ADVANCED STUDIO ART (Formerly Portfolio)
ADVANCED STUDIO ART (Formerly Portfolio)
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Check your school email, Google Classroom and grades regularly for this class.
Check your school email, Google Classroom and grades regularly for this class.
**If you are absent: Check Google Classroom for any assignments, contact a friend in class or Mrs. Layden to see what you missed.
**If you are absent: Check Google Classroom for any assignments, contact a friend in class or Mrs. Layden to see what you missed.
For absences longer than 2 consecutive classes, please contact Mrs. Layden to make arrangements to get materials and make up work at home or upon your return during AAP.
For absences longer than 2 consecutive classes, please contact Mrs. Layden to make arrangements to get materials and make up work at home or upon your return during AAP.
See or contact Mrs. Layden if you have any concerns, questions about your work, grades or about the class in general.
See or contact Mrs. Layden if you have any concerns, questions about your work, grades or about the class in general.
Mrs. Layden - Rm 163 clayden@bhbl.org
Mrs. Layden - Rm 163 clayden@bhbl.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class is for self-motivated art students who have taken multiple art classes and wish to further develop their creative voice and personal style in art. Drawing and painting will be the main focus for portfolio development, however, students may explore other media they are proficient in to create original artwork. Looking at both traditional and contemporary art, students will be encouraged to take risks and explore new ways of visual communication with more open ended projects. Students will also be expected to analyze and reflect upon their own artwork and that of others.
Emphasis will be on the continued development of quality artwork for a portfolio for personal satisfaction and expression or for college entry. In addition, information about college art programs and individual assistance in career planning will be available to interested students considering art beyond high school. Students will also maintain a drawing journal with observational drawings and create a digital portfolio or website featuring their best artwork just as a professional artist does.
TOPICS/SKILLS TO BE EXPLORED
TOPICS/SKILLS TO BE EXPLORED
-Art Careers with some opportunity for College information sessions
-Art Careers with some opportunity for College information sessions
- Learn about and discuss the studio habits of various 21st Century artists and their approach to making art
- Learn about and discuss the studio habits of various 21st Century artists and their approach to making art
- Learn about and discuss the role of an artist in society.
- Digital Citizenship - Using proper references & copyright. Originality!
- Learn about art that expresses concepts related to making a statement, social commentary or expressing concepts inspired by personal, national or global events.
- Learn about art that expresses concepts related to making a statement, social commentary or expressing concepts inspired by personal, national or global events.
- Rethink & Reinterpret the Self-Portrait
- Rethink & Reinterpret the Self-Portrait
- Create interesting compositions and paying attention to hierarchy and balance
- Create interesting compositions and paying attention to hierarchy and balance
- Learn how to properly photograph your artwork
- Learn how to properly photograph your artwork
- Prepare your artwork for online portfolio, presentation and physical display
- Prepare your artwork for online portfolio, presentation and physical display
- Write an artist statement and complete reflection by discussion (peer critiques) and writing about your own work
- Write an artist statement and complete reflection by discussion (peer critiques) and writing about your own work
COURSE WORK:
COURSE WORK:
- Portfolio students will receive a drawing journal to keep for in-class practice, research and home drawing assignments. You will be expected to complete 5 independent drawings using assigned prompts to: Practice drawing skills, conceptualize ideas, plan compositions, and for creative exercises.
- Create original artwork using various 2D media, although other media can be used depending upon your interests. Focus will be on conceptual work and originality. Projects will be presented as challenges requiring you to research, plan and think carefully about your creative solution.
- Prepare an electronic portfolio of 10-15 original artworks. You will take photos of your own artwork and build your portfolio throughout the course, completing an online portfolio/website with 10-15 of your best work. Includes 4-5 Graded class project assignments from this class. You may use your best artwork saved from other High School Art classes and work you complete independently to make up the 6 other required portfolio pieces.
- Learn how to matt and prepare your work for display
- Studio Maintenance and Safety - Take part in daily clean up of space, tools and materials as per instruction and safety precautions.
REQUIREMENTS/GRADING:
REQUIREMENTS/GRADING:
• Approximately 4-5 projects (100 pts. each) - usually 2-4 weeks each depending on complexity (longer term projects may count twice)
• Approximately 4-5 projects (100 pts. each) - usually 2-4 weeks each depending on complexity (longer term projects may count twice)
• Journal Drawing Assignments (10-25 pts.each) Up to 10 per quarter. (5 independent and up to 5 provided in class) For skill and media practice, planning sketches, and for the exploration of ideas, Very important for success in this class.
• Journal Drawing Assignments (10-25 pts.each) Up to 10 per quarter. (5 independent and up to 5 provided in class) For skill and media practice, planning sketches, and for the exploration of ideas, Very important for success in this class.
*Drawings should be drawn from life - subjects in front of you vs. photos
• Written Analysis and Artist Statements (20 pts.each) - Written critiques as a means of expressing artistic observations and ideas. Periodically, you will research and explore unfamiliar and contemporary artists to evaluate their work and study how they conceptualize and approach their art making. It is also important for artists to be able to communicate their ideas and talk about their own artwork verbally or in written form. You will do the same with your artwork.
• Written Analysis and Artist Statements (20 pts.each) - Written critiques as a means of expressing artistic observations and ideas. Periodically, you will research and explore unfamiliar and contemporary artists to evaluate their work and study how they conceptualize and approach their art making. It is also important for artists to be able to communicate their ideas and talk about their own artwork verbally or in written form. You will do the same with your artwork.
•Overall Participation/Performance/Effort (100 pts. per quarter) - Based on effort on projects, assignments, meeting deadlines, following instructions and safety precautions, contribution to class discussions and attendance
•Overall Participation/Performance/Effort (100 pts. per quarter) - Based on effort on projects, assignments, meeting deadlines, following instructions and safety precautions, contribution to class discussions and attendance
• Final Project (= Final Exam)- Major project: your own finished electronic portfolio will count as your Final. It will be completed during class time and exam block.
• Final Project (= Final Exam)- Major project: your own finished electronic portfolio will count as your Final. It will be completed during class time and exam block.
FINAL is ⅕ of overall course average. Each quarter is worth ⅖.
FINAL is ⅕ of overall course average. Each quarter is worth ⅖.
MATERIALS & FEES
MATERIALS & FEES
Sketchbook and folder for keeping reference materials
Sketchbook and folder for keeping reference materials
Optional: Portfolio Case - 22" x 26" or larger - (A Cardboard portfolio will be provided)
Optional: Portfolio Case - 22" x 26" or larger - (A Cardboard portfolio will be provided)
FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO MAJOR IN ART IN COLLEGE:
FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO MAJOR IN ART IN COLLEGE:
You will need to have MORE THAN 10 PIECES, generally 12-15 PIECES FOR ADMITTANCE AND/OR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION. (No more than 20) Check the college's guidelines.
You will need QUALITY work that shows off your skills, creativity and potential.
It is important to INCLUDE: At least one SELF PORTRAIT and at least HALF OF YOUR WORK SHOULD SHOW OFF YOUR OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING SKILLS FROM LIFE (NOT PHOTOS)
CHECK with the specific colleges you are interested in applying to for specific requirements.
PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO FOR COLLEGES:
PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO FOR COLLEGES:
You should meet with Mrs. Layden to review your portfolio early in the semester to see what artwork you need to add to your portfolio as you explore your own concepts, themes and various media.
PARTICIPATE IN: College Open houses, Portfolio College Fairs, College Reps who visit the class and Individual appointments.
WORK EFFICIENTLY IN CLASS: You may need to work faster to get your portfolio completed before the end of the class to be ready for any college reviews you may have scheduled.
Consider your Portfolio as an evolving creation. As an artist you will continually be adding and replacing older work with better work, newer work as you grow and improve.
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