Syllabus+Art+II

** Welcome to Art II ! **

Art II is an advacned art class that continues to develop skill with art media, creative thinking, and problem solving. Students will build on foundation skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking while exploring art from around the world and finding their own creative voice.


 * Please note that the class fee of $35 must be paid ASAP so that you can be provided with the supplies needed for our projects. **

Most of the supplies for this class will be provided, however, **you must come to class each day with your own pencil** for drawing and writing.
 * Supplies: **

We also need donations of the following supplies: Newspapers Magazines Random junk or art materials that you might have laying around

1. Arrive on time and prepared to learn. 2. Follow directions, the first time given. 3. Treat others with respect (teachers and students). 4. Use materials properly. -Any misuse of materials will result in automatic consequences and could result in loss of privileges and credit. 5. NO FOOD OR DRINK in the art room at any time. 6. Absolutely no cell phones or other personal electronic devices.
 * Rules: **

First offence: Verbal Warning Second Offence: Conference with teacher, Change in seating, Call home, etc. Third offence: Detention/office referral
 * Consequences: **

* A severe disruption will result in an automatic detention or office referral. Passes will only be written in an emergency situation. **If you need to call home because you forgot your lunch money, your friend has your phone, or if you need to go to your locker, this is NOT an emergency.**
 * Passes: **

-To succeed in this class, it is very important that you complete the written assignments and all projects. In addition to major projects, students will participate in skill building exercises, planning activities, and weekly drawing assignments, quizzes, written assignments, and occasional online activities -Our assignments are graded using a system of points, depending on the scope of the assignment. For example, a simple skill building exercise may be worth 2 points, and a two week painting project might be worth 50 points. -Projects will be graded using a grading scale like this one. For EVERY project, you will be graded on the following criteria.
 * Grading: **

Example Rubric:
 * || Needs work/ Not really || Ok / sometimes || Good / yes usually || Excellent/ always ||
 * ** Craftsmanship ** Is the project neat, clean and sturdy? ||  ||   ||   || X ||
 * ** Size Requirement ** Did you complete all requirements (such as filling the page or coloring completely) ||  ||   ||   || X ||
 * ** Use of Art Materials ** Did you use materials properly and clean up well? ||  ||   ||   || X ||
 * ** Creativity ** How successful were you at creating your own unique design? ||  ||   || X ||   ||
 * ** Technique ** How accurately did you demonstrate the technique we learned in class? ||  || X ||   ||   ||

If you or your parents/guardians have questions, or need help, please feel free to contact me!

If you need extra help, or more time to finish a project, you should:

-Make arrangements to work during your study hall -Call Mrs/ Simon at YSHS: 767- 7224 -Email Mrs. Simon: esimon@ysschools.org -visit our class wikispace for project information