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Pinconning High SchoolArt 2 Syllabus 2016- 17

Mrs. Holmes, mooreb@pasd.orgVisit PHS art website @: www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com

Course DescriptionArt 2 is designed for students who have a solid background in basic art skills and techniques through taking the Art 1 course. This course will encourage you to dive deeper into your own individuality than Art 1, and to begin experimenting with combining different mediums into one project. The art elements and principles should be evident in your compositions, as well as a solid understanding of the meaning behind your art pieces. New ways of seeing art on different dimensions is stressed, as well as introducing you to new art mediums and techniques, such as Batik, oil, and photography. This class follows the National and State visual arts benchmarks.

Course RequirementsThroughout Art 2, you will be taught specific art techniques that will be evidenced through a corresponding art project for the first couple of weeks. Eventually, students maintaining a B grade or above will move into more independent, highly- individualized and creative art projects. New concepts will be introduced and previous concepts will be strengthened. Art 2 will be highly encouraged to participate in PHS Art Club and the 2017 downtown Pinconning Artwalk in May, 2017. If you are in advanced art for the second time, you need to see Mrs. Holmes ASAP. Studio Art and independent studies is currently no longer an option.

You will be creating a final art project every 1-2 weeks. Each project will be worth a total of 100 points, and will be graded using the following guidelines:

____/ 25 Overall Creativity

____/ 25 Overall Appearances

____/ 25 Professional Behaviors / Class Participation

____/ 25 Medium Techniques & Skills

____/ 100 Total

• Quizzes. Throughout this course, I will occasionally give you quizzes when necessary to determine student learning. There will be 5 quizzes given per semester, each worth 10 points each. Total = 50 points

• Final Exam. Every class is required to give a final exam in high school. The final exam will cover art techniques, art history, the art elements and principles, and the various cultures studied. Total = 10% of your final semester grade

• Direct Instruction & Guided Learning: You will be graded on your ability to follow along directly with class discussions, lessons, and effort in implementation DAILY. DAILY grades account for the above plus use of class time.

Grading Scale:

The following art mediums will be covered:• Watercolor• Acrylic paint• Pastels• Charcoal/ pencil• Sculpture• Mixed- Media• Ink

Lessons will be given on the following art categories:• Still- Life• Abstract Art

• Faces & Figure Drawing• Drawing techniques • Landscape• Art History• Art Integration• Art Principles & Elements

Classroom rules: RESPECT. ...for everyone and everything. It is that simple.

• Follow all rules as stated in the PHS student handbook.• Respect yourself, your teacher, and everyone else.• Be in your seat when the bell rings with 2 sharpened pencils, an eraser, and with

attentive behavior.• Talk only when appropriate and with peers at your table only. Keep

conversation levels low. No talking during instruction time when the teacher is giving a lesson.

o **ATTENTION** There will be NO talking of inappropriate topics in this classroom without direct consequences! There is a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for such inappropriate conversations. Talking in the classroom is a privilege I allow on occasion for your enjoyment, but it certainly is not a requirement. The first time I hear an inappropriate conversation and/ or language you WILL be removed from your seat away from those you were having a conversation with for a minimum of 2 weeks in addition to a write-up. The second offensive will result in a permanent removal from your chosen seating arrangement.

Inappropriate Topics Include: illegal acts ( such as drinking), hurtful gossip (talking about someone else (student or staff member) in a negative way), inappropriate language…

o If I tell you to quiet down, that means LOWER your voice so that I can not hear your conversation; this includes a general “Class, lower your voices.” That includes YOU if you are talking. If you fail to lower your voice, you WILL be removed from your table for the rest of the hour. Second offense will be for the rest of the week; Third for the rest of the semester.

• Respect the art room and all art materials. Clean up your area and all of the supplies that you used for the day. Put supplies neatly back where they belong.

• Absolutely NO CELL PHONES during class unless given specific instruction to do otherwise. We will be using chromebooks this year instead of cell phones. Keep your cell phones in your locker and your locker locked. If you are having locker issues, I will keep your cell phone for you in my desk drawer.

• Do your BEST WORK and work the entire hour, minus clean-up.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING WHERE YOUR ART PROJECT IS AT ALL TIMES!!! Get it out before you sit down as instructed. USE YOUR ART BIN and know where you put your art project on the drying rack please.

• If you “lost” an art project, you must redo it for full credit. You should take pictures of EVERY completed art project BEFORE turning it in as insurance in case it gets misplaced. I have over 100 students, with approximately 10 projects per term. Do the math. YOU MUST BE THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN WORK. Taking a photo is the BEST way to assure you get credit for your work. Please email all photos to me PRIOR to you handing your final project in You must do this as homework, not in class.

• ALL CLASSES begin with seating charts this year. If you work well after two weeks, you will earn the option to choose your own seat.

• MUSIC will be played via Pandora Hit Radio when appropriate. If you are well behaved and hard-working, you can earn the option of listening to your own music via an MP3player, iPOD or other such device (not your phone). You will be given a “Picasso Pass” when you earn this option Passes must be on your desk to receive the award.

• Restroom/Leave passes are 2 per quarter.

Consequences:

1. Warning and/ or removal from art activity and/or seat2. Call, email, or note sent home 3. Office Referral

Wasting Class Time??? Consequences:1.Verbal Warning2. Assigned Seat 3. Library Reference Picture option- Lost for entire semester, becomes homework 4. Parent/ guardian contact

**Students not ready or prepared for class on time will be given a tardy for the day. Please Note: This includes NOT having 2 sharpened pencils and an eraser at the beginning of class!!! If you do not have a pencil ready for class, I will supply one for you, but this will earn you a tardy for the day. Remember, if I can not start class on time because you failed to come prepared, it is necessary to fairly give you a consequence for making the entire class wait. ***Office Referrals/ Write- Ups will be given immediately for given behaviors not appropriate for a classroom environment.

Rewards:

1. The JOY of an enriching, creative environment.2. Good Grades, Art Shows, Art experiences3. Music options, Choice seating chart, Award Certificates

Please RETURN ONLY the below information. Art syllabus due FRIDAY.

Dear Parent(s) and/ or Guardian(s),

My name is Mrs. Holmes and I am looking forward to being your child’s art teacher for the 2016-17 school year! I have been teaching art at Pinconning Area Schools for over fifteen years and not only teach, but also live and embrace our community as well. I have a Bachelor of Fine arts degree from Bowling Green State University, have studied art and architecture at the Richmond College in London, and received my Art Education degree from SVSU. Please note that the easiest way to contact me is via email at: mooreb@pasd.org. I can assure you of a prompt reply.

Please read the above syllabus to ensure you agree to my expectations for your student in my class. A class fee of $15.00 is necessary and covers the costs of all needed art materials. This fee should NOT be given to me. Instead, please give directly to the school bookstore via cash or a check made out to Pinconning Area Schools. You or your child will be given a receipt, which I need to see but will give back right away.

Join my art website or view class updates at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com. You may also join Remind101 using the information given to your child for class updates and art happenings in our area.

I encourage you to go to ARTPRIZE in Grand Rapids, MI with your child between Sept. 21 and October 8. Visit www.artprize.org for more information or contact me directly.

Sincerely, Ms. Moore

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____Yes. I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions of the 2011-12 PHS art syllabus. I understand there is a $15.00 art fee due October 1, 2014 to help cover my child’s art supplies he/ she will be using this semester. I also understand that I can keep updated on happenings, art lessons and more at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com.

Parent Signature: _____________________________

Student Signature: _____________________________

Email address:Home phone number:Work phone number:Cell phone:Address:

1. The JOY of an enriching, creative environment.2. Good Grades, Art Shows, Art experiences3. Music options, Choice seating chart, Award Certificates

Please RETURN ONLY the below information. Art syllabus due FRIDAY.

Dear Parent(s) and/ or Guardian(s),

My name is Mrs. Holmes and I am looking forward to being your child’s art teacher for the 2016-17 school year! I have been teaching art at Pinconning Area Schools for over fifteen years and not only teach, but also live and embrace our community as well. I have a Bachelor of Fine arts degree from Bowling Green State University, have studied art and architecture at the Richmond College in London, and received my Art Education degree from SVSU. Please note that the easiest way to contact me is via email at: mooreb@pasd.org. I can assure you of a prompt reply.

Please read the above syllabus to ensure you agree to my expectations for your student in my class. A class fee of $15.00 is necessary and covers the costs of all needed art materials. This fee should NOT be given to me. Instead, please give directly to the school bookstore via cash or a check made out to Pinconning Area Schools. You or your child will be given a receipt, which I need to see but will give back right away.

Join my art website or view class updates at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com. You may also join Remind101 using the information given to your child for class updates and art happenings in our area.

I encourage you to go to ARTPRIZE in Grand Rapids, MI with your child between Sept. 21 and October 8. Visit www.artprize.org for more information or contact me directly.

Sincerely, Ms. Moore

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____Yes. I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions of the 2011-12 PHS art syllabus. I understand there is a $15.00 art fee due October 1, 2014 to help cover my child’s art supplies he/ she will be using this semester. I also understand that I can keep updated on happenings, art lessons and more at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com.

Parent Signature: _____________________________

Student Signature: _____________________________

Email address:Home phone number:Work phone number:Cell phone:Address: