Course Syllabus
Please read and return the Syllabus agreement to Ms.Soto:
Art III builds on skills from Art II with a more in-depth approach to the study of art processes and techniques, aesthetic issues, art criticism and art history for those students interested in pursuing a portfolio class or advance studies in Art. With teachers’ guidance students are able to form goals, become familiar with careers, and develop work habits of professionals. Knowledge of the arts in relation to culture, history, other disciplines, and careers will be promoted through visual, verbal, and written means. Art history, elements/principles of art (composition) art criticism, and aesthetics will be studied in conjunction with selected artworks and will lead to development of a personal philosophy of art. In Art III, students will assemble a body of works based on technical quality, personal style, direction, and intention.
Class Procedures: Please note that this is a combined class (Art III / Art VI). Students need to respect everyone and everything, avoiding interruptions during instruction and art making process. All students need to be familiar with the WHS Student Handbook (see code of conduct / dress codes). Conduct violations can result in detention, parent conference, and/or referrals. Art III is an Honors Course; students are expected to be responsible for their actions, work ethics, makeup (missing) work, and need to be prepared to work from bell to bell! Students are expected to work the 90 minutes during the block schedule, plus an additional 6 hours per week outside of the school time for research, art making and artwork documentation (Google Site).
Quiz / Final Exam: Testing will be drawn from class work discussions, vocabulary, art making techniques, and lectures. The format will consist on slide identification, essay (writing), and matching sections. * See UCPS Final Exam exemption rules .
Studio Projects and Critiques: All projects will be evaluated using the 5 C’s Art rubric; Specific requirements will be used for each project based on the following criteria: Concept/ Craftsmanship / Composition/ Creativity-Originality/Challenge each worth 20%. The class work will consist on assigned challenging projects using a variety of styles, techniques, and media. Students will conduct individual, group, and written critiques. Some of them Formal and others Informal! Students should be respectful during such critiques and should be able to provide and accept constructive criticism.
Technology: Students will need to bring the school’s chrome books on a daily basis. During this course, the students will create a digital portfolio using Google sites. Please be prepare to bring a digital camera (or borrow a class camera) to document art work and art in-progress (video and photographs)! Through the course, students will learn to navigate the Google Art Project Application as a tool for further research, art history, and art appreciation.
Written Assignments: There will be written assignments including: creative writing, essay writing, art reflections, research paper and art criticism (using *Feldman’s model).
*http://artistclassroom.weebly.com/feldman-approach.html)
Sketchbook: REQUIRED….see attached supplies list
Late work: Any late work will lose 10 points for each day is late. Any unfinished artwork can be completed or worked on during the student’s own time-not during the class period (you can schedule before/after school make up studio time!)
Plagiarism: Copied work will NOT be allowed in this course. It is unethical and often violates copyrights law to simply copy and image (even in another medium) that was made by someone else. Students must demonstrate originality of artwork by working during class and using sketchbook. Most of the work will be based on observational drawings in order to avoid creating cliché or copied work.
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”
Artist’s Expectations
Students are expected to be familiar with the WHS Student Code of Conduct (2012-2013) in the “Student Handbook” and be aware of all applicable consequences for conduct violations.
- Be on time
- Respect everyone and everything
- Clean up
- No Food / No Drinks (except for water) / No use of 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.
- Follow the Critique Etiquette
- Be unique…creative…and work hard!
Please be aware of policies such as; dress code violations, disruptive conduct, tardies, media center guidelines, and absences. Any school violations will result in detention and/or administration referrals (listed under the student conduct codes).
Grade distribution Summary
Course Work Grade Weighted Scale
Art Studio Projects 50% 100-90 = A
Quiz / Exam 20% 89-80 = B
79-70 = C
Journal/Sketchbook 30% 69-60 = D
Participation 59-0 = F
***Participation grades will be given daily grade based on: (1) art room clean-up, (2) art making work ethics, and (3) use of art materials
Art III Student Name: ______________________________
Dear Parent (guardian) / Student:
Please Sign and Return the Syllabus Agreement and the Media Use and Release Permission Form to Mrs. Soto-Marcellini.
“I certify that I have read Mrs. Soto’s Art III Syllabus on and understand the course requirements and class expectations.”
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Parent / Guardian Sign Here Student Sign Here
******Student Information (to be completed by the student)******
Name: __________________________________________________________________
- Explain previous art/creative experience(s):
- Are you involved in any of the WHS clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities?
(If yes…list activities)
- Describe your art preferences (style, media, artist…?)
WHS - Honors Art III Supplies
- Sketchbook (your preference in size)
- Pencils / pens / erasers
- 1 box -tissues
- Portfolio (to transport your artwork home!): we will work with mostly 18 x 24 size surfaces
http://mary-adam.blogspot.com/2008/08/home-made-portfolio.html
- CERAMICS STUDENTS WILL NEED CLAY/GLAZES/TOOLS
- PHOTGRAPHY STUDENTS WILL NEED CAMERA/FLASH DRIVE/OTHER?
- FASHION WILL NEED TEXTILES
***we have limited amounts of supplies…if you want a medium we don’t have…buy it!
Suggested / Optional Supplies / Donations
- Paper plates / yogurt cup
- 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, hole punch, scissors…
***When buying supplies please consider your specialty or art concentration (what you are good at) and then, purchase the supplies: drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, weaving, photography, or ceramics?
Materials can be found at …. Michaels / Hobby Lobby / A.C Moore 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/
Joann Fabrics / Walmart / Mary Jo / Carolina Clay Connection
Online Shopping? Try: http://www.dickblick.com and http://www.saxarts.com
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