CLASSROOM SYLLABUS
Georgia Performance Standards may be accessed through PICASSO at http://picasso.cobbk12.org
STANDARDS:
The Georgia Performance Standards for High School VA COMP are separated into five strands:
GRADING POLICY:
Meaning and Creative Thinking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
Contextual Understanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
Reflection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
Connections (to other disciplines). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05%
SUPPLIES:
Students are responsible for bringing a pencil and a sketchbook to class every day. Sketchbooks may be anywhere from 5”x7” inches to 11”x14” inches in size and may be on plain or lined paper. If a student has difficulty obtaining a sketchbook, s/he should speak with Ms. Z., and she will ensure one will be located.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
Students are expected to arrive to Art Class on-time and ready to learn. VA COMP is a year-long class for which students can earn high school credit; it is an intense and fast-paced class. Students are expected to stay on-task and participate in collaborative activities when asked. Students are asked to follow all of the rules below (a copy is posted in the classroom):
- Treat others as you would like to be treated
- No rude, foul, suggestive, inappropriate language and/or rude language about race, gender, sexuality, or appearance.
- Participate in the class community by doing your work, helping others, treating materials with respect, and cleaning up all messes (not just yours).
- Mobile devices are to be used only during approved times.
- No talking when Ms. Z. addresses the class.
- No aimless wandering of the classroom.
The consequences of breaking the rules are as follows:
- 1st time, warning
- 2nd time, call home
- 3rd time, silent lunch
- 4th time, administrative referral
TERM OVERVIEW:
VA COMP is a year-long course with an emphasis on fundamental art skills. This course is designed to prepare the student for more advanced studies of art. As such, students should expect to gain technical skills about how to create solid compositions using the elements and principles of art. Additionally, students should expect to enhance their realism drawing skills and translate these skills to be able to manipulate other artistic styles such as symbolism, fundamentalism, functionalism, impressionism, expressionism, and surrealism.
REQUIRED COMPONENTS FOR CREDIT:
In order to receive high school credit for the completion of VA COMP, students must earn a favorable grade (A, B. or C). Students will earn that grade through the completion of teacher-guided units which will result in the creation of the following, required, elements:
- Logged 60 mins of out-side class drawing/art-making per week for a total of 2,000 mins.
- A weekly sketchbook/journal of ideas and concepts about art-making and production.
- The creation of a digital portfolio demonstrating the student’s end products.
- Participation and favorable completion (A, B, or C) of four Common Core performance tasks (two per semester).
EXTRA SUPPORT/TUTORING:
Depending on the pace at which each student works, some students may need extra time to complete assignments for some projects. As students need more time, a morning and afternoon work studio session will be identified.
Georgia Performance Standards may be accessed through PICASSO at http://picasso.cobbk12.org
STANDARDS:
The Georgia Performance Standards for High School VA COMP are separated into five strands:
- Meaning and Creative Thinking (Planning and Composing)
- Contextual Understanding
- Assessment and Reflection (Portfolios and Vocabulary)
- Connections (Art Criticism and Visual Literacy)
- Production and Response (Art Making)
GRADING POLICY:
Meaning and Creative Thinking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
Contextual Understanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
Reflection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
Connections (to other disciplines). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05%
SUPPLIES:
Students are responsible for bringing a pencil and a sketchbook to class every day. Sketchbooks may be anywhere from 5”x7” inches to 11”x14” inches in size and may be on plain or lined paper. If a student has difficulty obtaining a sketchbook, s/he should speak with Ms. Z., and she will ensure one will be located.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
Students are expected to arrive to Art Class on-time and ready to learn. VA COMP is a year-long class for which students can earn high school credit; it is an intense and fast-paced class. Students are expected to stay on-task and participate in collaborative activities when asked. Students are asked to follow all of the rules below (a copy is posted in the classroom):
- Treat others as you would like to be treated
- No rude, foul, suggestive, inappropriate language and/or rude language about race, gender, sexuality, or appearance.
- Participate in the class community by doing your work, helping others, treating materials with respect, and cleaning up all messes (not just yours).
- Mobile devices are to be used only during approved times.
- No talking when Ms. Z. addresses the class.
- No aimless wandering of the classroom.
The consequences of breaking the rules are as follows:
- 1st time, warning
- 2nd time, call home
- 3rd time, silent lunch
- 4th time, administrative referral
TERM OVERVIEW:
VA COMP is a year-long course with an emphasis on fundamental art skills. This course is designed to prepare the student for more advanced studies of art. As such, students should expect to gain technical skills about how to create solid compositions using the elements and principles of art. Additionally, students should expect to enhance their realism drawing skills and translate these skills to be able to manipulate other artistic styles such as symbolism, fundamentalism, functionalism, impressionism, expressionism, and surrealism.
REQUIRED COMPONENTS FOR CREDIT:
In order to receive high school credit for the completion of VA COMP, students must earn a favorable grade (A, B. or C). Students will earn that grade through the completion of teacher-guided units which will result in the creation of the following, required, elements:
- Logged 60 mins of out-side class drawing/art-making per week for a total of 2,000 mins.
- A weekly sketchbook/journal of ideas and concepts about art-making and production.
- The creation of a digital portfolio demonstrating the student’s end products.
- Participation and favorable completion (A, B, or C) of four Common Core performance tasks (two per semester).
EXTRA SUPPORT/TUTORING:
Depending on the pace at which each student works, some students may need extra time to complete assignments for some projects. As students need more time, a morning and afternoon work studio session will be identified.