Art II This course is designed to enhance students' artistic ability through challenging studio art experiences. Students will become proficient with a variety of materials and techniques. Students will grow to be increasingly aware of the importance of the elements of art and principles of design, and how they contribute to successful composition. Students will also further their ability to critique artworks based on their knowledge of the visual language, the elements of art, and the principles of design. If students plan to continue a course of study in the Visual Arts, this class will provide an opportunity to begin developing their art style and portfolio.
Materials needed: 11" x 8 1/2" or larger sketchbook containing blank white pages (drawing paper or mixed media paper preferred) 2H, HB (#2), 2B, and 4B/6B graphite pencils and erasers Black waterproof fine tip and ultra fine tip markers (like Sharpie or equivalent) Set of 24 color pencils Pencil sharpener Blending Stump (tortillion) or Q Tips Ruler Glue stick Scissors Set of 8 or more watercolors with brush (1 better watercolor brush is recommended - number 6 round)
Art II Syllabus Welcome to Art II with Mrs. Fardelmann, Room C 127. I look forward to working with you and I am very confident in your success in Art II! Expectations for This Class: 1. Check in to this course daily and on time. I will be taking daily attendance. You will be given your iPad in the first week of school. You will be able to keep up with our activities on Schoology, even if you are not present in class. 2. Check your email and Schoology messages and calendar daily for messages, instructions, and assignment deadlines. 3. Adhere to all deadlines. Turn in your work on time! These will be posted on your Schoology home page and calendar. 4. Be attentive during class instruction and/or discussion. No cell phone use or multitasking during instruction time. Classroom Expectations: As a member of this class, you are expected to listen to directions, work as directed and use common sense and care when working with materials. You are expected to follow the Code of Conduct of SDHS and Worcester County Public Schools. Also, you are expected to follow social distancing guidelines as set forth by the Worcester County Board of Education. The expectations of this course are easy to follow. If you exhibit behavior that is disruptive to this class, your behavior will be noted and addressed according to school policy. I will take attendance at the beginning of the class each day and then begin instruction for the day. Tentative Course Outline: 1. Review of the Elements of Art and Introduction to the Principles of Design 2. Review of Drawing Techniques: Contour and Blind Contour Drawing, Using Value to Create the Illusion of 3D Form, Sketching Objects Accurately Using Shapes 3. Still Life Drawing in Pencil and Charcoal, Metamorphosis Drawing 4. Pen and Ink Techniques 5. Watercolor Techniques 6. Pen and Ink Drawing with Watercolor Wash 7. Advance Color Theory with Color Project 7. Printmaking Techniques and Project 8. Realistic Portrait Drawing 9. Ceramics (two ceramics sculptures - if we return to the classroom) Classwork, Quizzes, and Tests: Due to the nature of how we are proceeding initially with our learning experience, students will have quizzes and tests for each unit of study in addition to art project assignments. These will be completed in Schoology. There is also a final exam that is worth 20% of your final grade. Schoology Code of Conduct: When posting assignments and discussions on Schoology, students will need to follow the following guidelines: 1. While on Schoology, what I say and how I say it will be school appropriate. 2. I will use discussion posts to discuss school related content only. 3. I will use a respectful tone of voice when posting. All school rules and consequences related to harassment apply to Schoology. 4. I will use appropriate grammar instead of texting language. 5. I will not reveal any personal information on Schoology. This includes telephone numbers, addresses, email addresses, etc. Posting and Replying to Messages and Comments in Schoology: 1. Post a note to the whole group if your question is about something the whole group should know (assignments, instructions, due dates, etc.) 2. Send a note only to your teacher if you are unclear about directions or worried about submitting an assignment. 3. Don't post questions or comments about personal issues or topics. 4. Keep your conversations on topic. 5. If you are not sure if a word, joke or image is okay, then it probably is not. DO NOT write posts that tease, bully, annoy, spam, or gossip about any other person. Inappropriate Content: If you think there is something inappropriate posted in Schoology, please tell your teacher immediately! Punctuation and Grammar: No texting lingo. I am ur tcher...show me that u have lrnd how 2 spell! Do not put sentences in all caps, it is considered SHOUTING! Use punctuation as you would when writing a paper...one exclamation point or question mark does the trick! Remember to refrain from inappropriate language. Submitting Artwork: All artwork submitted for assignments must be original (created by you). Submitting images that are uploaded from the internet is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and is a violation of the school and countywide Code of Conduct. When uploading images into Schoology or attaching them as an email attachment, be sure to include your name on a post it note or piece of paper in the image that verifies that the artwork image is taken by you and the artwork is yours.
I hope this information and the website provides you with the tools for your success in this class. Please contact me at 410.641.2171 or via email at [email protected] if you have any further questions or concerns.
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