FINE ARTS COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title: Honors Art Portfolio/ Advanced Art Portfolio 2-AP Department: Art Primary Course Materials: Drawing and Color Materials: 1. 2B, 4B, 6B Pencils 2. Chalk and Oil Pastels 3. Charcoal 4. Black Markers/Ink 5. Colored Markers/Ink 6. Scratchboard 7. Crayon/Conte Crayon 8. Colored Pencils 9. Collage 10. Watercolors 11. Acrylic Paints 12. Printmaking 13. Pen and Ink Course Description: This course is designed for the serious study of art. It is strongly recommended for all students intending to attend art school or pursue an art-related major or minor in college (fine arts, illustration, graphic design, interior design, architecture, computer graphics, fashion design, etc.). Honors: Students will prepare and develop an art portfolio as defined by various colleges and universities. AP: The first semester, of this course is dedicated to the preparation, development and presentation of each student s portfolio as defined by the College Board and various colleges and universities. The second semester is designed to encourage the student to initiate, develop and carry out an in-depth independent project focusing on a particular area of concentration. Honors Prerequisite: Studio 3 Art AP Prerequisite: Studio 3 Art, Approval from the AP Art Teacher
Essential Questions: 1. What is art? 2. What role does the artist have in society? 3. What are your goals in art? 4. What is the central idea of your concentration? 5. How does the work in your concentration demonstrate the exploration of your ideas? Course Objectives: Students will be able to 1. Explore conceptual issues creatively through the works of art. 2. Engage and persist in the process of making art, which involves informed and critical decision-making. 3. Effectively utilize elements and principals of design. 4. Develop technical skills and master a variety of materials. 5. Think independently and contribute inventively and creatively to their community. 6. Develop an understanding of art history and contemporary artists and works. 7. Understand artistic integrity and how to use references. 8. Explore postsecondary options. AP: 1. Choose which exam portfolio is appropriate. 2. Show an understanding of the focus of the portfolio selected. 3. Demonstrate a breadth of high-quality work - 12 pieces. 4. Develop a personal concentration of high-quality work 12 pieces. 5. Select 5 high quality pieces for presentation. 6. Discuss, develop and record the development of the concentration. Common Goals: Thinking and Communicating
1. ýread information critically to develop understanding of concepts, topics and issues. 2. ýwrite clearly, factually, persuasively and creatively in Standard English. 3. ýspeak clearly, factually, persuasively and creatively in Standard English. 4. ýuse computers and other technologies to obtain, organize and communicate information and to solve problems. 5. ýconduct research to interpret issues or solve complex problems using a variety of data and information sources. Gain and Apply Knowledge in and across the Disciplines 6. Gain and Apply Knowledge in: a) ýliterature and Language b) Mathematics c) ýscience and Technology d) ýsocial Studies, History and Geography e) ývisual and Performing Arts f) Health and physical Education Work and Contribute 7. ýdemonstrate personal responsibility for planning one s future academic and career options. 8. ýparticipate in a school or community service activity. 9. ýdevelop informed opinions about current economic, environmental, political and social issues affecting Massachusetts, the United States and the world and understand how citizens can participate in the political and legal system to affect improvements in these areas. Learning Standards form the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework: A chart is attached identifying which of the standards from the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks will be assessed in this course. Additional Learning Objectives Beyond the Curriculum Framework:
Students will be challenged to develop their own personal work. Students will develop and demonstrate mastery of concept, composition, and execution of their personal ideas and themes. Students will be expected to develop a comprehensive portfolio, journal, and ongoing sketchbook. Art historical references will be discussed on an ongoing basis as they relate to topics covered in the course. Topics: Abstraction/Nonrepresentation Drawing from Imagination Figure Drawing Interior/Exterior Landscapes/Cityscapes Mechanical Observational Drawing Points of View Portraiture Sculpture Still Life Observational Drawing Still Life Reflection AP: Drawing Portfolio Section I: Quality Five actual works that demonstrate understanding of drawing in concept, composition and execution. Section II: Concentration Twelve works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular drawing concern. Section III Breadth A variety of works demonstrating your understanding of drawing issues. AP: 2-D Design Portfolio Section I: Quality Five actual works that demonstrate understanding of drawing
in concept, composition and execution. Section II: Concentration Twelve works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular 2-D design concern. Section III Breadth A variety of works demonstrating your understanding of 2-D design issues.
Learning Standards from the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework: