Course Syllabus

                                  Weddington High School – Visual Arts II

                                     Mrs. Soto, K-12 Art Education, MA             

                                    glory.soto-marcellini@ucps.k12.nc.us

 

 

                                        

Course Overview

 

The Art II course is designed to reinforce and build on knowledge and skills developed during the Art I course.  The course will teach and expand upon the various art processes, procedures, aesthetic theories, and historical developments. Students will produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The course has a focus on visual composition (using the elements and principles of design) and the application of vocabulary, art literacy, art criticism, art history, technology and safety in the art room. Students are expected to have an interest in the arts, as the course will challenge decision making of the art-making process and challenge composition choice and experimentation. Outside of classroom work and independent research is expected. Problem solving and decision-making continues to be emphasized throughout Art II while incorporating social-emotional learning

 

Sketchbook: A sketchbook is required for this course. A variety of sketchbook entries and practices are due during the semester. Sketchbook = 30% of the grade

 

Art History: Students will research various world art periods; including artists, monuments, and specific works of art.

*Art criticism essays / *Google Art Project Assignments

 

 Art Studio Projects and Critiques: Artwork will be created using a variety of media such as     pencil, pastels, watercolors, color pencils, tempera, acrylics, and more! Students will be provided with specific Projects Guidelines and a Rubric. Upon completion of each project the students will complete written critiques and group critiques. Artwork is graded based on project requirements including: Concept (20%) / Craftsmanship (20%) / Creativity-Originality (20%) /Composition (20%) / Challenge (20%). Artwork = 50% of the grade

 

Portfolio: Students will create a digital Portfolio using Google Sites. *Artwork will be documented using a Google Site (student’s digital portfolio).

 

Quizzes and Final Exam: Quizzes will be drawn from class work discussions (vocabulary terms / art making techniques), art research/lectures, and project handouts. The format will consist on image identification, performance task, brief constructed response, extended response and selective response. The Final exam based on the attendance exemption policy. Final Exam=25% of the class grade. Quizzes=20%

 

 

WHS Honor Code Policy: Honor code needs to be written and signed for each written assignment and Google Documents (Artist Summaries /quizzes/class homework). Work without Honor Code will be given a “0”, please see student handbook for more details:

“I HAVE NEITHER GIVEN NOR RECEIVED UNAUTHORIZED AID ON THIS WORK”

 

Before and After School work: Students are expected to spend additional time for each Art Assignment. Work includes: written assignments, Google Site, artwork, research, and vocabulary review. Please notify Ms.Soto if assistance is needed before or after school.* Artwork can only be taken home with teacher’s approval.

                                                                                    

Artist’s Expectations:

 

Students are expected to be familiar with the WHS Student Code of Conduct (2016-2017) in the “Student Handbook” and be aware of all applicable consequences for conduct violations.

• Be on time and prepared for art
• Respect everyone and everything
• Clean up
• Make up any missing work (before/after school use of art room available upon request)
• No Food / No Drinks (except for water) / No Use Cell Phone (or electronics) during class
• Don’t play with the art tools and supplies
• Offensive artwork of any kind will not be accepted. A referral and a “0” grade will be given for any type of offensive work.
• Don’t touch or work on other student’s artwork
• Use Critique’s Etiquette
• Be unique…creative…and work hard!

                                             

Discipline:

Please be aware of policies such as; dress code violations, disruptive conduct, tardies, classroom guidelines, electronics, no cell phone and absences. Any school violations will result in detention and/or administration referrals (listed under the student conduct code 2019-2020).

 

Grade Distribution

                                                                   

***Participation grades will be given daily and grades will be included: (1) art room clean-up, (2) art making work ethics, (3) classwork and (4) use of art materials.

 

Course Work                                                                      Grade Weighted Scale

Art Studio Projects         50%                                                            100-90 = A

Quizzes                                 20%                                                            89-80 =   B                                                                                                                                                                                                         79-70 =   C

Sketchbook                       30%                                                              69-60 =   D                          

  *class participation work                                                                 59-0   =   F                            

                                                                                            

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Parents /Guardians / Student:

 

 

“I acknowledge that I have read Mrs. Soto’s Art Syllabus and understand the course requirements and class expectations.”

 

 

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*************Student Information (to be completed by the student)*************

 

 

1. Why is art important to you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. As of now, what are your strengths in art? What needs to improve artistically?

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Are you involved in any of the WHS/or other clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities?

            (If yes…list activities)

 

 

 

 

     

4.     What would you like to learn this semester in Art II?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHS - Art Required Supplies

                            

• Sketchbook (ring bound) – 8.5”x11”
• Pencils / Erasers / Pencil Sharpener
• Ruler (12” with numbers)
• 2 (or more!) Sharpie markers (Black - Ultra Fine)
• glue sticks

 

 

Supplies WISH LIST: paper plates / tissues / glue sticks / Black ultra fine and fine sharpies / small paint brushes / masking tape / double sided tape / rulers / electric pencil sharpener / used hair dryers / scissors

 

Suggested / Optional Supplies

 

• Portfolio (to transport your artwork home!): we will work with mostly 18 x 24 size surface

• ART III/IV/AP: Surface/Paper of your choice such as: Arches / Rives BFK / Strathmore / Fabriano paper…canvas…ect
• Media of your choice: markers, paint, spray paint, colored pencils…
• Tools of your choice: brushes, erasers, scissors…

 

 

 

Shopping for Art Materials:

Target / Michaels (look for coupons on Sunday paper!) / Hobby Lobby (find coupons online!) / A.C Moore (find coupons online!) / Wal-Mart / CVS / Walgreens / even Harris Teeter …and also:

 

Cheap Joe's Charlotte Store (bring student ID for discount!)

Binders (bring student ID for discount!)                                                                                       

Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 442-2608 http://www.bindersart.com/store/

 

Online Shopping? Amazon! Also try:  http://www.dickblick.com  and   http://www.saxarts.com