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What are the Prerequisites?
Interest, motivation and an ability to work maturely,
individually & collaboratively within an art studio
setting.
What is the Course Description?
Linda Burke/Instructor
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Highartistic
School
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2015-16
Work confidently and develop a strong
work ethic and discipline.
What are the Studio Components?
Art 2 is a year long, intermediate level studio
course designed to help you develop studio
thinking skills and expand skills, processes and
techniques explored in Art 1, through
challenging projects and the artistic mediums
of drawing, painting, printmaking, mixedmedia, bookmaking, sculpture, ceramics and
graphic design/technology.
You will be guided and challenged to create
meaningful pieces of art by developing your
personal voice through research and
understanding of traditional and
contemporary artists, culture and history, and
in depth study and application of the elements
of art and principles of design.
Presentation/Class Collaboration
Additionally, you will be working more
independently (than in Art 1), and make choices
for desired project and assignment outcomes.
Studio Process and Production
What will I Iearn? As a result of this class, you’ll
Develop your creativity/imagination, and
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.
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 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
Sketchbook/Daily classwork 10-20 points
What Kind of Homework Will There Be?
Homework may be in the form of brainstorming,
research, materials collection, and/or
weekly 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. The
process (how will I get there?) is as important as
the product (end result- artwork).
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 optima
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/Exploration
Producing the Art Challenge
Self-reflection and Assessment
Grades
Grades will be reported in Phoenix following the
LCPS grading scale and policy and will reflect
individual achievement:
Studio Projects
50-100 points

Warm ups &Exit Tickets
1-4 points
Critiques
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 one
assignment per quarter to show improved mastery.
Late work will be assessed as follows: 1 – 5 school
days, assessed grade minus 10 pts; 6 – 10 school
days, assessed grade minus 20 pts.
Assignments, due dates and resources will be
posted on my Web page under Art 2.
What do I do if I am absent?
If you are absent, make sure that you obtain class
notes and complete missed bell ringers, 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 Pride.
Please feel free to contact me with any
questions or concerns.
Contact Information:
lburke@lcps.org
Location: Art Room 2320