studio
Linda Burke/Instructor
Park View High School
2015-16
What is the Course Description?
Art I is a year long, foundational level studio
art course that emphasizes the creation of
meaningful pieces of art through the study and
application of the elements of art and
principles of design and understanding of
cultural context and art history.
You will receive art challenges to explore
through visual communication, self- expression
and voice, and creative problem solving. You
will have opportunities to experiment with
traditional as well as newer, contemporary art
processes, techniques and media while
producing a variety of challenging two and
three dimensional art works.
Art 1 is a pre-requisite to other art courses
offered at the high school level.
What will I Iearn?
As a result of this class, you will,
Develop your artistic awareness,
creativity/imagination, & visual processing skills.
Use the elements and principles of design in
creating artwork.
Develop a sense of artistic composition & space.
Use influences of traditional and contemporary,
art history, artists and culture in own work.
Apply problem-solving abilities and build upon
previous knowledge.
Use the language of art in verbal and written
communication.
Collaborate with peers by sharing ideas & feedback.
Reflect upon and evaluate your artwork &
artwork of others constructively.
Develop an awareness of the ethical and social
implications of art and technology.
Hone your artist ability.
Work confidently and develop a strong
work ethic and discipline.
What are the Studio Components?
Presentation/Class Collaboration
Formal visual presentations (video (clips),
apps, power points/active studio and other),
collaborative activities and class discussions
are given to introduce visual concepts,
processes and artists relevant to project
challenges.
Demonstration
Hands on instruction and demonstration of
processes and techniques are introduced and
conducted in class. Specific use of tools and
equipment is demonstrated to you to enable
you to acquire necessary skills to complete
work safely and competently.
Studio Process and Production
Studio is time in which you work in class on
assigned art challenges to allow hands on
instruction, monitoring, on going feedback
of your work while in progress.
Critique
You will participate in guided verbal and
written reflection and evaluation of your own
progress through individual, peer and group
discussion and critique. Providing feedback is
an essential tool to support your learning and
contribute to the learning of others.
Sketchbook and Portfolio
You will create a visual sketchbook that will
serve to record and experiment with new ideas
and observations. You will build a digital
portfolio of completed art challenges.
Studio Supplies Needed
 Sketchbook
8 1/2” x 11” or 9” x 12”
 Pencil/Eraser
 School Agenda
What Kind of Homework Will There Be?
Homework may be in the form of brainstorming,
research, materials collection, and/or
sketchbook assignments.
How will my work be assessed/ graded?
A typical quarter will consist of about three
projects. Success in this class is dependent on
participation and motivation.
Work will be assessed using both
formative and summative evaluation.
Rubrics
Goals and objectives of each assignment
will be given in a handout with a rubric at the
outset of each project. Clear and concise
directions and guidance will be given for optimal
success of each student’s project.
Rubrics reflecting the quality of the work
will consist of the following criteria:
Concept/Content
Design/Composition
Creativity/Originality/Experimentation
Craftsmanship/Technique
Presentation/Critique
Rubrics reflecting the process of the work
will consist of completion of steps of project:
Accessing, acquiring information
Processing Info/Idea Generation
Experimentation/Practice/Exploration
Producing the Art Challenge
Self-reflection and Assessment
Grades
Grades will be reported in Pheonix following the
LCPS grading scale and policy and will reflect
individual achievement:
Studio Projects
50-100 points
 Warm Ups & Exit Tickets
1-4 points
Sketchbook & daily Classwork 10-25 points
Critique & Artist Statement
10-25 points
All work must be signed and dated before turning
in. No signature and date = no credit.
What Additional Essential Skills will Be
Taught or Assessed?
Since this class is studio-based, the following
skills will be taught implicitly (though not always
explicitly) and sometimes evaluated over the
course of the year: reading and comprehending,
writing clearly and accurately, listening actively
and speaking clearly, applying mathematics,
thinking critically, personal management, and
teamwork, using technology, civic and
community engagement, and global literacy.
Copyright and Originality
Students are expected to create their own, original
artwork in which their own personal voice is clearly
evident.
What do I do if my work is Incomplete?
Turn in work when due, even if unfinished. Credit
will be given for work completed. This grade will
stand until you finish the work and turn in the
assignment again to be re-evaluated and a new
grade issued. Students will be given an
opportunity to redo assignments per quarter to
show improved mastery.
What do I do if I am absent?
If you are absent, make sure that you obtain class
notes and complete missed warm-ups, class
activities, and studio processes. If you are absent
form the start to end of a project, you may be
given alternate work to do.
What do I do if I need extra help?
Just ASK. I can work with you by appointment as
needed before, after school or during Flex.
Please feel free to contact me with any
questions or concerns.
Contact Information:
Email: lburke@lcps.org
Location: Art Room 2320