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Art III Course Syllabus: 2016-17
Instructor: Jennifer Tonkins
Room: 3029B
e-mail:
Planning: 1st period
Supply list:
sketchbook: 8 ½ x 11” spiral with at least 50 free pages
set of artist’s drawing pencils: 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, “Black Layout” or “Ebony”
pencil sharpener (hand-held)
white eraser
kneaded eraser
black sharpie marker – fine point (original)
black sharpie marker – extra fine point
box to place tools in (plastic or “shoe”)
pocket folder to store hand-outs in
set of Prismacolor brand colored pencils (12-24 pack)
set of at least six nice “taklon” brushes of various shapes and sizes: 3 rounds (small, medium, large), 3 flats (small, medium, and large) suitable for watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting.
Course description:
Art III further emphasizes the application of techniques and skills necessary for the completion of finished works of art. The students further develop and apply concepts of design and color which are exercised through class projects. Art III students will refine skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, and design. The bulk of the work produced in this class will be in the form of visual/studio products, including projects and sketchbook assignments. Students are made aware of career possibilities in art related fields in conjunction with abilities in art.
Tentative schedule:
-Art Literacy and Visual Theory, Elements of Art review
-Art Literacy and Visual Theory, Principles of Design presentation and test
-Personal Reflection drawing, pencil
-Watercolor Techniques: wet-into-wet, dry brush, scraping, masking with fluid, masking with tape, and salt textures.
-Watercolor project: Floral/vegetal anomaly
-Gesture and mass drawings, pencil and vine charcoal
-Charcoal composition
-More colored pencil exercises
-Candy composition, colored pencil
-3-point perspective drawings
Honorable Efforts
Students are expected to do work that reflects honest effort and personal, independent thinking. Incidents of cheating will result in notification of parents, assistant principal, and guidance counselor.
Make-up Work
It is the responsibility of the student to find out what assignments were missed and to make arrangements to make up the missed work. All make-up must be completed in an appropriate amount of time.
I (the teacher) stay late most days. Students can use this opportunity to stay after school to make up missing work, to get ahead, or to receive more individualized instruction. The student must arrange for an appointment with the teacher ahead of time and arrange for transportation home.
Sketchbook
Sketchbooks will be worked on both in and outside of class, and they will be graded per entry. Entries will include class exercises, design plans for projects, and specific artist research assignments.
Grading
The grading scale for assignments will be the same grading scale used by BCPS.
Except for tests and other written assignments, I do not assess by using percentages or points. Art projects/visual assignments will be given letter grades: A+, A, A-, B+,B, B-, etc.
“A” grade: excellent work – excellent skill, design, or concept.
“B” grade: good work – good skill, design, or concept.
“C” grade: average work – average skill, design, or concept.
“D” grade: below average work – below average skill, design, or concept.
“F” grade: incomplete or un-attempted work.
The three “C”s of Grading Art – general rubric
Craftsmanship – skill, accuracy, attention to detail, neatness, proper construction.
Composition – design, visual arrangement of parts within a picture.
Creativity – concept, originality of idea, depth of meaning, ambition.
A “0” grade will be given for any assignment that is not turned in, or for an assignment that does not have the student’s name on it. As soon as the assignment is turned in, the “0” grade will be replaced with the new grade.
Grade appropriation:
Formative (40%) – class performance, sketchbook exercises, tests/quizzes.
Summative (60%) – projects, sketchbook assignments (artist research/homage), some lengthy activities.
Behavioral Expectations
Readiness – as you enter class, store backpacks under tables, get your materials out, sit in your assigned seat and get working. Look at the screen or board for specific instructions.
Preparation – bring required materials and sketchbook to class every day. Keep hand-outs in your folder. Be prepared for quizzes and tests, when given. Have assignments at a level of completion so that they can be turned in on time.
Effort – come to class with a positive attitude and an open mind. Be willing to learn new information and new skills. Be willing to try something new, even if it’s a little scary at first. Be willing to ask for help, accept help, and be willing to offer help to fellow classmates. Take the initiative to stay after school to make up missing work or to receive individual help from the teacher.
Care – Act responsibly with materials, tools, equipment, and others’ art work. Clean up work area and contribute to the order of the classroom. Limited food and drinks are allowed in class. Be mindful that drinks can spill and potentially damage art work. Too much eating and drinking can also serve as a distraction toward focusing your energy and attention on your work.
Safety – Understand that all art materials, tools, and equipment, when used incorrectly, can pose danger to your health and to the health of others. Use art materials only for their intended purposes. There is to be no running, playing, or “scuffling around” in class. This is not only very distracting but could cause someone to get hurt. If you spill water or paint on the floor, please clean it up so that no one slips and falls.
Respect – Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Exercise good manners toward teacher and fellow classmates.
Expectations for the teacher
To treat all students fairly and equally.
To treat students with patience and kindness.
To respect each student as a unique individual.
To push students so that they may reach their highest potential.
To be helpful/to find ways to help you succeed in class.
To provide a positive and environment that promotes inspiration and creativity.
To maintain an environment that is safe and functional.
To attend class.
Restroom
It is expected that students should try to visit the restroom between classes, and as little as possible during class time. If a student truly needs to use the restroom, they must first ask the teacher for permission to go. If permission is granted, then the student will fill out a pass in his/her agenda, and the teacher will sign. Only one student is allowed to use the restroom at a time. If I suspect that a student is abusing his/her restroom visit, then I reserve the right to refuse or delay the student from going.
Disciplinary Consequences and Procedures
CELLPHONES
Students will only be permitted to use cell phones in class for taking pictures and researching information on the internet, per specific class assignment. If a student is caught talking or texting on their cellphone, the cellphone will be confiscated and given to an administrator.
IPODS/MP3 Players
Students will be permitted to use IPODS or MP3 players in class, only when the teacher is not talking/instructing. If this privilege is not honored, these items will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of class, or to an administrator if this is a recurring problem.
HATS and BACKPACKS
Students will not be permitted to wear hats and backpacks during class. Backpacks should be placed on the wooden shelves or under the tables, and hats should not be visible. Students can store their hats in their backpacks. Hats will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of class, or to an administrator if this is a recurring problem.
UN-EXCUSED TARDIES
A detention, and call home to the parent, will be issued for every 3rd, 4th, and 5thunexcused tardy.
A discipline referral will be issued for every 6th unexcused tardy.
A student who is tardy to 1st period class, must first report to the Attendance Office to receive a tardy slip. The student will present the 1st period teacher with the slip, containing the correct date and time.
DETENTION
Afternoon detention will be issued to a student who is consistently unprepared, who doesn’t follow directions, shows little effort, is off-task, socializes too much, talks too much or too loudly, talks or makes noise while the teacher is talking/instructing, distracts other students from learning and performing, refuses to clean up or clean up properly, or leaves class without permission. Detention will be served from 3:45 – 4:45 with Ms. Tonkins in the art room (3029). During detention, the student will perform cleaning tasks, which may include: washing tools and equipment; scrubbing sinks, counters, cabinets, tables, and chairs; and, sorting and organizing papers and materials. The parent will be contacted when the detention is issued to discuss the student’s behavior and to arrange for the detention appointment. A discipline referral will be issued for any student who skips detention.
OFFICE PLACEMENT (WITH DISCIPLINE REFERRAL)
A student will be sent to the Office when his or her behavior in class is argumentative, rude, or intolerable. A student may also be sent to the Office if the student has been told in class that they have earned a detention for their behavior, but he/she continues to misbehave. If the student refuses to walk to the Office on his/her own, security will be contacted to the escort the student.
AUTOMATIC DISCIPLINE REFERRAL
-Refusing to give cell phone to teacher when asked.
-On the 6th unexcused tardy.
-Receiving three detentions.
-Skipping detention, leaving detention early, or not fulfilling detention tasks.
-Skipping class.
-Throwing/abusing materials, tools, or equipment.
-Stealing.
-Showing disrespect toward teacher or fellow student, through name calling, directive foul language, verbal or physical or emotional harassment, and threats.
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(J. Tonkins: Art III Syllabus)
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