Mr. Brian Hill
Rm. 112
Patch High School
Instructor Bio
Originally from Indiana, I graduated from Indiana University with a double major: Studio Art and US History. I
also have BS and MS degrees in Education. I have been an art teacher for 23 years. My first DoDDS assignment
was Seoul American High School (1994-98) and from there I went to Kadena High School (98-2009). This is my
6th year at Patch High School and I think we have a very strong arts program. Welcome to Studio!
Contact Information
I can be reached via email at: Brian.Hill@eu.dodea.edu
You can reach me by phone at : 430-1970
My planning Periods are: 0930-1100 on Black days and 0800-0925 on Gold days
Website: http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/BHill/
ARS401: Studio Art
Course Title: Studio Art
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
CODE: ARS401
COURSE LENGTH: 18 or 36 weeks
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: Fundamentals of Art
Major Concepts/Content: The studio art course is designed either as units of study in various media, or as an
individualized course for advanced students. Students who would like to develop skill in several media would
benefit from this course. Students can concentrate on selected media by choosing activities from a wide range of
options such as drawing, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, oil painting, sculpture, ceramics, commercial art,
creative crafts, lettering, printmaking, and mixed media.
Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will provide experience using various art materials, tools,
and equipment. Students will produce artworks in a selected medium and with specified limitations. Students will be
exposed to several different current styles in art. Visits to art galleries, studios, and museums will be included when
feasible.
Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will demonstrate the proper care and use of tools, materials, and
equipment used when creating works of art in a specific media. Student projects will be evaluated on originality,
craftsmanship, effort, time utilization, and quality with consideration given to individual student’s talent, experience,
and/or limitations. Both written and oral tests will he used to evaluate knowledge of course content.
Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the studio art course, the student should be able to:
1. Create Works of Art
Produce artwork in selected media to meet specific guidelines, time lines, and limitations. Use basic art vocabulary
when making statements about art.
Demonstrate proficiency using a variety of art processes including, but not limited to, drawing; watercolor, oil, and
acrylic painting; linoleum block, silkscreen, etching, and woodblock printing; plaster carving; construction;
ceramics; batik; commercial illustration; calligraphy; and computer graphics.
2. Demonstrate Aesthetic Perception
Describe/discuss artworks in terms of formal, informal, and expressive qualities.
Demonstrate knowledge of the beauty in art by discussing relative merits of peer and professional artworks.
Express with intuitiveness a wide variety of creative solutions to a single artistic problem.
Discuss and comprehend the qualitative differences and similarities among artworks, art processes, techniques, and
styles in art.
Display art etiquette (conventional rules of social behavior and professional conduct).
Describe methods of creating an aesthetic environment.
Explain how art knowledge contributes to the development of an understanding of humanity.
3. Develop Knowledge of Art Heritage
Identify several contemporary styles of art.
Compare the purposes of art in specified historical periods.
Recognize past and current artists who have contributed in the specific media in which the student is working.
Discuss cultures that have contributed to the specific media in which the student is working.
Display an understanding of the contribution of art in enriching our lives and environment.
Analyze art careers and the training required for them.
4. Utilize Critical Judgment of the Visual
Distinguish between the artwork of a drafts person and a fine artist.
Identify works in which similar tools, media, techniques, or forming processes were used.
Materials
Students will need a 2B pencil and eraser every day.
Other recommended but not required supplies:
6B pencil
Size 6 flat paint brush
Pencil sharpener
Size 8 round paint brush
Blending Tortillons
Color Pencils
Grading Policy
Patch High School values the partnership of teachers and parents to promote the success of all students. Towards
that end, all teachers at Patch High School use the GradeSpeed program. GradeSpeed is an online program that
enables parents and students to check their grades on an ongoing basis. Using the program allows student progress
to be monitored between the traditional formal progress reports. Each teacher is required to post at least one grade
per week .
Evaluation of all assignments will be based on the following rubric:
A = Work is of extremely high quality
Shows clear evidence of thinking
Piece is inventive and imaginative
Piece has a successful composition
Artist demonstrates skill with chosen media
Artist displays confidence and will to take risks
B = Work is of high quality but shows some inconsistencies
Shows evidence of thinking
Mostly successful composition
Technique is strong in most areas
Artist is fairly confident and decisive
C = Work demonstrates success inconsistently
Some ideational development
Some technical competence
Sense of purpose/direction
D = Sense of effort but problems and ideas unresolved
More competent technically than conceptually or vice versa
Lacks sense of exploration
F = Little thought or awareness
Poor technique and composition
DoDEA Grading Scale:
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
50-59 = F
Assessment
All work will be evaluated via critique. Each assignment has a point value. Assignments will be weighted based on
the amount of time needed for completion.. Although students will be involved in the critique process, Mr. Hill
assigns all grades.
The semester exam will count for 20% of the semester grade.
Homework/Late work
Late assignments will receive a 10 point deduction per day late. All due dates will be posted on my website. Check
the site regularly for changes or adjustments to due dates and assignments.
Participation
It is extremely important students attend class regularly.
GO PAWS
Students in Studio will utilize the graphic organizers and the problem solving techniques (problem? assets?,work it
out, solution) consistent with the Patch High School improvement plan.
Calendar
Below is a tentative schedule and is likely to change. Keep an eye on my website for changes.
Quarter 1
Week 1: Introduction to Studio Art
Week 2: “Who am I” Illustration
Week 3: Introduction to AP Studio and Concentrations
Week 4: Concentration idea due
Week 5: Cardboard Sculpture
Week 6: Concentration #1 due
Week 7: Cardboard Sculpture due
Week 8: Concentration #2 due
Week 9: Quarter 1Portfolio Review
Quarter 2
Week 1: Charcoal Illustration
Week 2: Concentration #3 due
Week 3: Acrylic Painting
Week 4: Acrylic Painting
Week 5: Concentration #4 due
Week 6: Collage
Week 7: Collage
Week 8: Concentration #5 due
Week 9: Semester1Review
Quarter 3
Week 1: Photography/Photoshop
Week 2: Photography/Photoshop
Week 3: Concentration #6 due
Week 4: Watercolor
Week5: Watercolor
Week 6: Concentration #7 due
Week 7: Plaster Sculpture
Week 8: Plaster Sculpture
Week 9: Portfolio Review
Quarter 4
Week 1: Concentration #8 due
Week 2: Murals
Week 3: Murals
Week 4: Concentration #9 due
Week 5: Self Portraits
Week 6: Self Portraits
Week 7: Concentration #10 due
Week 8: Concentration Portfolio Evaluation
Week 9: Semester 2 Review
Materials
Students will need a 2B pencil and eraser every day.
Other recommended but not required supplies:
6B pencil
Size 6 flat paint brush
Pencil sharpener
Size 8 round paint brush
Blending Tortillons
Color Pencils
If a student handles school equipment carelessly, that student may be required to provide their own equipment to
complete the course.
Each student will also need a pen drive in order to transfer images from work stations to other equipment and to also
bring images home.
Support Services:
Students can see me during seminar, during lunch, or after school for additional instruction or to ask questions.
Students can access the above website as well as other College Board AP Studio Art posters and materials for
guidance.
If you have any questions or concerns about the course, please contact me via the above email address or call the
school at 430-1970.