Syllabus

PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SYLLABUS



Course Title:  Painting II Term:  Fall / SPRING       room#:310


Teacher:  Mrs. Irma Garcia Contact:  


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Course Description 

This is an advanced course addressing matters in the areas of still-life, portrait, landscape, and abstract paintings using acrylics, watercolors and water soluble oil paints. Students will focus on developing content and personal expression.

Students will be guided through a series of weekly and bi-weekly projects concerning visual expression. These projects will further advance understanding of the formal elements of drawing through various media, as well as develop conceptual possibilities within the art work. This course is an advanced level painting class where emphasis is placed largely on representational art making with subjects stemming from objects, persons, interior/exterior of structures, and spaces physically seen. 


Course Curriculum Content/ COURSE OUTLINE

Student Learning outcome


(Some of the lessons may include): 


  I.  Introduction to painting 2

A.  Explanation of course materials.

B.  Lecture

1.      History of painting 

2.     Tools and equipment (brushes, painting surfaces, colors, etc.) 

    II. Painting with expressive color

  1. Warm colors


  1. Cool colors


  1. Dramatic use of lights and darks


III. Expression with the brushstroke

  1. Loose marks


  1. Tight marks


IV. Paintings from the still-life painting 


V. Paintings from portraits


VI. Paintings from the landscape


COURSE GOALS: 


  1. To advance one's representational painting skills. 


  1. To realize the conceptual through the pictorial. 


  1. To promote visual thinking. 


  1. To introduce a critical framework for thinking about and looking at art. 


  1. To develop a knowledge of drawing's formal and material elements. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 


  • Students may be required to work a minimum of 3 hours per week outside of class. 


  • Students are required to actively use their sketchbooks. 


  • Students are required to be on time for all classes. 


  • Students are required to be engaged in class discussions and critiques. 


  • Students are required to write an art critique every 3 weeks. 


Evaluation and Grading

ASSIGNMENTS

GRADE WEIGHTS

GRADING SCALE


HOMEWORK: You will be expected to put 3 hours (at a minimum!) of work into your sketchbook assignments, readings, and studio work outside of class. Getting behind WILL be a problem for you in terms of your grade and your work. All assignments must be completed on time - there are no exceptions unless otherwise discussed with me. 


SKETCHBOOKS: Sketchbook assignments will go hand-in-hand with Painting Assignments. These assignments could take minutes or hours, the amount of time you put into them is up to you. Also, how you approach the use of your sketchbook is up to you. You will often be asked to make preliminary sketches and “official sketches” for an assignment, but I would also like to have you fill the sketchbook with doodles, musings, ideas, writing down guys and girls phone numbers (not really). It should be the thing where you write and draw (brainstorm)....have it with you at each class. You will be graded for the work you do in your sketchbook. 


Class Assessments

     - Quizzes , Daily   

        Work and Critiques ….40%

     - Projects/Test…………...60%

Summative Assessments

     - 9 Weeks………..……….80%

     - Midterm exam……….….20%


A (90-100): Superior 

  • Exceeding requirements of the assignment, showing independent resourcefulness, a positive, benefit to class continually developing 

B (80-89): Good 

  • meeting requirements of assignments, beneficial to class shows signs of progress, responds positively to criticism 

C (70-79): Average 

  • barely meeting requirements of instructor, signs of progress barely evident, rarely responding to criticism 

D (bellow 70): Below average, not passing 

  • not meeting requirements of instructor 

I: Incomplete 

  • Only given in extreme circumstances and grade will be awarded when a student completes his finals. 

Other Information

ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT OUTCOMES

The student will be assessed in the following areas:


CLASS RULES AND POLICIES:

Cognitive: Knowledge and understanding of principles and techniques of oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, assessed through a wide-ranging of essential major projects. Knowledge and understanding of terminology related to painting.

Metacognitive: Ability to integrate knowledge of basic painting principles through completion of assigned projects.


Affective:  Attendance, working attitude, completion of assignments by designated date and classroom participation.

Performance and skills: Ability to effectively work with materials and use painting techniques. Can be associated with the concept of craftsmanship. 


1. BE PROMPT, BE POLITE, and BE PREPARED AND READY TO WORK.

2. Additional Referral possibilities: Destruction of any student artwork, scratching on desks, throwing objects, stealing art materials, inappropriate use of images/materials.

3. Respect others’ personal art space, artwork and supplies.

4. Attempt all assignments without complaint.

5. Proper use and clean-up of all materials is expected. (Keep personal supplies and artwork in your cubby; put all class supplies back where you got them from, clean your table area daily).

6. No personal grooming, inappropriate dress, electronic devices unless approved.

7. Minor infractions will result in detention before or after school.

8. Follow all other Sharyland High School Policies.


CRITIQUES: Toward the end of each project there will be an entire class critique. The critiques are intended for you to respond to your peers’ work and to your own. It is not a platform for me to speak solely, everyone is to be involved. Learning to analyze one’s own work and the work of others is an extremely important skill for any student/artist to develop. 


PAPERS: I must receive your critique papers as hard copies, not as email attachments.  Critique papers will count toward the critique/quiz portion of your grade. Not handing in a paper will negatively affect this portion of your grade. These papers are intended to offer you a space to share your ideas and viewpoint. There is no need for plagiarism from a catalog, magazine, book, or web resource. 


The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.


SHARYLAND PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SYLLABUS



Course Title:  Drawing 2 Term:  Fall /SPRING room #: 310


Teacher:  Mrs. I. Garcia

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Course Description 

Drawing II will build upon the roots of Drawing I. You will push the creative and technical components of

making a drawing with emphasis on line, form, space, composition, value, color, time, and design. You

will widen your understanding of different mediums and begin to understand how they might be

introduced into your own personal work. Drawing projects, class projects, class critiques, daily drawing

and one on one direction from me. I will assist you in establishing an expressive voice.

 To aid us in the learning process, we will build a drawing vocabulary and examine

drawing philosophies and principles that will transcend this course and assist you with the entire

experience of making any type of art.

Like almost anything, you will get better depending how much time you put into your drawings.


Course Curriculum Content

Student Learning outcome

Units/Topics

STUDENT OBJECTIVES:

1. Use previous(and show competence in) Drawing 1 concepts and techniques to create compositions, including:

line, shape, value, color, texture, and space.

2. Use (and show competence in) the elements of compositions, including: proportion/scale, rhythm,

balance, unity/variety, and repetition/pattern.

3. Expand individual understanding of the conventions, traditions, and history of Drawing.

4. Demonstrate understanding of form and content in art through in-class activities, independent

research, individual drawings/projects, homework assignments, and group discussions.

5. Actively engage in individual and group critiques, thereby gaining and providing feedback and

stimulating peer discussion.

6. Demonstrate a strong work ethic outside of class evident through independent research, sketchbook

activities, projects and homework assignments.

7. Use, understand, and combine various materials and media in finished compositions.

8. Continue to maintain a professional demeanor and good work habits in the studio.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

1. Solid work ethic and concentration in class.

2. Attendance.

3. Work outside of class.

4. Completion of assignments on time.

5. Consistent participation in class.

  1. Art Production

  2. Art History

  3. Art Criticism

  4. Aesthetic







Instructional Materials and Supplies

PUBLISHED MATERIALS

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS


SUPPLIES NEEDED 

Small sketchbook, Drawing pencil set, Erasers, Personal pencil sharpener, Sharpie brand markers (fine and ultra-fine) all colors, Prismacolor pencils, Illustration boards, and other supplies for specific projects.


Evaluation and Grading

ASSIGNMENTS

GRADE WEIGHTS

GRADING SCALE

Studio Projects

Art History Lessons

Quizzes and Tests

Verbal and Written Critiques


Class Assessments

     - Quizzes , Daily   

        Work and Critiques ….40%

     - Projects/Test…………...60%

Summative Assessments

     - 9 Weeks………..……….80%

     - Midterm exam……….….20%


A: 90 and above

B: 80 – 89

C: 74 – 79

D: 70 – 73
F: 69 or below

Other Information

EXPEXTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

CLASS RULES AND POLICIES:


1. Effort: Focused and constant work on all assignments for the ENTIRE class period. Put forth your BEST EFFORT on each lesson even if it is not your favorite. Wasting time is not acceptable. Visual Journaling is always an option when there is idle time.


2. Responsibility: You are responsible for bringing materials, cleaning your desk every day and maintaining your assigned duty. Not accomplishing these things will lower your grade for the course.


3. Studio Work, Written Assignments, Homework, and Visual Journals: Projects and visual journal projects are based on how well the work fits the criteria of the lesson rubric or objectives for each assignment. I also take into consideration CREATIVITY (wow factor), CRAFTSMANSHIP, and EFFORT/ATTITUDE. 

1. BE PROMPT, BE POLITE, and BE PREPARED AND READY TO WORK.

2. Additional Referral possibilities: Destruction of any student artwork, scratching on desks, throwing objects, stealing art materials, inappropriate use of images/materials.

3. Respect others’ personal art space, artwork and supplies.

4. Attempt all assignments without complaint.

5. Proper use and clean-up of all materials is expected. (keep personal supplies and artwork in your cubby, put all class supplies back where you got them from, clean your table area daily).

6. No personal grooming, inappropriate dress, electronic devices unless approved.

7. Minor infractions will result in detention before or after school.

8. Follow all other Sharyland High School Policies.



The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.


PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SYLLABUS



Course Title:  Painting I Term:  Fall /SPRING room #: 310


Teacher:  Mrs. Irma Garcia Contact:  

EMAIL ADDRESS

TEACHER WEB PAGE




Course DESCRIPTION:

Students will be guided through a series of weekly and bi-weekly projects in visual expression. These projects will further advance your understanding of the formal elements of drawing through various media, as well as begin to develop conceptual possibilities within the art work. This course is a beginning level painting class therefore we will focus largely on techniques used in painting watercolors, acrylics, pastel or other media.

Course Curriculum Content


 

COURSE OUTLINE:  

Some of the lessons may include: 

 

I.  Introduction to painting 

    A.  Lecture

1.      History of painting 

2.      Tools and equipment (brushes, painting surfaces, colors, etc.) 

    B.  Video presentation on painting techniques 

II. Exercises in basic techniques 

A.     Making a color wheel

  III. Still life painting 

A.     Floral painting 

           IV.    Painting from photographs 

  


COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• Introduce students to the fundamental processes of visual perception and artistic expression.
• Develop students’ confidence in using painting as a primary medium for artistic expression.
• Develop students’ ability to verbalize ideas and processes in art making.
• Develop understanding of history, major styles and contemporary issues in painting. 

After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate/perform the following competencies:

  • Develop specific skills in expression of ideas in painting using a     variety of subjects and approaches. 

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of design as it pertains to painting. 

  • Explore and refine beginning painting techniques. 

  • Develop both visual and technical fundamentals of painting. 

  • Develop the ability to paint from photographs (student’s own), still life, and painting on location. 

  • Evaluate and analyze his/her work as well as the work of other students in the class. 

  • Become increasingly familiar with the tools of artistic expression through painting. 






Evaluation and Grading

ASSIGNMENTS

GRADE WEIGHTS

GRADING SCALE


HOMEWORK: You will be expected to put 3 hours (at a minimum!) of work into your sketchbook assignments, readings, and studio work outside of class. Getting behind WILL be a problem for you in terms of your grade and your work. All assignments must be completed on time - there are no exceptions unless otherwise discussed with me. 


SKETCHBOOKS: Sketchbook assignments will go hand-in-hand with Painting Assignments. These assignments could take minutes or hours, the amount of time you put into them is up to you. Also, how you approach the use of your sketchbook is up to you. You will often be asked to make preliminary sketches and “official sketches” for an assignment, but I would also like to have you feel the sketchbook with doodles, musings, ideas, writing down guys and girls phone numbers (not really). It should be the thing to write/draw into....have it with you at each class. You will be graded for the work you do in your sketchbook. 


Class Assessments

     - Quizzes , Daily   

        Work and Critiques ….40%

     - Projects/Test…………...60%

Summative Assessments

     - 9 Weeks………..……….80%

     - Midterm exam……….….20%


A (90-100): Superior 

  • Exceeding requirements of the assignment, showing independent resourcefulness, a positive, benefit to class continually developing 

B (80-89): Good 

  • meeting requirements of assignments, beneficial to class shows signs of progress, responds positively to criticism 

C (70-79): Average 

  • barely meeting requirements of instructor, not showing little signs of progress, rarely responding to criticism 

D (below 70): Below average, not passing 

  • not meeting requirements of instructor 

I: Incomplete 

  • Only given in extreme circumstances and grade will be awarded when a student completes his finals. 

Other Information

ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT OUTCOMES

The student will be assessed in the following areas:


CLASS RULES AND POLICIES:

METHODS FOR MEASURING OBJECTIVES:  In this studio course the student is graded on how well techniques have been mastered and applied to individual work, the satisfactory completion of required paintings and scores on written exams.  

Studio projects will be graded using the following criteria: 

1.      Draftsmanship 

2.      Composition 

3.      Color 

4.      Originality 

5.      Studio work (staying on task)


1. BE PROMPT, BE POLITE, and BE PREPARED AND READY TO WORK.

2. Additional Referral possibilities: Destruction of any student artwork, scratching on desks, throwing objects, stealing art materials, inappropriate use of images/materials.

3. Respect others’ personal art space, artwork and supplies.

4. Attempt all assignments without complaint.

5. Proper use and clean-up of all materials is expected. (Keep personal supplies and artwork in your cubby; put all class supplies back where you got them from, clean your table area daily).

6. No personal grooming, inappropriate dress, electronic devices unless approved.

7. Minor infractions will result in detention before or after school.

8. Follow all other Sharyland High School Policies.

CRITIQUES: Toward the end of each project there will be an entire class critique. The critiques are intended for you to respond to your peers' work and to your own. It is not a platform for me to speak solely, everyone is to be involved. Learning to analyze one’s own work and the work of others is an extremely important skill for any student/student artist to develop. 


PAPERS: I must receive your critique papers as hard copies, not as email attachments.  Critique papers will count toward the critique/Quiz portion of your grade. Not handing in a paper will negatively affect this portion of your grade. These papers are intended to offer you a space to share your ideas and viewpoint. There is no need for plagiarism from a catalog, magazine, book, or web resource. 


The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.




SHARYLAND PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SYLLABUS



Course Title:  Drawing I Term:  Fall /SPRING room #: 310


Teacher:  Mrs. I. Garcia


EMAIL ADDRESS

TEACHER WEB PAGE





Course Description 

Drawing I is a beginning course designed to be an exploration of drawing techniques and concepts. It is also intended to develop expression and discipline in drawing with emphasis on materials. 

Both textbooks listed and other resources will be used throughout the year. Drawing time is emphasized, but the class also includes lectures, demos, exercises, critiques.  Students will create a variety of drawings such as still life, abstract, surreal, landscape, and more while using and experimenting with a variety of media. They will be required to keep a sketchbook in which they should draw at least 15 minutes per day and for which credit will be received. 

As beginning artists, students need to understand that learning the basic skills of drawing occurs over time and through practice. One learns to draw by doing it. Students will develop their skills in close observation, discipline, visual sensitivity, patience, eye-hand coordination, and rigorous work ethic that is necessary to master the skills of drawing. 

Once students have learned the basic skills of drawing, they will have the skill for life. Although the initial learning may be a struggle, progress comes through practice and refinement of technique. Drawing, with time and practice, can become automatic, just like reading, walking or driving. But it takes doing! Perceptions evolve over time and with experience as students become familiar with the basic core information, insights, and exercises provided throughout the course. Students will find reward in a richer way of viewing the world around them, which is reason enough to improve and cultivate drawing skills. 


Course Curriculum Content

Student Learning outcome

Units/Topics

1. Understand that drawing is a process requiring continuous decisions and explorations.

2. Understand that drawing is a skill that builds on perceptual skills in learning how to “see”. This includes: (a)edges(b)spaces, relationships (c)light and shadow (d) the whole or “gestalt”  which is a set of things such as a person's thoughts and                                               experiences considered as a whole and regarded as amounting to more than the sum of its parts

3. Understand that drawing is a form of communication. (personal insights, trial and error, no right or wrong way to draw)

4. Understand the elements and principles of design and how composition is established.

5. Students will be expected to use a variety of both wet and dry mediums to create drawings from direct observation/memory using many styles/subjects. (still-life, landscapes, figure, portraits, fresh ideas, personal experiences, printmaking)

6. Students will be expected to participate in both formal and informal critiques / assessments through writing, journaling, discussion. (peer interaction, portfolios)

7. Students will be expected to exhibit an understanding of the historical perspective of drawing through the years.

  1. Art Production

  2. Art History

  3. Art Criticism

  4. Aesthetic




Instructional Materials and Supplies

PUBLISHED MATERIALS

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

TEXTS(S): Discover Drawing, Ted Rose

               Art Talk, Rosalind Ragans

SUPPLIES NEEDED (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, HEB, Target, Office Depot, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s) Folder for written assignments/handouts, 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 sketchbook, Pencils (#2 wood cased, mechanical), Erasers– pink pearl, gum, kneaded gray rubber, white vinyl, Personal pencil sharpener, Sharpie brand markers (fine and ultra-fine) all colors, Colored pencils, Scissors, Glue stick/white glue (permanent), Clear, plastic ruler. 


Evaluation and Grading

ASSIGNMENTS

GRADE WEIGHTS

GRADING SCALE

Studio Projects

Art History Lessons

Quizzes and Tests

Verbal and Written Critiques


Class Assessments

     - Quizzes , Daily   

        Work and Critiques ….40%

     - Projects/Test…………...60%

Summative Assessments

     - 9 Weeks………..……….80%

     - Midterm exam……….….20%


A: 90 and above

B: 80 – 89

C: 74 – 79

D: 70 – 73
F: 69 or below

Other Information

EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

CLASS RULES AND POLICIES:


1. Effort: Focused and constant work on all assignments for the ENTIRE class period. Put forth your BEST EFFORT on each lesson even if it is not your favorite. Wasting time is not acceptable. Visual Journaling is always an option when there is idle time.


2. Responsibility: You are responsible for bringing materials, cleaning your desk every day and maintaining your assigned duty. Not accomplishing these things will lower your grade for the course.


3. Studio Work, Written Assignments, Homework, and Visual Journals: Projects and visual journal projects are based on how well the work fits the criteria of the lesson rubric or objectives for each assignment. I also take into consideration CREATIVITY (wow factor), CRAFTSMANSHIP, and EFFORT/ATTITUDE. 

1. BE PROMPT, BE POLITE, and BE PREPARED AND READY TO WORK.

2. Additional Referral possibilities: Destruction of any student artwork, scratching on desks, throwing objects, stealing art materials, inappropriate use of images/materials.

3. Respect others’ personal art space, artwork and supplies.

4. Attempt all assignments without complaint.

5. Proper use and clean-up of all materials is expected. (keep personal supplies and artwork in your cubby, put all class supplies back where you got them from, clean your table area daily).

6. No personal grooming, inappropriate dress, electronic devices unless approved.

7. Minor infractions will result in detention before or after school.

8. Follow all other Sharyland High School Policies.



The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.