Course Syllabus

Name of Course: advanced art                         

Name of Teacher: cynthia Quigley

E-mail address: cquigley@aptoshs.net           

Voice Mail X654

Room # G100

Preparation Period: 6th

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COURSE DESCRIPTION/OUTLINE (reflects needed skills)

Advanced Art is a year long class in which students are involved in advanced levels of art processes.  This course meets the fine arts graduation requirements for AHS.  It is recommended for all college bound students planning to major in art, photography, architecture, ceramics, commercial art, graphic arts, sculpture, etc.; any major requiring visual training in artistic drawing or painting skills.  During this first semester students will explore art concepts and skills through studies in black and white media: pencil, pen, charcoal, markers, crayons, tempera and in color with prismacolor pencils.  Advanced design, composition, and drawing will be the primary focus of instruction for fall semester.  Spring semester will focus on painting in watercolor, tempera and acrylics.  Students will be involved in preparing their own working surfaces according to age-old tradition and modern techniques.  Art history and the history of various media will be included in the curriculum and timely intervals during each semester. 

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MATERIALS PROVIDED (name of text book, videos, etc.)

 

TEXTBOOKS:

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, (Betty Edward's)

Art In Focus, (Mittler)

Arttalk, (Ragans)

The Natural Way to Draw, (Nicolaides)

BASIC ART TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

Basic drawing pencils

drawing papers/note paper

Conte crayons, charcoal, markers, colored pencils, tempera paint, Watercolor paint, and brushes

video and slide presentations will be presented at timely intervals.

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MATERIALS REQUIRED

A materials fee of $45.00 is requested for the year. The fee covers one 8 x 10 hardbound black sketchbook, various drawing media, paper and mat board, painting materials and painting surfaces. 

Students shall come to class each day with pencil and eraser and any other item(s) that may be required for the completion of the project.

Students are also asked to purchase their own set of Prisma color pencils for fall semester drawing.

Black line pens are nice for drawing in the sketchbook.

Students need to bring in their own set of drawing pencils and container.

 

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GOALS (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills etc. specific references to AHS ESLR’s and California State Standards)

1.       The main purpose of this course is to continue the students’ understanding of the visual arts.  Areas of concentration are drawing and painting skills.  Goals for a proficient level of development after two years of instruction are:

 

·         ARTISTIC PERCEPTION: Standard 1

Students perceive and respond to works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment.  Students use the vocabulary of the visual arts to express their observations.

·         CREATIVE EXPRESSION: Standard 2

Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original artworks.

·         HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT: Standard 3

Students analyze the role and development of the visual arts in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates to visual arts and artists.

·         AESTHETIC VALUING: Standard 4

Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own, according to the elements of art, principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.

·         CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND APPLICATIONS: Standard 5

Students apply what they learn in visual arts across all subject areas, developing competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and management of time and resources, which contribute to lifelong learning and career skills.  Students learn about careers in and related to the visual arts.

 

In addition, students will be expected to:

·         Draw, write, and/or read daily in class (ESLR A, C)

·         Participate in group activities, critiques, discussions, and daily clean-up, maintain materials, supplies, text books, and the art studio classroom environment (ESLR B)

·         Demonstrate responsibility in meeting the course expectations through participation in and completion of all art assignments, projects, homework and other course work (ESLR C)

·         Demonstrate increased knowledge of and technical skills required to become a visual artist in today’s society (ESLR C, D).

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UNITS OF STUDY (activities)

  1. Introduction to ART—small word, big thought!  The artist’s visual vocabulary, lessons include direct instruction based on the elements of art (line, values, shape, form, space, texture, and color).
  2. The principles of art—the rules of the visual arts.  These are the guidelines that govern the way artist organize the elements of art.  The principles are balance, variety, harmony, emphasis, and proportion.
  3. Class textbook by Ted Rose, Discovering Drawing will be the primary focus for a variety of drawing techniques and drawing compositional approaches.
  4. Advanced drawings with emphasis on design and composition in several forms; from realism to abstractions to non-objective forms of styles and approaches.
  5. Additional creative design source from Betty Edwards, Drawing on the Artist Within.  An advanced study in how the brain processes visual information into creative analogs, thus helping the artist free his/her thinking into new areas of creative design and creative composition.
  6. Art history term paper research projects and various books related to art history found in our Aptos High School library will be assigned to students to read throughout the year fulfilling the district adopted million word challenge.

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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT (includes tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.)

  •  Quizzes on notes and class text

·         Weekly evaluation of student sketchbook (homework) assignments by instructor

·         Student critiques and class discussions on class assignments

·         Drawing projects

·         Students portfolio of semester’s class work

·         Quarter tests and final semester exam

·       IMPORTANT: NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY WORK THAT REFLECTS ANY OR PART OF THE FOLLOWING: PROFANITY, OBSCENITY, DRUG, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO , AND OR GANG RELATED IMAGERY per the guidelines of the Mariner Manual and the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

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METHODS TO ACCOMMODATE LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND OTHER TARGET POPULATIONS

 

Considerations for students with special needs including but not limited to LEP students: 

1.    Pair/Group work utilizing peer assistance will be integrated into all classes for additional support for students to accommodate different learning styles and language needs.

2.    Students with special needs will receive staff assistance when indicated.

3.    Student evaluations will be based on individual needs and abilities with adjustments made where indicated.

 

 LEP: Demonstrations, and instructional support will be provided through peer tutors, after-school teacher availability, and instructional assistant support, and adapted instructional materials

 

Special Ed: Resource teachers and instructional assistants will provide additional assistance.  For students with special needs, individual adjustments to quantity of assigned work will be made, as necessary.    

 

Slow Learners:  Additional instruction will be provided through peer tutors, after-school teacher availability, instructional assistant support, adapted instructional materials, and adjusted time allocations.

 

Gifted Learners:  Enrichment assignments will be provided as needed. 

 

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CLASS PROCEDURES (missed assignments, make-up work, assignment format)

 

·      HOMEWORK is due each week as assigned by the teacher, ON THE DESIGNATED BLOCK DAY to receive FULL CREDIT.  In the case of absences, sketchbook homework NOT received on the first return day back to school will receive 50% credit.  Any late homework may be turned in up to a week after the due date for 50% credit. NO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED MORE THAN ONE WEEK LATE, except in the case of extreme illnesses.  Homework assignments consist of work that reflects and supports lessons done in class.  Homework is completed and exchanged through the use of the student sketchbook.

·      PROJECTS completed in a timely manner will receive credit based on the quality of the work. All late projects will receive 50% credit if not received by due date.  Absolutely no late work accepted one week past deadline.

·      TARDY POLICY- Three classroom tardies result in a lunch-detention with the teacher.  Policy in the Mariner Manual will be followed up for excessive tardies.   Being late to class results in a loss of the daily participation point.

·      EXCUSED ABSENCES- It is the responsibility of the student to:

copy any/all missed class notes/assignments from a classmate,

communicate extended absences to the teacher before they occur (if known ahead of time),

complete all assigned reading (additional texts can be found at the AHS library),

turn in all missed assignments upon return to class from an absence.

·      SET UP/CLEAN UP IS MANDATORY!  At the beginning and close of each day, students will return all materials to their proper place, including drawing boards, drawing projects, pencils, erasers, paint brushes, water containers, textbooks, rulers, scissors, compasses etc. to their storage area.  Failure to clean up will result loss of participation points and detention.

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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS (and consequences)

Class Rules

1.     Be Respectful – this includes being respectful to the teacher, other students, and property.  Everyone has the right to express their opinion when appropriate and in an appropriate manner.

2.     Be Responsible – complete assigned tasks on time, bring supplies to class every day.

3.    Follow Directions – please follow directions the first time they are given!

4.     Be Ready to Learn – be in your seat and ready to begin class when the bell rings; don’t distract other students.

 

CONSEQUENCES:  Verbal warning or name on the board, second verbal warning or check = detention, call home, referral, parent conference, behavior contract, removal from class.  If a student has more than three detentions with teacher they will be given Saturday School for additional infractions.

 

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GRADING POLICY

Sketchbook/Homework:                                                                                            25%

Projects :                                                                                                                   40%

Participation:  Attendance, Clean-up, Citizenship                                                     20%

Test/Quiz                                                                                                                   15%

 

I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE "COURSE SYLLABUS" FOR ADVANCED ART.
I RECOGNIZE THERE IS A LAB FEE AND PERSONAL SUPPLY COSTS EXPECTED FOR THIS CLASS. THE LAB FEE IS $45.00 AND IT IS NOW DUE AND PAYABLE TO APTOS HIGH SCHOOL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR BY VOICE MAIL OR E-MAIL

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