brushes

•Glue guns

•Ceramic clay tools

•Rolling pins

•Hammers

Form signing checklist:

1. Please read the syllabus.

2. On page number 5 please fill out completely the NCDPI MEDIA USE AND RELEASE PERMISSION

FORM; Students over 18 years of age should sign their own release form.

3. On page number 6 please fill out completely the UCPS Photo, Video and News Interview Release Form

even if you have signed one for the office. You may decide that you do not want your child photographed, if so

please write that on this form.

4. On page number 7 please fill out all contact information, add any information you may feel is missing.

5. Bottom of page 7; please sign at the bottom of the page to confirm that you have done all of the preceding bulleted

points above. Students sign bottom of this sheet too.

6. On page number 8;

7. Parent and student send Mrs. B. an email. To get 5 extra credit points both student and parent must send an email.

I will put these emails on a class mailing list so that you will be updated of class announcements, events and

assignments.

8. Return pages 5-8 to Mrs. Baumgarten tomorrow for 5 points.

9. Please consider joining the Visual Arts Booster Club. As budgets are tightening we need your help more than ever!

Thank you so much for your help as we organize for the coming semester.

Sincerely,

Meryl Baumgarten, Art Teacher

***If you prefer to be contacted by email, please sign in the space provided.

a. Students answer questions 1-10

b. Parents please fill out the “Tell me about your child” at the bottom

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NCDPI MEDIA USE AND RELEASE PERMISSION FORM

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina State Board of Education | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

The North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) use

student and adult photographs, video, and voice recordings for many purposes.

Internally, these materials may appear in print, on our Web site, (as photos, videos, and/or podcasts), and/or in

presentations. The news media – both in print and online – may use them in school-related news coverage, in productions

aired on television and/or the Web (yet produced by the SBE and/or the NCDPI), or in similar forms of

communication/media.

This form allows you as a parent/guardian or adult to choose whether or not you/your child may appear in any of these

various media formats and illustrations used by the SBE, the NCDPI, and/or the news media.

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:

For anyone younger than 18 years old:

I give permission to the State Board of Education/the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and/or the

news media to make photographs, video, and/or illustrations of my child. Further, I authorize their use without

inspecting or approving the finished product or its specific use.

For anyone 18 years of age or older:

I give permission to the State Board of Education/the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and/or the

news media to make photographs, video, and/or illustrations of me. I am over 18 years old and provide my consent

to use the images as described above.

For either:

I do not give permission for me/my child to be included in any media whatsoever.

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________

Minor’s Parent/Guardian or Adult’s Signature Parent/Guardian or Adult’s Printed Name

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________

Student’s Name (if applicable) Date of Signature

UNION COUTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ___________ I allow my child’s/ward’s name to be used.

Student’s Local Education Agency (“School System”)

_______________________________________________________________ ____________________

My Physical Address Apartment/Unit Number

_____________________________________ _______ __________ ____________________

City State Zip Code Phone Number

Jennifer DeNeal | Race to the Top

6368 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-6368

Fax (910) 807-4000 | Email: Jennifer.DeNeal@dpi.nc.gov

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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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Contact Information

Student Name__________________________________________________________________

Grade ______________ Student email address (print clearly) ____________________________

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 Moodle. I understand and agree to all sections. It will be posted on Moodle for reference.

 *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.