Art 20 Course Outline

Art 20

Prepared by Mrs. McNeice, Onoway Junior Senior High School 2025

Welcome to Art! I look forward to working with you this year!

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

Art 20 is an opportunity for  personal exploration as an artist:

• To foster enjoyment of and appreciation for the visual arts.

• To provide opportunities for visual expression in both two and three-dimensional media.

• To explore a variety of techniques, media, and approach through the creation and appreciation of images.

• To develop creative solutions through visual problem solving.

• To improve understanding and better articulate visual meaning through art-making, speaking and writing.

• To develop a respect for individual differences and expression

Art 20 Program:

Art 20 students will have the opportunity to explore semi-independent projects.  In Art 10, they will have explored most artistic mediums, including Acrylic Paint, Oil Paint, Collage, Clay, Pencil, Ink, Watercolour, Pastel, Charcoal and the like. Art 20 provides a guideline of explorations that are based on thematic topics.  The students will consider their most compatible medium and perfect those skills, exploring both realistic and abstract compositions. It is also encouraged that they experiment with new media so that they can expand their horizons. The goal is to create a portfolio where there is evidence of a refinement of personal style. Though each piece may not be visually linked to the next, there will be proof of a perfecting of skills. 

Each Art 20 student will submit all artwork and sketchbook by January/June (Date TBA). Students should submit pieces as they are completed in order to receive a tentative mark. They may choose to rework their piece before final portfolio submission which may, in turn, change their mark on the reworked pieces.

Art History will be studied throughout the year and will be interwoven with studio projects. Other Assignments, objectives and deadlines will be prompted as the year progresses.

Content/ Timeline (subject to change):

September/ February Unit 1

Drawing - Portraiture (Symbolic Portrait or Distorted Faces/Portraits)

Unit 2

Art History Painting -Watercolour, Gouache or Digital painting 

October/ March Unit 3

Acrylic Painting (Self-Portrait/ Escapism/ Refuge)

November/ April Unit 4

Sculpture (Expression-evoke thought or feeling from viewer)

December/ May Unit 5

Mixed Media/Other (Freedom/Choice/Change)

January/ June Unit 6

Print/Mixed Media (Reflections/ Memory/ Connection)

Evaluation and Assessment:

Student understanding of concepts covered in class will be assessed through group critiques, self-evaluation, studio work, sketchbook and individual conferences.

In-class projects will have set deadlines and will be evaluated in a timely manner. Students will be given appropriate class time to complete assignments, although some personal time will be expected for sketchbook projects.

Guidelines with objectives and criteria will be given with each project so students will understand how marks are arrived at.  Opportunity to re-do assignments will be given when appropriate.

Percentage Breakdown:

Attendance is a must for all Senior Art classes. 

This is an academic-level elective required by most Post-Secondary schools for admissions and should be treated as such. 

Much of the learning/course curriculum is covered in lectures/instruction class each day. Lectures and instruction include Art History, Contemporary Art, Elements and Principles of Art and Design, PostModern Elements of Art, Featured Artists and drawing prompts. Drawing Prompts are beneficial for all students as it ensures a minimum of sketchbook pages are completed during class time for a passing grade. 

Please note*** If students have to work from home, progress photos are a MUST in order to prove their work. Progress photos are encouraged for every project to show progress and creative thinking through possible adaptations as they encounter artistic challenges.

Portfolio - 50%

including class projects along with self assessment for Artist behaviour such as Critique participation and Art Cleanup

DUE JANUARY/ JUNE 15

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Artist Statements - 30% 

(increased from last year to emphasize the importance of meeting outcomes)

including Art History, Artist Research, Artist Reflection

(All 6x artist statements must be completed or you will be required to complete a Final Art Exam on on the last day of in-person classes for the semester.)

The Final Exam will include: elements and principles of art and design, art vocabulary, contemporary art, art history covered in class and a written portion to describe the student choices and process for their artwork.

The Final Exam mark will replace the artist statement portion of the course =30% of the course!

NOTE: 

Miss 1x Artist Statement

 or you Do Not Achieve a passing grade on 1x Artist Statement,

you will be required to complete a Final Art Exam.

The Final Exam will replace the total mark for the artist statement portion of the class = 30% of the course!

If students miss 1x Artist Statement and does not write the Final Exam, 

the artist statement portion will be considered NHI= 0% and will drastically decrease the overall mark. 

DUE JANUARY/ JUNE 15

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Sketchbook -20% 

(increased from last year to emphasize the importance of practice and willingness to experiment)

(25 Pages)

(Option to create a Senior Solo art slideshow, minimum 3x pieces and must have a theme, to reduce 10 pages)

DUE JANUARY/ JUNE 15

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Sketchbooks:

Sketchbook should contain three sections Express, Experiment and Explore. Students will be creating pieces within their sketchbook as a supplemental projects to ensure their exploration of media and subject matter. The sketchbook requirements consist of 15 Expressions, 10 Experimentations with various media and 10 Explorations of various subject matter. Sketchbook requirements will be handed out and posted on the class website.

All artwork must be photographed daily and uploaded to PADLET! (Digital Sketchbook). This is for marks and helps student document their work for future portfolios. (NO PHOTO=NO MARK) It will be considered late! All other completed assignments should be handed in via Google Classroom or Padlet. 

Artwork will not be accepted without progress photos, especially if students take artwork home for ANY reason. You need to take photos to PROVE your work. Progress needs to be seen in person, in class, by the teacher. Progress photos are encouraged throughout all projects, workshops, and experiments. 

Student Materials:

Most media options are at no charge. If the students want to use something that we do not have they may be asked to bring it in and pay for it themselves. All students will be using materials for media that are purchased from the OJSH art budget and there is no need for students to purchase anything at this time. Please take care of these materials as these can be expensive.

Student Expectations:

Punctuality and preparedness are required. A good attitude and respect towards oneself, others, materials and the classroom will lead to a positive art experience... Be A Nice Human! 

If students have late assignments due to NOT using class time efficiently, parents will be notified and students will be asked to move to another seat until caught up. 

Be willing to make mistakes and experiment even if not successful. “Create something, even if it sucks” This is how we learn and improve.

Students are required to use their class time efficiently. There is more than enough time to complete all assignments and sketchbook pages in         class. Parents/Guardians will be notified that students are struggling to stay on task and arrangements will be made to ensure students are         successful. This may include seating arrangements.

Workshops, Drawing Prompt and Painting Prompt days are very important. Students will be required to upload photos for their sketchbooks everyday. If you miss a day of school, you will then be responsible to catch up at home. Sketch-Up days are offered to catch up on any workshops students may have missed due to be being absent. Attendance is very important. 

Cell Phone Policy, Headphones & Ear buds:

NO CELL PHONES in class as per the updated Student Handbook. If you DO NOT ASK Permission to take it out first, it goes straight to the office and your Parents/Guardians will be notified. Chromebooks will be required in the Art Room for research, to participate in online games, and taking progress photos at the end of day. Desks, counters and sinks must be cleaned before chromebooks come out for end of day photos. If free time is earned, all materials and desk areas are cleaned, then students may listen to their own music on their chromebooks. (phones are not necessary to take progress photos)

This brings to mind the importance of choosing and creating the best reference photos. Copying photographs or other artist's works does not demonstrate your ability to make design decisions concerning the placement of forms on the page. Drawing from observation will always be encouraged as this is what most Art/Design schools are looking for as well. 

Important****Photos of peers or staff are prohibited unless supervised for educational purposes or for our Web Page/Newsletter

***NEW Wired Headphones and Ear buds may be worn when permission is given to do so and connected to a school chromebook.  NO MORE BLUE TOOTH headsets allowed in class.

Hats/Backpacks: Hats are okay. Please leave backpacks or large bags in your lockers. The artroom is very crowded as it is. If you do not have a locker, you will be asked to leave outside the classroom. Please make arrangements during art class for your big bags and backpacks for safe keeping.

Food: Snacks are okay as long as it does not distract the class. Please do not bring your full lunch to class. We have lunch breaks for a reason. Students are expected to be prepared for artwork.

Late Assignments:

Late assignments create more work for me. To be efficient at marking assignments, I need to mark them all at once. If you are late, I have to spend more time to go back in to Google Classroom, pull up the rubric, and refer to your PADLET for progress photos just to mark one assignment. Can you imagine if I have 5 students from every Grade level with late assignments? It accumulates a lot of time just to mark the late assignments. This takes time away from YOU and everyone else in the class for more personalized instruction, interviews and media exploration and extra cool art lessons.  

Therefore, you will receive 5% off your final grade for every day that your assignment is late up to a 50%. If you hand in “A” quality work later than 10 school days behind the deadline, you will receive no lower than 50%. -BUT Don’t be LATE. On occasion, you may discuss with me how to make up that time lost by helping me afterschool with prepping and organizing the art room in order to keep a more deserving grade for your final project. (1 Hour of your time per 5%) = (5 Days late= 5 Hours) to get your 25% back. 

*Remember, if you see yourself as a working artist or designer of any kind in the future, deadlines must be met. If you miss the deadline another artist will get the work and you miss a pay day. If you can create a habit of meeting deadlines and due dates, you will be very successful in this field. 

Volunteers and Fieldtrips:

Guest artists are also invited to share art and techniques with the class.  If you are an artist, and would like to share your skills in a particular media or style please let me know by phone or email. 

Volunteer Parents and Guardians are always welcome. An extra pair of hands to help with clean up, distribution, set-up, etc. are always appreciated. Please contact me to make arrangements to visit the class.

Fieldtrips:

I am hoping to organize a fieldtrip during each semester for all Senior High Art students. The intention is to expose young artists to contemporary art, art history, art exhibits, art curation, and how to view and appreciate the arts. Students will be encouraged to use their sketchbooks during these field trips to record ideas and inspiration. Volunteer chaperones will be needed. Please send you contact information if you are interested in volunteering in the Art Room or on fieldtrips. Please note: If school fees have not been paid in full, students will not be permitted to attend any fieldtrips.

Contact:

Connie McNeice– Please reach me at school between 8:15 AM and 4:00 PM at        

780 967 2271 or by email at  connie-lee.mcneice@ngps.ca

I am always open to suggestions and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.