Ms. Castillo
Cynthia.Castillo@killeenisd.org
PRE-AP DRAWING I & II Syllabus
Session Dates: August 26, 2013 – June 6, 2014
Conference: 11:45 AM- 12:30 PM
Thur 4:05 – 4:30
Phone: 254-336-0900
Tutoring Time: Tue-Wed 8am – 8:40/Mon –
Classroom Website: Found on Students and Parents page on www.Killeenisd.org.
Click on High Schools-Shoemaker-Cynthia Castillo.
Mission Statement: To offer educational opportunities for the personal growth,
achievement and enrichment of the quality of life for the student.
Course Description:
The Pre AP Studio class is for the serious art student who has the self-discipline
required to design and complete self-generated projects, which are finished
according to a schedule. This course is the pre-requisite for advanced classes
such as AP Drawing and AP 2D or 3D Design.
Art emphasis will be placed on understanding the importance and learning how
to recognize and use elements & design principles, a variety of 2-D and 3-D
media and techniques, art history, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.
Pre AP students will be encouraged to work independently investigating,
researching, exploring ideas to promote their own personal expression at a more
rigorous pace. Students will be introduced to the concept of a concentration,
develop an awareness of quality in art making, and begin to engage in various
levels of art theory.
GOALS FOR CLASS:
Instructional Goals:
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Maintain a sketchbook or altered book to research, problem solve, take notes, and
develop ideas.
Students will develop a “mini’ portfolio similar to the AP portfolio requirements to
prepare them for a future AP course that will include:.
CONTOUR: FIGURE OR STILL LIFE (3-D Permissible; From Direct Observation)
PORTRAIT (3-D Permissible; From Direct Observation)
PERSPECTIVE (Interior or Exterior View; From Direct Observation)
VALUE (Still Life; From Direct Observation)
All students will participate in group critiques.
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Art History: Describe, analyze, interpret and judge a variety of art organized by time
periods and styles.
Students will be required to participate in an open discussion about a variety of
artwork and take brief notes.
Pre-AP Art I students will be preparing for VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event)
competition in the spring.
Learning to pace oneself, keep up with deadlines, and maintain quality work will be
necessary.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
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Spiral bound sketchbook 60 pages or more. You can find this at Wal-Mart, Hobby
Lobby, Big Lot’s, Ross, or M.J. Michael’s.
Drawing Pencils
Personal set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils (12 color set is acceptable)
2 to 5 Sharpie Fine Point Markers
Ruler
Erasers
Flash Drive
Classroom Code of Conduct: I Will:
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Do nothing to prevent the teacher
from teaching anyone, myself
included;
Do nothing to prevent others from
participating in educational
endeavors;
Stay focused and work on my
assignments;
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Cooperate with all members of my
classroom community;
Respect my teacher, classmates,
my classroom, and myself.
Comply with all classroom rules
and procedures.
Comply with Killeen ISD Student
Code of Conduct.
Classroom Rules & Expectations:
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Follow directions.
Be on time, in your seats, and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.
Bring supplies (sketchbook, pencil, and erasers) to class everyday.
Take responsibility for yourself and your actions.
Respect this classroom and the people in it.
The instructor releases the class, NOT THE BELL. Stay seated until teacher
dismisses the class.
You are expected to clean up your area and take care of classroom supplies.
ONLY BOTTLED WATER will be allowed in class. No food or other drinks will be
allowed in the art room UNLESS YOU HAVE A DOCTORS NOTE.
SHS CAMPUS DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Verbal Warning
Conference with Student
Conference with Parent
Teacher D-Hall (minimum 15 min. maximum 30 min. - before, or
afterschool)
Referral to Assistant Principal Office
Serious Infractions, such as fighting or threatening a teacher, will
Result in Immediate referral to the Assistant Principal Office!
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
SHS POLICY STATES THAT NO CELLS PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONICS WILL
BE OUT IN THE CLASSROOM.
---CELL PHONE and Ipod USE IN MY ART CLASS IS PROHIBITTED,
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BY INSTRUCTOR.
Consequences/Cell Phones and Other /Electronic Devices
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1st offense - You will receive a warning and be asked to put device away.
2nd offense – Teacher with hold device until the end of class and you will receive a
violation.
3rd offense – Device will be taken to the AP’s office and you will receive a violation.
4th offense - Device will be taken to the AP’s office, you will receive a violation and a
referral.
ANYONE WHO REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH THE TEACHERS REQUEST OF
SURRENDERING THEIR PHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE WILL RECEIVE
A PHONE CALL HOME AND AN AUTOMATIC REFERAL.
Grading Policy:
My grading system is very simple. If you do your work, turn it in on time, and
meet the objectives with quality work, you will get a good grade.
Poor craftsmanship, lack of creativity, originality, and unfinished work will be
reflected in your grade!
Incomplete work will not be accepted.
Due dates are NOT OPTIONAL. Students must complete their work on time. 1
day late will result in a grade no higher than a 70 and more than 2 a 50 or below.
Be prepared to have homework!
Due dates will be clearly posted and additional studio time will be available as
needed after school. Following each assignment, students will participate in a
group critique. Student participation during critiques will be graded.
GRADE DESIGNATION GUIDE
6 (98 to 100): Excellent work. Shows evidence of original thinking, demonstrates
verve, addresses complex visual or conceptual ideas, uses materials well,
technique is excellent, evidence of experimentation or risk-taking
5 (97 to 93) Strong work. Work at this level is strong, although there may be
inconsistencies. Shows evidence that it is about something. Is fairly confident.
Has a grasp of the elements of art and principles of design.
4 (92 to 85) Good work. Work at this level shows some sense of direction, but
may not be fully resolved. Exhibits some degree of success. Shows some
manipulation of ideas. Shows a good understanding of the elements and
principles of design. Technical aspects are handled well but do not always match
the idea.
3 (84 to 78) Moderate work. Work at this level shows a sense of real effort but
problems are not successfully resolved.
May be more accomplished technically than conceptually. Demonstrates an
emerging awareness of the elements of art/principles of design. Erratic in
technique
2 (76 to 73) Weak work. Work at this level is weak or awkward. It is simplistic in
addressing solutions to problems. Shows no clear intent. Limited artistic decisionmaking
1 (72 and below) Poor work. Work at this level show little if any evidence of
thinking, is poor in technique, is trite in addressing solutions to problems, has
poor composition, poor grasp of elements of art /principles of design.
Makeup Work Policy:
Students are required to turn in all assignments when they are due. In the case of
excused absences students will be given 5 days from the day they return to class to
make up work. If the work is not turned in within the 5-day grace period a zero will
be given as a grade.
Truancies/unexcused absences
In the event that your student has an unexcused absence or is found to be truant
from class, no grade higher than a 50% will be given for any work turned in for that
day. If no effort is made to complete any missing work in a 24 hr period, the student
will receive a 0 for the daily grade they may have missed.
Late work
Late work will not be accepted. (Exceptions may be made if parents or counselors
have contacted the instructor prior to incident)
Additional extra credit assignments/points may be given at the instructor’s
discretion.
Parents please sign, date, and provide your most current contact information
below. Please have your student return to Ms. Castillo ASAP.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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Student Name
Student ID #
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Parent/Guardian Name
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Parent’s email address
Home Phone/Cell Phone
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Address
Work Phone