Art Advanced Honors
Art Advanced Honors Course Syllabus
Dr. Deaton Rm. 1603:
Art advanced honors is the highest regular art course offered at the public education level. Therefore the projects in this class are to the same level as those in the Advanced Placement Studio Art course. This class is for serious artists who have a passion for art, a positive attitude, and a great work ethic. Students in this course must be self-motivated and dedicated to the course and their art in order to succeed. Students must be open to criticism and need to have the attitude that they are here to improve and grow as artists. Students will work more independently in this course and there fore will be given more responsibility.
This course covers complex media such as pan pastel and oil paint, advanced still life and observational compositions, advanced forms of perspective, wheel thrown pottery, and studies in mixed media and design concepts. The projects covered in this course should prepare students for the Advanced Placement Studio art course or give them a good breadth of work for a student quality portfolio. Students will maintain a detailed and thorough sketchbook throughout the course. Students will also have research papers and 2 tests.
Students will be given a participation grade. This grade is based on the student’s participation in class discussions, instruction, and their ability to clean up the class room and their workspace. Participation is also based on student’s ability to manage their time well. Students who do not use class time wisely, who wander out of their seats, cause distractions, or otherwise make no progress during class time will lose points on participation.
Grades:
60% Major Works: Projects, tests, honors notebook, and portrait sketchbook.
40% Minor Works: Class work, quizzes, homework, and participation.
There will be specific due dates for every project and homework. For every day a project is late it will result in a 10-point deduction on their final grade. If absent from class students will be given 1 extra day per absence (up to 5) to complete and hand in work. If work is never handed in it will result in a zero, no exceptions! Homework can only be turned in the day it is due. Incomplete work will receive no higher than a 50. Work that is wrinkled, bent, torn, etc will not be accepted.
Bathroom passes will be given at the beginning of each nine weeks. Once a student has used up their bathroom passes they will not be allowed to leave the room. Homework passes can be earned during in class activities. Besides those, there will be no other in class extra credit opportunities.
Art 4 Course Outline:
iPad Still Lifes
Pan Pastel Portraits
Oil Paint landscapes
Fruit studies
Portrait out of words
Oil Pastel Donuts
Subtractive Drawings
Wheel thrown pottery
Positive/Negative drawings
Personal studies of 3 concepts
Class Expectations:
In order to be successful in class students must turn in work on time and completed. To be successful students also must be present for and participate in instruction. There is NO EXTRA CREDIT for students who do not complete and turn in assignments. The student is always responsible for their experience and grade in this course.
In this class I want students to think for themselves. They will be given assignments that vary from very specific requirements to open ended compositions. I want to create a positive learning environment in my room that encourages creativity and freedom of expression. Every student’s personal interests and styles will be encouraged and nurtured. Students are expected to be on task, to participate in class discussions and critiques, and complete assignments on time while meeting all requirements. Students are to be respectful, courteous, and responsible for themselves, their assignments, and classroom materials.
Art Advanced Honors Requirements:
During this course in order to receive honors credit you will have several out of class assignments you must complete. All of the following will be placed into a notebook to be graded for honors credit at the end of April. The due date for the notebook will be announced in class. Your notebook will include the following:
Honors Art 4 Notebook Grade Detail:
Cover/Binder: Worth 10 points Total
- Does student have name, teacher name, course, and semester listed clearly?
- Is notebook neat looking (edges are not bent or worn, plastic doesn’t have tears stains, etc, and rings are not bent)?
- Is cover page a good representation of student? (It doesn’t near elaborate art work but it should be nicely designed)
- Does student use well marked dividers to separate sections in a clear and organized manner?
- Does student have an index outlining where each assignment can be located in notebook?
5 Art analyses: Worth 50 points Total
- Are papers well written analysis of works?
- Does students discuss art intelligently?
- Did they meet all paper requirements?
*All papers will receive individual grades those grades will convert to points in this section. A-10 points B-8 points C-6 Points D-4 points F-2 points or less.
Artist Statement: Worth 10 points Total
- Is paper a good reflection of artistic ideas?
- Does students discuss their art intelligently?
- Did they meet all paper requirements?
*All papers will receive individual grades those grades will convert to points in this section. A-10 points B-8 points C-6 Points D-4 points F-2 points or less.
3 piece mini concentration: Worth 30 Points Total
Works will be graded individually as they would be if they were class projects
- Were works good reflections of the students abilities?
- Were works in interesting investigation of a subject?
- Were works original and creative?
Mini Portfolio Reflection: Worth 10 Points Total
- Did student write a reflection that showed honest and thorough reflection of their work?
- Was work well written and intellectual?
- Did student meet requirements?
Honors Art 4 Notebook:
Your notebook is to be neat and organized. All written documents are to be typed 12-point font and single-spaced. All artwork and photographs are to be placed into page protectors. Your notebook should have dividers with a place for each different assignment and an index.
Your notebook should be a hardbound 3 ring binder with a cover stating your name, teacher name, semester, and course. The more your put into your cover (art work, creative design layout, etc) the better grade you will get. You will receive a separate handout detailing the grade breakdown of this assignment so you may work to reach the highest grade possible.