Welcome to ART 2!!
Mrs. Chambliss :: Room 802
Course Description:
Art 2 is a course designed to build on the art skills that were obtained in art 1. The goal of art 2 is to enhance the
student’s art skills focusing on observational and real life artworks. Art 2 will experience a variety of media including
drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and 3-D while still focusing on the elements and principles of design.
Learning Objectives:
1. The student will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of
works of visual art.
2. The student will use composition and the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas.
3. The student will examine the content of works of visual art and use elements from them in creating his or her own
works.
4. The student will understand the visual arts in relation to history and world cultures and the technologies, tools, and
materials used by artists.
5. The student will analyze and assess the characteristics and qualities of his or her own works of visual art and those of
others.
6. The student will make connections between the visual arts and other arts disciplines, other content areas, and the
world.
Units of Instruction:
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Art history (continuous through semester)
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Cultural arts
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Elements and principles of design
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Printmaking: Linocut; Etching; Monoprint
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Drawing: Observation; Still Life
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Mixed Media: Photo transfer
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Composition: Thumbnails; Gridding
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3-D: Ceramics; sculpture
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People and Portraits: Gesture; Proportion
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Book Arts: Processes
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Color Theory
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Modern Art Processes: Recycled; earth art
Required Materials:
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Spiral sketchbook
Drawing pencils
Eraser (preferably white)
Small personal pencil sharpener
Colored pencils (prismacolor pencils are ideal)
Folder to hold handouts
Container to hold supplies in classroom
**Stores will sell artist sets that contain pencils,
erasers, a sharpener, etc. rather than having to buy
them separately. Particular brands are not required.
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Blending stumps for drawing
Black sharpie
Scissors
Markers
Glue stick
Variety pack of paint brushes
Oil/Chalk pastels
Glue stick/bottle
Old shirts/smock/apron
Plastic container with lid to store paint
Class Collection (if you have them but don’t need them ):
 Styrofoam egg cartons (for paint)
 Plastic containers to hold water/paint
 Small/Large objects (vases, shoes, knick knacks,
fabric to use for still life projects)
 Magazines/Newspapers/Paper/Cardboard
**Materials provided to the students by the teacher are for class use only and are shared among all classes. Students
will be held responsible for all materials they use and are expected to respect all art materials and return them at the
end of class**
Art Classroom Rules:
1. Be on time (3rd tardy-detention, 4+-referral)
2. Be prepared when you come to class with
materials, homework, projects, etc.
3. Be respectful of ALL art materials; yours and the
art room materials.
4. Be respectful of others.
5. Clean up after yourself and be responsible for
the materials you use.
Disciplinary Actions for Rules:
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Warning.
Parent contact/ conference.
Detention.
Referral to administration.
*Classroom procedures will be continuously enforced throughout the semester*
Bring Your Own Device Art Room Policy
I encourage you to bring your devices to school as often as you can. I and your other teachers will utilize them
throughout the semester to assist in classroom learning BUT there will be procedures as to when the devices can be
used and what they can be used for. Along with the Bring your own Device policy per the student handbook, the art
room device policy points are as follows:
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Students will only use their device when the teacher gives permission, otherwise the device stays where the
teacher designates it remain when not in use.
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Students will only use their devices for educational purposes. We will use ours for research, taking photos (still
life, landscape, etc.) for you to work on projects outside of the classroom, finding artwork/artists, and during AIR
time for reading.
Any disruption of the class with the device (not paying attention, playing games, etc.) will result in the
following:
o Warning
o Teacher detention if a second warning is needed
o Referral for refusal to obey if a third warning is need.
Weekly Sketchbook Assignments
A weekly sketchbook assignment will be given on Monday and due every Friday. The sketchbook assignments
will coincide with the instructional material and will be done outside of class or to sketch when finished with required
classwork. Assignments will include drawing, journaling or both. 5 points a day will be taken off for late assignments.
Daily Journaling
Journaling will be done as a bell ringer activity every day class meets. A subject and questions will be given when
the students walk in to class and they are to answer and reflect on the material given. Journals from the week will be
graded every Friday. Journals count as 45% of your weekly participation grade. No late journals are accepted.
Research Project
You will be required to do a small research project towards the end of the semester. The subject will be given
closer to the time of the project. The research you do will be used to complete an art project as part of one of our
instructional units.
Late Assignments
5 points will be taken off everyday a project or sketchbook assignment is late. A call home to parent or guardian
will be made for missing 2 projects, 2 sketchbook assignments, or 2 weeks of journals and participation.
Remind 101
Students will utilize Remind 101 as a way of communication from the teacher. I will send reminders of
assignment and project due dates as well as other important information!
Send Text Message: @802art2
To: 81010
Grading Procedure:
Participation/ Daily journals: 25%
Weekly sketchbook assignments: 25%
Projects: 40%
Midterm: 10%
Final Exam: 20% of total semester average
Should you or your parent/guardian have any questions or comments, my door is always open. I am available before and
after school by appointment as well as during my 3rd block planning period, through email
Raelyn.Chambliss@spart5.net, or through the school phone 864-949-2335. Please don’t hesitate to contact me in any
way!
(Syllabus also available at all times on my school website www.spart5.net/chambliss)
Please read, sign and return by Wednesday, August 19th.
I have read the syllabus, reviewed classroom rules/procedures and the consequences that coincide, and understand
what is expected of me throughout the semester. I will be prepared every day for class and complete given assignments
and projects to the best of my ability. If I have any questions or problems, I will not hesitate to ask.
Student: (print) ___________________________________ (sign) _____________________________________
I have reviewed the syllabus and its inclusions with my student. I understand the materials that are needed and what is
expected of my student throughout the semester. If there are any questions, concerns, or comments, I/we will not
hesitate to contact (contact information above).
Parent/Guardian: (print) ___________________________________ (sign) _____________________________________