Art 3 Honors

Instructor: Mrs. Allison Duncan

Email: afduncan@greenville.k12.sc.us

Office Phone: 864-355-5971

Grades 10-12 prerequisite: Art 2 Honors

Available for assistance: 8am-8:30am, 3:45pm-4:00pm or by appointment

Schedule:

1st Block-3 HONORS

2nd Block-ART 1

3rd Block-ART 1 

4th Block-PLANNING

Course Description: Art 3 is an advanced-level course for in depth approaches to solving two and three-dimensional design problems. Emphasis is on the individual development of craftsmanship and personal expression. A sketchbook and periodic critiques are required. Media and techniques explored may include but are not limited to painting, printmaking, design, mixed media, photography, ceramics, and sculpture.  Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more difficult and complex material. 

Course Objectives:

1. Students will continue to develop their own personal expression by experimenting with more advanced materials and processes

2. Develop skills for individual expression through research of art history 

3. Develop a deeper understanding of how to discuss and understand a work of art

4. Research career exploration in the Arts

SC Visual Arts Standards:

https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards-learning/visual-and-performing-arts/visual-and-performing-arts-curriculum-support-documents-and-resources/visual-arts-crosswalk-high/ 

Greer High School Make Up Policy

At a minimum, students may receive up to 75% on minor assignments turned in 1 day late. At a minimum, students may receive up to 50% on minor assignments turned in 2 days late. This policy does not apply to students who are absent for instruction. When considering absences, teachers will assign a reasonable amount of time for students to make up assignments that does not exceed 5 days. 

Grading Policy:  60% major assessments and 40% minor assessments with no more than 10% can count towards Homework.

Course Evaluation:                                                                                                                              

40% MINOR- Classwork, Sketchbook assignments                                                              A (100-90)                                                                                                                                                                                                               B (89-80)

60% MAJOR- Art Production Assignments                                                                              C(79-70)

                                                                                                                                                            D (69-60)

                                                                                                                                                            F (59-below)

Attendance Policy: Absences in High School are accrued per course. Any absence in excess of 10 may cause the student to lose credit for a 180-day course. Any absence in excess of 5 may cause the students to lose credit for a 90-day / semester course. Absences that are medical (doctor notes), bereavement, and/or Principal Approved are not included in the maximum absences.

Tardiness: Students will have five minutes between classes to help them manage the hallways, go to lockers, visit restrooms and move from one end of campus to the other. Uninterrupted time on task is vital to the educational process and is one of the major goals at Greer High School. Students coming into class late disrupt that process. Greer High School expects students to be in class on time.

• First Tardy – Warning 

• Second Tardy – Warning 

• Third Tardy – Final Warning, Parent Contact  

• Fourth Tardy – Referral, Administrator Assigned Detention  

• Fifth Tardy – Referral, Administrator Assigned Detention 

• Sixth Tardy – Referral, Administrator Assigned ISS  

• Seventh Tardy – Referral, Administrator Assigned ISS 

• Eighth and Subsequent Tardies – Referral, Administrator Assigned OSS

Greer High students must be present a minimum of 45 minutes to be counted present.

Communication: Updated weekly lesson plans will be updated on my webpage, updates and announcements. Parents may contact me via email or my office phone.

Academic Policies and Procedures: All assignments should be submitted on time. Missing assignments MUST be made up and submitted within 5 days of the absence. Dishonesty and plagiarism will not be tolerated.

Classroom Rules:

• Be on time to class. 4 tardies = referral to administrator

• Respect other students and teacher.

• Respect classroom materials and always clean up your space.  

• Observe all school rules. 

• PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE STUDENT HANDBOOK 

*NO students are allowed into the office, supply rooms, etc.

*Chromebooks are allowed when the Green BYOD sign is displayed.

 CELL PHONE POLICY: GCS School Board Policy JCDA is in effect so students cannot have cell phones, ear buds, or other electronic devices out in any classroom at any time. 

*Students are NOT allowed to handle materials not designated for their use. This is for their safety. DO NOT TOUCH THE CUTTING BOARD!

* Art History, Career Exploration and Criticism is integrated and ongoing.  Units and assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

ART 3 HONORS SCOPE and SEQUENCE

Week 1-3

Introduction and Expectations

Review application of Elements and Principles of Art, Composition and Value Review

Advanced Still Life 

Weeks 4-6

Painting Unit

Advanced Watercolor 

Weeks 7-11

3-D Design and Sculpture Unit

Ceramics and/or Mixed Media

Weeks 12-15

Class Painting Project

Weeks 16-18

Final Project and Review

* Art History, Career Exploration and Criticism is integrated and ongoing.  Units and assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.