Course description:
The 11th grade art curriculum will focus on observational drawing and building foundational rendering skills. During the semester, students will primarily be using drawing materials, charcoal in particular. Students will be introduced to great works of art and will study these pieces in a manner focused primarily on understanding the work’s connection to the academic study of drawing.
1) Grading:
The four components that make up a student’s overall grade are:
Extended Projects 40% (Tests)
Extended projects make up the bulk of students’ grades in studio art. Some drawings may take several weeks to complete. Students will be given a rubric before the beginning of each assignment to make grading as objective and clear as possible. Typically, the criteria for grading most assignments will be based on craftsmanship, composition, accuracy (does it match real life), ability to shade (values), and time management.
Participation 30%
Most days students are asked to work independently on their artworks. Students are expected to work diligently during class and should assist in taking care of the classroom. During class discussions, students should be actively engaged and offer thoughtful comments that communicate a sense of wonder and depth of inquiry for the techniques and topics discussed. Disrupting the learning environment or not being prepared for class will affect this grade.
Sketchbook assignments 20%
Sketchbooks will be used for notes and learning during class, we will use these every single day. Keeping your sketchbook organized and taking good notes that can help you with your projects will earn you an A.
Written assignments and Art History 10%
Students will be asked to write reflections on their own projects, as well as follow along with an activity while learning art history. Complete sentences and well thought out responses will earn you an A.
2) Policies
Late work:
Students are expected to submit work on time. Assignments for unexcused absences will receive partial credit up to a week after, then will not be graded for any credit. If your student is going to be absent please remember to call it in through the school office!
Absences:
If a student has a planned absence, they are expected to speak with me in advance, to make alternative arrangements. Students will have one extra day to make up their work for each day they are absent. It is the student’s responsibility to speak with their teacher in order to find out what they missed.
Open Studio:
If a student schedules with me by asking, I can be in room 113 for tutoring M-F from 7:40 - 8:10 unless I have a meeting scheduled in advance. Parents may email me if needed to set up a tutoring session.
Policies:
Late work:
Students are expected to submit work on time. Assignments for unexcused absences will receive partial credit up to a week after, then will not be graded for any credit. If your student is going to be absent please remember to call it in through the school office!
*In the case of unforeseen circumstances, please reach out to me and let me know what is going on.
Absences:
If a student has a planned absence, they are expected to speak with me in advance, to make alternative arrangements. Students will have one extra day to make up their work for each day they are absent. It is the student’s responsibility to speak with their teacher in order to find out what they missed.
Open Studio:
Tutoring will be held most mornings prior to the start of school from 7:40 - 8:10 unless specified in class otherwise. Students will have the opportunity to make up missed work during school Lyceum in school hours.
Lyceum times Tuesday and Thursdays