ART III Syllabus: yearlong, one credit course Ms. Teaford, MFA, Department Chair, Visual Arts PREFERRED MODE OF COMMUNICATION: [email protected] Phone messages with secretary (703) 228—5368.
David Hockney This course is designed for those students who are seriously interested in the study of art. Students should understand that Art III work involves significantly more commitment and industry than the typical high school course--- the program is not designed for the casually interested. The portfolio (the body of work) produced is inclusive of works in a wide and diverse range of art forms. Students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of areas, including drawing, painting, printmaking, color and design, and if desired by the student, in 3-d works as well.
Emphasis is placed on quality of work and breath of expression. Students will produce work that is either based on a teacher directed theme or a subject of their own choosing to fulfill the required assignment. Much latitude is given to size, media, and style of expression. Students should feel comfortable in experimenting with media and style and are encouraged to do so.
At various times, students will also research works of major artists whose work they admire and wish to emulate, and whose work pertains to the assignment at hand. The study of the art that has gone before us is an integral part of their artistic education.
GRADE DETERMINANTS: Students will be graded on each assigned project. Unlike Art I and II where process is paramount in grade determination, in Art III as well as APSA, the final artwork, the goals and the rubric are the grade determinates. The goals of each project will be made clear. Rubrics must be respected. Individual instruction as well as class critiques will be used to help students evaluate progress. Students will be given the opportunity after the critique to “tweak” their final product. Grading will be summative. The following criteria will be used to grade each project: A. achievement of goal objectives B. quality and craftsmanship C. originality, creativity D. work ethic E. completion in a timely manner as part of the learning process.
1 STUDIO ASSIGNMENTS: are a continuation of work done in the studio classroom and all art work will be evaluated on the same scale. These assignments (which often will include work done in their journals/ sketchbooks) are not busy work but an integral part of the educational and artistic experience.
APS GRADING SCALE Letter Percentages Quality Points AP & IB Grade Quality Points A 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 4.0 5.0 100 B+ 87, 88, 89 3.5 4.5 B 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 3.0 4.0 C+ 77, 78, 79 2.5 3.5 C 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 2.0 3.0 D+ 67, 68, 69 1.5 2.5 D 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 1.0 2.0 E 0-59 0.0 0.0
Student grades reflect student achievement and not student behavior. Quarterly grades will round up when the percentage is .5 or higher. In addition to achievement, work habits as noted in the report card comments will be evaluated for each course using the following symbols: + - Surpasses Expectations # - Meets Expectations ^ - Approaching Expectations N - Needs Improvement The final grade is required to be calculated using the quality points and not percentages, letter grades, number or point systems. No one is excused from the final exam.
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO: 1. keep a sketchbook/journal 2. visit an art gallery or museum each quarter (30 points). Extra credit will be given for a second visit… 3. complete all projects assigned 4. participate in all county and school art shows 5. pay a lab fee of $35 if financially able, to cover the cost of professional models’ fees, stipends for visiting artists, enrichment supplies etc. I will be giving each student erasers, a drawing pencil, pastels, and brushes
ABSENCES: 1. All excused tardies and absences are of course, excused but all work must be made up 2. If a student is excused absent or tardy more than three days (or 3 times collectively), he/she must make up the time in the studio. These are studio courses that require many hours of intensive work. 3. All excused absences must be made up within the time period as stated in APS regulations. A grade of E will be assigned for all work missed because of unexcused absences or tardies. 3. The studio is available during lunches, most mornings before school, and a few afternoons a week.
2 BOOKS: Art Through The Ages 4th edition, Crosby, Sumner McK. Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.1959. Design Basics 5th edition, Lauer, David A., Pentak, Stephen. Harcourt College Publishers. Fort Worth, 2000. Art: The Way It Is 4th edition, John Adkins Richardson, Prentice Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York
Thank you for your cooperation. I look forward to working with your student. Please contact me any time, preferably by email. Thank you, Ms. Teaford
3 SUPPLY LIST: ART III, AP STUDIO ART MS. TEAFORD: [email protected] Department Secretary: 703 228-5363 Please have your supplies and lab fees as soon as possible - by the 21 st of September would be good!
SKETCH BOOKS – SPIRAL Art III---9x12 or 11x14— can use one that you have already started AP Studio—FINISH the 9x12 from last year; 11x14 is recommended
DRAWING PENCILS IF YOU WISH, but not necessary, an assortment-6B, 4B, 2B (or reg. Yellow pencil), HB or 2H ---or #’s that are close to these. As far as I am concerned, you may just used the B pencils. Also, you will need a clean sock to be used as a pencil case or an actual pencil case! (I will give you an ebony/6b pencil----hold on to it! I will not replace it.)
PENCIL SHARPENER a small one for your personal use.
ERASERS Pink pearl, kneaded (for charcoal), and soft gum eraser I will give you one of each, but will not replace them.
PAINT BRUSHES I will give you two bristle brushes, a 1/2” and 1”. I will also give you one or two watercolor brushes. I encourage you though, to purchase a few more. They will last many years, if you take care of them. An assortment of at least 3 made out of bristle---can be used for oils and acrylic; OR 3 acrylic- can be used for acrylic or watercolors flat 1”, ½” and ¼” can be flats, or rounds or brights, etc. ALSO, a soft-haired small brush - #1 or #2 or #3—this can be a real cheapie. You are invited to buy sable (or synthetic) brushes for watercolors, but this is not a necessity-we have those..
Color Media- FOR HOME USE Bertol or Prismacolor (or other soft) Colored Pencils OR Oil Pastels OR Acrylic Paints OR Watercolors OR tempera (poster) paints OR pastels, OR chalks. COLORED PENCILS: I would like you to purchase a good set of colored pencils. They will cost approx. $12-15. The less expensive kind are very hard and do not “layer” well so the quality of your color will be flat and one-dimensional For Art III and AP students a set of acrylic paints for home use is recommended.
ALL CLASSES- Bring in rags, paper towels, roll of masking tape
ALL CLASSES –each student- MUST HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL COMBINATION LOCK FOR his/her ART LOCKER. If you must have a key lock---don’t loose it!
LAB FEE-$35.00 (checks payable to Yorktown High School) payable as soon as you can!
OPTIONAL FOR ART III AND AP---graphite sticks, conte crayons, pastels, chalks…whatever— experiment! be brave and stretch yourselves…… Please use whatever you have at home. This includes the sketchbook. (Remember the larger size is recommended if you are buying a new one).
These supplies are for school use; you are responsible for them in class each day. Please get duplicates for home if you do not already have them. Thanks! 4 PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO MS. TEAFORD AS SOON AS YOU CAN:
I/we have read the Art III syllabus:
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LAB FEE-$35.00 - CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE TO YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL,
PAYABLE AS SOON AS YOU CAN!
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