**********MR. PARKER DOES NOT TEACH ART 2 DURING THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR**************
**Art 2 students should check their Google Classroom links for class assignments when we are out school for any reason.
1st. Semester 2nd. Semester
1st. per. = Planning 1st. per. = Art1
2nd. per. = IB Art / Art 3 / Art 4 2nd. per. = IB ART / Photography
3rd. per. = Art 1 3rd. per. = Planning
4th. per. = Art 1 4th. per. = Art 1
**** I will be available for questions 8:45-10:10 first semester and 12:35-2:00 second semester during my planning on Mondays through Fridays. During this time I will be available to answer questions from students and parents via email, Google Classroom etc.
Course Description: Visual Arts 2.
ART SYLLABUS
Students will cover the basics in six major content areas.
1. Art elements and principles 5. painting
2. visual and linear perspective 6. art history
3. the human figure
4. sculpture
Objectives: They will learn to think creatively using the basic elements and principles of art. The student will apply this knowledge using various materials in producing their own art work. The student will also learn the importance of art and the artist of the past as well as the role it plays in the world around them.
Standards: 1- The student will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of works of visual art. 2- The student will use composition and the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas. 3- The student will examine the content of works of visual art and use elements from them in creating his or her own works. 4- The student will understand the visual arts in relation to history and world cultures and the technologies, tools, and materials used by artists. 5- The student will analyze and assess the characteristics and qualities of his or her own works of visual art and those of others. 6- The student will make connections between the visual arts and other arts disciplines, other content areas, and the world.
If you would like to see the full listing of the South Carolina Visual Art Standards pleas go to the web site listed here.
Assessments: Assessments are mostly project based, however, there will weekly grades for bell assignments as well as periodic sketchbook and progress checks.
* Projects are graded on meeting requirements, creativity, personal effort and craftsmanship. (in that order)
Grading policy: 60% major assessments(projects), 30% minor assessments (written assignments and drawing exercises) and 10% homework and progress checks (includes Bell Assignments and sketchbook checks
A=90 - 100
B=80 - 89
C=70 - 79
D= 60 - 69
Attendance Policy:
Absences in High School are accrued per course. Any absence in excess of 5 may cause the student to lose credit for this semester course. Absences that are medical (doctor notes), bereavement, and/or Principal Approved are not included in the maximum absences.
See Student Handbook p. 11-12
Tardiness
Refer to Student Handbook, p.13
Greer High students must be present a minimum of 45 minutes to be counted present.
Greer High School Makeup 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.
Communication Protocols: The students can check my web site for weekly lesson plans. They can also contact me through the following methods if absent and have questions. #355-5763 or jmparker@greenville.k12.sc.us
Academic Policies and Procedures: Assignments should be submitted on the given due date. Late work due to absence should be turned in within 5 days of student’s return.
Classroom Routine:
1.Enter class quietly, take out materials and sit at assigned seats.
2.The bell assignment is to be completed in the minutes before the tardy bell and
the first five minutes of class.
3.The teacher will present the lesson beginning with lecture and demonstration
and followed by studio time.
4.After studio time the students will clean work stations and put away materials.
5.The teacher will dismiss students at the end of class.
Items Needed:
Every student in art one will be required to have the following item for class everyday:
* standard no. 2 pencils *sketchbook *ruler