Art II, Year Long Course, 1 Credit
Ms. Teaford, MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
Department Chair, Visual Arts, Room 116
Email is best for me:
Department Secretary – for messages: 703.228.5368
Art II Course Objectives: The Art II student will refine and build upon the skills already learned and developed in Art I. Expanded approaches to painting, printmaking, drawing and sculpture will be introduced. As subject matter, the human form will be stressed. Students will work heavily from “life” – that is, to see, observe and record what is visually before him/her. Working from fantasy and from their individual minds eye will be encouraged and especially in their sketchbooks.
The student will develop their skill in the art of critique – evaluating masters’ work, their own works and the works of the class as a whole. This skill will be based on aesthetics, the formal elements and principles of art and, in the case of student work, on the fulfillment of their assignment. It will not be a judgment of anyone’s artistic abilities or product. The student will be able to articulate his/her responses to an artwork and will be encouraged to experiment and push the limits of his/her creativity. (This course is a pre-requisite for Art III and AP art classes.) The book used in class is: “The Visual Experience”, 3rd ed., Hobbs, Salome, Veith.
Grade Determinants: Students will be graded on each assigned project. The goals of each project will be made clear. Individual instruction as well as multiple class critiques will be used to help students evaluate progress. Final grades will be determined by the following measures:
The following criteria will be used to grade each project:
A. Goals of the assignment
B. Quality and Craftsmanship
C. Originality, creativity (problem-solving)
D. Work ethic (which includes clean up and deportment)
E. Respect for deadlines
Homeworkwill beevaluated on the same scale as class work and all other assignments. Homework (which will include sketchbook work) is not busy work, but an integral part of the educational and artistic experience.
Students are required to keep a sketchbookand complete all projects assigned.
GRADING SCALELetter Grade / Percentages / Quality Points / AP & IB Quality Points
A / 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 / 4.0 / 5.0
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 to be calculated using the quality points and not percentages, letter grades, number or point systems. No one is excused from the final exam.
Assignments:
1.Complete all projects assigned and participate with group critiques.
2.Keep a sketchbook/journal.
3.Visit an art gallery or museum each quarter (30 points).
4.Participate in county and school art shows
Absences/Tardies:
- When a student is absent (excused or unexcused) he/she must make up the time IN THE STUDIO. This is a studio course and grades are contingent on the work that is produced in class.
- 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.
- The studio is open for students on a daily basis during lunch periods and often before and after school.
Materials and Studio fee:
A $35lab fee is to cover the cost of professional models’ fees, stipends for visiting artists, enrichment supplies etc. I will be providing students with erasers, drawing pencils, pastels, and brushes – as well as other in-class supplies.
If you are unable to pay the fee, please inform the teacher and will not be required to make a payment.The lab fee is due by Monday, September 21st, if possible. Please see attached supply list.
ART II – Student Parent Information
Complete and return to Ms. Teaford as soon as possible:
Student Name Print:Student Grade
Student Signature:
Student email address:
Best phone number to reach you:
Best way to reach you (circle one): phone email
Your signature means that you have read and understand this syllabus and agree to help the student fulfill the requirements of this class.
Parent/Guardian Name (Print): ______
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Email Address:
Best phone number to reach you:
Best way to reach you (circle one): phone email
I look forward to working with your student. Please feel free to contact me at any time with your questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Virginia Teaford, Room 116
Preferred email:
Department Secretary – for messages: 703.228.5368
ART II
MATERIALS LIST / SUPPLY FEE
What you will need for your Art II class:
- LAB FEE - $35.00 (check payable to YHS/ ART II) by Monday, September 21stif possible. (Please write your students name in the memo line on the check.)
- Combination Lock: Art lockers are provided for students
- Paper Towel Roll
- Masking Tape Roll
- Sketch Book– bring a spiral-bound 9X12 sketchbook.
- A Color Medium for home use - at times, homework will be assigned. Please have a color medium at home that you can use: crayons, or colored pencils, or a small, inexpensive watercolor set. (Please use whatever you have at home.)
Supplies can be found at any local art or office supply stores:
A.C. Moore, Michael’s Arts and Crafts, Plaza Arts, Staples Office Supplies, Office Depot and CVS.
Please bring in your supplies and lab fee by Monday, September 21st if possible.Contact me with any questions or concerns – we are going to have a great year!
Thank you!
Virginia Teaford, Room 116
Preferred Contact Email:
Department Secretary – for messages: 703 228-5363
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