PGHS ART

Course Description

Art IV is an advanced course for students who are motivated to expand their knowledge of the visual arts. Students will complete works of art independently with individual goals agreed upon by the student and teacher. The overall goal of this class is to create a strong portfolio that showcases the students depth and breadth as an artist. This class will build from the skills and techniques from prerequisite art courses. Along with practicing technical skills, students will begin to develop a personal style. Art IV will focus on the 'studio experience.' That experience will include exposure to new techniques and exploring the motivation behind creating art. 

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Contests/Scholarship Opportunities

Every Art IV student will be required to submit artwork to at least 3 art contests over the duration of the school year. I will post contest information as I receive it, but it will be the student's responsibility to communicate with me about entering. Each submission will be a 50 point grade. 

 

Grading

Weekly Participation=25 Points

Students will receive 5 points per day for using their time well and following class procedures. 

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Worksheet=15 Points

Planning/practice worksheets will be given throughout lessons to clarify processes and assess student understanding. 

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Visual Journal= This will begin second semester

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Micro Project=30 Points 

Micro Projects will be used as preparation and practice for Final Artworks during the lesson. 

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Final Work=100 Points

Each Final Artwork will have specific criteria that must be met. Students will create a Final Work that focuses on demonstrating successful use of mediums and techniques in a creative way. 

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Self Assessment Rubric=25 Points

Rubrics will be adapted to the current lesson. If the student completes the rubric as accurately as possible they will be awarded full credit.

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Late Work

Work turned in after the due date will receive a 5% deduction.

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If a student is absent for any reason they will be given the equivalent amount of time to make-up the assignment without the 5% deduction. 

 

Late work will be accepted for ONLY two weeks after the due date.